Every parent wishes their children success when they grow up. They want their children to get access to advanced education as early as possible. Therefore, many parents choose to let their children study abroad. Today, we are going to share our ideas about studying abroad.
- A Better University Choice
If you are only analyzing from the perspective of a student’s enrollment rate, applying for Canadian universities from the Canadian high school would be much easier and more secure than from the domestic high schools! Let’s look at the reasons.
First, most students have difficulty paying attention to the college entrance examinations and the IELTS at the same time. Furthermore, the forms of the college entrance examinations are getting more severe in many counties, so the students in their third year of high school will face a lot of pressure to study to get into a popular university. In Canada, there are strict requirements for students from other countries to apply for prestigious universities in Canada.
Now, almost all famous universities in Canada require students to provide the results of their college entrance exams, but few students can get high scores in the college entrance exams and get IELTS of 6.5 at the same time. Therefore, it is difficult for foreign high school graduates to apply for Canada’s top universities.
Second, when applying for a Canadian university, students need to submit the mid-term and final grades of all subjects in the first five semesters of the high school, with an average score of at least 75%. But in the actual application, it is beneficial to apply if it reaches more than 80%. For some popular subjects, they recommend having an average score of higher than 88%. Many top Canadian universities require students to achieve this score to be accepted. Therefore, applying for a Canadian university from a foreign high school may not be possible due to insufficient high school grades.
These two reasons mentioned above are the reasons that lead to the failure to enter the first-class universities in Canada after graduation. Because of this, many parents consider sending their children to high school in Canada because it’s easier to get into popular universities.
This is because Canadian high schools do not have the college entrance examinations, and the universities only look at grades 11 and 12. After looking at the grades, the attendance, class performance, and homework accounts for 70%, and the final test accounts for 30%. Therefore, most students can get more than 80% if they work hard and perform well in exams. They can apply the results to almost all the first-class universities in Canada, for example, the University of Toronto and the University of Waterloo.
- The Quality of Canadian High School Education
Canada has the highest GDP investment in education of any developed country in the world. According to statistical reports, the average level of GDP devoted to education in the developed world is 5.9%, while in Canada, it is over 7%. Of course, the importance that Canada attaches to education is not only in terms of public investment but also in terms of hardware. In Canadian high schools, the curriculum is comprehensive and does everything possible to allow students the opportunity to experience a different world, which has an important influence and impetus on their understanding of the world and future development.
Focus on developing students’ practical skills
High school education in Canada focuses on the development of practical skills, starting with the daily life skills of students and complementing them with practice. For example, handicraft classes teach students the use and maintenance of household appliances, carpentry, etc., and schools have special facilities for students to practice.
High school education in Canada also places a strong emphasis on creativity and active participation in the classroom, where students are encouraged to learn and think on their own, and where they are required to go online or to the library to access a wide range of materials and submit graphic reports. The exam not only requires memorization, but most of the content requires students to think independently. The teacher motivates students to do things that interest them, such as designing stamps, writing game programs, city planning, etc.
Develop students’ ability to work with others
Developing students’ ability to work with others is also a focus of Canadian high school education, encouraging students to present themselves in public. The students will discuss and prepare their own solutions to the problems assigned by the teacher, then work together to complete the work, and present or perform them in the class. In this process, to get better results and compete with other groups, everyone actively contributes to the development. They build the students’ sense of teamwork and collective honor discreetly.
Schools provide a good environment for students to adapt to society at an early stage and improve their abilities
In Canada, if a child is interested in something, he or she can exercise his or her abilities by joining various clubs at school or volunteering in the community. For international students, engaging in social activities not only improves their English skills and their ability to organize and coordinate with others but also allows them to learn more about the customs and culture of the local society.
- The Immigration Policy is Loose
Many students come to Canada to study, not only to obtain academic qualifications and improve their English. What’s more important is to take this opportunity to immigrate to Canada and enjoy Canada’s social benefits.
Canada has one of the most beautiful and natural environments in the world. In the ranking of the best countries in 2019, Canada ranks third. In fact, Canadians have the highest living standards in the world. Canada has an extensive health care system and social security network. All major city centers have various shopping malls, restaurants, theaters, art galleries, and museums. Canadian cities provide many parks, gardens, and beaches, as well as first-class sports and entertainment facilities for the public.
