
Elementary Schools
(Grade K - 5)
In Canada, it’s the law that children go to school. Elementary schools are crucial in laying the foundation of for lifelong learning and character building. They are necessary part in the child's life and their achievements and challenges. Canada ranks among the world’s best countries for the education. It all starts in elementary school, where children learn academic and life skills in safe environment.

Benefits and Curricullum
Elementary school is a significant part of child’s development and education. Here are some key benefits:
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Communication with classmates
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Provide general understanding of the world and essential basic knowledge
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Early moral and ethical development
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Emotional growth
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Discipline and respect
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Promote inclusion and diversity

Public vs Private
In Canada, families have the option to choose between public and private schools.
Public Schools
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Free for Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
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Generally larger class sizes.
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Follows a standardized curriculum.
Private Schools
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Tuition fees vary depending on the institution.
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Offers a flexible curriculum tailored to specific educational philosophies.
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Provides more individualized learning opportunities.

Programs and curricullum
Curriculum in the Canadian elementary school include core subject like Math, English, etc. and provide an opportunity of additional learning through classes and clubs. Additional programs might include.
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Arts programs
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P.E. and sport programs
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Computer and coding classes
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English as a Second Language (ESL) program
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Environmental Education
Website Resources:
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Public School Review - https://www.publicschoolreview.com/canada
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Canada.ca - Education - https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/new-life-canada/education.html
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Ontario Elementary Schools Directory - https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-school
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Alberta Education - https://www.alberta.ca/education-guide.aspx
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BC Ministry of Education - https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/school
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Toronto District School Board - https://www.tdsb.on.ca/
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Calgary Board of Education - https://www.cbe.ab.ca/
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Halifax Regional Centre for Education - https://www.hrce.ca/
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Montreal English Elementary Schools (EMSB) - https://www.emsb.qc.ca/
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Manitoba Education - https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/schools/
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Saskatchewan Ministry of Education - https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/education-and-learning/k-12-education
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Edmonton Public Schools - https://www.epsb.ca/
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York Region District School Board - https://www2.yrdsb.ca/
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Peel District School Board - https://www.peelschools.org/
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Lester B. Pearson School Board (Montreal) - https://www.lbpsb.qc.ca/
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Nova Scotia Education - https://www.ednet.ns.ca/
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New Brunswick Education - https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/education.html
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Vancouver School Board - https://www.vsb.bc.ca/
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Waterloo Region District School Board - https://www.wrdsb.ca/
