THE PEOPLE
Known for their hospitality & tolerance.
Multi-cultural society.
English & French speaking.
Immigrants from over 240 countries.
POPULATION
Canada ranks 37th by population, comprising about 0.5% of the world’s total with over 39 million Canadians as of 30 June 2022 (Source: Wikipedia)
The lowest population density in the world
85% of Canadians live within 300 kms of the US border
Welcoming over 2 lakh immigrants per year
CLIMATE
Canada has 4 distinct seasons.
Daytime Summer temperature rises to 35-degree centigrade
The lowest of –15 degrees centigrade is not uncommon for Winters in Canada.
Moderate Temperatures are the norm during Spring & Fall.
IMPORTANT CITIES
Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg
GEOGRAPHY
Canada is bordered by three oceans: the Arctic, the Pacific & the Atlantic.
Niagara Falls.
Lush coastline and the Rocky Mountains.
Great lakes, rugged hills & picturesque coastline
Big Skies of the Prairies
43 National Parks
SPORTS & RECREATION
Ice Hockey, Basketball, Skiing, Skating, Rugby, Soccer, Cinemas, Theatre & Film Societies, Pubs and Night Clubs
CANDIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM
Education in Canada is under the complete jurisdiction of the provinces and territories (States) and as such, there is no Federal (Central) education system in Canada. In keeping with the national commitment to education, public education in Canada is free up to and including secondary school (12th Std), in all the provinces. At the post-secondary level, institutions are divided into community colleges and universities. A significant number of university graduates attend college upon completion of their degree in order to acquire vocational skills for employment.
INSTITUTIONS
The degrees & diplomas from Canadian Institutions are among the most widely recognized in the world. The education system in Canada encompasses both public-funded & private institutions. Students have a diverse choice of 92 Universities & 175 Community Colleges offering a wide array of programs. While pursuing their studies, the students are allowed to work part-time 20 hours/week during study and full-time during declared vacation by the institute.
TYPES OF CERTIFICATION
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UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Is a qualification awarded upon successful completion of a program which is usually one year in length
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UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA
Is a qualification awarded on the basis of one or two years of successful study.
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ADVANCED DIPLOMA
Is a 3 years program some of which may lead to a Bachelor’s Degree.
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BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Are awarded by Universities/ University Colleges/ Community Colleges after three/four years of full-time study and lead to graduate-level studies.
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POST GRADUATE DIPLOMAS/CERTIFICATES
It leads to a Masters Degree. These programs have work terms which provide full-time opportunities to gain practical experience along with theoretical studies. A typical co-op term lasts up to 12 months. The prerequisites to participate in these programs are a Bachelor’s Degree of 3 or 4 years duration.
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MASTER DEGREE
Is an option for Bachelors Degree. Graduates who have an interest in further learning and research and for those who want to broaden their career possibilities. It is usually for 2 yrs duration and can be pursued after 4 yrs Bachelors or 3 yrs Bachelors & a 1 year Post Graduate Diploma from Canada.
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DOCTORATE OR PHD
Is a degree ranking above the Masters Degree and generally requires four to seven years to complete.