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EDUCATION IN CANADAA world of possibilities awaits your clients
Live
Canada ranked amongst the top five countries for living conditions and quality of life
- OECD Better Life Index (2017)
Succeed
Canada ranks 1st
among 16 countries for alumni employment
- HSBC report on the cost of international university education (2015)
Learn
Canada is a world leader in post-secondary research, outpacing most G7 countries on overall investment in R&D
- OECD Education at a Glance (2017)
Live – Learn – Succeed
Lifein Canada
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Canada is a federation of ten provinces and three territories
Canada is diverse
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Stereotypes of Canada
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Canada is safe and stable
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• Socially and financially stable
• Outstanding education, health care systems, and advanced infrastructure
• Safe and secure parliamentary democracy
• Ethnically diverse, with large immigrant populations in many cities
"Canada is mostly known for its natural resources. I want you to know Canadians for our resourcefulness."
Prime Minister Trudeau
Canada is tolerant and inclusive
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Canada continually strives to: • be socially inclusive• respect human rights• provide economic opportunities to all Canadians
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedomsprovides freedom of conscience, religion, thoughts, beliefs and opinions
Canada was the 1st country in the world to adoptmulticulturalism as an official policy
50% of federal Cabinet ministers are women
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• One of the top 10 entrepreneurial economies in the world
• Canada makes the top 10 for best countries to do business with according to Forbes 2016
• Ranked #2 in the G-20 as “the easiest place to start a business,” according to the World Bank
• 3rd Soundest banking system in the world
• One of the world’s least-corrupt societies
Canada: one of the world’s most competitive economies
Canada is entrepreneurial
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Canada is entrepreneurial
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Canada is home to 120+ accelerators and incubators
Computerized Braille Cardiac pacemaker
Electric wheelchair3TC (HIV suppressing drug)
Newsprint
Insulin (discovery of)
JAVA software programming
Canadarm
Telephone handset
Hydrofoil boat ATLAS subatomic particle sensor
Basketball
Plexiglass
Zamboni
Bixi bikes
Sonar
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Canada is innovative
Chris Hadfield Astronaut
David Suzuki Environmentalist
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Canadians you may know
Guy Laliberté Founder of Cirque du Soleil
Frank GehryArchitect
Margaret Atwood Author
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Canadians you may know
LIFE IN CANADA
Drake
Céline Dion The Weeknd
Canadians you may know
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Alessia Cara
Shawn Mendes Ryan Gosling
Canadians you may know
LIVELIFE IN CANADA
Life in Canada Participate in art, architecture, cuisine, lifestyle and culture
Learnin Canada
Education in Canada
Competitive cost of living compared with other top-ranking destinations
World-class collaborative R&D: responsible for 2.8% of scientific research worldwide
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Canada ranks 3rd for quality of education, life, and job prospects for international students –2016 HSBC Report
• Canadian colleges and universities perform an estimated 38% of all R&D in Canada, more than other OECD countries
• Canada’s secondary school students excel in science, reading, and mathematics in the PISA exams (OECD, 2015)
Highly ranked institutions
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• 8 Canadian universities rank among the global top 200 - The Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2016/2017)
• 5 Canadian MBA schools are in the top 100 - Financial Times Global MBA Rankings (2016)
Consistent high-quality education in allprovinces and territories
Consistent high-quality education
A top spender on publicpostsecondary education per capita
Highest rate of adult population with a postsecondary education among OECD countries
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Canadian institutions offer many different credentials
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Learn English and/or French
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Canada is officially bilingual, with a long tradition of teaching both English and French as a second language
Customized programs offer a pathway to higher education
Types of programs include: general, academic, business or technical English/French, summer/winter language camps, teaching training programs (CELTA, TESL, TESOL), and test preparation
Learning English or French broadens your education and employment opportunities
Primary and secondary education
Primary and secondary schools offer a nurturing environment focused on student needs
Schools aim for a low student-teacher ratio
High school graduates excel in science, reading and mathematics (PISA, OECD)
Quality is consistently high - students are well prepared to attend their university or college of choice
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Primary and secondary education
A wide range of options: public, private and independent schools
• Schools are provincially accredited and government approved
• Canadian high school diplomas are recognized worldwide
• Host families are welcoming, caring and supportive, and are carefully screened and selected
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• Outstanding array of quality-assured programs: over 15,000 undergraduate and graduate programs at more than 100 universities.
