Canadians place great importance on education and have developed a system of quality education with high standards. Canada spends more on education (as percentage of GDP) than the average of OECD countries and is the second among the G-8.
Canadian teenagers rank among the world’s best in tests of reading, science and mathematics – evidence of the outstanding quality of Canadian schools. Degrees, diplomas or certificates is highly recognized by the business, government and academic circles throughout the world.
Canada ranks first among all countries of the world
According to the United Nations and the service of economic data, Canada ranks since 1994 in the top ten countries in the world for quality of life. In this survey of the United Nations, Canada get a lot of points by its system of education, life expectancy (due to universal health care) and its rate of violent crime and very low. In addition, Canada’s largest cities – Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver – are acknowledged to be of first class cities to live and work, for their cleanliness, their security, their cultural activities and attractive lifestyles.
An excellent quality of life
The quality of life of Canadians is among the best in the world. Over 70% of Canadians are homeowners, and many more have durable goods like cars, refrigerators, washing machines, televisions, telephones and radios.
The media, entertainment and the arts are well developed in Canada. Canadians are proud of their network broadcasting sophisticated, world-renowned, with more than 1.900 radio stations AM and FM 1.387 and some television stations dedicated to inform and entertain the public. For further information talk here on Canadian Chat
Fee
Undertake studies in Canada is not free, but it is still affordable. The average cost for a foreign student for one school year (8 months) in an Arts & Science program is C $ 11.903 However, tuition fees vary from one institution to another. See How much does it cost for more information on the cost of living and studying in Canada.
A destination
Canada is a country of immigrants who, by tradition and policy, has always promoted cultural diversity. Found in Canada, almost all ethnic groups in the world and therefore, most ethnic cuisine and leisure activities associated with particular cultures. You can also easily find clubs, official or not, and associations representing a multitude of ethnic groups. The advisers responsible for students in schools can help you to contact one of these groups.
All the major urban centers offer a variety of shopping malls, restaurants, theaters, art galleries and museums, as well as numerous parks, gardens and public beaches, and excellent sports facilities and recreation.
Beautiful Environment
Canadians have their natural environment in high regard. Canada currently has 42 national parks and reserves, national parks in every province and territory. Each province and territory has also designated areas as provincial park, strict nature reserves, ecological reserves and natural. There are over 2,000 of these designated areas in the country. *
The students who stay in Canada have the opportunity to see natural environments that are among the most beautiful in the world. The very different Canada, including the lush coastline of British Columbia, the majestic Rocky Mountains of Alberta, the vast prairie sky, the forests of the “country of maple” in the Great Lakes region and St. Lawrence and the rugged and scenic coastlines in the Atlantic provinces, make this country a paradise for outdoor activities. * Council of National Parks and federal / provincial parks
To study safety
Canada is a country known to be a safe, fair and peaceful. Contrary to what is happening further south, the United States, firearms are strictly controlled and generally are not permitted in Canada.
At the cutting edge of technology
Canada is an international leader in computer technology and information and has a reputation of excellence in sectors such as telecommunications, transport and engineering, and specifically, aerospace, urban transport, microelectronics, medical instruments, software, hydro and nuclear power, lasers and optoelectronics, biotechnology, food processing and beverages, geomatics, and the oceanographic and environmental industries.
Highlights of the Canadian telecommunications industry includes a world premiere, the cable CANTAT 3 Teleglobe that supports high speed and high capacity delivery of transoceanic transmission media. The Stentor Alliance, including telephone companies, has invested $ 8 billion to provide broadband technology to 80% of Canadian homes. Canada was also the first country to recognize the need to connect via the Internet schools and libraries. The SchoolNet Program of Industry Canada has placed Canada at the forefront of the league of countries that have connected their schools and libraries to the Information Highway. The “SchoolNet is copied around the world.
A bilingual nation
Canada, bilingual country with two official languages: french and English. The vast majority (75%) of Francophones in Canada live in the province of Quebec in the east, but there are francophone communities across the country.
According to the census of 2001, the french is the mother tongue of 82% of residents and residents of Quebec and 83% of them speak it at home.
More than a billion people speak English around the world and more than 250 million, the french. As a bilingual nation, Canada offers programs in English Second Language (ESL) and french (FSL) of superior quality to students eager to learn one or other of these two languages.
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