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More than 6,500 international students will celebrate Canada today

OTTAWA, July 15, 2016 – More than 6,500 international students from Asia, South America, the Middle-East, Europe, and many other countries will celebrate their chosen destination, Canada, during World Student Day (WSD) today. They will take a short break from their English or French studies to take part in sports and cultural activities, and to express their appreciation for Canada.

More than $180M in lost export revenue for Canada due to a decline in student numbers — survey

OTTAWA, June 30, 2016 – Canada’s language education sector experienced a major downturn in growth in 2015, according to recent survey data from Languages Canada. The Languages Canada 2015 Annual Survey Report presents findings from the 2015 Languages Canada annual survey conducted in February 2016. Member programs completed surveys to create a report that provides essential insights into the state of the language education sector in Canada.

Languages Canada applauds PM's decision to lift visa requirements for Mexico

OTTAWA, June 29, 2016 – Languages Canada applauds Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s move to lift its visa requirements for travellers from Mexico as of Dec. 1, 2016. The Prime Minister announced the news following his bilateral talks with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto in Ottawa on Tuesday. Sharon Curl, President of Languages Canada, attended a dinner hosted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for the President of Mexico on Tuesday.

Syrian refugee integration initiative: Meet Mohammed

When the war started in 2011, Mohammed and his family were trapped at home, forcing him to drop out of the first year of university. In January of 2012, they had to leave Syria. While travelling to Jordan, the Syrian army denied anyone the ability to leave the country; if someone was caught, they would be shot. The only solution was to pay someone to help them escape.  (...)

 

Ontario loses more than $90 M in revenue due to a decline in international student enrollment

OTTAWA, May 9, 2016 – More than $90 M in export revenue for Ontario was lost last year due to a substantial decline in international student enrollment, according to the latest Languages Canada survey data. 

Millions worth of free English classes for Syrian refugees going unused

With long wait lists for Syrian refugees trying to get into publicly-funded language classes, some schools are questioning why their donated lessons aren't being used. Read the full CBC News BC article here

Benefits of under-documented French language market may be significant for Canada — research findings

VICTORIA, March 4, 2016 – A new research report released today highlights the potential benefits of tapping into Canada’s French language education offer to help Canada position itself as the top destination for international students to learn French.

EduCanada’s new international education brand welcomed by the language education sector

OTTAWA, February 24, 2016 - The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of International Trade, welcomed Canada’s new education brand, EduCanada yesterday. The new logo and name were developed in collaboration with the provinces and territories to help attract the best and brightest international students to Canada.

Languages Canada representatives meet with Technological Universities in Mexico

OTTAWA, February 4, 2016 – Representatives of Languages Canada, Canada’s national language education association representing more than 225 accredited English and French programs, attended initial strategic meetings with Technological Universities in Mexico this week.

Languages Canada applauds Liberal MPs call to speed up immigration processing

OTTAWA, February 4, 2016 – Languages Canada, Canada’s national language education association representing more than 225 private and public members that offer accredited English and French programs, applauds recent pressure from several Liberal MPs to speed up immigration processing.

More than $4 million worth of free tuition donated to help Syrian refugees learn French and English

OTTAWA, January 27, 2016 – Languages Canada member programs have donated more than $4 million worth of free tuition for English and French language programs in support of the Languages Canada Syrian Refugee Integration Initiative.

Media advisory: Ken Steele to deliver Languages Canada conference keynote address

OTTAWA, January 25, 2016 – Languages Canada is pleased to announce Ken Steele as the keynote speaker for the Languages Canada 9th annual conference to be held in Victoria, BC, March 2 to 5, 2016.

The Languages Canada Syrian Refugee Integration Initiative offers hope through language education

OTTAWA, December 17, 2015 – Languages Canada announced last month that several of its member programs would donate seats for English and French language programs in support of the Languages Canada Syrian Refugee Integration Initiative to help Syrian refugees integrate into Canadian society, culture and the workforce. Since then, to generate awareness of the offering,

Second affiliation agreement to benefit international language students in Quebec

MONTREAL, December 9, 2015 — Languages Canada, the association representing 39 accredited programs of language education in Quebec, is pleased to announce that a framework affiliation agreement has been reached with the Montreal Technical College. 

Languages Canada and the Ministry of Education of Brazil sign historic MOU

OTTAWA, December 8, 2015 – The Ministry of Education of Brazil (MEC) and Languages Canada signed a notable Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Brasília last month to support closer relations between Canada and Brazil. The agreement will set the stage for the two parties to work together to support initiatives that promote the internationalization of

Languages Canada to support Syrian refugee integration initiative

OTTAWA, November 27, 2015– The association announced today that several of its member programs will donate seats for English and French language programs in support of The Languages Canada Syrian Refugee Integration Initiative to help Syrian refugees integrate into Canadian society, culture and the workforce. The government announced Tuesday that 15,000 Syrian refugees will be

New affiliation agreement to benefit international language students in Quebec

MONTREAL, October 27, 2015 – Languages Canada, the association representing 39 accredited programs of language education in Quebec, is pleased to announce a framework affiliation agreement has been reached with the CEGEP de la Gaspésie et des Iles. The framework will allow Languages Canada’s private sector programs in Quebec to continue to receive international students

Exchange Forum on French as a Second Language - Montreal

Exchange Forum on French as a Second Language - Montreal

Languages Canada's 9th annual conference: Registrations are now open!

OTTAWA, October 19, 2015 – Registration for the Languages Canada 9th annual conference is now open! Register soon to ensure you take part in this exciting professional development event. Early-bird rates are available until December 31, 2015. More than 200 delegates are expected to attend Languages Canada’s 9th annual conference in Victoria from March 2

Students well looked after in wake of school closures

OTTAWA, October 19, 2015 – Languages Canada’s Quality Assurance Framework protected investments made by students in the wake of school closures at PGIC Victoria, Cornerstone Academic College (Vancouver) and KGIC Halifax. PGIC Victoria and Cornerstone Academic College in Vancouver closed September 25th while KGIC Halifax closed on October 2nd, affecting approximately 130 students. Since these