Monday, November 7, 2011

Secondary School System in Canada

Canadian secondary schools provide an opportunity for students outside of Canada to enter Canadian schools where they can learn English while pursuing academic and career programs. Students from countries around the world receive invaluable learning experiences by studying in Canada. International students improve their English language skills, immerse themselves in Canadian culture and make lifelong friends during their stay.

Secondary schools (also known as "high school") are the second required step in the Canadian educational system. Students in Canada first complete Primary (also known as "elementary school") and then continue to secondary school at about age fourteen. Secondary school in Canada is normally completed by age eighteen. In order to continue on to a university or college, students in Canada must first complete their secondary school education.

Canadian secondary schools are among the best in the world. Many countries are adopting the curriculum of Canadian secondary schools. Parents from around the world send their children to Canadian secondary schools. The graduation certificate obtained from Canadian public schools is respected and accepted by post-secondary institutions such as universities and colleges in many countries.

Canadian Secondary Schools fall into two categories: public and private:

Public Secondary School (Public High School)

Canadian public secondary schools are completely funded by a provincial government (e.g. British Columbia). These schools offer a standardized lesson plan and are administered by a "board of education" or "district school board."

Admission to these schools by Canadian children is free. International students pay a fee to attend these schools but the fee is very low by international standard.

Private Secondary School (Private High School)

Canadian private secondary schools are funded through student tuition payments and sometimes partially funded by a provincial government. These schools are operated as a private organization. Private secondary schools may be for-profit or non-profit. All private secondary schools in Canada are registered with a provincial government and each school must follow government guidelines and standards.

Many private secondary schools in Canada accept international students. The fees for these schools vary from approximately the same as a public secondary school to many times higher. An education obtained from a Canadian private school is among the very highest in the world.

Legal Guardian

If a minor child (under the age of eighteen) enrolls in a Canadian public or private school they require a local legal guardian (also knows as custodian) who can look after the child's day-to-day needs and assist them in an emergency. One World Agency agent can act as a legal guardian for your child if you will not be accompanying your child to Canada. We make daily reports to you as to your child's welfare.

One World Agency

One World Agency can enroll your child in a public or private secondary school in Canada and provide accommodation and supervision of your child as well as any other services your child may require during their time in Canada.

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