Education Systems of Canada
Ⅰ. Overview A. Provinces have the
exclusive jurisdiction in education. — Separate educational
structures and institutions of provincial and territorial
legislatures. One or more 1
of education exercise responsibility. — Various
agencies offer advice, research, and information. B. All
"recognized" postsecondary institutions have the right to grant academic
credentials. C. One or two 2
in charge of education in each province and territory.
D. Most direct funding comes from provincial, territorial and federal
government sources. The largest share coming from the 3 . Ⅱ. The
Structures A. Basic structures are similar.
— Three tiers: elementary, secondary, and 4
. — All jurisdictions provide 12 years’
education except Quebec. — Most compulsory education continues
to the age of 15 or 16. B. Postsecondary education is public or
private. — Issue different kinds of letters depending on the
5 of those institutions and length of
the programs. A certain number offer
6 with all other institutions’ emphasis on diploma,
certificate, and attestation programs. Ⅲ. The General
Student Demographics A. More than
7 Canadians are enrolled. — Two kinds:
full-time and part-time. B. Situations declined in recent
years. — Enrollment among students over 24 made up 29% , down
from almost 32% than 8 .
— Enrollments of part-time students reduced remarkably.
Women continue to be the majority on campuses. Ⅳ. The
Programs A. Three levels of university degrees —
bachelor’s, master’s, and 9 .
B. University diplomas and certificates require one or two years of study
in a specific field or discipline. C. In regulated professions,
a/an 10 is generally required.