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Canada has a strong and well-funded system of public education, largely managed provincially. There is both a public and private education system in Canada. However, Quebec has unique province in Canada, and prides itself on being democratic, secular, pluralist, and French speaking. It will be helpful for you to research the culture in Quebec, and have a good knowledge of the French language before you arrive.
Québec education system has four levels:
Preschool education, also called kindergarten
Elementary and secondary school education, which includes general education and vocational training
College education, which includes two streams: pre-university education and technical training(CEGEP (Collège d'enseignement general et professionnel in French, or College of General and Vocational Education, in English)
University education, which includes undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate studies studies as well as postdoctoral studies
The three levels of education most popular with foreign students are: vocational training, college and university.
Vocational training
Vocational training is part of the secondary school education system and is available to both youth and adults. Students can enrol in vocational training after having successfully completed Secondary III or Secondary IV (9 or 10 years of schooling). Vocational training programs of study lead directly to the job market, with students receiving one of the following official diplomas:
Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS)
Attestation of Vocational Specialization (AVS)
Skills Training Certificate (STC)
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College
College-level education is provided by public institutions known as CEGEPs as well as by private colleges. Unique to Québec, this level may serve as a bridge between compulsory schooling (elementary and secondary) and university.
College-level institutions offer:
2-year pre-university education programs that ready students for university studies and lead to the Diploma of College Studies (DEC)
3-year technical training programs that ready students for the job market and lead to the Diploma of College Studies (DEC)
technical training programs for adults that are under 3 years in length. These programs ready students for the job market by providing them with specialized training in a technical field and lead to an Attestation of College Studies (ACS)
University
University-level education is provided by universities and follows graduation from a pre-university education program at the college level. The structure of university education in Québec is similar to that found elsewhere in North America.
There are 3 levels of university studies:
Bachelor’s (cycle 1), takes 3 or 4 years, depending on the subject
Master’s (cycle 2), takes 1 or 2 years
Doctoral (cycle 3), takes 3 years or more
Most universities also offer short programs of various lengths, such as those leading to specialized graduate studies certificates or diplomas.
Universities include faculties in all kinds of subject areas as well as professional schools such as those specializing in business and engineering.
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International Students are always welcomed to study in Quebec. Montreal, Quebec City & Shreebrooke are the major destination for international students. Key steps are:
First student has to choose college/university and program. Find out if you need consultation to find college/University click here
After received final admission letter , student has to apply for CAQ through Immigration, francisation et integration, Quebec.
Then, student is ready to apply for Visa depends upon country's rules & regulations.
Note: Student health insurance is mandatory for international student in Canada. Few colleges provide health insurance with admission letter but few colleges ask to buy own private health insurance. In case if you need Student health insurance ask our team.
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