• Institutions range from large, research-intensive universities to smaller undergraduate campuses
• Professors are caring and supportive
• Cutting-edge technology and research
• Some co-operative education and internship options
University studies
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Bachelor’s: generally three or four years of undergraduate study
University studiesDegree options to suit your needs
Master’s: one or two years of study after the bachelor’s degree, including a thesis, practicum or research paper, or a course-based program
PhD: three to five years of study, including a thesis, usually after the master’s degree
Other options include: professional degrees, certificates and diplomas – short, career-focused programs
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Percent of nation’s research performed by colleges and
universities
Thriving research culture
• Canadian colleges and universities perform a higher rate of national research than most OECD and G-7 countries
• Canadian industries invests more in Higher Education R&D than any other industry among the G7 countries
• Canada represents only 0.5% of the world's population, yet Canadian researchers publish more than 3% of the world's scientific papers
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Fields in which Canada has both a relatively high degree of specialization and a high impact (above the G7 average) include Clinical Medicine; Biology; Information and Communication Technologies; Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry; Earth and Environmental Sciences; and Economics and Business.
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Canada has 2,000 Canada Research Chairs and 20 Industrial Research Chairs fund $300 million annually to attract and retain outstanding scholars and scientists.
Thriving research culture
• Hands-on programs designed to meet the needs of specific industries and employers
• 95% of colleges graduates are employed
• There are over 8,000 programs with varying lengths of required study that are offered nationwide
• Programs vary from a few months to four years
• Work-integrated learning through co-operative education and internships
• Cutting-edge technology for flexible program delivery
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Colleges, Institutes and CEGEPs
Certificate:
One year or less of applied, employment-ready training in a specific field
Diploma:
Two year program offering credential and work-integrated learning
Other options include:Post-graduate certificates; Apprenticeships; Combined programs and joint degrees with universities
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College studiesMany options to suit your needs
Bachelor, Applied or Associate Degrees:
Two-to four year undergraduate programs with an applied focus
Colleges, Institutes and CEGEPs
Colleges can also my be known as:• Institutes of technology
• Community colleges
• Polytechnics• Colleges of applied arts and technology• In Québec, collèges d’enseignement
général et professionnel (CÉGEPs)
Credentials include:• Certificates • Combined programs (joint degrees) with a
university partner• Diplomas • Bachelor or Applied degrees• Apprenticeship programs• University transfers
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Applied research in Colleges and Institutes
• Colleges, institutes and polytechnics undertake applied research in collaboration with small and medium-sized enterprises to create, refine or adapt products, services, technologies and process
• International students can take part in these applied research opportunities and gain relevant practical experience
• Student entrepreneurs have access to research labs, incubators and entrepreneurship accelerators Seneca College -
Mechatronics demonstration and Simulation Lab
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Pathways
• Education pathways are flexible and offer students a streamlined approach
• Arrangements exist between programs, institutions, provinces and countries
Types of pathways
• K-12 to post-secondary
• College to university
• University to postgraduate diploma (college)
• Language school to post-secondary
• Private school to public school
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Pathways
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Business and administration
• Collaboration with businessand industry: work placements are part of some university and almost all college programs
• Six Canadian universities ranked among the ARWU top 100 business and economics programs in 2015
• The Financial Times ranked fiveCanadian MBA programs in the top 100 in 2016
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Engineering and technology
• Canada is one of the five largest energy producers in the world
• Canada’s ICT sector is among the world’s strongest
• Canada is pioneering new technologies in the fields of nuclear energy, oil and gas, and hydrogen fuel cells
• Canada is a major producer of green energy using solar, biomass, wind, tidal, thermal and hydroelectric energy
• Four Canadian universities ranked in the 2016 ARWU top 100 in computer science
• Four Canadian universities ranked in the top 100 of the 2017 QS World University Rankings in engineering/technology
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Sciences and biotechnology
• Four Canadian universities ranked in the top 50 QS World University Rankings in psychology in 2017
• Four Canadian universities ranked in the top 50 QS World University Rankings in medicine in 2017
• Five Canadian universities ranked in the top 50 QS World University Rankings in pharmacy and pharmacology in 2017
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Succeedin Canada
• For more information on work permit programs and eligibility criteria, visit www.cic.gc.ca
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Working while/after your studies
• Field experience
• Practicum
• Co-op
• Internship
• Applied Research Projects
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Working while/after your studies
• Canada ranked 1st out of 16 countries for alumni employment in the 2015 HSBC report on the cost of international university education
• On average, adults working full time in Canada earn more per month than those in Australia, France, Germany and the U.K.
