Here is a quick overview for all those applicants planning to study in Canada. Know about the Canadian Education System via this blog:
Under the Canada’s Constitution Act, 1867, the education system in Canada has been kept under jurisdiction of the provinces and territories. Also, the curriculum is overseen by the province. Each province is draped with a different education system, thus reflecting a diverse heritage of every province.
The education is divided into “Private Education System” and “Public Education System.” The public education is provided free of cost up to and including secondary school. Secondary education could go up to Grade 11, 12 or 13, in accordance with different province. Also, private religious schools are dealt differently in every province. It is mandatory to have education up to the age of 16, barring Ontario and New Brunswick, where the age limit is 18.
Division:
- Pre-School: Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten
- Elementary School: Grade 1 to Grade 6 (some province include Grade 7 and Grade 8 )
- Junior High School: Some provinces merge High School and Junior High School. That makes it Grade 8 to Grade 12.
- High School: Grades 9 to 12. Some provinces define it as Grade 8 to 12.
- Post Secondary Education: Students can opt for various institutions like University, University Colleges, Career Colleges or Community Colleges.
Also, the education system in Quebec is governed by the Ministry of Education, Recreations and Sports.
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