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This booklet is aimed primarily at parents of Grade 8 students in the province of Ontario and is intended to help parents plan their child's secondary education. In particular, the booklet attempts to clearly describe the choices open to students as they move from Grade 8 to secondary school and to relate, in a general way, secondary school courses to opportunities at the postsecondary level. Separate short sections offer a basic description of secondary education in Ontario, discuss possible alternatives and variations from the typical secondary school program, examine opportunities for postsecondary education in Ontario, describe various ways of financing a postsecondary education, and discuss the process of planning a school program appropriate for each student. (Author/JG)

This report presents comparisons of Canadian university financing on a province by province basis. An introductory section describes the project through which the study was undertaken, explains the indicators used, and discusses structural problems encountered in making comparisons. The central portion of the report is a tabulation of these indicators for each province and for Canada as a whole: provincial operating grants per student; provincial operating grants per capita; provincial operating grants plus student aid per capita; provincial operating grants plus fees per student; total operating income per student; provincial operating grants plus student aid as a percentage of gross general expenditures; provincial operating grants per $1,000 of provincial personal income; and total university operating expenditures as a percentage of provincial gross domestic product. Appended materials include guidelines and definitions and financial and enrollment data for each province. (JB)

Canadian interprovincial comparisons of university financing are presented for 1981-1982, with particular reference to government support. The data pertain to the amount of financial support provided to universities, the way that university financing fits into each government's priorities, and the proportion of provincial resources that is directed toward university financing. Information is provided on the following eight indicators: provincial operating grants per student, provincial operating grants per capita, provincial operating grants plus student aid per capita, provincial operating grants plus fees per student, total operating income per student, provincial operating grants plus student aid as a percentage of provincial gross (government expenditure), provincial operating grants per $1,000 of provincial personal income, and total university operating expenditure as a percentage of provincial gross domestic product. The values of the eight indicators for 1974-1975 to 1981-1982 are reported. Appendices include the data used for the calculation of the indicators, along with information on the guidelines and definitions on which interprovincial comparisons are based. Each indicator is also briefly described. (SW)

A comprehensive summary of postsecondary educational opportunities in Ontario is presented to assist students in choosing a course of study. After presenting information on student costs and student financial assistance, general information on Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology is provided. For each college, apprenticeship programs, regular programs, and short programs are identified. An index of programs is included. Profiles of each college are also provided that include enrollment data, program descriptions, and information on alternative learning opportunities. Additionally, an overview of apprenticeship programs and descriptions of specific trades are presented. General information on Ontario universities, a chart of study programs available at Ontario universities, and profiles of each institution are included. The profiles include information on admission requirements, degrees offered, tuition and fees, financial assistance, and enrollments. Profiles are also provided for other postsecondary education institutions (e.g., chiropractic colleges, agricultural technology colleges, hospital programs, business institutes, and art colleges). Finally, correspondence study programs, facilities for disabled students, native studies, private vocational schools, and study opportunities for senior citizens are covered. (SW)

This booklet describes the choices and opportunities available to Canadian students as they move from eighth grade to secondary school. It offers brief descriptions of various programs such as work experience programs and cooperative education, as well as correspondence courses, night school, summer school, private schools, alternative schools, and the opportunities available to dropouts who wish to return to complete their diplomas. In addition it discusses admission to university, community colleges and colleges of applied arts and technology. It also touches upon apprentice training for skilled trades, other types of training programs, and private vocational schools. Included is information about scholarships, student assistance programs and part-time jobs. (PFS)

A statistical summary of enrollment at Ontario universities in 1977-78 is presented. The summary surveys data on students at all levels, from first year to doctoral, data on staff by institution (including salaries), and financial data listing support by institution, sources of revenue, and student assistance available. Among findings were that enrollment during the period declined by less than two percent, while the number of degrees awarded increased by about five percent. Colleges of applied art and technology experienced a five percent increase in postsecondary program enrollment and a 24 percent increase in non-postsecondary areas (including occupational/training programs and general interest courses). Other findings showed that operating grants distributed to the universities and colleges of applied arts and technology increased by more than eight percent to a total of $960 million. An additional $69 million was distributed to students in the form of Ontario Student Assistance Program grants. (Author/PHR)

Eight indicators used to make interprovincial comparisons of university financing in Canada are outlined and the values of these indicators are presented for 1974-1975 to 1980-1981. The Tripartite Committee on Interprovincial Comparisons has directed attention to how much financial support is provided to universities, how university financing fits into the government's priorities, and the proportion of provincial resources that is directed toward university financing. The eight indicators selected as most useful in addressing these concerns are as follows: provincial operating grants per student and per capita, provincial operating grants plus student aid per capita, provincial operating grants plus fees per student, total operating income per student, provincial operating grants plus student aid as a percentage of provincial gross (government) expenditure, provincial operating grants per $1,000 of provincial personal income, and total university operating expenditure as a percentage of provincial gross domestic product. A major obstacle considered included the different structures of postsecondary education existing in the provinces. Another is inconsistencies that can arise in interprovincial comparisons because of particular data definitions used in different jurisdictions. The Committee has attempted to overcome many of these discrepancies through the set of guidelines and definitions which are appended. These pertain to provincial operating grants and student aid, fees, total operating income and expenditures, enrollment, provincial gross domestic product, personal income, population, and gross general (government) expenditures. Financial and enrollment data are presented for the 10 provinces, including college transfer statistics for British Columbia. (SW)

