D. Elementary and Secondary School (K-12) Education

Five Essential Points to Convey to Students and Parents

• International students not only receive excellent education in the K-12 grades, but also caring and supportive environments to live in, such as homestay with a Canadian family or boarding, primarily at a private/independent schools.
• Approximately 95% of Canadian students attend public schools in Canada, but there are also excellent private and independent school options.
• Courses are taught in English, French, or a school may offer an immersion program in another language.
• At the higher grades (10-12), core courses required for graduation ensure subject-specific curriculum standards are met, while optional courses enable students to explore interests and expand their knowledge in preferred subjects.
• School communities are diverse with students ofmany different ethnicities, religions, and orientations, and students are encouraged to be global citizens and to value tolerance and to embrace and respect differences.