(1) Why did you choose to study in Canada? What are the advantages of Canadian education?
First of all, Canada's education system is a combination of the United States and Britain, but it is more biased towards the United States. The teaching quality is first-class, and the academic qualifications obtained are recognized in North America and the world. Different from the exam-oriented education in China, Canadian senior high schools pay more attention to cultivating students' practical ability, cooperation and coordination ability with others, and pay attention to students' comprehensive quality in many aspects. The cultivation of comprehensive ability is very beneficial to children's employment after entering the society.
Secondly, you can become fluent in English in a pure English environment. There are also many clubs and team activities, which can help international students experience the society as soon as possible and improve their abilities in all aspects.
Thirdly, as one of the largest immigrant countries in the world, Canadian college graduates can get a work visa for up to three years and can apply for immigration.
Fourth, the cost of studying in Canada is more reasonable than that in other English-speaking countries, which is only about 6.5438+0.5 million yuan per year.
Finally, safety is also an important issue for parents to consider. Canada is the safest country in the world, with mature democratic system, stable political system, full protection of human rights and no racial discrimination.
(2) How many ways are there for senior high school students to study in Canada?
First, go to Canada to attend high school and get a Canadian high school diploma, and the scope of school choice will be wider.
Second, after graduating from high school, you can choose direct admission, conditional double admission, and college "preparatory course".
(3) Why do you send your children to Canada for high school?
Going to high school in Canada can help children adapt to foreign education system and living habits as soon as possible, especially in language. Because of their young age, students can break through language barriers in a short time, learn languages quickly, and will not have a strong Chinglish accent in the future. More importantly, after graduation, students can freely choose any Canadian university according to their high school graduation scores, just like local students, instead of China's senior three students who have no language scores and can only choose less than half of the dual-admission universities. It's a good time for senior three, senior one and senior two students to go to Canada to attend high school. Obtaining a Canadian high school diploma is a stepping stone to the top universities in the United States and Canada.
(4) Choose big cities or small and medium-sized cities?
At present, China students often choose Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, the three major Canadian cities. Just as Chinese college entrance examination students cluster to choose Beijing and Shanghai, the result is that China students cluster in these cities. Of course, all three cities have excellent comprehensive universities, such as University of Toronto, McGill University, University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University. However, the entry threshold of these universities is also relatively high. In fact, all provinces in Canada have excellent universities, so students and parents can give due consideration to excellent universities in other cities according to their majors or other conditions.
(5) Are there public and private high schools in Canada like China?
Yes, like China, there are public and private high schools in Canada.
Both public high schools and private high schools are under the direct jurisdiction of the Canadian Ministry of Education. Compulsory courses and graduation standards are exactly the same, and there is no difference in essence. Private high schools have stricter management, extensive minor courses and many extracurricular activities, but their prices are higher than those of public high schools.
Public high schools in Canada are managed by provincial education departments. Every city or region will have a school board or school district to manage the public high schools in the region. The number of public high schools under the jurisdiction of each school board or school district ranges from a few to hundreds.
The teaching quality of private schools is supervised by the provincial education department, and each private school has greater autonomy in operation. Therefore, the teaching quality and evaluation standards of private schools are usually higher than those of public schools.
(6) What are the advantages and disadvantages of public and private high schools?
Advantages of public high schools
First, there is no charge for Canadian locals to attend high school, so 90% of the students in public high schools are locals. In this way, domestic students will be exposed to the English environment there, and their English ability will be improved very quickly.
Second, public high schools have rich courses and many extracurricular activities.
Third, because it is funded by the government, there are many libraries, lounges, laboratories, discussion rooms and so on for teachers and students to use in the infrastructure construction of education investment.
Disadvantages of public high schools
Public high schools also have some inflexible rules. For example, schools that start in September may close in March, because there are too many students, which leads to domestic students not choosing ideal schools. So this reminds parents and children that they must start preparing for school choice in advance. Public high schools do not provide on-campus accommodation, and students can only find local host families. For students who have just arrived in Canada, the initial life may be a little uncomfortable.
