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Get an education

Canada offers a wide variety of educational institutions and a broad range of study programs. Have you chosen the program that's of interest to you?

What you need to know about education

• Children in Quebec generally attend primary school (ages 6 to 12), secondary school (ages 12 to 17) and move on to post-secondary studies (age 17 onwards). Post-secondary studies include vocational training, collegial studies and university. The Ontario educational system is slightly different from the Quebec system.
• Loans and bursaries are available. There are also bursaries specifically for foreign student. Find out more about the Loans and Bursaries Program on the website of Aide financière aux études.
• Fondation Desjardins offers thousands of dollars in scholarships and bursaries each year. You may be eligible for one. Find out more about Fondation Desjardins bursaries.
• If you plan to study in Canada for over 6 months, you'll need a study permit. Find out more about study permits.
• You can work on the campus of your educational institution without a work permit. But to work outside the campus you'll need one.

What Desjardins can do for you

Finances can prove to be somewhat complex when you're a student. Why not trust Desjardins for help?

A Desjardins advisor can offer you products tailored to your circumstances. All loans are subject to credit approval.

d.plan for Students	Financial products tailored to students.
D Capital Solution	Solution for students in the following fields: medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacology, chiropractic, veterinary medicine, podiatry and accounting.
Loans and credit	Loans, lines of credit and a credit card especially designed for students.
Accounts and service charges	2 accounts specially designed for postsecondary students so they can benefit from reduced service charges.
Fondation Desjardins scholarships and bursaries	Since it was founded, Fondation Desjardins has awarded over $10 million in scholarships and bursaries.
Students section	See the Students section to learn about all Desjardins products and services and get valuable advice.

Will your credentials be recognized? Credentials obtained in Canadian educational institutions are recognized throughout the world. To see the list of accredited educational institutions, see the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials website.	Looking for an internship? Desjardins is constantly seeking professional and motivated professional who share its cooperative values. Jobs or internships with Desjardins