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What are the characteristics and advantages of studying in Canada?
The Canadian government attaches great importance to education, which accounts for about 7% of GDP, and the proportion of education investment in GDP is the highest among the eight western industrialized countries, especially higher education. Of all OECD countries, Canada spends almost the most on each higher education student. Canada's high school penetration rate is about 95%, and the higher education penetration rate is over 50%, both of which are among the highest in the world. 20 17 American news and world report (American news &; World Report), Canada ranks first among the countries with the best education. Canada is a Commonwealth country, geographically close to the United States. After a long period of accumulation and development, her education not only inherits the rigorous style of Britain, but also absorbs the diversified innovative spirit of the United States. Canada's quality education is widely praised internationally. According to the QS World University Ranking in 20 18, there are 4 Canadian universities in the top 100 and 15 in the top 400, but at present, only about 90 universities in Canada can award bachelor's degrees or above. There are more than 2,600 universities in China, but only 14 universities are in the top 400. Apart from high-quality education, Canadian education attracts international students for the following reasons:

1. The cost of studying abroad is low.

The quality of education in Canada is comparable to that in Britain and America, but the cost of studying abroad is much cheaper. Higher education in Canada is dominated by public schools with relatively low tuition fees. Canadian students' average annual college tuition is about 500 ~1.2 million RMB, and their living expenses are about 500 ~1.0 million RMB, which is at least half cheaper than studying in the United States, Australia and Britain. Some schools can also provide tuition waiver policies and paid internship courses to further reduce the cost of studying abroad.

If you go to school as a Canadian immigrant, the cost will be lower, and the tuition fees of public primary and secondary schools will be free. The tuition fee of a university is only about one-third of that of ordinary international students, and it is only 20,000 to 50,000 yuan per year.

2. First-class language environment

English is the first official language of Canada and the mother tongue of most Canadians, so Canada has a pure English environment. The level of English education in Canada is world-famous. Not only many universities and language schools are committed to high-quality English education, but governments at all levels in Canada have also invested a lot of money and resources to develop English education. It should be said that the Canadian government has invested much more in language education than other governments.

3. Inclusive living environment

Canada is the country with the most complex ethnic composition and the most successful ethnic integration in the world. Harmony, mutual respect, humility and cooperation among all ethnic groups have created a peaceful and inclusive living environment. Canada encourages the cultures and customs of all ethnic groups to coexist and prosper together, making Canada a big family with rich cultures in the world. Canada is a country with the least racial discrimination, and Chinese people have a high social status in Canada.

4. Easy settlement and naturalization

After graduating from college, international students can apply to become permanent residents of Canada through federal experience immigration or provincial nomination immigration, and the application conditions are very relaxed. After becoming a permanent resident, you can enjoy the same rights and welfare benefits as citizens. If you still want to apply for Canadian citizenship, permanent residents only need to meet the residence requirements of living in Canada for three years in the five years before applying for naturalization. The time spent studying or working in Canada before becoming a permanent resident can be converted into naturalization residence time according to 1/2, with a cumulative conversion of up to 365 days. It is easy to meet the requirement of three years of naturalization and residence, and it is quite convenient to join Canadian citizenship. After naturalization, you can freely enter and leave more than 70 countries and regions around the world without a visa, and you can also go to work or study in the United States, which has a very broad space for personal development.

5. Developed economy and high international status.

Canada is one of the most developed countries in the world, ranking among the best in education, social freedom, national happiness and living standards. Canada is a member of Commonwealth countries, G8, G20, NATO, United Nations, WTO and other international organizations.

6. Countries with the highest quality of life

20 18 American news and world report (American news &; World Report), Canada ranked second in the comprehensive ranking of "the best country in the world" and first in the ranking of "the country with the highest quality of life". Canada is regarded as one of the countries with high standard of living and the best treatment for its citizens, because it has a generous social security network and affordable medical care and education.

There are many small and medium-sized cities in Canada that are very livable, with many employment opportunities, low consumption index, high quality of life and cheap housing prices. Some college graduates will be able to buy an apartment by mortgage after working for three years. Compared with the pressure of employment difficulties and high housing prices faced by domestic university graduates, Canadian university graduates can be said to have little life pressure.

7. One of the countries with the best welfare.

Canada is one of the best welfare countries in the world. Its welfare system is perfect and covers a wide range, including children's welfare fund, child care subsidy, free public primary and secondary education, low-cost public university education, free medical benefits, generous maternity benefits, old-age benefits, unemployment benefits and so on.

8. Providing Double Admission For those students who do not meet the direct application, they can study in Canada through double admission. At present, Jiaha College Ningbo Branch (9th Floor, Huijin Building, No.77 He Yi Road, Haishu, Ningbo) has the item "No IELTS Double Admission". Students can study in Jiaha College Ningbo Branch for 4 months with a language certificate, and then go to the Canadian headquarters for 4-6 months without IELTS.