Introducing the country, culture and education of Canada.
1. Location
Canada is the second largest country in the world by area and is located at the northernmost tip of North America. The territory of Canada consists of 10 provinces and 3 federal territories, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and bordering the Arctic Ocean in the north. Canada's shared border with the United States to the south and northwest is the longest border in the world.
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Province/State |
City |
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Alberta |
Edmonton |
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British Columbia |
Victoria |
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Manitoba |
Winnipeg |
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New Brunswick |
Fredericton |
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Newfoundland |
St. john’s |
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Nova Scotia |
Halifax |
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Ontario |
Toronto |
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Prince Edwards Island |
Charlottetown |
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Quebec |
Quebec City |
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Saskatchewan |
Regina |
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Northwest |
Yellowknife |
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Nunavut |
Iqaluit |
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Yukon |
Whitehorse |
2. Canadian climate
Canada has a diverse climate. The climate varies from a temperate climate on the west coast of British Columbia to a subtropical climate in the north. ... Landlocked areas tend to be in continental climates with warm summers except for Southwest Ontario which is in continental climates with hot and humid summers.
Summer in Canada
3. Time zone
Canada has six time zones. Newfoundland's easternmost point is 3.5 hours behind GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). The other time zones are the Atlantic time zone, the Eastern time zone, the Central time zone, the Rocky Mountain time zone, and finally the Pacific time zone, which is 8 hours behind GMT.
Because there are 6 different time zones, the time in Canada's provinces also has a difference. Take the capital Ottawa in the province of Ontario as the original time zone of Canada and at 6 am, the time difference between the provinces is as shown below. So the way to calculate the time in Canada is different from Vietnam by how many hours is too messy, isn't it, guys?
4. Icons
Canada is known as the land of the red maple. The maple tree, or specifically the maple leaf, is considered the soul of Canada due to its unceasing presence in cultural, economic, and social life.
Thanks to this plant, Canada produces the famous maple syrup, exports it to 50 countries, and becomes one of the country's major industries. In addition, the beautiful red maple leaves in the fall are also the leading tourist attraction of the 2nd largest country in North America.
The important role of the maple leaf led to it being used as an unofficial symbol of Canada since the 18th century. In 1965, it became the main motif on the national flag of this country and was officially considered a special symbol. the symbol of Canada in the eyes of international friends in 1996.
5. Cuisine
Referring to Canadian cuisine, we cannot help but mention maple syrup, ice wine, lobster, heliotrope, and canola oil.
Maple syrup with pure sweet flavor is not only used to make traditional cakes such as pancakes, waffles, and toast, but also to make natural spices such as butter, sugar or candy, and milk. Sours, cereals, and many other products have been consumed in many countries around the world.
Icewind is a rare and delicious Canadian wine. Canada is famous as a country of wine producers. They continuously receive gold medals and high awards from the most prestigious international wine competitions.
Lobster is the ambassador for Canadian cuisine. It can be said that this is the famous dish of this country. Lobster is also known as the "king of seafood" and is the pride of the Atlantic Ocean.
Heliotrope snail is a marine specialty bestowed by nature thanks to Canada's cold and clean marine environment. Heliotrope snails are caught from offshore areas with high quality with careful and meticulous harvesting and packaging process.
Rapeseed oil is one of Canada's most valuable products, with annual exports of canola oil, canola and canola oil amounting to more than $3 billion. Rapeseed oil with its light color and taste, delicious and very healthy is an ingredient that everyone, especially students, and office workers cannot ignore.
Bacon street food, Canadian Poutine
6. Smoking in public is illegal
Regulated public places include restaurants, convenience stores, offices, hospitals, and any other places with high traffic. Even common areas such as hallways in buildings are on the no-smoking list. You are only allowed to smoke in your home, in your car, or in low-traffic outdoor areas in Canada.
7. Tipping culture
Similar to the neighboring country, the US, Canada also has a tipping culture, so you need to be careful when using the service at a restaurant or bar in this country. Waiters usually only get a base salary of $10 an hour, so the main income still comes from guest tips. The standard tip will be 15 to 20% of the total bill, so unless the service is so bad, you should proactively tip to show your appreciation for being taken care of by the staff.
