Canada is a country in North America consisting of 10 provinces and 3 territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic to the Pacific and northward into the Arctic Ocean. At 9.98 million square kilometres in total, Canada is the world’s second-largest country by total area and the fourth-largest country by land area. Its common border with the United States is the world’s longest land border shared by the same two countries.

Canada is a developed country and one of the wealthiest in the world, with the eighth highest per capita income globally, and the eleventh highest ranking in the Human Development Index. It ranks among the highest in international measurements of education, government transparency, civil liberties, quality of life, and economic freedom.

Canada has one of the best and most respected education systems in the world. Every year, thousands of students from other countries pursue their educational goals in Canada. With new ways to gain valuable Canadian work experience during and after your studies, the advantages of studying in Canada are great. There are also permanent immigration options for international students who have graduated from post-secondary programs in Canada.

Canada’s education system is based on levels that start with elementary (kindergarten to grade 8), secondary (Grade 9-11 or 12) and then post secondary options (college to university).

As a global leader in innovation, technology, research and development, Canada’s post secondary system is at the centre of the new knowledge economy. You may choose to study at college, university or both to develop key skills, work with industry and contribute new ideas in the academic community.