Academics in Canada

Although the American and Canadian educational systems are similar in many respects, there are notable differences. Here's a list of Canadian educational terms, followed by their American equivalents:

*Write a test= Take a test

*Supply teacher= Substitute teacher

*At university= In college

*Bursary= A tuition grant, given to students in need

*Drama is pronounced to rhyme with Grandma

*The Catholic school system is government funded

*French immersion schooling is an option in many places.

*Canadians don't use the terms "freshman," "sophomore," "junior," or "senior," for high school or college students. What Americans would call "juniors in high school" are "grade elevens." University students are referred to according to what year they're in: an American junior would be a third-year in Canada.

*Some prominent universities:
Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland
Nova Scotia Acadia University, Dalhousie University
New Brunswick Mount Allison University, University of New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island University of Prince Edward Island
Québec Concordia University, McGill University, Université de Montréal
Ontario Carleton University, University of Toronto, York University, University of Guelph, McMaster University, University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University
Manitoba Brandon University, University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg
Saskatchewan University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina
Alberta University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of Lethbridge
British Columbia University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University