Canada is a country, consisting of ten provinces and three territories, in the northern part of the continent of North America. It extends from the Atlantic to the Pacific and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering 9.98 million sq km in total, making it the world’s second-largest country by total area and the fourth-largest country by land area. Canada’s common border with the United States forms the world’s longest land border. The country is officially bilingual at the federal level. It is one of the world’s most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations, Its advanced economy is one of the largest in the world, relying chiefly upon its abundant natural resources and well-developed international trade networks. Canada’s long and complex relationship with the United States has had a significant impact on its economy and culture. Canada is a developed country and one of the wealthiest in the world, with the tenth highest nominal per capita income globally, and the eighth highest ranking in the Human Development Index. It ranks among the highest in international measurements of government transparency, civil liberties, quality of life, economic freedom, and education.

Canada Education System

Primary Education

• Grade 1 to 6 & Age 6 to 12 years
• Primary Education in Canada is both privately and publicly funded, and parents and children can choose the schools that they prefer.
• Young children often spend 1 – 2 years voluntarily in kindergarten before starting their primary education.

Secondary Education

• Grade 7 to 12 & Age 12 to 18 years
• There is no distinction between middle and high school. Most Canadian youngsters complete their school education till Grade 12.
• After completion of Secondary Education, they may proceed on to vocational or tertiary studies.

Vocational Education

• After completion of secondary school, students who wish to gain practical skills prefer to continue with vocational education.
• The options are available from individual courses to Technician and Artisan training which takes 2 to 3 years.

Tertiary Education

• This includes studies at universities and colleges.
• It usually takes 2 to 4 years depends on level and type of program.
• There is no formal ranking system and choices are often based on geographic convenience and the reputation of a particular course.