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'''College education''' (informally referred to as just '''college''' or as [[CEGEP|CÉGEP]]) in the [[Canada|Canadian]] province of [[Quebec]], refers to the level immediately after high school. It encompasses a range of technical, academic, and vocational studies, including some specialized programs. The Quebec education system is unique in North America. |
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For students graduating from [[secondary school]] in Quebec, a college diploma is required for admission into university. In the rest of Canada, colleges have historically served as technical schools that offer specialized professional or vocational education in specific employment fields. |
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==College education== |
==College education== |
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There are two main college paths to choose from. |
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=== Pre-University === |
=== Pre-University === |
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Pre-University |
A Pre-University program of two years, leading to a college diploma required for university admissions. Quebec high school starts at grade 7 and ends at grade 11, one year earlier than in English North America. Most Quebec university programs are three years in length, with a collegiate level between high school and university bridging the gap:<ref>{{cite web |title=Glossary of terms |url=https://www.concordia.ca/programs-and-courses/undergraduate-programs/glossary-of-terms/ |website=[[Concordia University]] |access-date=2 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120302195456/https://www.concordia.ca/programs-and-courses/undergraduate-programs/glossary-of-terms/ |archive-date=2 March 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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* English system: 1{{En dash}}8 + 9{{En dash}}12 + 4 University = 16 years |
* English system: 1{{En dash}}8 + 9{{En dash}}12 + 4 University = 16 years |
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* Quebec system: 1{{En dash}}6 + 7{{En dash}}11 + 2 College + 3 University = 16 years |
* Quebec system: 1{{En dash}}6 + 7{{En dash}}11 + 2 College + 3 University = 16 years |
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=== Technical and Vocational === |
=== Technical and Vocational === |
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Specialized vocational programs of either three years—leading to a college diploma and entry to the job market, with a possibility of university admissions—or one year, leading to a college certificate and direct entry into the workforce. |
Specialized vocational programs of either three years—leading to a college diploma and entry to the job market, with a possibility of university admissions—or of one year, leading to a college certificate and direct entry into the workforce. |
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==Types of colleges== |
==Types of colleges== |
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College education (informally referred to as just college or as CÉGEP) in the Canadian province of Quebec, refers to the level immediately after high school. It encompasses a range of technical, academic, and vocational studies, including some specialized programs. The Quebec education system is unique in North America.
For students graduating from secondary school in Quebec, a college diploma is required for admission into university. In the rest of Canada, colleges have historically served as technical schools that offer specialized professional or vocational education in specific employment fields.
College education
There are two main college paths to choose from.
Pre-University
A Pre-University program of two years, leading to a college diploma required for university admissions. Quebec high school starts at grade 7 and ends at grade 11, one year earlier than in English North America. Most Quebec university programs are three years in length, with a collegiate level between high school and university bridging the gap:[1]
- English system: 1–8 + 9–12 + 4 University = 16 years
- Quebec system: 1–6 + 7–11 + 2 College + 3 University = 16 years
Technical and Vocational
Specialized vocational programs of either three years—leading to a college diploma and entry to the job market, with a possibility of university admissions—or of one year, leading to a college certificate and direct entry into the workforce.
Types of colleges
There are three types of colleges in Quebec: public colleges, private colleges, and government colleges.
Public colleges
The majority of college students attend a public General and Vocational College, also known by the term CEGEP (from acronym in French: collège d'enseignement général et professionnel). These colleges do not charge tuition to Quebec residents, although small administrative fees are charged.
Private colleges
A large number of private colleges also exist at the collegiate level. Some of these schools receive funding from the government, others do not, and therefore tuition can vary greatly between schools.
Government colleges
There are a small number of collegiate-level government institutions that are not private colleges, yet also not public colleges, as defined under Quebec's General and Vocational College law. One example is the Quebec Music Conservatory.
See also
References
- ^ "Glossary of terms". Concordia University. Archived from the original on 2 March 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2012.