Past Webinars

In this discussion forum, a follow-up to the Learning Forum, we will begin to ask some of the hard questions and focus on problem-solving. We will discuss some tangible solutions, along with the barriers many action-takers face at an institution where an international department is expected to deliver revenues and diversification without accountability for building more sustainable and climate action-oriented partnerships and plans.

This learning forum provides an opportunity to develop an understanding of the fundamentals of the impact of climate change and how it intersects with the work we do as international educators in British Columbia and across Canada.

The mission of the Mexican Agency of International Cooperation for Development (AMEXCID) is to cooperate and share the best of Mexico, to more effectively face global challenges and grow together. The session will introduce AMEXCID to BC’s degree granting PSIs and will explore opportunities for collaboration and partnership, including scholarship and institutional agreements.

Canada continues to be recognized as an excellent destination for study, research, and academic collaboration. In addition to our quality of education, international students are attracted to our standard of living and quality of life, secure cities, and work and immigration opportunities after graduation.

Now is the time to leverage new professional development strategies that include hybrid- learning, alternative assessment approaches, and integration of STEM activities to prepare the teachers and learners of the future.

Eastern Europe continues to grow in importance for the Canadian international education sector. Two countries, the Czech Republic and Ukraine, present excellent opportunities for potential international students coming to K-12, post-secondary, and the language sectors.

The South Asia region continues to be on the top of strategic and priority markets for international education across Canada. India currently processes the highest number of study permits to students going to Canadian post-secondary institutions.

At the onset of the pandemic in March, schools, school districts and homestay providers were faced with challenging decisions to guarantee the wellbeing of their homestay families and their students.