Advantages of private high schools
First of all, students in private high schools mainly come from countries where English is not their mother tongue. Because the main purpose is to go to top universities in Canada after graduation, the enrollment rate of private schools is very high. In small class education, teachers have the energy to take care of every student.
Second, there are many classes in a year. If you can't catch up with one semester, you can postpone it to the next semester, which is only a few months apart. Generally, private high schools have at least four or five class hours each year.
Disadvantages of private high schools
The weakness of private high schools is the language environment. Because most students can't speak English, they will communicate in their own language when they communicate outside class. So in order to control this phenomenon, schools now start to let children from different countries study together. The purpose is to prevent students from communicating in their own language.
(7) How to choose a high school suitable for students?
Canadian high schools are not good or bad, only suitable for children.
If what you are interested in is that children will have more opportunities to enter the top universities in Canada in the future, then it will be more appropriate to choose private high schools in Canada.
If you want your children to integrate into life in Canada as soon as possible, and besides studying, you can also have rich experience in high school life, then it will be more appropriate to choose Canadian public high schools.
If you pay more attention to the safety during high school study and want someone to take care of your children's accommodation so that they can concentrate on their studies, then private high schools with full boarding in Canada will be more suitable.
If you want to exercise your child's ability to live independently and solve the problem as soon as possible, it will be better to choose a host family in a Canadian public high school.
(8) What courses are there in Canadian high schools? How many years? What are the requirements for graduation?
The Canadian education system is close to that of China. Generally speaking, high school lasts for three years, and some provinces (such as Ontario) have four years. They are 10, 1 1 and 12 respectively, and they can graduate after completing 30 credits. In which 18 is a compulsory credit and 12 is an elective credit. Each course is a credit. BC can only graduate after completing 80 credits, with 2.5-3.0 credits in each subject.
Eighteen compulsory credit courses include: English, French as a second language, mathematics, science (physics, chemistry, biology, computer technology, etc. ), Canadian history, Canadian geography, art, health and physical education, civic education and career guidance, third language (Chinese can be regarded as a third language credit), social science and humanities, Canadian world studies, business studies, etc.
12 elective credits are for students to choose their future career direction in universities and colleges. Students can choose from a series of courses offered by the school according to their personal interests. Students in grades 10 to 12 can automatically get 4 elective credits without taking courses if they prove that they have special knowledge and skills, but each subject field cannot exceed 2 credits. The following are the subject areas for elective credits: accounting, biology, business chemistry, classical studies, computer and technology, drama, economics and electronics, English as a second language, family studies, geography and history, international language studies, legal marketing, mathematics, music, sports, health, physical visual arts and so on.
In addition, high school graduates in BC province have to complete 40 hours of community volunteer work, and some provinces have to take English reading and writing exams before graduation.
(9) Is there a national college entrance examination and graduation examination in Canada?
There is no national college entrance examination in Canada. Canadian middle school students don't have to take special entrance exams if they want to go to college.
Every university in Canada has its own student selection system. Because there is no special education management institution in Canada, the provincial governments are responsible for the management of education, which leads to the differences in the education system of primary and secondary schools in Canada, and the admission requirements of Canadian universities for students from various countries are also different.
Vancouver high school graduates in Canada have a provincial exam, which is the graduation exam, which is equivalent to our national exam, taking 12 English. Others mainly depend on the usual grades and teachers' letters of recommendation. Toronto high school graduates don't have to take exams. Just apply to the university to see your usual grades, 40 hours of volunteer work, and a letter of recommendation from the teacher. China students generally have a stronger foundation in science and engineering than Canadian students. As long as they learn English well, nothing else is a problem.
How does China high school connect with Canadian high schools?
Generally speaking, domestic junior high school graduates go directly to Canada to study grade 10, domestic high school graduates go to Canada to study grade 11, high school graduates go to Canada to study grade 12, and high school graduates go to Canada to study grade 12.
