Canada is a top-performing country in providing quality education. In 2016-2017, Canada welcomed over 214,000 international students¹ from around the world.

According to the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), Canada ranks as one of the strongest among OECD countries in students' skills at the elementary-secondary level.

At the postsecondary level, Canada ranks first among OECD countries in the proportion of adults with the equivalent of college and university education.

Our education systems will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and qualifications needed in today's global labour market.

^1. Canadian Education Statistics Council, Education Indicators in Canada: An International Perspective, 2019.

Quality Assurance in Education

Each provincial and territorial education system has put quality assurance mechanisms in place to ensure high-quality education for students.

Read more information on quality assurance in education in Canada.

Educanada

A joint initiative of the provinces and territories, through the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), and Global Affairs Canada, the EduCanada brand establishes Canada and its provinces and territories as a preferred world-class destination for international students.

You can meet other international students who have chosen Canada as their study destination and learn about EduCanada.