Other provinces and territories
Some colleges also award degrees; credentials and transfer options depend on the province and institution.
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Education System
Choose a province or territory to see its school stages and postsecondary routes.
ElementaryMiddle / junior highSecondary / high school
| Province or territory | Early years | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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| Kindergarten | ElementaryGrades 1–6 | Middle / junior highGrades 7–9 | Senior highGrades 10–12 | ||||||||||
| Kindergarten | ElementaryGrades 1–7 | Secondary / high schoolGrades 8–12 | |||||||||||
| Kindergarten | ElementaryGrades 1–4 | Middle / junior highGrades 5–8 | Secondary / high schoolGrades 9–12 | ||||||||||
| Kindergarten | ElementaryGrades 1–5 | Middle / junior highGrades 6–8 | Secondary / high schoolGrades 9–12 | ||||||||||
| Kindergarten | ElementaryGrades 1–8 | Secondary / high schoolGrades 9–12 | |||||||||||
| Kindergarten | ElementaryGrades 1–6 | Middle / junior highGrades 7–9 | Senior highGrades 10–12 | ||||||||||
| Primary | ElementaryGrades 1–6 | Middle / junior highGrades 7–9 | Senior highGrades 10–12 | ||||||||||
| Kindergarten | ElementaryGrades 1–6 | Middle / junior highGrades 7–9 | Senior highGrades 10–12 | ||||||||||
| Kindergarten | ElementaryGrades 1–6 | Middle / junior highGrades 7–9 | Senior highGrades 10–12 | ||||||||||
| Kindergarten | ElementaryGrades 1–8 | Secondary / high schoolGrades 9–12 | |||||||||||
| Kindergarten | ElementaryGrades 1–6 | Middle / junior highGrades 7–9 | Senior highGrades 10–12 | ||||||||||
| Preschool | ElementaryGrades 1–6 | Secondary I–VI–V | |||||||||||
| Kindergarten | ElementaryGrades 1–5 | Middle / junior highGrades 6–9 | Senior highGrades 10–12 | ||||||||||
| Kindergarten | ElementaryGrades 1–7 | Secondary / high schoolGrades 8–12 | |||||||||||
These grade spans describe educational stages, not a rule for how every school groups its classrooms. School grade groupings can vary by school board. Admission, transfer and program length depend on the institution and program.
Early years include preschool and kindergarten; availability and entry age vary. Ontario offers junior and senior kindergarten. Nova Scotia uses Grade Primary.
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After secondary school
Hover, focus or tap a stage to see its next steps.
Québec
Technical CEGEP normally leads to employment; university admission is also possible subject to requirements.
Pathway detailsHover, focus or tap a stage to see its next steps.
Associate degree (British Columbia)
A two-year credential that can provide transfer credit toward a bachelor’s degree, subject to admission and transfer agreements.
Québec vocational qualifications
DEP / DVS · ASP / AVS · AEP / STC
Entry to vocational training may be possible after Secondary III or IV, depending on the program.
Professional programs
Professional degrees have program-specific admission requirements and length; some require prior university study.
→ Pathway⇢ Transfer subject to requirements