CPAC EDUCATION DAY 2011

Event Overview

CPAC Education Day is an annual event providing information on the Canadian education system to families of newcomers . Through years of experience working with new immigrants and their families, CPAC has identified a very important problem: these families have little to no information on the Canadian education system, and do not know where to find this information.

The Education Foundation of C hinese Professionals Association of Canada (C PAC ) took the initiative , co-host ed by HSBC and CPAC in 2008 , to provide a bridge to assist the newcomers. The objective of Education Day is to provide information on the Canadian education system and other available programs to new immigrants . The knowledge gained from this event will help these parents and students prosper in their new home.

In 2010, we had over 1,700 participants, one keynote speech, 8 breakout sessions and 22 universit y and college exhibitors , a number which exceed our expectation (800 participants). This success set up a significant milestone and a firmed footprint for itself, and also gained a big name in the community.

About the Education Foundation of CPAC

Founded in 1999, the Education Foundation of the Chinese Professionals Association of Canada (CPAC) is a registered charitable organization that provides scholarships, awards and bursaries to secondary and post-secondary students who have made outstanding academic achievements and exceptional community leadership. The Foundation also provides financial assistance to CPAC members and/or their children in need to allow them to further their education.

CPAC Education Day 2011

For the 4 th year, we are proud to once again have HSBC Bank Canada as our Presenting Sponsor. We expect over 2,000 participants in 2011 and more immigrant families will benefit from this event.

The topics covered by Education Day will include:

• Elementary to High School

• Introduction of our public school system (Public School, Catholic School, French Immersion Program) and private schools (such as Montessori)

• Special high school programs: the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, the Advanced Placement (AP) program

• Getting ready for post-secondary education

• English as a Second Language

• Financ ing : scholarships, grants, bursaries, loans

• University & College

• Learn about the different graduate and undergraduate programs, admission requirements and university life

• Meet and speak with representatives from different educational institutions and learn about what to expect

• Experience sharing from outstanding students who are representatives from various universities/colleges and past winners of CPAC scholarship programs

• Continuing Education & Training

Representatives from school boards, colleges, universities, as well as other institutions which offer specialty programs or training will be invited to participate in Education Day. There will be breakout sessions, information booths and discussion groups.