About Hti Edu Canada Inc
Hti Edu Canada Inc (Huatong International) is a dynamic and rapidly growing company in international education, with established offices in the United States, China, Australia and Canada.
We are committed to upholding a global offshore and onshore recruitment network in key destination countries. We have already teamed up and formed alliances with many leading companies in strong recruiting markets.
All our employees are highly qualified, have extensive experience in the field of education and are always ready to offer the best solutions for admissions to educational institutions.
Our Toronto office provides visa support and immigration services for those studying in Canada and wishing to make application to permanent residency and/or work permits. We can support your career development with a wide range of services.
Secondary Education in Canada
Each province in Canada has its own education system which includes public and private kindergarten to grade 12 schools and higher education options. Kindergarten to grade 12 schools across Canada provide children options from ages 4-5 to 17-18 years old. High school or secondary education runs from grades 9 or 10 to 12 in most provinces. The exception is Quebec where it ranges from grade 7 to grade 11.
International students can expect to pay tuition fees for their studies at public and private schools. The tuition fees vary from $9,500 to $17,000 in public schools, and it depends on how many semesters students would like to take during an academic year. For public-sector schools - from $20,500 to $65,000. The private schools provide smaller classes and specialized learning opportunities. No matter what type of school is, most of them provide many extra-curricular activities such as sports, arts clubs, and music programs. International students can participate in all extra classes and clubs that help them integrate into Canadian society. To make the right choice when looking for a school, the best option for parents is to use services from educational agencies. As a rule, professionals in this field can advise and find the best option at an adequate cost.
A typical school day includes five to six hours of classes, except kindergarten, which is half a day in some areas. The academic year starts in late August or early September and concludes in June with several holiday breaks during the year that include Christmas, Easter, etc. School boards have online application tools for applying to a secondary school. The school registration is based on the child’s age and address. Contact professionals who can assist with applications and follow up on further steps until a child is enrolled in a school program. By taking an agent service, parents will be rewarded by smoothly applying and receiving all the required enrollment documents.
Once the secondary school certificate is received, there are a lot of opportunities to obtain post-secondary credentials in Canadian institutions such as colleges, universities, or technical institutes. Secondary school is the initial step towards building a career in Canada where students can benefit from an excellent standardized education and receive extensive social support, safety and cultural adaptation.
Boarding Schools
The most common difference between a boarding school within the sector of private day schools is that boarding schools provide on-campus housing for students, while private day schools do not. This means that children will be placed in safe and secure places with high support and supervision. However, it is not only a safe place that is guaranteed but also aspects such as excellent and flexible academic programs, plenty of practical classes, and a lot of technology involved in the learning process.
It is challenging for most parents to decide on the right place for their children’s studies. To help better understand the concept of boarding schools, we would like to shed light on the main aspects of this type of schooling. Moreover, we are ready to answer all your queries and help with the enrollment of new students from different parts of the world. Every school in our list has been visited by our educational representative.
Choosing a boarding school means having excellent academic programs where children will maintain their own pace of learning with many interactive and experimental studies, hands-on activities, and cultural adaptation activities. School students can start deciding what career to pursue and take electives to prepare for university studies.
By living in a school residence, children can easily create a strong network around their peers and teachers and make a lot of friends. As a result, children become more independent and confident, have good organization skills, and are responsible for their own life choices. Annual fees for boarding schools range start at CD$45,000, which includes both tuition fees and accommodation. For more information and assistance with applications, please contact us!
Public Schools
These public-sector schools in Canada are organized into school boards, school districts, or school divisions in a particular city or region. These schools are funded and accredited by respective provincial governments and available to school-age children who live within a school district. This type of school follows a provincial curriculum and is overseen by a Board of Trustees elected by the community.
Attending public schools has some advantages as follows. Firstly, it is a quick way to integrate into Canadian society, as international students will attend schools with local children living in their neighbourhood, making it easier for them to have friends with nearby classmates.
Tuition fees for international students are much lower than those at many private schools and range from CD$9500 to CD$17000. However, when choosing a public school for studies, you have to be very careful with the application deadlines and school selection process, as the quality of public education varies significantly from school to school within the same city.
Parents should choose housing based on the school's location in the area and take care about custodianship assignment. That’s why the qualified advice is a must when you consider this option of schooling in Canada for an international student. We are here to help you choose the right school and assist with applications.
Private Day Schools
Along with boarding schools, private day schools have a lot of opportunities for students. They vary in terms of their level of education, university guidance, facility, and tuition fees. All of the private day schools meet the provincial standards set by the ministry, but at the same time, each has a different set of values. Annual fees range between CD$15,000-$38,000 with a host family placement and accommodation paid on top of the tuition fees.
For the studying process, many interactive methods, group work, hands-on activities, and creative learning are involved to develop and strengthen school students' skills. Many multimedia and computer-based technologies are integrated into classes to prepare students for future academic studies and careers.
Private day schools provide students with homestay options that help them integrate into Canadian society and local culture. Becoming part of a Canadian host family is beneficial because of the opportunity to listen and speak with native English and/or French speakers.
Canadian families are qualified and selected as hosts for international students if they are well-vetted. Families are interviewed and provide references, which are checked along with a police/criminal background check. For more information and assistance with your application, please contact us!
Summer & Winter Camps
Many Canadian high schools, both public and private, for profit and non-profit organizations, and universities provide summer programs and camps for domestic and international students. For most Canadian families, this is a quintessential experience to send their children to summer camps. Thus, going to a summer program or a summer camp can be beneficial for international students because they can get acquainted with Canadian culture, enjoy nature, and the opportunity to improve their English or French skills.
The international students can attend summer programs and camps from ages 12 to 19. Usually, the minimum duration of a summer program is 2 weeks, and there is a choice of a residence and a homestay accommodation. There are various types of summer camps, including traditional ones specializing in various sports activities, academic classes, and creative subjects.
However, whether a summer campus is specialized in one direction does not mean that a program is solely based on it. In contrast, every summer camp has a lot of extra activities to make children’s lives more exciting and diversifying. Summer camp experience helps children become more self-confident and reliable team members because many groups’ physical activities and games are involved.
By attending summer camps, children develop many leadership skills and qualities that will help them in their future studies. Usually, summer camp students go on many trips around provinces to visit famous places and facilities. How do you make the right choice of a summer camp or a summer program? The answer is obvious: we recommend you ask professional educational advisors to assist with this matter.