Education in Canadais under the complete jurisdiction of the provinces and territories and as such, there is no federal education system in Canada. In keeping with the national commitment to education, public education in Canadais free up to and including secondary school in all the provinces.

However, each provincial system, while similar to the others, reflects its specific regional concerns, and historical and cultural heritage. At the post-secondary level, institutions are divided into community colleges and universities.

There are significant differences between the education systems of the different provinces of Canada. Secondary schooling in Canada could go up to Grade 11, 12 or 13, depending on the province unlike in India , where Grade 12 is standard all over the country.

Post secondary education is offered by four types of educational institutions:

	Universities
	University Colleges
	Community Colleges/Technical Institutes
	Career Colleges