Canada is lauded as one of the best places in the world, to live!! This assessment bases its assertiveness on factors like educational attainment, life expectancy, national income and quality of life.
Canadians attach great importance to learning. They have developed a first-rate education system with relatively higher standards. The country spends more on education (as a percentage of GDP) compared to the OECD average. It ranks second highest among G-8 countries.
Canada’s education system is excellent and Canadian teenagers rank among the best in the world on international tests of reading, science and math - a testament to the outstanding quality of Canadian schools. A Canadian degree, diploma or certificate is highly regarded in business, government and academic circles throughout.
Canada offers a wide choice of over 90 universities and 150 colleges and technical institutes, featuring every imaginable program.
Surprisingly, Canadian tuition fees are amongst the lowest in almost all the English speaking countries.
Most of the universities and college programs incorporate a co operative work program, giving the students an opportunity to work in their related field and earn credits for the same.
Students have an authorization for working twenty hours per week, off campus* when classes are in session and full time during scheduled breaks/vacation. But students must start work only after they receive the off-campus work permit.
Canada is a multi cultural country. It is quite secure and comfortable in its diversity. Multiculturalism has become a cornerstone of the Canadian identity. In fact Toronto, Canada’s largest city is ranked as the most multicultural city in the world.
Canada is regarded as a peaceful, safe and orderly country. Private firearms are strictly controlled.
Canadians enjoy a very rich lifestyle.
Canada is an encouraging environment for doing business and learning. The credit goes to the contributions of many bright and talented scientists, researchers and entrepreneurs. The country is an international leader in computer and information technologies. It possesses a reputation for excellence in various sectors as telecommunications, transportation and engineering; and specifically, aerospace, urban transport, microelectronics, medical devices, advanced software, hydroelectric and nuclear power, lasers and opto-electronics, biotechnology, food and beverage processing, geomatics; and ocean and environmental industries.
Despite its rich lifestyle, Canada has a remarkably low cost of living. Its inflation rate has remained one of the lowest in the industrialized world.
The academic year starts in September and ends in May. It is normally divided into two semesters. Some institutes operate on a semester or trimester system and admit students in January and/or May as well as September. Many institutes offer a limited number of courses and special programs during the summer session.
Canada enjoys one of the highest standards of living in the world. This assessment is based on factors like educational attainment, life expectancy, national income and quality of life.
The good news for students is that the comparative cost of studying in Australia is far cheaper as compared to most other major First World English speaking countries and is often the deciding factor for students. This can also be attributed to the fact that Canadians attach great importance to learning and The country spends more on education (as a percentage of GDP) compared to the OECD average, and is the second highest among G-8 countries. Canada offers lower tuition fees than many comparable programs in the US and UK. Average expenses for Canadian students are estimated to cost about CDN 12, 000 per annum. This however varies according to location and lifestyle.