The tip is considered a typical culture in Canada
8. Economy, education
Canada is a great power and developed country. Currently, Canada is in the top 10 most developed countries in the world. At the same time, the country ranked 4th in terms of education quality. Canada is also the 4th largest producer in the world.
8.1 The higher education system in Canada is divided into levels:
High school 12-13 years
The certificate, normally lasts one year
Associate's degree, lasting one or two years
Advanced diploma, lasting two or three years
Bachelor's degree, awarded after four years of full-time study
Postgraduate certificate/diploma, lasting one or two years
A Master's degree, after obtaining a bachelor's degree to specialize in a certain discipline, lasts one or two years
The doctoral degree, usually four to seven years
8.2 Tuition fees
High School: 9,000CAD - 16,000CAD/year
College/university: 8,000CAD - 35,000CAD/year
Graduate: 11,000CAD - 19,000CAD/year
8.3 Living expenses
Most international students when applying for a visa must demonstrate a financial guarantee of 10,000CAD - 12,000CAD/year depending on the region and how much or little each student spends. Here are some examples of the average cost of living in Canada:
In terms of accommodation, students in the university's dormitory usually have to pay from 3,000 to 7,500 CAD per year depending on the type of room, including meals or not. If you choose to stay in a homestay or rent a room/apartment outside, students will have to pay between 4,000 and 8,400 CAD/per year. Just like in Vietnam, when renting a room/apartment, students have to pay extra for electricity, Internet, and cable TV...
Eating at an average restaurant: 15 CAD/person/meal
Tickets for public transport: 3 CAD/1 way
Movie ticket: 13 CAD
Monthly gym fee 49 CAD
Internet from 62 to 95 CAD/month
Phone: 20 CAD/month
Health insurance: 600 – 800 CAD/year
Universities and colleges in Canada have 3 main admission periods: Most students studying in Canada usually start with the fall semester (starting from September). For those of you who missed the Fall semester, you might want to consider the Winter Semester (starting in January). Some schools have a summer intake (starting in May or August) but are limited in terms of courses and only a few schools are allowed to hold year-round teaching in Canada.
8.4 Policy for international students
International students after 6 months of study in Canada will be allowed to work part-time on and off campus for 20 hours/week during the academic year and full-time for 40 hours/week during vacations, provided that their academic results are guaranteed. This creates favorable conditions for students to have practical experience, gain experience, and have more finance to cover the cost of studying abroad.
After finishing the study program in Canada, international students are also allowed to stay to work from 8 months to 3 years depending on the length of study in Canada.
Open immigration policy for international students: international students come to Canada not only because of the quality education system in this country but also because of the expanded settlement policy for international students after graduation. graduate. Currently, Canada has many immigration programs for international students such as:
Express Entry is for highly skilled workers
- Provincial Nominee Program
- Program to settle in the Atlantic region (including 4 provinces: New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, or Newfoundland and Labrador)
- Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program
Depending on your area of study and individual eligibility, all international students who are eligible to apply for the above immigration programs have the opportunity to settle in Canada.
In addition, parents of international students can apply for a tourist visa to visit their children, the visa period can be up to 10 years.
8.5 Student visa policy
There are currently 2 ways to apply for a student visa to study in Canada
Normal financial proof visa: students in addition to expressing their goals to study in Canada must also prove their financial ability or a support person during their study time in Canada for the review department. Visa. These are 2 of the main factors that determine your visa outcome.
Non-financed visa (also known as SDS): this is a priority visa for international students with an IELTS score of 6.0 or higher. When participating in this program, students do not need to prove their own/family's financial origin, but only need to buy an investment certificate at a designated bank in Canada worth 10,000CAD. The visa rate of this program is usually very high, about 98%, and the processing time is relatively faster than the above type.
It can be seen that Canada not only attracts international students because of its developed economy, and top quality education but also attractive policies for international students. However, to realize the dream of studying abroad in general and settling in Canada in particular for international students, you need to choose a school and province that suits your wishes.
DEOW Study Abroad is currently the official representative of most high schools/colleges/universities in Canada and has supported many Vietnamese, Japanese, and Taiwanese students to fulfill their dreams. Let DEOW fulfill your dream by leaving your information below. DEOW counselors will provide more information about studying in Canada as well as assist you in choosing the most suitable path for you.