Education of children

[cool_wonderful]

Hi,
I am from India.I have two children.The elder is in 8th grade and younger in 6th grade.
When I travel to Canada , the elder will be in 9th grade.
Had few questions :

1) How difficult it would be for my elder son to cope up in school in the 9th grade as he will suddenly see a big change in education system.

2)How important is the 10th grade in Canada ?is it career decisive ?

3)Where can i get the syllabus and books(if possible) ,if I want to see the difference and understand if my son will be able to sustain ..


I am very worried and confused .I would request if any other family from India has faced similar situation and can guide me ...

 

[PMM]

Hi

Hi,
I am from India.I have two children.The elder is in 8th grade and younger in 6th grade.
When I travel to Canada , the elder will be in 9th grade.
Had few questions :

1) How difficult it would be for my elder son to cope up in school in the 9th grade as he will suddenly see a big change in education system.

2)How important is the 10th grade in Canada ?is it career decisive ?

3)Where can i get the syllabus and books(if possible) ,if I want to see the difference and understand if my son will be able to sustain ..


I am very worried and confused .I would request if any other family from India has faced similar situation and can guide me ...

1. What normally happens is your children will go to the reception centre in the school district where you will be living. The children will be assessed and the grade determined where they will be placed. Their English ability will be assessed also. This will be used to determine if they require ESL classes as well.
2. No, grade 10 is not career decisive. Grade 11/12 is where you determine what route that child will follow, trades or university preparation.
3. There is no national syllabus nor books. Each province sets the core courses (English, Math, History, Geography) and the school district determines how they will be taught.