4 guides
Countries & citiesSchools in Canada at a glance: provincial systems and enrolling
Canada has no federal education department; provinces and school boards run the schools. This guide summarises, from official guidance, how to approach enrolment, study permit and custodian rules, and university applications.
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Moving & visasCanada work permits and families: how children attend school
Based on IRCC guidance, this article explains when children of a parent authorised to work can attend school without a study permit, and when a study permit is a separate matter. It also covers custodian rules and the age of majority.
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Local public schoolsCanada, Australia and New Zealand: Public Schools and International Student Programmes, and How to Read the Fee and Guardian Rules
For families considering public schools in Canada, Australia or New Zealand, this guide summarises what official pages (as of 2026-10-29) say about fee status and guardian rules. Rules change often and differ by region, so confirm with the official body and the school.
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Moving & visasWhen parents move home and the child stays: visas and guardians
When a parent's visa ends, a dependant child's status usually ends too, so staying on means a student visa and guardian arrangements. Here are the official rules by country.
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Glossary
Common terms in short, with source and checked date.
Based on 438 official sources and 579 notes
Canadian school boards' international student programmes: the Toronto example
- Provincial school boards run public schools
- International programmes: fees, custodians, homestay
- Fees may differ by parents' status
Source: Toronto District School Board — TDSB International Education Programs · checked 2026-10-29
Vancouver has no Korean travel advisory in force
- No advisory level in force
- Leave nothing visible in parked cars
Source: 외교부 해외안전여행 — 캐나다 국가·지역별 안전정보 · checked 2026-10-30
Toronto has no Korean travel advisory in force
- No advisory level in force
- Watch for pickpockets and car crime
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