In Canada, children at the age of 4 or 5 have the option of attending kindergarten for 1 to 2 years for their pre-elementary education which is optional in most provinces except in British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick where attending kindergarten is compulsory.

As pre-school education is not compulsory in most states, most Canadian kindergartens are private, though some do receive funding from the government while most of them are still regulated by the provincial government.

Pre-school prepares children for their compulsory school years and helps promote their physical, emotional, social and cognitive development at an early stage.

Canada has many internationally known and prestigious universities which offers a wide-range of programmes in various disciplines. The top universities of Canada are mainly located in the major cities of Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.

After obtaining a bachelor’s degree, students may consider pursuing a master’s degree or even a doctorate degree in Canada. Master programmes in Canada are usually research-focused, and suitable for individuals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the field. The minimum requirement for a master’s degree is a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. A master’s degree takes about 1 to 3 years to complete, while a doctorate degree takes 3 years or more.