Canada is one of the world’s top education performers and is the top OECD country in spending per student on public postsecondary education. Students score high on international tests reflecting the dedication each jurisdiction has on the quality of our education system.
In Canada, post-secondary education is the responsibility of provincial and territorial governments, and in each province and territory there are laws, policies and procedures that govern the operation of education institutions. The basic structures of provincial and territorial education systems across Canada are similar. Each has 3 tiers — elementary, secondary, and postsecondary; all provide universal, free elementary and secondary schooling for Canadian students.
Each jurisdiction has their own quality assurance mechanisms that are used in combination to ensure quality in the country’s wide range of post-secondary institutions. This ensures Canada’s academic credentials continue to be valued worldwide.
In Canada, post-secondary education is the responsibility of provincial and territorial governments, and in each province and territory there are laws, policies and procedures that govern the operation of education institutions. The basic structures of provincial and territorial education systems across Canada are similar. Each has 3 tiers — elementary, secondary, and postsecondary; all provide universal, free elementary and secondary schooling for Canadian students.
Each jurisdiction has their own quality assurance mechanisms that are used in combination to ensure quality in the country’s wide range of post-secondary institutions. This ensures Canada’s academic credentials continue to be valued worldwide.