CANADA
Education In CANADA
A great emphasis is given to education in Canada. Canadians have developed a first rate education system with high standards. More money is invested on education in Canada when compared to the OECD average. It ranks the second highest among G-8 countries in terms of investment in education.
Canadian schools are one of the best in the world and Canadian teenagers consistently rank among the best in the world on international tests in reading, science and mathematics such as SAT. A Canadian degree, diploma or certificate adds value to a person’s profile and is recognized in business, government and academic circles across the globe.
Knowing about this historical fact helps us in understanding why state and local governments even today retain the primary responsibility for administering elementary and secondary education in the U.S.
Canada has been ranked as one of the top ten places to live in the world since 1994 according to the United Nations (UN) and the Economist Intelligence Unit. In the UN survey Canada scored particularly high marks for its access to education, high life expectancy (due to its universal health care system); and low crime and violence rates. In addition, Canada’s largest cities — Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal — have been recognized as world class cities in which to live and work, for their cleanliness and safety and for their cultural activities and attractive lifestyles..
Canadians enjoy a standard of living among the highest in the world. Almost 70 per cent of Canadians own their own homes, with a higher percentage owning durable goods, such as automobiles, refrigerators, washing machines, television, telephones and radios. Canada also has an extensive health care system and social security network.
Canada has access to media, entertainment and art forms. Canada’s highly sophisticated broadcasting system includes more than 1,900 AM and FM radio stations and some 1387 television stations to serve, entertain and educate the listening and viewing audience. A wide range of cultural activities is also available, including museums, galleries, live theatre, dance and music performances and concerts.