Education in Canada and China is different. Adopt the credit system. Generally, students who have finished the second grade in China go to Canada to study 12 grade, and Canadian schools admit 22 credits. /kloc-grade 0/2 continues to complete the remaining 8 credits, while students who have graduated from grade 3 go to Canada to study/kloc-grade 0/2, because Canadian schools recognize 24 credits, and students have to continue to complete the remaining 6 credits.
(1 1) What are the requirements for applying for high school?
For public high schools, the transcripts of the last 2-3 years should be provided when applying, and all subjects (including politics, physical education, etc. ) should be in the column. One in Chinese and one in English need the seal of the school. You can fill in three favorite schools when applying. But if there are no places in these schools, the Education Bureau will designate other schools for you. Generally speaking, you don't need to attend an interview. /kloc-Children under 0/8 need Canadian citizens or permanent residents as guardians.
Every private high school has different admission conditions, and every school is different. Most of them need to submit their grades in the past 2~3 years and list their subjects. A few private high schools also need interviews.
(12) Do Canadian high schools rank?
Canada's high school rankings are all evaluated through the report card scoring mechanism provided by Fraser College, such as BC and Ontario. However, it is ok to refer to this evaluation, but it cannot be too true. Because each school has its own characteristics, it is most important to find a school that "suits" itself.
(13) How to arrange accommodation and meals when going to high school in Canada?
Public:
Most public high schools in Canada do not provide on-campus accommodation, and all international students need to live with local host families. /kloc-international students under the age of 0/8 need a guardian to study in Canada. The guardian must be a Canadian citizen who lives near the school. Parents of students must provide notarized guardian's power of attorney. The guardian must also be notarized and bear relevant legal responsibilities. After entering school, you need to find a host family near the school, preferably a local English-born family, so as to create a good language learning environment for students.
Private:
Most excellent private high schools are boarding schools, and students live in dormitories, which is relatively safer. Unified management of accommodation in schools can relieve students' worries in life. Especially when they first arrive in Canada, students can have more energy to study and adapt to the teaching methods in Canada as soon as possible.
(14) Can students study alone without their parents? How about a host family?
Many parents feel that their children are not around, and they are worried that their children will not eat well or live well. The following is a detailed introduction of some host families:
Many families in Canada welcome international students. This method is most suitable for students who have just arrived in Canada, because when they arrive in Canada, they must first solve the accommodation problem. Most host families can provide furnished private rooms and meals, as well as most daily necessities. Living in a host family, there is basically no need to go out to buy food and daily necessities. In this way, you can save a lot of energy, money and time and concentrate on your studies. At the same time, in life, most host families welcome and encourage foreign students to participate in family activities. In the interaction with them, it is an effective way for you to improve your English or French, understand the daily life in Canada and make new friends. The Canadian Center for Studying Abroad said that host families provide a relatively stable and safe environment for students studying in Canada. They also know the local situation very well, which is very helpful for international students to adapt to Canada quickly. Moreover, their headquarters in Canada also found a host family that satisfied students and reassured parents. The average cost of family boarding is: 600 yuan to 800 yuan Canadian dollars per month.
(15) Is there an age limit for applying to study in Canadian high schools?
Due to the different educational systems in different provinces of Canada, the age limit is decided by each province. Students can choose their own province according to their own situation.
(16) Do I need language scores to apply for Canadian high schools?
The language scores referred to here are not the English scores learned by students in domestic schools, but the international English standard test scores, such as IELTS, TOEFL and so on. According to the current high school entrance conditions, you only need to provide information such as school performance and proof of studying in the past 2-3 years. Although students are not required to provide TOEFL or IELTS scores. But this does not mean that students can despise learning English. Students who plan to study abroad should try their best to lay a good foundation of English before going to Canada. Think about it. After students go abroad, almost everything needs to be communicated in English in a completely unfamiliar language environment. If the English foundation is weak, it will have some very unfavorable effects at the beginning. At the same time, at the beginning of reporting to the school, the school will test the students' English and math abilities, so as to comprehensively evaluate the students' abilities and better guide them to adapt to the new environment. Therefore, English is equally important for foreign students in high schools. Laying a good language foundation will enable students to quickly adapt to their new study life after going abroad.
