Canada is known globally for its good quality education. Education in Canada is split into four categories: pre-school, elementary school, secondary education, and post-secondary education. Our educators are highly qualified and bring diverse and inclusive viewpoints to the classroom. Most university educators hold an international degree. Canada takes pride in its education system and happily welcomes international students to come and learn here!
Canada offers preschool to young children, ages four to five years old, before they begin elementary school at age six. Most provinces offer one year of preschool education, which is most often called Kindergarten.
Provinces such as Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta offer additional years of free preschool education prior to a child starting primary school, for example to children younger than age four.
If your province does not offer free preschool to children under the age of four, you have the option of enrolling your child at a private school until they reach the eligible age to attend public preschool in your province.
Primary or elementary school is mandatory for all children. Students receive six years of primary education. Beginning in grade one at age six or seven and ending in grade six at age eleven or twelve.
Students in primary school are usually taught by the same teacher for the whole year and they receive all their lessons in the same classroom. Special education programs may have one to four teacher assistants in the classroom to assist the teacher during the day. The number of teacher assistants present depends on the type of disabilities the students have as well as the severity of the conditions.
Secondary education in Canada is divided into two levels: grade seven, with children ages twelve to thirteen and grade eight, with students ages thirteen to fourteen.
In grade seven, students begin attending different classrooms throughout the school day, and they have different teachers for every class as well. The same process applies to students in grade eight. The purpose of intermediate education is to prepare students for high school by creating a similar routine to that of a high school environment.
Once students complete grade eight successfully, they are promoted to high school.
High school in Canada consists of four years: learners begin in grade nine, at ages fourteen to fifteen, and finish in grade 12 at ages seventeen to eighteen
Once students complete high school (called Secondary V in Quebec), they can apply to study at a college or university if they wish to do so. How does College work in Canada? In Canada, college refers to:
Colleges grant certificates, diplomas and associate degrees.
Many students attend colleges as a way to prepare themselves for university education, while others attend college to obtain a qualification that will allow them to enter the workforce immediately after they have completed their course.
If you’re not interested in attending a college or university, you might want to enroll at one of Canada’s vocational or trade schools, or even gain experience in a work environment and work as an intern.
Vocational schools and trade schools offer hands-on training for certain jobs. Students who attend these institutions can enter the workforce after they have completed their program.
So now that you know all how education works in Canada, you might be interested in experiencing the great quality education Canada has to offer.
Whether you are a family immigrating to Canada and want to enroll your child in school, or if you are a student who wants to study in Canada, we know how you can make that happen.
The short answer is YES! Your child can attend any primary or secondary school in Canada. If you (the parent) apply for a Canada study permit, you can include your child on your application. This will allow you to enroll them in a primary or secondary school in Canada. Most schools in this country are public schools, which means that no fees are required. If your child is included on your study permit, they can enjoy the outstanding educational opportunities Canada has to offer.
Step 1: Be accepted at a University in Canada Before you can apply for a study permit, you first need to apply and be accepted at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
A DLI is a school or tertiary institution that has been approved by a provincial or territorial government, to allow international students to attend that institution and complete their qualifications there. DLI’s include primary schools, secondary schools and post-secondary institutions. Step 2: Apply for a Canadian study permit In order to apply for a Canadian study permit, you will require the following:
Depending on which country you are from, you may need additional documents such as:
Canada Study Permit Fees | |
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Fee | Amount in Canadian dollars (CAD) |
Study permit (per person) | $150 |
Restore status = $200 + new study permit = $150 | $350 |
Biometrics (per person) | $85 |
Biometrics – Maximum fee for a family of 2 applying at once | $170 |
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) | $7 |
Step 3: Await your application results The waiting period for your application results is usually 16 weeks. However, the amount of time it takes to process your application can differ depending on the country you are applying from.
So now you know all about education in Canada, ready to make your way over there? We’ll take the stress out of immigrating and make your visa application process simpler.
Your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is based on the following factors:
Provincial Nomination (600 Points)
600 points are awarded for an enhanced Nominee certificate from a province in Canada through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
Job Offers (50-600 Points)
A Canadian job offer will also earn you points; the number of points is based on the NOC level of the particular job.
Core Human Capital Factors (600 Points)
These take into account your level of education, for example:
If you intend to gain higher qualifications, your score will increase. This same point system applies to your legal partner or spouse if you applied together.
Language (150 Points)
Improving your language skills in either English or French through a recognized Canadian institution can also raise your CRS score.
