The Canadian Education System

Understand the differences between provinces and the diplomas at each campus.

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Diplomas and Certificates

With multiple pathways and credentials available across our institutions, LCI Education helps you find the best fit for your goals and aspirations.

This tool guides you in understanding diploma equivalencies based on an international framework, with names, structures, and durations that may vary depending on the country and institution.

Associate's Degree
    Undergraduate studies
  • Focuses on fundamental understanding.
  • Acts as a stepping stone to further education or entry-levels positions.

Such as:

  • Associate's Degree
  • Technician
    Bachelor's Degree
      Undergraduate studies
    • Focuses on comprehensive expertise.
    • Acts as minimum qualification for many professional careers.

    Such as:

    • Bachelor
    • Bac+3
    • Bac+5
      Certificates
        Continuing Education
      • Focuses on specific skills or credentials without commitment to full degree program.
      • Indicates increased skill-level in specific fields.

      Such as:

      • Courses
      • Certificate
      • Technician's certificate
      • Continuing education programs
        Diploma of College Studies (DCS)*
        *Specific to Quebec, Canada
          Undergraduate studies
        • Pre-university DCS (2 years) prepares students for university
        • Technical DCS (3 years) provides practical and theoretical skills for entering the workforce directly or continuing at university

        Such as:

        • Pre-university DCS
        • Technical DCS
          Diplomas
            Continuing Education
            Vocational studies
          • Focuses on specialized education over the course of 1–3 years.
          • Indicates competitive practical skills, understanding, job readiness, and specialized expertise.

          Such as:

          • Diplomas
          • ACS
          • Specialized Technician Diploma
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