A Key to Success: Education in Canada. An overview for agents.

ICEF Berlin Workshop, November 3, 2013

• Introduction

• Education in Canada

• K-12 and Language Study

• Universities and Colleges

• Application Guidelines

• Finances

• Resources for further information

• 35 million people in 10 provinces and 3 territories

• Stable parliamentary democracy• Officially bilingual• More than 200 languages spoken• Consistently among the top 10

countries in the United Nations Quality of Life Index since 2004

FAMOUS BRANDS…RECOGNIZED WORLDWIDE FOR SOME OF ITS

• Ranks in the top 10 entrepreneurial economies in the world

• Ranks #1 in the G8 as “the best place to invest and do business”

• Soundest banking system in the world

• 1st in the world in management practices

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• Among the top 3 OECD countries in spending per capita on public postsecondary education

• Consistent high quality of education across the country

• Academic credentials valued worldwide

• Stimulating and innovative research environment

• 3 Canadian universities ranked in the Top 50 of the QS University Ranking and 22 in the Top 500.

• 4 Canadian universities ranked in the Top 100 of the ARWU Ranking and 23 in the Top 500.

• 6 Canadian MBA schools in the Top 100 Financial Times Global MBA Rankings

• Canada’s secondary school students excel in science, reading, and mathematics

CANADA’s EDUCATION SYSTEMS

CANADA’s EDUCATION SYSTEMS

PATHWAYS BETWEEN LEVELS

PATHWAYS BETWEEN LEVELS

• Excellent student-teacher ratio

• Nurturing environment focuses on student needs

• Canada’s secondary school graduates excel in science, reading and mathematics

• Consistent high quality education prepares students for post-secondary study

• Programs for international students range from kindergarten to high school

ELEMENTARY ANDSECONDARY EDUCATION

• High-quality curricula provincially accredited and government-approved

• Canadian secondary school diplomas recognized worldwide

• Direct pathway to high ranking universities and colleges

• Carefully screened and selected host families are welcoming, caring and supportive

ELEMENTARY ANDSECONDARY EDUCATION

• Canada is officially bilingual, a community of immigrants and a world leader in English and French language training

• Canada is culturally diverse: Practise speaking English or French while participating in local exciting activites.

LANGUAGE TRAINING

Three levels of degrees:

• Bachelor’s: 3-4 years of undergraduate study

• Master’s: 1-2 years of study after the bachelor’s degree, including a thesis, practicum, or research paper or course-based

• Doctoral or PhD: 3-5 years of study including a thesis, usually after the master’s degree

N.B. Certificate or diploma courses at the undergraduate, graduate or diploma level, as well as short career-focused programs, are also available.

• More than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate programs at more than 100 universities and university degree-level colleges

• Institutions range from large, research-intensive to smaller undergraduate campuses

• Caring and supportive professors

• Cutting edge technology and research labs

• Co-operative education and internship options

• Opportunities to work on and off campus

• Campuses in 1000 communities across Canada offer over 8000 programs

• Program length varies from a few months to four years

• Practical programs meet the needs of specific industries and employers

• Work placements available through apprenticeship or co-op education

• Cutting-edge technology enables flexible program delivery

• Average of 90% of college graduates obtain employment within 6 months of graduating

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION:COLLEGES, INSTITUTES AND CEGEPS

Colleges may also be known as:• Institutes of technology • Community colleges• Polytechnics • University colleges• Colleges of applied arts and technology• In Quebec, Collèges d’enseignement général et

professionnel (CÉGEPS)

Credentials include:• Certificates • University transfers• Diplomas • Applied degrees• Apprenticeship programs• Combined programs (joint degrees) with a

university partner

• Home to the BlackBerry, flat-screen technology, SMART boards and IMAX film

• Highly innovative research

• Ongoing R&D collaboration between Canadian business and academic communities

• More than 1/3 of Canada’s research is conducted at Canadian universities – one of the highest rates among OECD and G8 countries.

• Highest rate of intl co-publication with the US – the world’s largest producer of research

• Canada’s academic institutions collaborate with business and industry: co-op work placements are part of many university and college programs

• 8 Canadian universities in the 2012 ARWU Top 100 for their business and economics programs

• The Financial Times 2012 ranked 6 Canadian Masters in Business and Administration (MBA) programs in the top 100

BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION

• Canada is the 5th energy producer in the world

• Canada’s ICT sector is among the world’s strongest - 30,000 ICT firms generate over $140B in revenues each year

• Canada is pioneering new technologies involving nuclear, oil and gas and hydrogen fuel cells

• Canada is a major producer of green energy using solar, biomass, wind, tidal, thermal and hydroelectric power

• 6 Canadian universities in the 2013 ARWU Top 100 in Computer Science

• 3 Canadian universities in the 2013 QS Top 50 in Engineering & Technology - Computer Science

