Education system:
The academic year of primary and secondary schools is different from that of universities and colleges. Generally, school starts in September and ends at the end of June next year. There will be one to two weeks of Christmas holiday, New Year holiday and one week holiday in mid-March. A school year usually consists of two semesters, and the second semester begins in February. However, some schools divide the school year into three or four semesters. Students usually have classes at 8: 30 in the morning and finish school at 3: 00 in the afternoon. Generally speaking, all schools are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Curriculum: generally including English (French as the second language), mathematics, science (physics, chemistry, biology, computer technology, etc. ), Canadian history, Canadian geography, art, health and sports, civic education and career guidance, third language (Chinese can be regarded as a third language for one credit), business research, etc.