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EDUCATION SYSTEM |
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in Canada is under the complete jurisdiction of the
provinces and territories and as such, there is no federal
education system in Canada. In keeping with the national
commitment to education, public education in Canada
is free up to and including secondary school in all
the provinces. However, each provincial system, while
similar to the others, reflects its specific regional
concerns, and historical and cultural heritage. At the
post-secondary level, institutions are divided into
community colleges and universities. |
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each provincial system, while similar to the others,
reflects its specific regional concerns, and historical
and cultural heritage. At the post-secondary level,
institutions are divided into community colleges and
universities.
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There are significant
differences between the education systems of the different
provinces of Canada. Secondary schooling in Canada could
go up to Grade 11, 12 or 13, depending on the province
unlike in India, where Grade 12 is standard all over
the country. |
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Post secondary
education is offered by four types of educational institutions:
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| Universities |
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universities are largely public funded, and, as
a result, offer consistently high quality education
at lower tuition rates for international students
than their counterparts in competing countries.
They offer a broad range of courses and degrees
from undergraduate to doctorate and also certificate
and professional degrees. |
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| University Colleges |
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a component of the Canadian university system,
university colleges offer students a choice of
either academic oriented university degree programs
or the more practical-oriented college diplomas
and certificates. |
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| Community colleges
and technical institutes |
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typically have more vocational-related curricula,
with small classes, off-campus course offerings,
a greater ratio of laboratory space to class room
space, and an interactive teaching style. |
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| Technical/ Career College |
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is a privately owned and operated school with
the main objective of preparing students for the
job market after a short period of instruction.
The emphasis at career colleges is on practical
skills over a broad range of programs. |
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academic year usually starts
in September and ends in May, and is normally
divided into two semesters. Some institutes operate
on a semester or trimester system and admit students
in January and/or May as well as September. Many
institutes offer a limited number of courses and
special programs during the summer session. |
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| Type
of Certification : |
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Certificate
is a qualification awarded upon successful
completion of a program which is usually
one year in length, and is offered at colleges.
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Diploma
is the qualification awarded on the basis
of one or two year's successful study, and
is offered at colleges. |
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Undergraduate/bachelors
degrees are awarded by a university after
four years of full-time study, and lead
to graduate level studies. |
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Graduate/post
graduate degrees lead to advanced degrees,
diplomas and certificates. A pre-requisite
to participate in graduate studies is a
bachelors/undergraduate degree (4 years).
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MBA
programs will typically require a minimum
of two to three years of relevant work experience,
GMAT score of 580-600, TOEFL score of 560-600,
and a 4 year degree, and are generally 2
years in duration, though a few institutes
offer a fast track option. |
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Pre-requisites
to participating in a master's program is
a four year bachelor's degree with high
academic standing equivalent to a minimum
mid-B grade in Canada (mid 70's); at least
two academic letters of reference; and other
qualifications as specified, i.e., TOEFL,
GRE general and/or subject test. Master's
programs generally require two years to
complete full time, and usually require
a combination of course work and thesis.
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Doctorate
or Ph.D. is a degree ranking above a master's
degree, and generally requires four to seven
years to complete full time. A combination
of course work, original research, and a
thesis is required. Prerequisites are typically
a master's degree, although direct entry
from a bachelor's degree to a Ph.D. program
may be possible depending on the school
and program. Minimum high-B grade in Canada
(high 70's) is required; where relevant,
demonstrated research competence equivalent
to at least a B+ grade; at least two academic
letters of reference; and other qualifications
as specified, i.e., TOEFL, GRE general and
or subject test. |
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Post-doctoral
programs are much more specialized, research
oriented programs. One of the most important
factors in granting post-doctorate fellowships
is the personal network established between
the interested applicant and the faculty
member within the institution. |
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Reasons To Study In Canada : |
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A
degree or diploma from Canadian educational
institutions is instantly recognized around
the world as being of the highest standard.
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Tuition
fees for international students in Canada
are much lower than comparable countries.
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Canada
spends more per capita on education than
any other country in the Organization for
Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
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There
are 100,000 international students from
all parts of the world annually in Canada.
Your educational experience is sure to be
truly international. |
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Canada
is renowned all over the world for its tradition
of hospitality and tolerance. A remarkable
multicultural society ensures that you will
be welcomed and made to feel at home during
your stay in Canada. More than 600,000 Canadians
trace their roots back to India. |
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Canada
is a world leader in software development,
telecommunications, aerospace, engineering,
urban transport, biotechnology, mining technology
and environmental industries. As a student,
you have a wealth of research and scholars
to draw upon a variety of disciplines. |
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Canada
offers a wide choice of over 90 universities
and 150 colleges and technical institutes,
featuring virtually every program imaginable.
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For
all that it offers, Canada has a remarkably
low cost of living. Its inflation rate has
remained one of the lowest in the industrialized
world. |
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Eligibility and other details for international
students, check out Details
for students applying from overseas. |
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