Update on the Economic Impact of International Education in British Columbia

Produced by Dr. Roslyn Kunin, November 2013

The BC Council for International Education (BCCIE) has engaged noted economist Dr. Roslyn Kunin of Roslyn Kunin and Associates, Inc. (RKA, Inc.) to provide an update on the full economic impact of international education province-wide. Dr. Kunin’s report builds on 2011 research, and examines the growth in international student spending and student numbers within the K-12, post-secondary and language sectors across the province. The report highlights trends in key student markets and assesses international education compared to other top export sectors in BC.