About BCCIE

BCCIE is a provincial Crown corporation that supports the internationalization efforts of BC’s public and independent K-12 schools, public and private colleges and universities, and language schools. It promotes international education in and for BC, to enhance BC’s international reputation for quality education, and to support the international education activities of the provincial government. BCCIE works collaboratively with the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, partner ministries including the Ministry of Education and Child Care and the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, and with schools, districts, and institutions. 

Vision

BCCIE advances and supports international education in and for British Columbia.

Mission

BCCIE positions British Columbia as an education destination of choice and promotes two-way mobility.

Our Commitments

BCCIE’s core commitments serve as the foundation for how we operate and how we approach and execute our work:

• Collaboration
• Putting people first
• Respect

Accessibility Commitments

• BCCIE newsletters are accessible to screen readers. 
• Colour contrast is checked on web pages and printed materials.
• Consideration is given to the accessibility of links and hypertext. (i.e naming links and making them keyboard accessible). 
• BCCIE celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities through social media. 
• BCCIE includes an active offer of accommodation on relevant web pages and event invitations. 

Sustainability Commitments 

• BCCIE is a signatory of the CANIE Accord, deepening its commitment to fostering a more sustainable future.
• BCCIE uses virtual platforms to deliver capacity and partnership development events, reducing the need for travel. 
• BCCIE minimizes paper use, reduces single-use plastics, and prevents unnecessary food waste whenever possible.
• BCCIE is committed to continuous learning on climate action, enhancing the sustainability of its operations and events.
• BCCIE event attendees are encouraged to consider their method of transportation to our events
• BCCIE event attendees are asked to comply with recycling and waste disposal signage while at our host venues. 

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Commitments 

• BCCIE ensures that its events feature a wide range of speakers and perspectives, reflecting the diversity of the international education sector.
• BCCIE is committed to providing ongoing anti-racism and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) training for the sector. 
• BCCIE will offer EDI bursaries to facilitate participation from historically underrepresented groups at our conferences.
• BCCIE applies an EDI lens to its BC Study Abroad scholarships to promote accessibility and opportunities for students from historically underrepresented backgrounds. 
• BCCIE has incorporated EDI into the terms of reference for one of its board committees to ensure oversight and accountability for EDI practices and policies.