Canada has over 15,500 schools, and more than 400,000 international students chose Canada in 2016/2017 to get their education. Canadian students perform well in reading, literacy, mathematics, and sciences; top among English and French speaking countries according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Canada is one of the world’s top education performers and is the top OECD country in spending per student on public post-secondary education. Students score high on international tests reflecting the dedication each jurisdiction has on the quality of the education system.
The basic structure of the Canadian education is generally 3-tiered—elementary, secondary, and post-secondary.
Elementary (grade 1 through 8)
Secondary (grades 9 through 12)
College Diploma (1-4 years) Bachelor’s Degree (3-4 years)