Appendix A: The status of postsecondary institutions in Canada

An overview
Postsecondary institutions
Degree-granting institutions
Non-degree-granting institutions
Issues and trends
Appendix A: The status of postsecondary institutions in Canada
Appendix B: Sources for additional information

Competent authorities responsible for education in the provinces and territories of Canada collaborate to maintain the CICIC Directory of Educational Institutions in Canada. The following table provides a general overview of terminology used to describe these institutions.

Legislative Status

Academic Credential Type

Administrative Status

Sample Nomenclature

Government Funding

· Recognized or authorized

 · Degree granting  · Public
 · University, university college, college, institute, polytechnic
 · Yes
· Private · University, university college, college, institute, theological school
 · In certain cases
· Non-degree granting
 · Public
· College, institute, cégep
 · Yes
· Private
 · College, institute
 · In certain cases
· Registered/licensed
 · Non-degree granting
 · Private
 · Private career college, vocational school, language school, flight school  · No 
· Other
 · Non-degree granting
 · Private
 · Language school, flight school, other designated learning institution (DLI)
 · No

You can read more information about the Directory of Educational Institutions in Canada, which includes a complete listing of terminology and definitions in use.



Comprehensive review of this information: March 2021

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