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Canada Education System
The education system in Canada is among the best in the world. Although education
institutions are not officially ranked in Canada but you will find quality institutions
across the country. Universities are internationally known for the quality of teaching
and research they provide to local and international students. Degrees from Canadian
universities are considered to be equivalent to those from American and other Commonwealth
universities.
Canada has a large selection of universities and university colleges located in
both urban and rural settings in every region of the country. Canadian universities
are largely publicly funded; as a result they are of a consistently high quality,
regardless of location or area of study. If you are interested in a particular area
of study, investigate which schools have more to offer in that discipline.
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The time period of Education in Canadian Universities starting from September to
May. Some universities are on a semester or trimester system, with all courses available
even in the summer. There is no Canada-wide entrance test: each university sets
its own admission standards and assesses the qualifications of each applicant individually.
To qualify for a degree program at most English-speaking universities, students
for whom English is not a first language must have passed an English examination
test. The TOEFL is commonly accepted but Canadian universities often have their
own tests for students and also accept other English examination tests such as the
IELTS.
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Types of Qualification in Canada
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Certificate is a qualification awarded upon successful completion of a programme
which is usually one- year in length, and is offered at colleges.
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Diploma is the qualification awarded on the basis of one or two year’s
successful study, and is offered at colleges.
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Undergraduate/bachelors degrees
are awarded by a university after four years of full-time study, and lead to graduate
level studies
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Graduate/post graduate degrees
lead to advanced degrees, diplomas and certificates. A pre-requisite to participate
in graduate studies is a bachelors/undergraduate degree (4 years).
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M.B.A. programmes will typically
require a minimum of two to three years of relevant work experience, GMAT score
of 580-600, TOEFL score of 560-600, and a 4 year degree, and are generally 2 years
in duration, though a few institutes offer a fast track option.
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Doctorate or Ph.D.
is a degree ranking above a master’s degree, and generally requires four to
seven years to complete full time. A combination of course work, original
research, and a thesis is required. Prerequisites are typically a master’s
degree, although direct entry from a bachelor’s degree to a Ph.D. programme may
be possible depending on the school and programme. Minimum high-B grade in
Canada (high 70’s) is required; where relevant, demonstrated research competence
equivalent to at least a B+ grade; at least two academic letters of reference; and
other qualifications as specified, ie., TOEFL, GRE general and or subject test
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Post-doctoral programmes are much
more specialized, research oriented programmes. One of the most important
factors in granting post-doctorate fellowships is the personal network established
between the interested applicant and the faculty member within the institution.
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