The Canadian Education System

Understand the differences between provinces and the diplomas at each campus.

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Diplomas and Certificates

With multiple pathways and credentials available across our institutions, LCI Education helps you find the best fit for your goals and aspirations.

This tool guides you in understanding diploma equivalencies based on an international framework, with names, structures, and durations that may vary depending on the country and institution.

Associate's Degree
  • Undergraduate studies

  • Focuses on fundamental understanding.
  • Acts as a stepping stone to further education or entry-levels positions.

Such as:

  • Associate's Degree
  • Technician
    Bachelor's Degree
    • Undergraduate studies

    • Focuses on comprehensive expertise.
    • Acts as minimum qualification for many professional careers.

    Such as:

    • Bachelor
    • Bac+3
    • Bac+5
      Certificates
      • Continuing Education

      • Focuses on specific skills or credentials without commitment to full degree program.
      • Indicates increased skill-level in specific fields.

      Such as:

      • Courses
      • Certificate
      • Technician's certificate
      • Continuing education programs
        Diploma of College Studies (DCS)*
        *Specific to Quebec, Canada
        • Undergraduate studies

        • Pre-university DCS (2 years) prepares students for university
        • Technical DCS (3 years) provides practical and theoretical skills for entering the workforce directly or continuing at university

        Such as:

        • Pre-university DCS
        • Technical DCS
          Diplomas
          • Continuing Education
          • Vocational studies

          • Focuses on specialized education over the course of 1–3 years.
          • Indicates competitive practical skills, understanding, job readiness, and specialized expertise.

          Such as:

          • Diplomas
          • ACS
          • Specialized Technician Diploma
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            Diplomas at our Canadian Institutions

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            Fields of Study

            Business Analytics Consultation
            Accounting
            Professional Analyzing Project Timeline
            Administration
            Animation and VFX
            Architecture
            Arts and Communication
            Beauty and Body Care
            Computer Science and IT
            Culinary Arts
            Data Analysis
            Education
            Engineering
            Event Planning and Management
            Fashion Design
            Fashion Marketing
            Film and Audio
            Food Service Management
            Game Design
            Game Programming
            Graphic Design
            Hotel Management
            Human Resources
            Interior Design
            International Commerce and Transport
            Jewellery Design
            Management
            Marketing and E-Business
            Photography
            Product Design
            Programming
            Real Estate Broker
            Social Sciences
            Tourism
            Web Design

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