education system canada
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Doctorate(3 years or more)
Master’s(1 to 3 years)9 years +
Bachelor’s(3 to 4 years)
College diploma
(1 to 4 years)
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ApprenticeshipVocational &
TechnicalTraining
(1 to 4 years)
Middle Level
PTC - Pre-work Training Certi�cate(3 years after Secondary II)
TCST - Training Certi�cate for a Semi-skilled Trade(1 year after Secondary II)
DVS - Diploma of Vocational Studies(600 to 1800 hrs), depending on the program
AVS - Attestation of Vocational Specialization (300 to 1185 hrs), depending on the program
Selected institutions in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Prince Edward Island o�er applied degrees.
Quebec AlbertaBritish Columbia
ManitobaNewfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories Nunavut
OntarioYukon
Nova ScotiaNew BrunswickPrince Edward Island
Saskatchewan
Secondary
Elementary
Pre-elementary
Doctorate(3 years or more)
Master’s(1 to 3 years)
Bachelor’s(3 to 4 years)
Diploma of College Studies
(pre-university 2 years)
Secondary
Elementary
Pre-elementary
Secondary
Elementary
Pre-elementary
Secondary
Elementary(Primary - Grade 6)
Canada’s Education Systems
10 years +
11 years 12 years 12 years13 years
Diploma of College Studies(technical 3 years)
4AVS
3DVS
TCST2
1PTC
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In Prince Edward Island, secondary education is divided intojunior high (3 years) and senior high (3 years).
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The territories have no degree-granting institutions. Some degrees are available through partnerships. Students may also access degrees directly from institutions outside the territories.
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Doctorate(3 years or more)
Master’s(1 to 3 years)9 years +
Bachelor’s(3 to 4 years)
College diploma
(1 to 4 years)
5
ApprenticeshipVocational &
TechnicalTraining
(1 to 4 years)
Doctorate(3 years or more)
Master’s(1 to 3 years)9 years +
Bachelor’s(3 to 4 years)
College diploma
(1 to 4 years)
5
ApprenticeshipVocational &
TechnicalTraining
(1 to 4 years)
All colleges and universities o�er certi�cate programs of variable length.Continuing and adult education programs, while not shown on this chart, may be o�ered at all levels of instruction.
Notes:
College EducationUniversity EducationApprenticeship - Vocational & Technical TrainingTo the job marketTypical pathwayAlternate pathway
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