Welcome to Canada
Canada is the most northern country in the Americas and the second largest country in the world. It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean on the west, the Arctic Ocean to the north and the United States of America (USA) on the south. Canada has ten provinces and three territories. More than half of its population lives near the Great Lakes or along the St. Lawrence River.
Canada is a mosaic of regions, from rugged mountains of the west to the farm communities of the Prairies, to the industrial and political powerhouse of Ontario, to the modern French culture of Québec, to the quaint fishing communities of the east coast, and everything in between. The beauty and diversity of Canada are proud icons of what Canada has become.
Canada has both a public and private education system. From kindergarten through to university, the Canadian government subsidizes a great portion of the financial burden of education.
Canada has one of the highest educational standards when compared with other industrialized nations. Secondary studies go up to Grades 12, after which, students may choose to attend university, college, or CEGEP in Quebec.
Canada has many internationally recognized universities located in both urban and rural regions throughout the nation. Degrees awarded by Canadian universities are recognized as equivalent to those from American and other Commonwealth universities. A university year usually runs from September to May. International students may choose to study in either one of Canada's two official languages. Some universities and colleges even offer instruction in both. However, students need not be fluent in both languages to attend school in Canada. TRESOR plays a critical role in students’ pursuit of academic achievements here.