So many parents want their children to study abroad. Among all the provinces in Canada, Ontario provides a relatively comprehensive study-immigration program for international students. Undergraduates in Ontario can get a work visa for up to three years after graduation. They can take the employer-sponsored immigration channel and have a high success rate. And Ontario’s economic strengths has always been the first in Canada’s provinces, and the strong economic development has also provided sufficient employment opportunities for international students.
- Canada is Culturally Diverse and Inclusive
Canada is a multicultural country where citizens come from different ethnicities, races, religions, and histories. This multiculturalism stems from centuries of immigration history and, as a result, has given rise to the demographically diverse character of Canadian society. The Government of Canada attaches great importance to the diversity of the population and the preservation of the cultural heritage of its citizens. Through the Canada Multiculturalism Act, the government encourages Canadians to take pride in their language, religion, and culture and to keep their customs and traditions without violating any Canadian laws.
Canada is one of the most multicultural countries in the world, accommodating large numbers of immigrants from more than 100 countries around the world, and its multiculturalism has given the country a unique and independent multiculturalism. Canada is doing a better job of national equality than its next-door neighbor, the United States. And this harmonious social atmosphere makes it easier for young people from overseas to integrate into local society, where people of different ethnicities and even languages can easily fit in. Moreover, the focus on the protection of youth and women is an important element of discussion and importance in Canadian society. Parents are also more comfortable sending their children to such an environment for education.
- Shaping the Personality
Encourage questioning
For a student who has always received exam-oriented education, they can broaden their horizons, learn to brainstorm, and make constructive doubts at any time. Now many high schools have begun to learn from the western learning style to encourage questioning, but many students are questioning for the sake of questioning. This is another kind of obedience, “obeying the demands that you ask for questioning”.
But at the same time, it is important to learn to reject the kidnapping of values and morals and to respect facts and scientific research. For every decision they make, students are aware of the probability that they may be wrong. This is the result of foreign academic training and the result of the experience.
Academic independence, respect, tolerance
In western society, man is a member of social function, a person’s work, and separate his private life.
As a cultural liberal, Westerners generally “do not judge” others. Respecting others includes not complaining, not influencing others, not forcing others to accept their opinions, etc.
In many countries, especially in Asia, most parents want their children to study hard, have a career, a family, a car, and a house when they grow up. They consider such a life a successful one. Also, parents use their personal values to change the value of their children. So, children grow up lacking tolerance for other people.
In particular, judging others. This may also be a reason for lacking imagination and innovation because they only seek what is common and have no tolerance for differences.
Adversity education in studying abroad
It turns out that accepting adversity education is not to accept the darkness or inequality of this world. The most important thing is to learn to challenge yourself.
Most western people have a good attitude and are full of positive energy. They know when to compete but still have a sense of manners. The topics in leisure time are more about how to enjoy life, how to start from the beginning, try different things, and be more positive. Love and optimism for this world will always be a necessary foundation for future success.
This is something they cannot learn by simply traveling abroad. From the domestic campus to the western campus, they develop several experiences, for example, living on campus, trying to get along with classmates, discussions with professors, writing essays, and doing projects. All these processes can help students understand the true meaning of frustration and independence.
International students’ first contact with western society may not always be with ease and joy. But tell yourself that exploring your desires, dreams, and unlimited possibilities in an environment where opportunities and challenges coexist are not terrifying at all.
Studying abroad allows you to see a bigger world, stay where you want to stay, go home when you want to go home, go forward when you want to go forward, no matter what you choose, you must work hard. Studying in a foreign high school is to gain more insight and get more options. Perhaps this is the meaning itself.
- High cost-effective ratio
The cost of studying abroad in a Canadian high school
Let’s do some math. Some parents want their children to connect with the world, so they send them to the local international high schools where the tuition is about $20,000-40,000 per year, plus the cost of daily tutoring, so $50,000 per year is necessary. There are other living expenses, exchange abroad, etc., so if students study at the domestic international high schools, at least $60,000 is necessary.
To study abroad, the annual cost of high school is $50,000, and the cost of high school in four years in total is about $200,000. In many high schools, they have established a scholarship system, so as long as students have good academic performance, they can get scholarships to cover their tuition and daily expense. When children study abroad, the level of education is different from their domestic country, and it is easier to cultivate an international perspective and become an international talent. The way to finding a job after graduation is much easier than that of domestic graduates, and the salary is not at the same level.
Students can choose to immigrate to Canada after studying abroad. After the immigration, their medical expenses, and the education expenses of the next generation will be free. And the next generation will receive a better education.