TAIE International Institute

Canadian Education System

The Constitution Act gives exclusive authority to each province in Canada to make laws in relation to education. In Ontario, the Minister of Education and the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities are responsible for the administration of laws relating to education and skills training.

Ontario Education System

The Province of Ontario has one of the most comprehensive and highly-developed educational systems in North America. Students usually begin school at age 4 and spend eight years in Elementary School (Grade 1-8) and four years in Secondary School (Grades 9 – 12). Secondary School graduates are awarded the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). In Ontario, students are required to remain in secondary school until the age of 18 or until they have obtained an OSSD. To receive the diploma, students must study a varied academic program of courses and complete a minimum of 30 credits at the Secondary School level. There are 18 compulsory credits and 12 optional credits.

The Ministry of Education defines a credit as “a means of recognition of the successful completion of a course for which a minimum of 110 hours has been scheduled”. A course is defined in the same document as “a set of learning activities that enable students to attain the expectations related to courses that are developed from the Ministry curriculum policy documents.” The 110 hours of instructional time involves planned learning activities related to the learning expectations in a course; they do not include homework.

TAIE Advisory System

• Interview and advise students on school rules, policies and regulations, provide orientation to new students
• Assist students in establishing academic goals, develop study plans for the students based on their academic and career goals.
• Ensure students register for courses that meet specific university program requirements and or will help them earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and provide academic guidance.
• Review students previous academic records, keep track of students' attendance in all the courses, collect and  update students' final grades in the school database.
• issue accurate transcripts upon request- Assist students with their university and colleges applications in terms of program information, requirements, application procedures, deadlines and guidelines by conducting Presentations and one on one consultation.
• Assist students in Community Involvement, helping students engage in a variety of volunteer jobs.
• Organize our students to attend university tours, presentations and school seminars.
• Work closely with the Subject, ESL and Post-Graduate teachers, Education Administrator, Admissions, and University Recruitment Officers.
• Report final grades to the Ontario University Application Centre and Ontario Colleges. Report statistical information to the Ministry of Education, Ontario School Information System.