Attendance at school refers to attendance during the nine-month period between September 2005 and May 16, 2006.

High school certificate or equivalent refers to the possession of a secondary (high) school graduation certificate or its equivalent, regardless of whether other educational qualifications are held or not.

Highest certificate, diploma or degree indicates the person's most advanced certificate, diploma or degree.

Major field of study refers to the main subject area of the person's highest certificate, diploma or degree after high school.

Location of study indicates the province, territory or country where the highest certificate, diploma or degree was obtained.