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Education in Canada

Canada spends $81.5 billion CAD ($61.4 USD) per year on education, which ends up being about $2,000 per capita.

Literacy rates in Canada are awe inspiring at about 99%! Read on for more insights into the opportunities and challenges in the Canada education system.

Canadian Education

Education in Canada is managed by the governments of a given province or territory.

Education is compulsory and free in public schools up to the age of 16 in all provinces, with a few mandating education until 18.

The Canadian education system generally follows a primary, secondary, and post-secondary system.