Canadian school education system

School in Canada starts at the age of 5 to 6 and lasts for 12 years from elementary to high school. These schools are called  K-12. In the province of Quebec, from elementary to high school, 11 years and two years of pre-university are long.

The school is open 5 days a week and runs from late August to early June each year. As Canada is a bilingual country, the school will be available in French and English throughout Canada.

Degrees in Canadian Schools

Primary school

Primary school begins in preschool (kindergarten) or first grade (ages 6 to 7) and continues until the eighth grade (ages 13 to 14). The school year usually lasts from September to the following June.  Primary schools in Canada are usually coeducational (girls and boys in the same class) and attend there until they go to high school.

Primary schools provide instruction for basic reading, writing, and math skills, as well as history, geography, industries, music, science, art, and physical education (sports). French and some foreign languages, which were previously taught only in high schools, are now offered in some areas in the final years of primary school.

Secondary school

In some schools, middle school is segregated from primary and secondary school, but in most schools, primary and secondary schools are merged.

Age of Study in Canadian Schools

The legal starting age for children in most Canadian provinces is five years old. Children at this age first enter preschool (kindergarten) and enter the first year of primary school at the age of six. Depending on the laws of each province, preschool may be optional. Education in Canadian schools ends at the age of 17 or 18 when they finish the twelfth year of high school.

Public Schools in Canada

Provincial schools that are funded by the state are called public schools or special schools (Roman Catholic public schools), and although anyone can attend them, they are generally differentiated along the lines of religious denominations.

Activities and policies related to public school education in Canada depend on the province in question. Each province is divided at the local level into regional schools, which are governed by a superintendent and a locally elected board (Board of Education) that make decisions on instructional policies, teacher recruitment, equipment procurement, and overall oversight of the day-to-day running of schools.

Choosing a Public School in Canada

For most parents in Canada, one of the most important criteria when choosing a new neighborhood is the reputation of that neighborhood's public schools. This reputation is often evaluated by the number of students at that school who have been sent to the best universities in Canada (statistics are provided by all schools).

In most areas of Canada, you must send your child to a public school that is located in your area. Therefore, it is difficult to enroll your child in another public school that is not in your area. Because of this, neighborhoods with good schools are more in demand and more expensive.

If you are planning to send your child to a public school in Canada, you should inquire about the quality of the schools there before deciding where to live.

Enroll in Canadian Public Schools

If it's your first year of enrolling your child in Canadian schools, they will be tested to see what level they should start at, and English or French language remedial courses may also be offered to the student.

The combination of Canadian and international students can be seen in all Canadian schools, and these schools are among the most standard and high-quality educational systems in the world.

Public schools in Canada are completely free for Canadian citizens and permanent resident card holders, while also having tuition fees for foreign students.

School Hours in Canadian Public Schools

Primary schools in Canada typically start at 8:30 a.m. and continue until 3 or 3:30 p.m. with an hour for lunch. There are usually two 15-minute recess bells that give students and teachers time to rest.

In Canadian high schools, the  start hours are usually from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. extracurricular activities and sports are scheduled after school hours.

Public school classes are held from Monday to Friday, and no lessons are offered on Saturdays or Sundays.

Exams and Grades in Canadian Public Schools

When you enroll your child in a public school in Canada, a file is opened for them and a system of continuous evaluation of them and other students for all grades. Students are graded for each essay and tested for each course they take during their 12 years of study (grades K to 12).

The following loading systems are used in high schools throughout Canada:

Private Schools in Canada

Private schools in Canada are organized in the same way as public schools, but their curriculum and approach differ significantly. These schools range from kindergartens to day schools, Canadian boarding schools, as well as experimental schools to traditional institutions.

Private school assignments are usually rigorous and compulsory, and there is a lot of competitive atmosphere among students.

What is the educational approach of Canadian private schools?

• Some private schools in Canada emphasize sports activities.
• Others nurture students with talents in the arts, drama, dance, or music.
• Some private schools in Canada emphasize activities such as outdoor living or adhere to a specific educational philosophy.
• Most private schools in Canada prepare students to get into Canadian universities .
• Some private international schools also prepare students for the International Baccalaureate (IB)  exam.
• Some private schools are exclusive to a foreign language, such as Cantonese, and follow a traditional curriculum.
• Most students who enroll in these schools seek to specialize in a particular field from scratch.

Apply to Private Schools in Canada

Gaining admission to a Canadian private school is relatively difficult, especially in large cities, and it is never guaranteed that your child will be accepted into a particular school.

Although many primary schools and kindergartens in Canada admit students based on the time they receive applications, it is common for prominent private schools that rank high to admit all students, and many have waiting lists for admission. Therefore, you should not insist on enrolling your child in only one particular school, and it is best to consider a few options.

Before enrolling your child in a private school, make sure you understand the terms of withdrawal from the school contract. Especially if you plan to stay in Canada for a limited time only.

List of Canadian Schools

Best Schools in Canada

• St. Michael Quayer Michael's Choir School (Sr) School
•  Crofton House School
• Littlelake Lake High School
• کالج آلبرت     Albert College
• کالج بین‌المللی کلمبیا Columbia International College
• Fulford Academy Fulford Academy
• مدرسه کالج لیک فیلد Lakefield College School
• مدرسه کالج برنت وود Brentwood College School
• St George's St George's School
• کالج اپلبی Appleby College
• کالج برونته Bronte College
•  William Lyon Mackenzie School
• Crestwood Crestwood Prep College
• Rosedaele Rosedaele Public School
• مدرسه ابتدایی Wayne Elementary School
• Blythwood Public School Blythwood Public School