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Canada spends more per capita on its education system than any other country in the G-8 and is among the top three countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). |
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A degree from a Canadian university is recognized worldwide and as a result, international students who graduate from Canadian universities enjoy successful and prosperous careers. |
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Canada's universities and colleges are world-renowned for their high standards, safe campuses, and educational excellence. |
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They are at the forefront of the information technology revolution and ensure that their students are equipped for the 21st century. |
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A degree from a Canadian university is considered equivalent to an American degree. |
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The wide choice of schools in Canada includes major research institutions as well as small liberal arts schools and a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs. |
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Many Canadian Universities offer the opportunity to go beyond an ordinary degree by participating in international exchanges and co-operative work-experience programs or by participating in extra-curricular activities and athletics. Co-op work experience programs allow students to combine academic semesters with work terms that relate directly to their degree. |
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Sports at Canadian universities and colleges are popular and competitive. |
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Canada is a world leader in software development, telecommunications, aerospace engineering, urban transport, biotechnology, mining technology and environmental industries. |
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Canada offers a wide choice of 90 universities and 150 colleges and technical institutes, offering a wide range of programs. |
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You will find excellent professors, reputable scientists, and world-renowned artists and writers a part of the faculty at Canadian universities. |
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Outstanding facilities: First class libraries and sports facilities, museums and art galleries, theatres and concert halls: campuses have it all, including radio stations, newspapers and stores that are run by students. |
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The latest in computer labs, wired classrooms and Internet access from campus, you will find a world of technology at your fingertips. |
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More than ninety universities span this country, which, according to the United Nations, offers the highest quality of life in the world. |
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Canada is among the select few countries whose students scored near the top in reading, mathematics and science in the OECD's Programe for International Student Assessment (PISA) study. |
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Type of education in Canada |
Canadian education system encompasses both publicly funded and private schools, from kindergarten through to university. Education is a provincial responsibility under the Canadian constitution, which means there are significant differences between the education systems of the different provinces. However, standards across the country are uniformly high. |
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