• 95 % of college graduates are employed
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Working after graduation
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Comparing work rights and immigration
Canada offers clear pathways for students interested in work and immigration options both during and after their studies.Source: ICG. 6th Canada Strategy Session – 1 June 2016 ICG © 2016
Canada’s largest and most expensive cities are relatively more affordable than many other cities around the world.
Comparing costs of living2016 Cost of Living Rankings compares top cities around the world
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Practical information
Canada Course for Education Agents
• The Canada Course for Education Agents is offered by Languages Canada and the Canadian Association of Public Schools International (CAPS-I). It is currently administered by ICEF and was developed by ICEF and the Canadian Consortium for International Education (CCIE)
• The Canada Course supports professional development for agents specializing in Canada as a study destination.
• The Canada Course provides education agents with:
– An understanding of why Canada is one of the top study destinations in the world
– An overview of the study options available in Canada, including examples of flexibility within the higher education system between programs and institutions
– Information about how to apply to study, as well as costs and scholarships
– Tips about how to best prepare for living and studying in Canada
• Education agents who pass the Canada Course examination receive a notification indicating that they have successfully passed and are acknowledged on the List of Canada Course Graduates webpage on the ICEF website.
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Education sector associations
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Universities Canada (UC)Represents 97 Canadian public and private not-for-profit universities and university-degree level colleges.
www.univcan.ca
Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS)Represents over 90 Canadian elementary and secondary independent schools from across Canada.
www.cais.cawww.boardingschools.ca
Canadian Association of Public Schools – International (CAPS-I)Represents 127 Canadian public school districts/boards that recruit international students at the elementary and secondary levels.
www.caps-i.ca
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CiCan)Represents publicly supported colleges, institutes, cegeps and polytechnics in Canada and internationally..
www.collegesinstitutes.ca
Langues CanadaRepresents Canadian language schools accredited under an internationally recognized quality assurance mechanism.
www.languagescanada.ca
Where to begin?Visit educanada.ca
Find a university or college program:Search by field of study, language of study, program level or location
Find out how much the program costs:This estimate includes tuition/program fees, books/supplies, groceries, local public transport and miscellaneous costs
Identify your entry requirements as an international student
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Study Permits
• You need a study permit to study in Canada for six months or longer
• You need the following documents to apply:• Proof of acceptance• Valid passport • Proof of financial support• Letter of explanation
• There are two ways to apply:• Online• On paper
• For more information on eligibility, applying and how to prepare for your arrival in Canada, visit the Government of Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship website: www.cic.gc.ca(under the Study section)
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Average full-time annual feesto study in Canada
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Total (C$) Total (Local currency)
International undergraduate students 23,589 230,000 zar
International graduate students 15,009 152,000 zar
Snapshot of tuitions fees in Canada for international students
Source: Statistics Canada (2016-2017)
Funding your international studies
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• Personal or family funds
• Local government loans
• Bank loan
• University funding• Assistantships • Jobs on campus
• External funding source • Jobs off campus • Paid co-operative placements
• Scholarships
Scholarships
Vanier scholarships for graduate students ($50,000/year over three years)
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships ($70,000/year for two years)
• There are many scholarships for international students available directly from Canadian institutions; students should also research the availability of scholarships from their home governments
• Entrance scholarships are generally based on academic merit
• Institutional and government bursaries and grants may also be made available once studies are underway
• For scholarships offered by the Canadian government, visit www.scholarships.gc.ca
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Online resources
• Official study in Canada portalwww.EduCanada.ca
• Canadian Information Centre for International Credentialswww.cicic.ca
• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canadawww.cic.gc.ca
• YouTube – EduCanada Channel
• Flickr – EduCanada
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Contact us
EduCanada is a brand that supports the international education offer of Canadian provinces and territories. The EduCanada brand is the result of collaboration between the provinces and territories through the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), and Global Affairs Canada. It is a protected trademark of the Government of Canada and is subject to a Master Licence Agreement between the parties. Any unauthorized reproduction is prohibited
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