Post-secondary education in Canada

Post-secondary schools can be divided into many different groups. Although the changing roles of institutions are making this kind of distinction less clear, universities continue to grant more degrees, while colleges of all types continue to grant more diplomas, certificates, and attestations. In an increasing number of cases, the same institution is both degree-granting and non-degree-granting.

If we simplify the system of tertiary education, we can divide schools into 3 categories – colleges, universities and VET schools (Vocational Education Training). Information Planet exclusively cooperates with all 3 types of institutions. Most of them are also able to grant Work Permit as an addition to Study Permit. Do you want to have a chance to stay in Canada 3 years and more after finishing degree-granting institution? Read more about Post-grad Work Permit here

College, VET or university?

Colleges

• Small classroom
• Specific training but also education in general subjects (English, Math, Science, Psychology…)
• Interactive teaching
• Possibility of continuing studies (Bachelor’s Degree)
• Professionally oriented
• Partnership with employers and professional organizations

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• Canadian College
• Alexander College
• KGIC
• Seneca College
• Okanagan College
• Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology

VET schools

• Vocational Education & Training
• Training for labour markets
• Less theoretical
• Aimed on one particular field

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• Brighton College

Universities

• Large classrooms
• Wide range of courses
• General studies
• Possibility of continuing studies (Master’s and Doctorate degrees)
• Theoretical
• Academic

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• Thompson Rivers University
• Farleigh Dickenson University
• Capilano University

Finding a right school

There are many decisions you have to make regarding your studies. Firstly, where you want to study? Is Canada a right place for you? Secondly, do you need more professionally or theoretically oriented education?

If you are not sure about which school will be the best for you, do not hesitate to contact us. We will help you to construct plan of your studies. We can also enroll you to language school if you need official language certificate for your acceptance and review your applications.

If you know what subject do you want to study, but you don’t know where to find it, you can also have a look on Directory of Universities, Colleges and Schools in Canada on this link.

Need to transfer?

Would you like to study Canadian prestigious university but you don’t have sufficient knowledge of English? Or are you afraid of being refused? You can start your path to post-secondary degree at college and after few years transfer to university.

In some field of studies, you can basically study 2 years at college and then transfer for the third year to university and receive your Bachelor degree without repeating most of your subjects.

There are many colleges that are specializing on university pathway programs, but you can check also www.bctransferguide.ca or www.educationplanner.ca for more detailed information.

How can I get work permit through my studies?

Some post-secondary institutions are approved to grant Post-Secondary Work Permit after graduation. If you studied more than 2 years on school like this, a work permit may be issued for three years.