Canada is a land of endless possibilities. Each year, nearly 500,000 international students choose Canada as their study destination. Why study in Canada as an international student? The reasons are as plentiful as our vast open spaces, as diverse as our people, and as abundant as the opportunities available to those who live, work and study here.
When you study in Canada, you invest in your future. After all, a Canadian education opens the door to employment and business opportunities, and life in Canada after your studies. Canada’s university degrees and college diplomas are recognized worldwide, yet our tuition fees are among the lowest in English speaking countries. Canada’s vibrant research community is also a big draw.
As an international student in Canada, you’ll enjoy all the same freedoms which protect Canadians – respect for human rights, equality and a stable, peaceful society. You’ll feel safe, secure and welcome here.
When you choose to study in Canada as an international student, you’re making the right choice for the future. After all, a Canadian education is an investment in you or your children. Canada is recognized worldwide for our high academic standards - from elementary to secondary, colleges, universities and beyond.
Our rigorous quality assurance at every level of the education system ensures that you’ll earn a world-class education. Find out the benefits of studying in Canada as an international student.
Are you coming to Canada with your teenager or thinking about sending them to Canada for a high school exchange program? Both offer opportunities for your teenager to grow in a safe and supportive environment while gaining a world-class education.
Also known as secondary school, high school runs from grades 9 to 12 in most Canadian provinces and territories, except Quebec, which starts in grade 7 and ends in grade 12. After successfully completing high school at age 17 or 18, students can go on to college or university.
Canada has one of the strongest records of student achievement in the world. That’s why we’re an excellent choice for high school education. In fact, sending your child to Canada for secondary school is one of the best ways to prepare them for college or university.
Canada’s teenagers are among the best educated in the world. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reviews and ranks education systems worldwide. In its most recent assessment, Canada was ranked 2nd in reading, 10th in math and 7th in science. We also have the 2nd highest rate of high school completion worldwide.
As far as excellence in education, we currently rank 3rd among 15 of our wealthiest peers. The quality of our education system is recognized as one of our greatest strengths[1]. Much of our success can be attributed to our exceptional teachers. Canadian teachers hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and 1 year of practical teacher training. Many go on to earn master’s degrees. Teachers are required to regularly upgrade their skills through ongoing education and professional development.
Canada’s 10 provinces and 3 territories oversee education, and each of their ministries of education recognizes the importance of maintaining high standards. Through the Council of Ministers of Education Canada, a national organization, they make major policy decisions and design initiatives using their provincial and territorial counterparts as benchmarks[2]. This ensures quality and consistency in the education system.
Each province and territory decides when the school year starts and ends, although it usually begins in September and ends in June. School hours generally run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or later, from Monday to Friday. Some students attend summer school. This happens when they need to complete a course they did not finish during the school year.
Education is free for all students in the Canadian public school system. High school students must attend school until age 16 or 18, depending on the province or territory.
Many Canadian public high schools now accept international students into their programs. Publicly-funded schools are managed at the local level by elected school boards, which deliver a standard curriculum or program of study. Almost all public schools have male and female students in the same classes. They offer day programs only.
In most parts of Canada, international students can choose to study in English, French or both. Some provinces offer a separate school system that includes classes in religion. This is part of the public school system and is open to all.
Many parents send their teenagers to Canada for a study abroad experience. You can do this too. Students live with Canadian families, learn about the culture, gain memories to last a lifetime and earn an outstanding education at the same time.
Canada also has private secondary schools. They charge fees for attendance. Private schools must deliver the same curriculum as public schools in the province or territory. This ensures that students complete the same course of study as they would in the public school system.
Class sizes in private schools are often smaller than public schools where students may benefit from specialized programming. Some private schools will have a religious program as well as standard school subjects. Sometimes, private schools are set up for boys only or for girls only.
Private high schools include boarding schools (with on-site accommodations), alternative schools, international baccalaureate programs and specialized sports programs or schools for students with learning disabilities.
Public secondary or high school is free in Canada for residents of the country. Many schools charge fees for international students, which can range from approximately CAD 8,000 to CAD 14,000 per year. Please check with the school you want your teenager to attend to confirm the cost, if any, for international students.
Sometimes, schools charge small fees for your child to participate in extra activities, such as sports teams or school outings. In high school, many students bring their own lunch to school, however, some schools offer cafeterias or hot lunch programs where your child may purchase a meal.
To enter a high school in Canada, your child may need to show they have:
Finished certain grades that correspond to grade levels in Canada Proficient language skills in English or French School results or report cards from their home country Use this national directory of schools (public and private) to identify a Canadian school and then determine the requirements your school sets for international students.
Canada is one of the world’s top destinations for a university education. Why not make it yours? After all, a degree from a Canadian university opens doors and unleashes endless possibilities.
It’s not surprising that so many international students choose Canada for their university studies. Canada is home to 11 of the top 250 universities in the world[1]. Our higher learning institutions range from small universities with intimate learning environments to large research-intensive universities with world-class reputations.
What’s more, our teaching faculty bring a global perspective to the classroom, 40% have at least one international degree[2]. Our graduates are recognized for their critical thinking, research as well as leadership skills across a wide range of programs.
Canada has exceptional quality and choice: 96 public universities offer 15,000 study programs.University studies from Canada are affordable, average costs for an undergraduate degree are CAD 25,180. Canada has 3 of the top 20 best student cities in the world: Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto. Students from around the world rank Canada the 2nd most welcoming country for international students.
Interested in research? So are we! Canadian universities conduct research at one of the world’s highest rates. Canada’s thriving research culture exceeds the G7 average in terms of impact in the fields of clinical medicine; biology; information and communication technologies; agriculture; fisheries and forestry; earth and environmental sciences; and economics and business.
To put it into context, Canadian universities conducted CAD 13 billion in research and development, representing 40% of the total 2014 Canadian. Many have served as incubators for innovations including flat-screen technology, SMART boards, the BlackBerry and IMAX film.
The teaching and research programs offer students opportunities to learn in cutting-edge technology and research laboratories.
Canada’s 100+ public and private universities offer more than 15,000 programs at all levels and covering all fields of study:
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