Introduction

Region The 10 provinces are:

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick,

Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan

 

The 3 territories are:

Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Yukon
Capital Ottawa
Area About 10 million km2
Currency CAD
Population About 37 million people

More than 90% of the population live in the southern provinces
Language English, French
Religion Christianity
Temperature Summer: 12°C -25°C

Winter: -15°C -0°C
Time difference Standard time (November to March): 11-16 hours slower than Hong Kong

Daylight time (April to October): 10-15 hours slower than Hong Kong
Voltage 110V, 60Hz

Educational System

Age Hong Kong Canada
6 P.1 Grade 1
7 P.2 Grade 2
8 P.3 Grade 3
9 P.4 Grade 4
10 P.5 Grade 5
11 P.6 Grade 6
12 S.1 Grade 7
13 S.2 Grade 8
14 S.3 Grade 9
15 S.4 Grade 10
16 S.5 Grade 11
17 S.6 Grade 12 Grade 12 Transfer Program Stage 1
18 University Year 1 University Year 1 Community College Year 1 Transfer Program Stage 2
19 University Year 2 University Year 2 Community College Year 2 University Year 2
20 University Year 3 University Year 3 University Year 3 University Year 3
21 University Year 4 University Year 4 University Year 4 University Year 4

Budget of studying abroad (Yearly)

*High school CAD$13,000-$60,000
Community College Associate Degree Program CAD$14,000-$23,000
University Transfer Program CAD$18,000-$30,000
University Degree Program CAD$16,000-$60,000
Living expenses CAD$11,000-$18,000

*Some high school fees include boarding fees.

Visa

  • All students who intend to study in Canada for more than 6 months must apply for a visa. The required documents include:
  1. Student passport (Valid for 1 year)
  2. Student Birth Certificate
  3. ID photo
  4. Academic results of the last 3 years
  5. School acceptance letter
  6. Physical examination report
  7. Parent passport (Valid for 1 year)
  8. Guardian information
  9. Bank account documents (Financial proof)
  10. Study plan
  • Visas can be applied for before departure. The application usually takes 4 to 6 weeks.

*The above information is for reference only. It is subject to actual situations.