Want to enjoy the benefit of Two-Language Province (English and French)? Quebec is your choice! Also, the higher education in Quebec is diversified as compared to the education system prevalent in other provinces.

Other provinces are decked with the education system that provides the option of entering university or college directly after completing the schooling. On the other hand, students in Quebec enter post secondary institutions after completing schooling at Grade 11. These institutions are given name Collèges d’enseignement générale et professionel (CEGEP) – “College of General and Vocational Education.” It is mandatory to CEGEP diplomas to get admission in Universities. CEGEP plays a very crucial role in preparing the students for further education at post-secondary level.

Education system is Quebec is bedecked with first six years of primary education (that goes for Grade 1 to Grade 6), followed by the secondary schooling (lasting from Grade 7 to Grade 11, or Secondaire I to V in French). It means that students in Quebec complete one grade less as compared to other provinces in Canada before commencing their post-secondary education.

A glance at the financial aid: Student financial aid has been set up to offer loans and other financial bursaries/assistance to the eligible students. In addition, it is vital for follow the following guidelines in order to avail the financial aid for students:

• It is a must to have a PR Status or Canadian citizenship or a status protected under the terms of the Law on Immigration and Protection.
• The student must be enrolled in a full time course in an educational institution recognized by the Minister for Education, Leisure and Sport
• Should have a physical presence in Quebec at the time of applying for aid.
• Don’t have the right to exceed the number of days of studies entitled for the financial aid and/or can not reach the limit of debt fixed
• Students can not be imprisoned
• In a case, where the couple is studying, only one spouse qualifies for full-time studies.
• Special aids are available for pregnant students.

There are other mandatory requirements. Consult an Immigration expert for more info on the same.