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The academic system and curriculum of primary and secondary schools studying in Canada
The educational model in Canada is completely different from that in China. Primary and secondary schools in Canada are under the jurisdiction of the provincial education bureau, which is responsible for curriculum setting and teacher guidance, and has the right to stipulate, inspect and issue licenses to public and private primary and secondary schools. In British Columbia (B.C.) and Alberta (Alberta), the provincial education bureau is also responsible for designing graduation exams for high school students in these provinces. The management of public schools is elected by each district or managed by the city education bureau. Compulsory education begins at the age of six, and high school studies are usually completed at the age of eighteen. Experts studying abroad pointed out that in addition to public schools and publicly funded private education bureaus, there are also private schools in Canada that provide primary and secondary education.

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.