(17) If you are not satisfied with studying in a Canadian high school, can you transfer? What are the conditions and requirements?
Canadian high schools can apply for transfer according to individual requirements. As long as the applicant meets the academic and English proficiency requirements of the applying school, there is no restriction on applying for transfer, and students are free to choose. But before transferring, students should pay attention to some problems.
Before transferring, you must have been admitted to another school and paid the tuition deposit. Under normal circumstances, it is not necessary to renew the study permit for transfer, unless it is from middle school to junior college or university or from junior college or university to middle school. However, it is very serious if students finish the formalities of dropping out of school, don't attend school or can't enter school in time because of the problem of study permit. Each school has its own refund policy. Therefore, students must communicate with the school before transferring. If they transfer to another school in advance, how much tuition can be refunded, because the school will not refund the remaining tuition one year before the students start school. All refund questions must be communicated directly with the school by the students themselves.
Students need to prepare an application form and an application fee (regardless of whether the application is successful or not, this fee will not be refunded to the applicant. The specific costs vary from school to school, from tens to hundreds of Canadian dollars), transcripts and other application materials.
(18) How about higher education in Canada?
Canada's national education is popular and developed. According to the agreement between the Chinese and Canadian governments, the State Education Commission of China recognizes the schools of Canadian government dignitaries and their academic qualifications. Most provinces in Canada have implemented 12 universal compulsory education, and they can enter universities directly after graduating from high school. At present, there are more than 90 universities in Canada, and their academic qualifications are generally recognized by historical countries. Each academic year of each university is divided into two semesters, with September ~ 127 as the autumn semester and1~ April as the spring semester. There are also some courses for students to choose from in summer. The undergraduate course is generally four years, and the credit system is implemented in all subjects of the university. Students with many courses can graduate early.
(19) Is Canadian education recognized by other countries?
A: The degrees awarded by Canadian universities are recognized all over the world.
(20) When applying for studying in Canada after graduating from high school, do you choose junior college or undergraduate course?
You should choose a school according to your own economic situation, students' personality characteristics, study abroad goals and life planning. Generally speaking, those who have good grades in high school, aim at studying abroad academically and have a good economic foundation are recommended to apply for universities. With the goal of work and immigration, students with general economic conditions choose junior college. Because junior colleges pay more attention to practical application in curriculum setting, most majors have opportunities for cooperation, so it is easier to find a job after graduation.
(2 1) How do I choose my major?
According to the statistics of Canadian students' major choice in recent years, most students will choose business and computer major first. Of course, these majors are very popular in China and North America. However, from the perspective of development, hot majors may face a situation of surplus talents. Therefore, when considering majors, students and parents can broaden their thinking and choose some distinctive majors in Canadian universities according to their own actual situation. Canadian universities are very advanced in teaching and scientific research in mining, forestry, oil and gas, hydropower and nuclear power industries, which is inseparable from Canada's world-leading level in these industries. The rapid development of China's economy is bound to require a large number of professionals in these fields. If students are interested, the majors of mining engineering and mineral processing engineering of the University of British Columbia and Memorial University of Newfoundland are second to none in the field of resource industry. University of alberta and Newfoundland Memorial University are also famous for their oil and gas projects. In addition, the teacher training, school management, medicine and medical service management of Canadian universities are among the best in the world.
Do I have to go to a prestigious school? Choose a Canadian institution to study abroad, to see the comprehensive ranking or professional advantages?
Canadian public universities are divided into three categories: doctor of medicine, comprehensive and basic. Education in Canada is famous for its rigor. Although these universities are ranked, each institution has its own strengths, especially the quality of undergraduate education is similar. Therefore, applicants should decide which schools to apply for according to their actual situation, rather than just looking at "prestigious schools" or "rankings".
