Generally, non-Canadian students applying for high school in Canada do not need to take exams similar to the domestic high school entrance examination. Instead, more emphasis is placed on students' daily academic performance and practical abilities. Therefore, parents who wish to immigrate to Canada to accompany their children for studies need to pay attention to the Canadian examination system.
It is understood that Canadian school boards have stated that final exams only account for 30-50% of the total grade. The remaining 50-70% is determined by a comprehensive assessment of daily assignments or quizzes, as well as each project, presentation, classroom participation, and attendance. Therefore, to achieve good grades in a course, one must participate actively and maintain high attendance. The same applies to attending university in Canada; there is no "Gaokao" (college entrance exam). Taking Ontario as an example, students apply based on the average score of their six final-year high school courses. If a student has frequently participated in school and community activities or has work experience in recent years, Canadian universities are willing to admit them even if their average score is slightly lower.
Therefore, from various perspectives, studying in Canada is highly attractive to domestic students. Studying in Canada not only makes it easier to enter top-tier universities but also allows for flexible course selection based on interests, thereby laying a solid foundation for future immigration to Canada.
However, parents should not only understand the characteristics and advantages of Canadian education but also correctly assess their children's own situation to determine if they are suitable for studying abroad. Many parents worry that their children are too young and may lack independent living skills and self-control, and that their English proficiency is only average, fearing they might not study well abroad. To reduce such issues, parents need to prepare their children who intend to study abroad and ensure they are ready for the experience.
For studying in Canada, admissions for public schools are usually handled uniformly by the school board, and individual schools do not have much autonomy. Therefore, the application process for public high schools is relatively simple. New student enrollment occurs in both the spring and autumn, just like in China. Worldway suggests that students apply as early as possible, as spots in the best high schools fill up quickly. When applying, you need to provide the student's transcripts for the last two years, listing all subjects taken (including politics, physical education, etc.), in both Chinese and English, and stamped by the school. You can specify your preferred school in the application. However, if the school you filled in has no vacancies, the school board will assign you to another school.
Everyone must pay attention to the Canadian high school study abroad system. After all, everyone hopes to achieve their study abroad goals as soon as possible, and to do so successfully, everyone must actively grasp the relevant precautions and make the necessary preparations.