Whether you can go to Canada for preparatory study varies from person to person. Some high school students have excellent grades in language and culture classes, so you certainly don't have to take the preparatory course. Some high school graduates have average high school grades, or have no ordinary high school diploma. Even if your English is very good, you have to make up the specialized courses in the preparatory course before you can go to college. Another part of high school graduates have excellent high school grades, but their language ability is average, or their language ability is ok, but they have no internationally recognized language test scores (such as TOEFL and IELTS). They must also improve their English or take preparatory language courses (ESL, ENG, EAP, etc.). ) before you can go to college; If the language and culture course can't meet the requirements of high school graduates, the Canadian college preparatory course is even more essential.
Strictly speaking, the pre-university courses for foreign students in China include language courses (English as a second language course, referred to as "ESL") and professional courses (12-year college preparatory course, referred to as "12U"). As a prerequisite for international students to study abroad, they must pass the language barrier. If English listening, speaking, reading and writing can't meet the requirements, how can I go to Canada to study at a university? Even if English can be as strong as that of local students, but there is no cultural foundation for pre-university, how can you receive higher education in Canadian universities?
For students who are not ideal in the college entrance examination, it is recommended to go to the preparatory course first. In fact, there is no so-called "preparatory course" in Canada. Their preparatory course is the local senior three. In the past, students in China were equivalent to studying for one year in senior high school and preparing to apply for universities. Local children can finish their studies and go to work when they are in the second year of high school, and they have to continue their studies if they want to go to college in the third year of high school. This is the same reason.
For China students, one of the advantages of studying for one year is that they can apply to all Canadian universities, and they can also apply to universities in other countries after finishing senior three. Generally speaking, matriculation is equal to going to college, but it is not equal to going to college. The preparatory course is divided into six credits, and the grades are provided on a voluntary basis. For China students, the most difficult subject is "English", because this course is equivalent to the "Chinese" of local students, and the assessment point is very difficult; On the contrary, China students have advantages in mathematics, physics and chemistry. As long as English is qualified, you can get high marks.
In addition, Canada also has a "provincial examination", which is equivalent to our national examination, generally accounting for 30%~40% of the total score. This method requires a "one-year preparatory course+four-year undergraduate course" deposit of about 700,000 RMB. There is no deposit term requirement, but the source of funds should be stated. The average undergraduate expenditure is 6.5438+0.5 million yuan/year.
In fact, pre-university education is mainly aimed at students with poor language skills.
2. Canada's preparatory study conditions
First, the undergraduate preparatory course
Basic requirements: Many undergraduate students in Canada need to take preparatory courses first, which can help students improve their studies and English, but entering Canada for preparatory courses also requires certain requirements. To study in Canada, students are required to be under 18 and have Canadian nationality or permanent residents as guardians. Applicants must have a high school education or above, pass all subjects in high school, and score 70 points or above in the main examination.
How big is the preparatory course: the students who apply for the preparatory course are students who are in the third year of high school or graduated from high school and have excellent grades in high school. Students who apply for preparatory courses have a score of above 5.0 in IETLS, not less than 5.0 or above 69 in IBT, and the minimum score in writing test is above 65,438+06. Before entering the school, you should submit the results of the senior high school entrance examination, the results of the college entrance examination and the recommendation letter from the high school teacher.
Second, the master's preparatory course
Students applying for the Canadian Graduate Foundation are required to have a diploma or be senior students in China. Students are required to achieve an average score of 75 or above in four years and submit qualified English scores. Students need to get a total score of more than 6.0 in the IELTS test or 90- 100 in the IBT test. For science and engineering students, they need to get a score of 1600 or above in the GRE exam.
Third, matters needing attention
1. Choose courses according to your own level.
When choosing a preparatory course, you should choose according to your own level, and don't choose blindly without a plan. This is irresponsible for your own study.
2. Recognize the nature of the school.
Some schools in Canada only provide language training, while regular preparatory schools in Canada will not only provide language learning for students, but also arrange professional courses for students to lay a solid foundation for your undergraduate study. When choosing a school, we should pay attention to choosing a school with long running time and good reputation.
3. Prepare for study time
In Canada, students usually enter the preparatory course in September and graduate from April to June of the following year. A * * * is 8- 10 months of study time. The specific study time varies according to the students' English level, and the number of preparatory courses is also different.
3. Types of preparatory courses for studying in Canada
University preparatory course
University-run, the main content is English training, specifically for those high school graduates with excellent academic performance, but their English scores are not qualified for the time being. For example, the University of Toronto Foundation, the University of British Columbia Foundation and so on.
University of Toronto Foundation
The International Study Program (IFP) of the University of Toronto is specially set up for international students. For domestic excellent high school graduates whose language scores do not meet the requirements of the University of Toronto, they can be admitted to the University of Toronto conditionally and study professional courses while completing the language. After the end of the preparatory course, you can get 65,438+0 full credits in professional disciplines, and directly enter the relevant majors of the University of Toronto to continue to complete your bachelor's degree.
University Foundation of British Columbia (UBC)
The University of British Columbia was founded in 1908. After nearly a hundred years of rapid development, it has become a world-renowned comprehensive university. Together with the University of Toronto and McGill University, it ranks among the top three universities in Canada. UBC University has rich teaching experience for international students, and has specially set up "UBCiCAP University Preparatory Course" for international high school students.
University preparatory course
The international preparatory course of a university needs to reach a certain level of English before entering the school. The main content is the basic course of the university, and I will enter the sophomore year directly after learning. For example, Simon Fraser University Foundation, Manitoba University Foundation and so on.
Simon Fraser University (SFU) Preparatory Course
Simon Fraser University is one of the four famous universities in British Columbia. It has been ranked among the top ten universities in Canada and was once known as "the most valuable comprehensive university in Canada". The strict admission requirements of Simon Fraser University have discouraged many applicants. In order to attract more outstanding students, SFU University has established Simon Fraser International College (FIC) to offer pre-university courses. Students are admitted to both the preparatory courses and professional courses of SFU University, thus successfully entering Simon Fraser University.
Manitoba university preparatory course
The University of Manitoba is a large comprehensive public university. Manitoba University, founded in 1877, is favored by many international students. Manitoba University has strict admission requirements. Direct admission to undergraduate courses requires that the average score of high school is not less than 85, and the language ability reaches IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL IBT 86 (each item is not less than 20). But this is really stressful for students with weak language foundation.