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Each
year, tens of thousands of students choose Canada as
their study destination. Whether it's high school, ESL
of FSL training, graduate or undergraduate studies,
or career and technical training they require, international
students will find variety of superior education options
in Canada, and a warm, welcoming environment in which
to pursue them.
 There
are many reasons why international students are attracted
to Canada:
Quality
education
Canadians
place a premium on education, and demand first-rate
schools. Canada spends more per capita on its education
system than any other country in the Organization for
Economic Co-operation and Development: 7.1% of gross
domestic product (GDP) compared with an average of 6.1%
in other countries. A degree from a Canadian University
is recognized worldwide. International Students who
graduate from Canadian universities enjoy successful
and prosperous careers.
Low
tuition costs
Canadian
universities charge lower tuition rates for international
students than their counterparts in competing countries.
At the same time, these institutions maintain excellent
educational quality.
Welcoming
environment
Canada
is a country of immigrants, and has both a tradition
and policy of encouraging multicultural diversity. Almost
all of the world's ethnic groups are represented in
Canada. As a result, most ethnic foods and recreational
activities associated with specific cultures are available
in Canada. Clubs and associations representing a multitude
of ethnic backgrounds are also easily accessible. International
student advisors at schools can help students get in
touch with such groups.
Ranked
as the Number One Country in the World.
Throughout
the 1990's, a United Nations survey found Canada to
be the best place in the world to live. Canada earns
particularly high marks for its access to education,
high life expectancy (due to universal health care system)
and low crime and violence rates.
A
Country with Endless Recreation Possibilities.
Canada
is a vast beautiful country stretching from the Pacific
to the Atlantic Oceans, and has a variety of tourist
destinations. Wherever you choose to study in Canada,
you will discover a multitude of cultural, leisure and
other activities year-round. The country boasts many
world-class museums, galleries, exciting nightlife and
seasonal festivals. It also has a beautiful countryside,
which means that outdoor recreational activities are
very popular here, from swimming and snowboarding in
the winter to hiking, camping, windsurfing and sailing
in the summer.
The
Canadian Education System
The
Canadian education system includes both publicly funded
and private schools, from kindergarten through to pre-university.
Education is a provincial responsibility, under the
Canadian constitution, which means there are significant
differences between the education systems of the different
provinces. However, standards across the country are
uniformly high.
The
school year in Canada normally runs from September through
to the following June, but in some instances January
intake dates are possible. In general, Canadian children
attend kindergarten for one or two years at the age
of four or five on a voluntary basis. All children begin
Grade One around the age of six. Secondary schools go
up to grades 11,12 or 13, depending on the province.
Studying
in Canada
Student
Authorizations
Studying
in Canada requires a student authorization. The only
exceptions is if the course you are taking is an English
or French language course that lasts a maximum of three
months and is not academic, professional or vocational
in nature. Student authorization forms can be picked
up in your country of origin at the Canadian Embassy,
High Commission or Canadian Education Centre.
Accommodation
There
are a variety of accommodation options for students
in Canada, ranging from school-provided accommodation
to apartment and housing. The school you are attending
can often help you locate suitable accommodation for
your stay in Canada.
Wherever
you choose to study in Canada, you can be certain of
gaining two things: a wonderful experience in a friendly,
beautiful country, and most importantly, an invaluable,
world-class education!
For more information on studying in Canada and how to
contact a Canadian Education Centre in your own country,
visit our websites at www.studyincanada.com or contact
the CEC Network's head office in Vancouver, Canada at:
(604) 684 5986 or fax (604) 681 1370
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