Every province in Canada has its independent medical services plan (MSP), but not every province provides MSP for international students. Of the 10 provinces of Canada, only British Columbia, Alberta & Saskatchewan include international students in their MSP. Other provinces such as Manitoba, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec do not provide public medical insurance for international students. Because the cost for Canadian medical services is very expensive, it is recommended that international students purchase medical insurance during their study period in Canada.

Canada values education immensely. The ratio of money that the Canadian government puts into education is the highest among the seven most industrialized countries in the world. From elementary school to university, the standard of education is maintained at a premium. With more than 160 community colleges and over 60 universities and university colleges to choose from, international students have access to a broad range of programs that issue globally recognized degrees. International students who graduate from these institutions tend to obtain jobs quickly and have better chance of excelling in their career.

According to statistics, Canada is an economical country in which to study, compared to the United States, United Kingdom, Australia as well as other nations where English is spoken. This is quite remarkable, considering how well the quality of Canadian education is maintained. In addition, the inflation rate in Canada has for years been the lowest amongst industrialized countries and Canada's cost of living is consequently not as high as in other developed countries. With premium standard on education, reasonable cost of studying and living, along with favorable exchange rates, these factors all contribute for reasons for studying in Canada.

Most regions of Canada have four distinct seasons and the disparity in weather is particularly apparent in the western part of the country. Typically, spring is a rainy season during which temperatures rise steadily. In the western-pacific regions, snow begins to fall around November. The winter season is the shortest in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island, where temperate drop below 0 degree celsius only for short periods of time in December and in January and where there is the lowest amount of snowfall in Canada. This relatively mild climate causes spring to arrive about two months earlier than it does in the rest of the country. Overall, the mild climate in Canada, especially in the Western region of the country, makes it a very suitable place in which to live and study.

Studying Environment Canada's beautiful scenery, mild climate, low crime rate have all contributed to the fact that both the United Nations and Times Magazine selected Canada as the best place in the world to live. In addition to these attractive features, Canada also offers a comprehensive health system, a safe environment, and first-class educational institutions.

Canada is inhabited largely by immigrants, so it is very easy for Canadian residents to meet people from different ethnic backgrounds and to hear various languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian, among many others. With its long tradition of embracing different cultures, Canada allows people of various backgrounds to maintain their unique customs and lifestyles within the Canadian society. From studying here, international students will not only learn about mainstream western culture but also gain a great deal of multicultural experience.

Canada is a bilingual country whose two official languages are English and French. While 59% of the Canadian population has English as their mother tongue, 23% of the population speaks French as their first language. French is most widely spoken in Quebec and New Brunswick, but there are French-speaking communities located throughout each province of Canada. With signs, advertisements, and labels written in both official languages, Canada offers a great opportunity for international students to be exposed to French as well as English.

Under Canadian Legislation, provincial governments are responsible for providing education, from kindergarten to University. Provincial governments are also responsible for regulating and supervising both public and private educational institutes. Although each province has its own education system, the quality of education is certainly maintained.

In general, Canadian children start their first grade when they are six years old; with some attending kindergarten for one to two years before Grade 1 on a voluntary basis. School year runs from September each year to June of the next year, with some exception where January intake is also available. Students will graduate after they have successfully completed their 11th, 12th or 13th Grade depending on the provinces they are residing in. Upon high school completion, students can choose to continue their post-secondary education in university, college or Cegep. Cegep is a French acronym for College of General and Vocational Education and it is between the first two years of university general studies or three years of vocational studies and high school.
　

Most public schools accept international students in their regular daytime programs. International students will have to pay their tuition in full and fee is varied from school districts.
　

Alternatively, international students can also choose to study at private schools. Private schools are required to register with provincial governments and government agencies will be inspecting these private schools each year before renewing their current registration to ensure the quality of education. Some private schools will also provide homestay and/or residence to the students.

Canadian Universities are well known worldwide. Degrees granted by Canadian universities are recognized by American and other Commonwealth universities. Canadian universities provide range of degrees, from Bachelor to Doctorate. School year runs from September to April or May the following years. Most universities will require students whose first language is not English to submit standardize English assessment result such as TOELF or IELTS.
　

University Colleges provide Bachelor's degree, diploma and certificate programs in various areas, including English as a Second Language. As part of Canadian Education system, university colleges provide its best services to students by providing encourage learning environment. University colleges will also provide University Transfer programs to prepare students for University studies.
　

The goal of Community College and Technical Institute is to provide career training for both high school and university graduates. In general, these institutes will provide two to three years studies for students. Full and part-time programs include health, business, academic upgrading, applied arts, social services, adult literacy, and university preparation.

Most of the Career Colleges are private institutes. They mostly provide short-term career training in order to prepare students for job market. Business, Computer and secretarial skills are three of the popular areas that students can study in Career College.