Variable: Highest Level of Schooling (9a)

Highest Level of Schooling (9a)

Definition 1:

Highest Level of Schooling
Part A - Plain Language Definition
Not applicable
Part B - Detailed Definition
Refers to the highest grade or year of elementary or secondary (high) school attended, or to the highest year of university or college education completed. University education is considered to be a higher level of schooling than college education. Also, the attainment of a degree, certificate or diploma is considered to be at a higher level than years completed or attended without an educational qualification.

Stubset:

1.    Total - Highest Level of Schooling
    2.    Less than grade 9*¹
    3.    Grades 9-13 without high school graduation certificate
    4.    Grades 9-13 with high school graduation certificate
    5.    Trades certificate or diploma*²
    6.    Other non-university education without certificate or diploma
    7.    Other non-university education with certificate or diploma
    8.    University without bachelor's degree or higher
    9.    University with bachelor's degree or higher

*¹ Includes "Never attended school or attended kindergarten only".
*² Includes persons who may or may not have, in addition to a Trades certificate or diploma, some postsecondary courses without any degree, certificate or diploma.