Education Systems of Canada Ⅰ. Overview A. Provinces have the exclusive jurisdiction in education. — Separate educational structures and institutions of provincial and territorial legislatures. One or more 1 of education exercise responsibility. — Various agencies offer advice, research, and information. B. All "recognized" postsecondary institutions have the right to grant academic credentials. C. One or two 2 in charge of education in each province and territory. D. Most direct funding comes from provincial, territorial and federal government sources. The largest share coming from the 3 . Ⅱ. The Structures A. Basic structures are similar. — Three tiers: elementary, secondary, and 4 . — All jurisdictions provide 12 years’ education except Quebec. — Most compulsory education continues to the age of 15 or 16. B. Postsecondary education is public or private. — Issue different kinds of letters depending on the 5 of those institutions and length of the programs. A certain number offer 6 with all other institutions’ emphasis on diploma, certificate, and attestation programs. Ⅲ. The General Student Demographics A. More than 7 Canadians are enrolled. — Two kinds: full-time and part-time. B. Situations declined in recent years. — Enrollment among students over 24 made up 29% , down from almost 32% than 8 . — Enrollments of part-time students reduced remarkably. Women continue to be the majority on campuses. Ⅳ. The Programs A. Three levels of university degrees — bachelor’s, master’s, and 9 . B. University diplomas and certificates require one or two years of study in a specific field or discipline. C. In regulated professions, a/an 10 is generally required.