Eight indicators used to make interprovincial comparisons of university financing in Canada are outlined and the amounts for these indicators for each of the 10 provinces are presented for 1974-1975 to 1984-1985. The eight indicators are as follows: provincial operating grants per student, provincial operating grants per capita, provincial operating grants plus student aid per capita, provincial operating grants plus fees per student, total operating income per student, provincial operating grants plus student aid as a percentage of gross general expenditures, provincial operating grants per $1,000 of provincial personal income, and total university operating expenditures as a percentage of provincial gross domestic product. Guidelines and definitions are provided, along with financial and enrollment data for each province. Two types of provincial operating grants are identified separately: provincial institutional operating grants, and interprovincial transfer grants. The two appendices which comprise over half the document include: guidelines and definitions, and financial and enrollment data. (SW)

A guide to postsecondary opportunities in Ontario (Canada) is presented to help students choose a course of study after completing secondary school. Information is presented on student costs and student financial aid and the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology. Apprenticeship programs, diploma programs, and certificate programs are identified for each college. An index of programs is included. Profiles of each college provide enrollment data, program descriptions, and information on alternative learning opportunities. Additionally, an overview of apprenticeship programs and descriptions of specific trades are presented. General information on Ontario universities, a chart of study programs available at Ontario universities, and profiles of each institution are provided. The profiles include information on admission requirements, degrees offered, tuition and fees, financial assistance, and enrollments. Profiles are also provided on other postsecondary education institutions (e.g., chiropractic colleges, agricultural technology colleges, hospital programs, business institutes, and art colleges). Correspondence study programs, facilities for disabled students, native studies, private vocational schools, and study opportunities for senior citizens are covered. (SW)

Canadian interprovincial comparisons of university financing are presented for 1982-1983, with particular reference to government support. The data pertain to the amount of financial support provided to universities, the way that university financing fits into each government's priorities, and the proportion of provincial resources that is directed toward university financing. Information is provided on the following eight indicators: provincial operating grants per student, provincial operating grants per capita; provincial operating grants plus student aid per capita, provincial operating grants plus fees per student, total operating income per student, provincial operating grants plus student aid as a percentage of provincial gross (government) expenditure, provincial operating grants per $1,000 of provincial personal income, and total university operating expenditure as a percentage of gross domestic product. The values of the eight indicators for 1974-1975 to 1982-1983 are reported. Appendices include the data used for the calculation of the indicators, along with information on the guidelines and definitions on which interprovincial comparisons are based. Each indicator is also briefly described. (SW)

A comprehensive summary of postsecondary educational opportunities in Ontario is presented to assist students in choosing a course of study. After presenting information on student costs and student financial assistance, general information on Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology is provided. For each college, apprenticeships programs, regular programs, and short programs are identified. An index of programs is included. Profiles of each college are also provided that include enrollment data, program descriptions, and information on alternative learning opportunities. Additionally, an overview of apprenticeship programs and descriptions of specific trades are presented. General information on Ontario universities, a chart of study programs available at Ontario universities, and profiles of each institution are included. The profiles include information on admission requirements, degrees offered, tuition and fees, financial assistance, and enrollments. Profiles are also provided for other postsecondary education institutions (e.g., chiropractic colleges, agricultural technology colleges, hospital programs, business institutes, and art colleges). Finally, correspondence study programs, facilities for disabled students, native studies, and private vocational schools are covered. (SW)

Canadian interprovincial comparisons of university financing are presented for 1983-1984, with attention to: financial support provided to universities, how university financing fits into each government's priorities, and the proportion of provincial resources directed toward university financing. Information is provided on the following eight indicators: provincial operating grants per student, provincial operating grants per capita, provincial operating grants plus student aid per capita, provincial operating grants plus fees per student, total operating income per student, provincial operating grants plus student aid as a percentage of provincial gross (government) expenditure, provincial operating grants per $1,000 of provincial personal income, and total university operating expenditure as a percentage of provincial gross domestic product. The values of the eight indicators for 1974-1984 are reported. Appendices include financial and enrollment data by province, and guidelines and definitions on which interprovincial comparisons are based. All data pertain to the operating fund, which accounts for the costs of instruction and research, academic support services, administration, plant maintenance and other operating expenses of the university financed by fees, grants, and other general income. (SW)