Canada Study Overview

Canada

Canada is a nation that values and respects the contributions and individuality of many different cultures.

Canadians place great importance on learning, and have developed a first-rate education system with high standards.

The country spends more on education (as a percentage of GDP) compared to the OECD average, and is the second highest among G-8 countries.

Land

Canada is the second-largest country in the world, with a variety of landforms and an abundance of diverse natural resources.

Government

Canada is a democratic constitutional monarchy. Every act of government is passed in the name of the Queen, but the authority for every act flows from the Canadian people.

Economy

Canada's economy includes primary, secondary and tertiary economic activities, importing and exporting of goods and services and global trade connections.

Capital Cities of Canada

There are 14 capital cities in Canada - for e.g Edmorton, Victoria, Winnipeg and Fredericton the national capital is Ottawa.

Spoken languages of Canada

English and French are recognized by the Constitution of Canada as "official languages

The five most widely-spoken non-official languages are Chinese ,Spanish, Italian and Arabic. Aboriginal languages, many of which are unique to Canada, are spoken by less than one percent of the population, and are mostly in decline.

Religion in Canada:

Canada has no official religion. The preamble to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms mentions "God" but no specific beliefs are specified. However, most people report they are Christians.

Currency

The Canadian dollar, denoted by CAD or C¢, is the official currency of Canada. One hundred cents (¢) add up to one Canadian dollar.

Time Difference

India is 9.5 hours ahead of toronto, Canada.

Climate

Canada's climate is not as cold all year around as some may believe. In winter, temperatures fall below freezing point throughout most of Canada. During the summer months the southern provinces often experience high levels of humidity and temperatures that can surpass 30 degrees Celsius regularly.

Canada Education System

Canadian education system encompasses both publicly-funded and private schools, from kindergarten through to university. Education institutions are not officially ranked in Canada, as all Canadian institutions offer high quality programs.

The education system in Canada encompasses both publicly-funded and private schools, including: community colleges/ technical institutes, career colleges, language schools, secondary schools, summer camps, universities and University College.

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Canada Study Programs

Programs:

University degrees are offered at three consecutive levels — bachelor's, master's, and doctoral — with the possession of a degree from the lower level generally a prerequisite for admission to the next.

Students at the baccalaureate or bachelor's level are known as undergraduates. Successful completion of the secondary school program, or the two-year Cégep program in the case of Quebec, is the normal prerequisite for admission to undergraduate study. Bachelor's degrees normally require three or four years of full-time study, depending on the province or whether the program is general or specialized. An honours baccalaureate degree usually signals a higher degree of concentration in the honours subject, as well as a higher level of academic achievement. At some universities, an honours degree may require an additional year of study.

A master's degree typically requires two years of study after successful completion of an honours baccalaureate. Although the normal prerequisite for a doctoral program is a master's degree, students have been allowed, in special circumstances, to go directly from an honours baccalaureate program into a doctoral program. A minimum of three years and up to four or five years of study and research, as well as a dissertation are the normal requirements for a doctorate. The degree is generally known as a PhD; however, doctoral degrees may also be granted in particular fields of study such as music (DMus) or law (LLD).

In regulated professions such as medicine, law, education, and social work, an internship is generally required in order to obtain a license to practice.

University colleges undertake degree programs as their primary activity and provide three-year and four-year bachelor's degrees. They generally offer smooth university transfer opportunities.

Colleges and institutes undertake diploma and certificate programs as their primary activity, and some offer degrees in areas of particular specialization. Where they are offered, degree programs may be two-year associate degrees or four-year applied degrees.

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WHY study in Canada

1.         Internationally Recognized Education : Canadians place great importance on learning, and have developed a first-rate education system with high standards.

The country spends more on education (as a percentage of Gross National Product) compared to the Organisation for Economic and Co-operation and Development (OECD) average, and is highest among G-7 countries.

Canadian students consistently rank among the best in world on international tests of reading, science and mathematics such as the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment - a testament to the outstanding quality of Canadian schools. A Canadian degree, diploma or certificate is recognized globally as being equivalent to those from the United States and Commonwealth countries.

Many well-regarded leaders in business, government and academic circles around the world have received part of their education - language studies and/or academic - in Canada.

2.         Competitively Priced: International students can save considerably by studying in Canada. For instance, in a 2003 survey complied by the Association of Commonwealth Universities, Canada offered the lowest tuition rates for foreign students compared to the U.K., Australia and New Zealand. And, fees in the U.S. public universities were almost 1/3 higher than fees for Bachelor's degrees in Canada, while U.S. private university fees were more than double. Factor in Canada's low cost of living, and the overall financial advantage becomes even greater.

