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OverviewQuébec’s school system provides instruction from kindergarten to Secondary V (the equivalent of Grade 11). Elementary education lasts for six years, and secondary education for five years.Elementary educationAll children must be enrolled in elementary school once they reach the age of six, and children who will turn six before October 1 may also be enrolled for that school year. Special services are available for students with behavioural or learning difficulties. Secondary education and collegeSince 1967, Québec’s education system has included a type of institution that is unique in the world: the general and vocational college (known by its French acronym, “Cégep”). Students register for Cégep after completing their secondary education; the college level is the first step in post-secondary education, followed by the second step, university. At the secondary level, the general education program prepares students for college. The public colleges (Cégeps) and private colleges offer students a choice between
Some technical programs can also lead to a university program. Students in both the pre-university and technical streams take core general education classes, some of which are common to both streams. University educationUniversity education is the second stage in post-secondary education. The length of a university program varies depending on the field and level concerned. Undergraduate university programs lead to a Bachelor’s degree (three to five years) or a certificate or diploma (one to two years). Postgraduate programs lead to a Master’s degree (generally after two years) or a certificate or diploma (generally after one year); doctoral level programs lead to a doctorate after three or more years of study. For more information... |
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