Ministry Of Education

Ministry Of Education

Literature Review

Structure of Education System in Canada

In each province or territory, the ministry or department Education is responsible for elementary and secondary education (Doss, 2008). Following is the specific information of education in Canada on the basis of the different states in Canada:

Alberta

The assessment at the secondary level is represented by percentages. The percentages correspond to the following letters: A, 80-100% (excellent), B, 65-79% (good); C, 50-64% (pass), F, 0-49% (Failure). Total education from basic education to high school: 12 years (Doss, 2008).

British Columbia

The educational program is divided into three levels: primary (kindergarten through grade 3), school intermediate (grades 4 through 10), and years of graduation (grades 11 and 12). The Dogwood Diploma is the Certificate of discharge for the province of British Columbia. Total education from basic education to high school: 12 years (Doss, 2008).

Manitoba

Education is organized into the following levels: elementary (kindergarten through grade 4), middle (Grades 5 through 8) and (senior 1 to senior 4). Total education from basic education to high school: 12 years (Friedman, 2005).

New Brunswick

There are currently two systems for high school education, a 3 year old and a new system called High School four years Programme. Both systems lead to the New Brunswick High School Diploma Total education from basic education to high school: 11 or 12 years (Friedman, 2005).

Newfoundland and Labrador

Education is organized in a primary level of 6 years, 3 years through high school and 3. The minimum passing mark is 50% 12 years schooling. Total education from basic education to high school: 11 or 12 years (Friedman, 2005).

Northwest Territories

Education is organized in a primary level of 6 years, 3 years through high school and 3. The assessment at the secondary level is represented by percentages. The percentages correspond to the following letters: A, 80 to 100% (excellent), B, 70 to 79% (good); C, 60 to 69% (fair), D, 50 to 59% (Enough), E, 0 to 49% (failure). The minimum passing mark is 50%. Total education from basic education to high school: 12 years (Nock, 2002).

Nova Scotia

The education system consists of 13 years, from primary through grade 12. It is organized into three levels: basic (grades P * to 6), basic secondary (grades 7 to 9), and upper secondary (grades 10 to 12). There are courses leading to the High School Graduation Diploma. Total education from basic education to high school: 12 years (Nock, 2002).

Ontario

Education is organized in a primary level of 6 years, 3 years through high school and 3. The minimum passing mark is 50%. Total education from basic education to high school: 12 years (Nock, 2002).

Prince Edward Island

Education is organized in a primary level of 6 years, 3 years through high school and 3. Total education from basic education to high school: 12 years (Nock, 2002).

Quebec

Elementary school lasts 6 years, divided into two cycles of three years. Secondary education is divided into two cycles, the secondary one, which lasts 3 years, and the cycle side two, which lasts 2 ...