CANADA

LOCATION

Canada consists of all of the North American continent north of the United States except Alaska and the small French islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon.


MAJOR INDUSTRIES

Agriculture, Energy, Technology, Services and Manufacturing.


TOP 10 RESONS WHY YOU SHOULD GO TO CANADA

  1. The United Nations ranked Canada as the best among 173 countries to live in.
  2. You can enjoy Canada’s breath-taking natural beauty and four distinct seasons.
  3. Canada’s education system is excellent; it is subject to strict government standards.
  4. It is multicultural society, where customs and traditions are respected and valued.
  5. Degrees earned at Canadian colleges and universities are internationally recognized.
  6. Canada is stable, safe and peaceful.
  7. Sport and cultural activities are accessible and affordable everywhere, year-round.
  8. The Canadian health care system is among the best in the world.
  9. Canadian cities are remarkably clean and environmentally friendly.
  10. As a bilingual; and multicultural society, Canada is a world leader in second language training programs.

FACTS

  • Capital City: Ottawa, Ontario
  • National Emblem: Maple Leaf
  • Population: In 2004, the population of Canada was estimated to have exceeded 32 million. However, Canadians are spread over a large geographic land mass, giving Canada one of the smallest population density rations in the world, at 3.1 persons per square kilometre. Agriculture, Energy, Technology, Services and Manufacturing.

WHY STUDY IN CANADA

  • Welcoming Atmosphere: Canada is a country of immigrants and has both a tradition and policy of encouraging cultural diversity.
  • High Standard of Living: For several years, a United Nations (UN) survey has found Canada to be among the top three places in the world to live, with Canada ranking first for seven years.

UNIVERSITIES

Canada has a large selection of universities located in both urban and rural settings in every region of the country. Canadian universities are internationally known for their high quality of teaching and research. Canadian universities are largely publicly funded.


UNIVERSITY COLLEGES

University colleges combine Canadian university and college traditions, with a strong base of applied and academic programs offered in campus environments. As the name suggests, a university college offers academically oriented university degrees, as well as more practically oriented college diploma and certificate programs.

Student can expect to find a wide range of program choices at university colleges, including English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. They may also offer combined degree/diploma programs and university transfer programs. As part of the Canadian college system, university colleges are distinguished by their strong student support services, small classes and strong campus environments.


COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTES

The more than 175 post-secondary institutions that are members of the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) are officially known by a range of titles, including community college, technical institute, University College and CEGEP.

Community colleges have the primary function of responding to the training needs of business, industry and public service sectors. Eighteen of these institutions now grant degrees and applied degrees. Two-to-three-year (or shorter) college programs typically offer specific, vocationally oriented curricula, as well as general academic concentrations. Some Canadian colleges offer university transfer programs.


CAREER COLLEGE

Career colleges specialize in specific areas such as business, computers and secretarial skills. A technical/career college is privately owned and operated school with the main objective of preparing students for the job market after a short period of instruction. The emphasis at technical/career colleges is on practical skills development over a broad range of programs. Career colleges have highly competitive fee structures.


ESL/FSL PROGRAMS

As Canada has two official languages international students can come to Canada to study either English as a Second Language (ESL) or French as a Second Language (FSL). Over the years, Canada has developed considerable expertise in the teaching of ESL.