Education in Canada

The Canadian educational system is known for its high quality and diversity, varying by province and territory because each region has its own policies and regulations. It is divided in:

-Elementary and Secondary Education: normally from kindergarten to Grade 6 at Elementary and from Grade 7 to Grade 12 in Secondary schools and High schools around age 17 or 18, once the students graduate they have several options:

-Trade schools/ Apprenticeships: for students interested in hands-on careers in skilled trades (carpentry, bakery, hairdressing, plumbing, etc.), trade schoools offer classroom instruction and practical training and apprenticeships allow students to work under experienced tradespeople while completin technical training.

-Colleges: focused on practical skills and applied learning. They offer diploma and certificate programs that can range from 1 to 3 years. Programs are often career-focused in professions such as nursing, graphic design, etc. which sometimes can also lead to university degrees throg¡ug transfer agreements.

-Universities: there are over ninety degree-granting institutions, universities offer undergraduate (Bachelor´s) degrees, graduate ( Master´s and Doctoral) degrees, and also professional degrees. Famous Canadian universities are British Columbia, McGill University, Toronto and Quebec.

Besides, there are special programs adapted to other social groups such as "Continuing Education" for adults and elderly people to upgrade their skills or continue learning at a slow pace in evening classes, online courses, part-time studies, etc. Here below you can find useful web links to delve into Canadian educative system and how to apply for universities in Canada being a Spaniard or European student:

https://eligecanada.com/estudiar-en-canada/

https://trabajarencanada.com/becas-para-estudiar-en-canada-para-espanoles/ 

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