The Sovereign’s birthday has been celebrated in Canada since the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). May 24, Queen Victoria’s birthday, was declared a holiday by the Legislature of the Province of Canada in 1845. After Confederation, the Queen’s birthday was celebrated every year on May 24 unless that date was a Sunday, in which case …
Mother’s day date in Canada comes every second Sunday of the May every year. In 2018 Mother’s Day is on May 13. It is a day meant to honour mothers and appreciate their role in society and their role in families. Many people in Canada express their gratitude towards mothers and mother figures on Mother’s …
There are a lot of great advantages to studying in Québec: a distinct cultural identity that offers international students a unique experience, it gives you the option to study in English, French, or both, and graduate with an internationally respected diploma from fantastic universities, dozens of colleges (CÉGEP), and hundreds of other great schools that …
The Québec education system is made up of public and private institutions in both the Francophone and Anglophone sectors. It includes four levels of instruction: – Elementary education– Secondary education– College education– University education College education is a particular feature of Québec’s education system. It constitutes an intermediary level between compulsory elementary and secondary education …
English as a Second Language or ESL camps are among the most popular camps today. The educational and recreational programs improve the student’ language skills and allow for an enjoyable experience. This is a new advanced concept of language learning that is a combination of education and amusement. Campers also get a chance to be …
Depending on region, educational institution and form of education, the Canadian grading systems can be represented by a combination of percentage, GPAs and letter grades. If you can get a map and take a look at the Canadian territories, you can figure out the way your grades will be converted and what constitutes “fail” or “pass”. …
Helping future students to find a perfect program for almost 18 years, made us well acquainted with how it is difficult for students to decide which specialization to choose. Whatever factors go into the decision many future students already have an idea of what they want to study and where. But it is very important …
Easter weekend is Friday, March 30 to Monday, April 2 this year. Good Friday is the Friday before Easter Sunday and it is a federal statutory holiday across Canada. In provinces where Family Day, Islander Day and Louis Riel Day are not observed Good Friday is the first stat holiday after New Years Day. In …
There are 2 common types of resumes: Chronological Functional Chronological ResumeA chronological resume is time-based. It is organized by the positions you have held, in order of time. You list your most recent position first. These resumes are best if you have a lot of experience in your field. They are also better for people …
St Patricks Day commemorates the life and work of St Patrick, a Christian missionary who lived in the fourth and fifth centuries. At a young age, according to legend, he was allegedly kidnapped by pirates and sold into slavery, where he stayed for 6 years. After that he lived a life full of adventure, serious …
