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A CEGEP (pronounced /ˈseɪʒɛp/ or /ˈsiːʤɛp/; French: Cégep) is a post-secondary education institution exclusive to the province of Quebec in Canada. French ( français,) is a Romance language spoken around the world by 118 million people as a native language and by about 180 to 260 million people Higher education is Education that is provided by universities, vocational universities, Community colleges Liberal arts colleges Quebec (kwɨˈbɛk Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page CEGEP is a French acronym for Collège d'enseignement général et professionnel, meaning "College of General and Vocational Education". French ( français,) is a Romance language spoken around the world by 118 million people as a native language and by about 180 to 260 million people They are comparable to community colleges, but are required to enter university, which is why secondary school and undergrad degrees both are one less year in Quebec. A community college is a type of Educational institution. The term has different meanings in different countries

The purpose of CEGEPs is to make post-secondary education more accessible in Quebec, as well as to provide proper academic preparation for university. A university is an institution of Higher education and Research, which grants Academic degrees in a variety of subjects [1] There are both public and private subsidized CEGEPs with the public CEGEPs having little or no tuition fee. In Economics, a subsidy (also known as a subvention is a form of financial assistance paid to a business or economic sector Tuition means instruction or teaching. In American English, the term tuition is often used to refer to a fee charged for educational instruction The CEGEP system was started in 1967 by the Quebec provincial government and originally had 12 CEGEPs. Political system British-type parliamentarism based on the Westminster system was introduced in the Province of Lower Canada in 1791 Today there are 48 CEGEPs in Quebec, of which 5 are English language CEGEPs. English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States [2][3] There are also 50 private colleges, including 6 English language colleges. [4][5] While CEGEP refers technically to only public colleges, in common usage the term is sometimes applied also to private colleges offering some of the same programs.

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Education path

Students in Quebec who want to continue to post-secondary education must attend a CEGEP prior to enrolling in a Quebec university. Higher education is Education that is provided by universities, vocational universities, Community colleges Liberal arts colleges Students who follow a general studies program in Quebec complete six years of primary school (grades 1 through 6) followed by five years of secondary school (grades 7 through 11, or Secondaire I to V in French). See also Primary education A primary school (from French école primaire) is an institution where children receive the first stage of Compulsory Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes Quebec students complete one fewer grade in total than all other Canadian students before beginning post-secondary studies, ending high school in grade 11 instead of grade 12. CEGEPs then prepare students for university or to enter a technical profession. Vocational education or Vocational Education and Training (VET also called Career and Technical Education (CTE prepares learners for jobs that are based Most Quebec university programs are three years in length for Quebec students, so the total number of years of study from primary school to a Bachelor's degree is the same as in the rest of North America. It is also possible to attend a university with a 3 year technical CEGEP diploma.

Students wishing to continue their university education outside Quebec may take one year of courses to fulfil the requirements of the institution to which they are applying. For example, students wishing to attend an Ontario university may complete one year of CEGEP and apply as a regular applicant who has completed grade 12 in Ontario. Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Additionally, students who have a DEC may apply for admission with advanced standing to institutions outside Quebec as some advanced courses at the CEGEP level may be assessed as equivalent to introductory courses at university. Transfer credit, credit transfer or advanced standing is the term used by Colleges and Universities for the procedure of granting credit

Programs

Most but not all CEGEPs offer two types of programs: pre-university and technical. The pre-university programs take two years to complete, whereas the technical programs take three years.

Pre-university program

A pre-university program covers the subject matters which roughly correspond to the additional year of high school given elsewhere in Canada in preparation for a chosen field in university (Sciences, Humanities, Commerce or Arts). At the completion of studies, the provincial government issues the Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS), also known as the "DÉC" (although the "DEC" usage is more prevalent), from the French Diplôme d'études collégiales. The Diploma of Collegial Studies ( DCS or DEC, from the French Diplôme d'études collégiales) is issued by the province of Quebec Canada Students may then complete certain undergraduate programs at a Quebec university in only 3 years, as opposed to 4 years outside Quebec. Students with a DEC who choose to attend university in another province in Canada or outside the country are then eligible to either skip the first year and enter university as a second year student, or gain advanced standing or extra credit for their first year. The amount of accepted extra credit is at the discretion of each university. However, the CEGEP system is generally a disadvantage for Quebec students wishing to enter an undergraduate program outside the province. After attending a 2-year CEGEP program and attending a University outside the province of Quebec, it is not uncommon for students to fall behind a year during an undergraduate education as many Universities will not accept credits from CEGEP.

Technical program

CEGEPs also offer three-year technical programs which applies to students who wish to pursue a skill trade. [1] Unlike the pre-university programs they are not preparation for university, although this does not prevent a student from attending a university afterwards. These programs share a core curriculum of French, humanities, English and physical education classes with the pre-university programs. The technical programs also lead to a DEC. Examples of programs are: Industrial Electronics, Architectural Technology, Nursing, Building Engineering Technology, and Computer Science. Though those programs can also lead to the university, they are geared towards immediate employment.

Adult continuing education programs are also offered at CEGEPs. Many of those programs lead to an Attestation of Collegial Studies, or "AÉC" (Attestation d'études collégiales), which is similar to a DEC but does not include the core curriculum.

In addition, the majority of the province's 31 "Technology Transfer Centres," have been established by CEGEPs. At these centres, applied research is carried out in a specific field in cooperation with industrial partners.

References

  1. ^ a b Youth Encyclopedia of Canada. CEGEP. Education: Colleges & Universities. Historica Foundation of Canada. Retrieved on 2007-02-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the
  2. ^ List of public CEGEPs (French). Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport. Retrieved on 2007-12-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of
  3. ^ List of public English language CEGEPs (French). Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport. Retrieved on 2007-12-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of
  4. ^ List of private colleges (French). Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport. Retrieved on 2007-12-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of
  5. ^ List of private English language colleges (French). Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport. Retrieved on 2007-12-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of

See also

College ( Latin collegium) is a term most often used today to denote an Educational Institution. The Québec education system is governed by the Ministère de l'Éducation du Loisir et du Sport ( Ministry of Education Recreation and Sports This is a list of colleges in Quebec, sorted by type CEGEPs (Public colleges Cégep de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda The R score ( cote de rendement au collégial, CRC or cote R in French) is a statistical method which Higher education in Quebec is an Education system that is unique from other provinces in Canada.
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