postsecondary education

Dec 08, 2011,

Definition: Formal education at a higher level than secondary school. In Canada, includes both degree and non-degree education.

Associated term:
college education, higher education

enseignement postsecondaire

Definition: Études formelles suivies après l’école secondaire. Au Canada, cela englobe l’enseignement universitaire et non universitaire.

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