Work Experience
The more experience you have, the more points you earn. This also applies to your legal partner or spouse.
You must:
You must register with the Canadian Job Bank within 30 days unless:
You must have a Labour Market Impact Assessment in order to earn Comprehensive Ranking System points, unless you:
If you qualify for any of the Federal Programs, you have 30 days from when you submit your profile to complete the rest of the requirements like registering with the Job Bank. If you do not, your Express Entry profile cannot be activated.
There are three programs to apply for under Express Entry:
The following factors affect your eligibility:
Work Experience
You must:
Language Ability
You must:
Education
You must:
Proof of Funds
You must prove you can support yourself and your family financially, unless:
Additional Factors to Be Considered
This program is aimed at people who wish to become permanent residents (PR) of Canada. This only applies to people who qualify in a skilled trade.
Minimum Requirements
You must:
Skilled Work Experience
These skilled trades are involved in the Federal Skilled Trades Program as ranked by the National Occupational Classification.
Group Number | Job Description |
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72 | Industrial, construction or electrical trades |
73 | Equipment operation and maintenance |
82 | Technical and supervisors in:
|
92 | Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisor Central control operators |
632 | Cooks and chefs |
633 | Bakers and butchers |
Education
You do not need a specific qualification for this program, but you can earn more CRS points if you have:
Language Ability
Be assessed by the province or territory
Each of the provinces or territories have different requirements for the skilled trade industry.
Minimum Requirements
You must:
Skilled Work Experience
Work experience must be gained in the following job levels based on the National Occupational Classifications.
Job Description | Skill Type |
---|---|
Technical jobs | B |
Skilled trades | B |
Professional jobs | A |
Managerial jobs | 0 |
Education
You do not need an education to apply for this program, but you can score higher if you:
Language Ability
To qualify you must score well in the various language tests determined by the CEC.
Canadian Language Benchmark Score Needed | Job Level (NOC) |
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7 | 0 |
7 | A |
5 | B |
The language test must be approved by IRCC and must not be older than two years when you apply.
Note:work experience gained as a student or a self-employed individual does not count.
Work experience must be within three years of applying for the Canadian Experience Class. Work experience must be gained in the following job levels as based on National Occupational Classifications.
Job description | Skill Type |
---|---|
Technical jobs | B |
Skilled trades | B |
Professional jobs | A |
Managerial jobs | 0 |
You do not need an education to apply for this program, but you can score higher if:
Note: Only apply for an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) if your foreign education is either equal to, or higher than the Canadian education standard.
To qualify you must score well in:
Canadian Language Benchmark score needed | Job level (NOC) |
---|---|
7 | 0 |
7 | A |
5 | B |
The Language Test must be approved by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada .These tests are based off your French and English ability to:
Your test results must be included if you are applying for this program through the Express Entry program. Note: these tests must not be older than two years when you apply.
When you apply for the Express Entry, and want to immigrate with your common law partner, you must choose who will be the principal applicant.
Note: a common law partner is a person who has been married to you for one year. This applies for same sex and opposite sex partners.
Choose the principal applicant by looking at who will score the highest points under the Express Entry program.
You may be inadmissible if you are:
Note:under the Express Entry you can apply to live in other provinces/territories in Canada, except Quebec. This province has its own set of requirements needed for you to enter.
These are the factors that are used to calculate CRS Points
A legal agent is an authorized representative that must be:
Note: An unauthorized agent will not be able to help you with your application.
If you want to ensure that your Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) is an authorized consultant, you can check with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC).
The ICCRC’s website has a register of all the persons that are qualified to be Canadian Immigration Consultants. Any individual who claims to be a legal consultant will have a RCIC code. If there are no results for a person’s RCIC code, then they are not a legal Canadian Immigration Consultant.
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If you are married provide following documents for your spouse and dependent child whether they are
accompanying or not:
Please note that CIC provide us 60 days to submit 2nd stage documentation from the date of Invitation
and we may take up to 7 business day to submit from the date of receipt of all documents from you.
So kindly start collecting all documents beforehand.
Your all education documents after 12th class. If your diploma, certificate or degree
was not issued in Canada, you must also provide an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
You must show that you have at least 12 months of full-time work experience within the 36
months before your application.
You must provide the following documents of you and your spouse:
Submit bank statement or balance certificate to prove you have enough funds to settle in
Canada.
**All documents in a language other than English or French must be translated. Provide both a
photocopy of the document and the translation in English or French. **