3.         One of the Best Places in the World to Live :

Beautiful Environment

Sports and Leisure Activities

Cosmopolitan and Innovative

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A Bilingual Nation : Canada is a bilingual country with two official languages, English and French. The majority of Canada's French speaking inhabitants live in the province of Québec. This province is located in the eastern part of the country, but there are French speaking communities throughout the country. As a bilingual nation, Canada offers superior English as a Second Language (ESL) and French as a Second Language (FSL) programs for students wishing to learn either or both languages.

5.         Multicultural and Welcoming : Canada has traditionally been a country of immigrants and has a policy of encouraging multicultural diversity. In fact, one out of three Canadians has an ethnic background other than English, French or Aboriginal. Students coming to Canada will experience a secure, peaceful, multi-cultural environment in cities and towns with people who are friendly and interested in learning about other cultures. With almost all of the world's ethnic groups are represented in Canada, most ethnic foods and recreation activities associated with specific cultures are available in Canada. Clubs and associations representing a multitude of ethnic backgrounds are also easily accessible. International student advisors can help students get in touch with such groups.

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A Safe Place to Study : Canada is considered to be a relatively peaceful, safe and orderly country. (Crime rates in Canada have dropped consistently since the beginning of the 1990's). Firearms are strictly controlled and generally not permitted. International students who come to Canada should follow the same common sense precautions as they would anywhere in the world.

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Work Opportunities : International students who have graduated from a Canadian university or college have the opportunity to work in Canada after they receive their degree or diploma. International students can work on campus with a work permit.

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Canadian Culture

Canadian Culture Canadian Culture is an amalgamation of versatile cultures like European culture which mainly includes French and British, American Culture and primeval cultures. The culture of Canada is greatly influenced by American culture as due to propinquity between the two countries people keep on moving, which has lead to versatility in the culture of Canada. With the interchanging of ideas among people the Canadian traditions and culture differs from region to region.

The two most spoken languages in Canada are French and English. Both the languages carry the equal status in the Parliament, federal courts and federal institutions. The majority of people, whose primary language is French, called francophones, are basically situated in Quebec but their population can also be found in other areas like Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta. The other common languages spoken in Canada are- Italian, German, Punjabi, Spanish and Chinese.

When met the Canadians for the first time they appear to be gracious, polite, humble and passive. Most of the Canadians are Protestants or Catholic but still there are people who are from diverse religions. The Canadians do not believe in class differentiation and everyone in the society is considered equal irrespective of the religion, culture, class, caste or creed. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides all the citizens of Canada with fundamental freedom on the grounds of religion, thought, expression and opinion. According to the legislative measures all the Canadians have equal employment opportunities.

Canadian culture is ruled by multicultural heritage and the influence of this can also be seen in their musical works. These days many Canadian musicians are gaining popularity not just in America, but all over the world.

The government of US and Canada share a close relation and work together through different organizations for the advancement of the countries in terms of economic, legal, trade, military or security issues. Even the United Kingdom and Canadian government work together with different organizations like NATO, Commonwealth and G-8 sharing the common values, traditions and customs.

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Study and settle in USA

If you're planning to apply for Canada Visa to live and work in Canada and is considering Ontario as your destination, this entry is for you. This is the fifth in the series of entries featuring provinces and territories in Canada, aiming to help you decide where to settle in Canada.

Ontario is the 2nd largest province in Canada in total area. The Capital of Ontario is Toronto, the largest city in Canada. Ottawa, the capital of Canada is also part of Ontario.

There are many famous artists originating from Ontario like film director Neil Young, musician Avril Lavigne, singer Alanis Morissette and actor Jim Carrey to name a few.

Ontario is a study in contrasts.

The varied landscape includes the vast, rocky and mineral-rich Canadian Shield, which separates the fertile farmland in the south and the grassy lowlands of the north.

There are over 250,000 lakes in Ontario -- they make up about one-third of the world's fresh water.

In summer, temperatures can soar above 30°C (86°F), while in winter they can drop to below -40°C (-40°F).

Ontario's industries range from cultivating crops, to mining minerals, to manufacturing automobiles, to designing software and leading-edge technology.

Cultures from around the world thrive and are celebrated in Ontario with festivals such as Caribana (West Indian) and Oktoberfest (German).

Travellers can enjoy the many experiences Ontario has to offer, from a wilderness expedition in the north, to a "shop till you drop into your theatre seat" city excursion.

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