Choose program and school
In Canada, each province and territory is responsible for its own education system.

Find out more information about schools and the education system:

EduCanada – information for international students about education in Canada, program searches, costs and more
Ministries and branches responsible for education – information about the education system in each province and territory
Primary and secondary schools
Schools that educate students through grade 12 are called elementary and middle schools. Elementary usually means grades 1-8 and secondary usually means grades 9-12.

All elementary and secondary schools in Canada can enroll international students.

There are special regulations for minors studying in Canada.

Post-secondary schools are:

colleges
university
private vocational colleges and
vocational and technical schools.
Each post-secondary school has its own set of rules for how to apply, including the level of English or French you need to be accepted.

Find out more information about post-secondary schools:

• Canadian Universities – profiles of Canadian universities, a large academic program database and help you plan your university studies
  Colleges and Institutes of Canada – College and Institute profiles
  Canadian International Credentials Information Center – information on how to measure your previous education against Canadian standards
  National Association of Career Colleges – learn about vocational schools and careers
  English School
  Many schools in Canada teach English or French as a second language. For more information about private language programs, contact Languages Canada.

  Study in French
  There are many ways to study in French across Canada. French Education in Canada has information about schools and organizations offering courses in French.
  The Association of Canadian Universities has information about undergraduate programs in French, English or both.
  Designated learning facilities
  Provinces and territories approve (or “designate”) schools that can enroll international students. These schools are called designated learning institutions (DLIs).