(23) What are the ways of undergraduate admission in Canada?
In addition to direct admission, there are preparatory courses and double admission methods for studying in Canada.
Preparatory course is a way for students whose academic achievements are in the middle and lower reaches to study basic courses and finally enter famous universities in Canada.
The "double admission" means that Canadian universities send two admission notices to students, one is the admission notice of the school language center and the other is the admission notice of the school. As long as students can successfully graduate from the language center of the school, they can directly enter the admitted Canadian universities. This is a reasonable choice for China college entrance examination students who have no language scores for the time being and want to study in Canadian universities as soon as possible.
I received an acceptance letter from the University Language Center. Does it mean that I was admitted to this university?
Most universities in Canada have language centers, which are mainly designed for students who feel that their English is insufficient during the study of specialized courses to make up for and strengthen their English. Generally every three months is a cycle. High school students in China who have no or insufficient language scores are admitted to the Language Center. If their English meets the requirements after studying in the language center, they can apply for a bachelor's degree in this university. But it is mainly suitable for students who have lived abroad or have a solid English foundation. Because the premise of entering the university to study bachelor's courses is that "English meets the requirements", it is not clear that it will definitely enter the university for formal study. At the same time, because universities do not recognize each other's achievements in the language center, once students with average English level or introverted personality enter the language center, they may fall into the predicament that they cannot enter formal courses, complete their undergraduate studies and transfer to other universities.
(25) What are the requirements for applying for undergraduate studies in Canadian universities?
There is no entrance examination for Canadian universities. The minimum requirement for entering the bachelor's program is to have a high school diploma and a certain English language ability. The admission criteria are high school course scores, with an average score of at least 75, IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80. If you have no language scores, you can apply for a school that offers conditional admission.
(26) What materials should I prepare to apply for a Canadian university? What are the difficulties in applying?
For students from non-English-speaking countries, to apply for universities in Canada, they need to provide language scores (IELTS, TOEFL) in addition to the high school diploma and three-year high school transcripts. The more prestigious schools require applicants' language scores, the different majors have different language requirements. It is difficult for students who have no language scores or whose scores fail to meet the requirements of the language scores of the majors they apply for to directly enter the undergraduate courses of Canadian universities. Generally speaking, they need to enter the language school (ESL) of the university to learn the language in order to pass the English exam.
(27) Do you need national examination and college entrance examination results to apply for universities in Canada?
To apply for a Canadian university, high school grades are necessary, but national examination and college entrance examination grades are not necessary. Some Canadian universities require college entrance examination scores, while others do not. Take Ontario as an example, most universities need to provide college entrance examination results, such as the University of Toronto, the University of Waterloo and the University of Western Ontario.
(28) How can my language level be admitted to a Canadian university?
Different schools and majors have different language requirements. Not all schools need language scores, and students without language scores can choose dual admission to universities. However, some famous schools do not have double admission, so they need to get language scores. The minimum admission standard for general universities is TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5 or above.
(29) Do high school graduates need to attend preparatory courses to study in Canada?
Canadian universities, except those in Quebec, do not need to attend preparatory courses, and can directly enter degree courses with high school diplomas, transcripts and language scores. However, attending the preparatory course can help them adapt to the study of university courses, and it is easy to get scholarships when they enter school.
Can I apply for a scholarship to study in Canada?
Most universities or colleges in Canada will provide scholarships for international students, so as long as the applicants are excellent enough, they will definitely apply.
(3 1) Accommodation Choice of Canadian College Students
1) dormitory or student dormitory 2) host family 3) renting a house
(32) I didn't do well in the college entrance examination and didn't get TOEFL/IELTS scores. Is there still a chance to go to a top university in Canada?
Sure! Many colleges and universities in Canada do not need college entrance examination results. They only need to provide high school scores and English scores, and those who meet the requirements can be admitted. If students don't do well in the college entrance examination and want to go to an institution like the University of Toronto, they can consider going to Toronto for pre-university study, and then get a high school diploma from Ontario. They can apply for admission to such universities without providing Chinese college entrance examination results.