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

• Canada ranks fifth worldwide in biotechnology thanks to its world-class academic institutions

• 3 Canadian universities in the Top 50 QS World University Ranking in Psychology

• 4 Canadian universities in the Top 50 QS World University Ranking in Medicine

• 4 Canadian universities in the Top 50 QS World University Ranking in Pharmacy and Pharmacology

LIFE SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLGY

• Acceptance from Canadian institution• Study Permit (if program is over 6 months)

WHAT YOU NEED TO STUDY IN

• Study all year: programs offered in fall, winter, spring and summer

• Apply early: at least 8 months before term starts

• Submit official academic transcripts and language test scores (if applicable)

• Acceptance is based on academic merit

• Apply by mail or online

APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR ADMISSION at a Canadian Institution

• You need the following documents to apply:

• Proof of acceptance at the Canadian institution• Proof of identity• Proof of financial support• Additional supporting documents

• Apply online at www.cic.gc.ca under the study section

APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR STUDY PERMIT

K-12 College University

Tuition and student fees $5,000 - $14,000 $5,500 - $15,000 $8,000 - $26,000

Accomodation and food $5,500 - $9,000(Homestay) $7,000 - $13,000 $7,000 - $13,000

Personal & health Insurance $400 - $800 $500 - $2,500 $1,000 - $3,000

Books $100 - $200 $800 - $1,500 $1,000 - $2,000

TOTAL (CDN) $11,000 - $24,000 $13,800 - $32,000 $17,000 - $44,000

TOTAL (EUR) EUR 8,000 – 17,200 EUR 10,000 – 23,000 EUR 12,200 – 31,600

Source: Statistics Canada

Notes: These figures will vary across Canada according to fees at selected institutions and programs, as well as housing options and individual spending habits.

INVEST IN YOUR FUTUREAverage full-time annual fees for study in Canada

Comparative Tuition Costs CANADA AUSTRALIA UNITED

KINGDOMUNITED STATES

Bachelor of Arts $9,924 $11,706 $14,609 $26,294

Bachelor of Business $10,197 $12,265 $15,044 $27,178

Bachelor of Science $9,924 $13,926 $18,956 $27,445

Bachelor of Education $9,867 $11,687 $14,346 $25,916

Bachelor of Engineering $11,303 $14,469 $18,992 $28,048

Bachelor of Information Technology $10,431 $13,415 $18,301 $27,445

Source: Deloitte “ Comparative costs for international students in NZ, Australia,

Canada, UK and the USA” May 2009 Education New Zealand Report 2009

COMPARATIVE AVERAGETUITION COSTS (US$)

Source: Deloitte “ Comparative costs for international students in NZ, Australia, Canada, UK and the USA” May 2009

Education New Zealand Report 2009

Comparative Cost of Living

(per year)CANADA AUSTRALIA UNITED

KINGDOMUNITED STATES

Accomodation $6,823 $5,624 $10,339 $8,357

Fuel & power $839 $858 $963 $851

Food $1,865 $2,031 $1,969 $2,675

Transportation $244 $344 $242 $367

Clothing $444 $724 $468 $490

Telephone $130 $77 $61 $119

Other additionnal Expenses $652 $680 $1,018 $1,216

TOTAL $10,997 $10,337 $15,062 $14,076

COMPARATIVE AVERAGELIVING COSTS (US$)

• Research availability of scholarships at your host institution and check what your government may offer

• Entrance scholarships are generally based on academic merit

• Bursaries or grants by institution/government may also be made available once studies are underway

• Scholarships offered by the Canadian government www.scholarships.gc.ca

Vanier Scholarships for graduate students ($50,000/year over three years)

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships ($70,000/year for two years)

• On campus

• Off-campus

• Co-op work placement

• Work after graduation

• For more info on work permit programs and eligibility criteria, visit www.cic.gc.ca

WORK WHILE YOU STUDY IN

Official Study in Canada portal………………………………..Program finder, cost calculator and study permit information.

Links to provincial, territorial and individual school information.

Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials…

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada..………

Association of Canadian Community Colleges……………...

Polytechnics Canada……………………………………………

Canadian Bureau of International Education…………………

www.educationau-incanada.ca

www.cicic.ca

www.aucc.ca

www.accc.ca

www.polytechnicscanada.ca

www.cbie.ca

News

www.educationau-incanada.ca

Education pathways are flexible and offer students more options

• Formal or informal arrangements• Allow students a streamlined approach• Arrangements between programs, institutions, provinces, and countries

Types of pathways

• K-12 to post-secondary• College to University• University to Post-graduate

Diplomas (Colleges)• Language school to post-secondary• Private school to public school –

public