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Representation- Canada |
High Standard of Living
Canadians enjoy a standard of living among the highest in the world. More than 65 per cent of Canadians own their own homes, with a higher percentage owning durable goods, such as automobiles, refrigerators, washing machines, television, telephones and radios.
Media, entertainment and artistic endeavors are well-developed in Canada. Canadians are proud of their world-renowned and highly sophisticated broadcasting system which includes more than 1,000 AM and FM radio stations and some 719 television stations to serve, entertain and educate the listening and viewing audience.
Beautiful Environment
Canadians place a high value on their natural environment. There are currently 39 national parks and national park reserves in Canada, located in every province and territory. Each province and territory has also designated areas as provincial parks, wilderness areas, ecological and nature reserves. There are over 2000 of these designated areas across the country.*
Students who come to Canada will witness one of the most beautiful, natural environments in the world. Canada is also a country of diverse geography, and there is much to experience in its great outdoors: from the lush coastline of British Columbia, the majestic Rocky Mountains of Alberta, the big skies of the prairies, to the 'maple sugar country' in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence and the rugged hills and picturesque coastline of the Atlantic provinces.
A Safe Place to Study
Canada is well-known as a safe, just and peaceful society. Canadian crime rates have been falling steadily since the 1990s. In 1997, Canada's police-reported crime rate decreased for the sixth year in a row, falling by five per cent. Violent crimes declined for the fifth year in a row in 1997 and Canada's homicide rate now accounts for less than one percent of all reported violent incidents. Unlike its US neighbours to the south, firearms are strictly controlled and generally are not permitted in Canada.
CANADIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM
In Canada, the provinces and territories are responsible for elementary, secondary and post – secondary education, which means there are significant differences between the education systems of the different provinces. However, standards across the country are uniformly high.
The following sections provide an overview of the Canadian education system.
- Universities
Degree from the Canadian Universities is considered to be equivalent or better than those of America and other Common Wealth Universities. There are many Universities located in different Provinces of Canada providing education in almost all the different fields. University degrees are offered at three consecutive levels — bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral with the possession of a degree from the lower level generally a prerequisite for admission to the next. Some universities also offer diploma and certificate programs. Generally speaking, university diplomas and certificates require one or two years of study in a specific field or discipline.
- University College
A University College offers University Degree as well as College Diplomas and Certificate Programs. Their strong student support services, small classes and strong campus environment distinguish the University Colleges.
- Community College
These Institutions have the primary function of responding to the training needs of Business, Industry and Public Services Sectors. Community colleges offer diploma courses in a wide range of semi-professional and technical fields. These programs generally involve two or three years of full-time study. In addition, colleges provide general education and literacy programs, professional upgrading, and workshops and also offer specialized training in a single field such as, Information Technology, Business Management, Hotel Management. Many colleges also offer specialized postgraduate diplomas to students who already have a diploma or degree.
- Technical College
The technical colleges are privately owned and operated schools with the main objective of preparing students for the job market after a short period of instruction. The emphasis here is on the practical aspects over a broad range of programs. These colleges have highly competitive fee structure.
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Costs for International Students |
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2006-2007
Undergraduate tuition fees (Per academic |
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2006-2007
Graduate tuition fees (Per academic |
| Newfoundland and labrador |
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$8,780 |
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$1,896 - $3,549 |
| Prince Edward Island |
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$8,970 |
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$4,854- $7,281 |
| Nova Scotia |
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$8,233 - $14,349 |
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$5,735- $7,281 |
New Brunswick |
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$7,843 - $12,810 |
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$7,260 - $9,384 |
Quebec |
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$10,068 - $12,930 |
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$9,078- $20,000 |
Ontario |
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$6,900 - $16,800 |
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$5,650 - $26,764 |
| Manitoba |
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$5,573 - $8,283 |
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$4,170- $7,937 |
| Saskatchewan |
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$3,000 - $11,482 |
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$2,000 - $7,078 |
| Alberta |
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$8,000 - $15,767 |
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$5,500- $21,546 |
| British Columbia |
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$9,248 - $17,667 |
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$2,600 - $33,667 |
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