(33) Can Canadian universities change their institutions or majors during their studies?
Yes, the universities in Canada adopt the credit system, and the changing universities can transfer the credits they have completed to the changed universities. However, changing majors, especially trans-majors, will lose some credits.
When do universities and high schools in Canada start?
Universities and colleges in Canada generally start in September every year, 65438+ 10 and May, and some schools only enter in September. Public high schools start school in September and February every year, while private high schools enroll more students in September, 165438+ 10, 65438+ 10, April and July, with flexible time.
Freshmen in public high schools generally choose to enter school in autumn (September), and the deadline for application is May, but the better the deadline for middle schools, the earlier they apply, the better. Private high schools have more opening hours, so the application time is more flexible, usually four months in advance.
35. What is the total cost of studying in Canada for one year? How does it compare with other English-speaking countries?
Compared with popular countries such as the United States and Britain, the cost of studying in Canada is relatively reasonable. The total annual cost (including tuition and living expenses) is about 1.5 ~ 1.8 million, depending on the city, school and major.
(36) How much guarantee should I prepare to study in Canada? The more margin, the better.
The general guarantee amount is the sum of tuition, living expenses and transportation expenses of the school you apply for, calculated according to the study time. Guarantees are enough, no more. Canada's new policies, SPP and SDS, only need to provide a total guarantee of 200 thousand to get a visa.
(37) If the deposit history is less than 12 months, do I need to wait until I meet the requirements before applying?
That was not the case. Although the Canadian Embassy has been asking applicants to provide financial guarantee with a historical record of more than 65,438+02 months, in the actual case trial, we found that reasonable and personalized study abroad program design and convincing explanation and proof of funds can often effectively make up for the lack of historical records of funds. Our company has successfully obtained Canadian visas for many students with less than 12 months of sponsorship history. Moreover, the "SPP" and "SDS" programs for students with good academic performance do not require the guarantee fund to have a history of 12 months.
(38) What are "SPP Plan" and "SDS"?
SPP project is a special application channel project set up by Beijing Visa Office for students going to member institutions of Canadian Association of Public Colleges. As long as the IELTS score reaches 5.5, cancel the original mandatory requirement that the deposit must provide a deposit history of 12 months. Just hand over the tuition fees for the first semester to the partner universities. Moreover, students in the SPP program will be given priority, and they can get visas in five days at the earliest.
"SDS" is what we call "GIC", as long as you can submit an admission notice or a conditional admission notice from a designated college or university in Canada, and submit an IELTS score with an average score of not less than 6.0, or a French TEF test score with an average score of B2/ 4, or a Canadian high school diploma certified by a Canadian overseas high school in China. Have a physical examination before submitting the application, and submit the application through the visa application center. The amount of the deposit is no different from the previous GIC. As long as you choose to apply for GIC, you only need to provide the guarantee investment certificate of participating financial institutions with the amount of 10000 Canadian dollars (70000 RMB) to pay the living expenses for the first year, and you don't need to go back to the previous history of 65438+February.
How long does it take for senior high school students to study in Canada?
Generally speaking, the application work starts one year in advance. If you want to apply for a prestigious school, the admission conditions will be higher and the application work should be carried out in advance. If you start preparing now, you must deal with it as soon as possible, and it is best to avoid the peak period of studying in Canada after the college entrance examination.
I want to apply for studying in Canada. Can you tell me what to do?
The main process of applying for studying in Canada is as follows:
Come to Jiahua Shida Canada to consult and sign the contract.
Our department applies for a consultant to apply for a regular school in Canada.
Get the official admission notice from the school.
Prepare the relevant materials for applying for a study visa in Canada.
Send the materials to the Canadian Embassy in Beijing to apply for a study visa.
Received the medical form issued by the Canadian Embassy.
` physical examination.
Received an acceptance letter from the Canadian Embassy.
Buy a plane ticket.
Apply to a Canadian school and be admitted.
Start studying in Canada.