Diplomas

Canada

In Ontario, Canada, diplomas are two- and three-year academic post-secondary programmes taught by colleges and institutes of applied studies, arts, and technology. Two-year programmes are referred to as college diplomas, while three-year programmes are called Ontario College Advanced Diplomas. Baccalaureate degrees in Ontario are typically one year longer than an Advanced Diploma and are offered by both colleges and universities. The Canadian school system uses credits to measure the value of a course towards a diploma. To graduate and earn a diploma, the school decides how many credits each course contributes to the overall program requirement. For example, a college course delivered over a 14-week semester typically counts for 3 credits towards the 60 credits required for a complete two-year program.