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George Brown College Celebrates International
Education Week
International Education Week, November 13 to 17, 2006.
Every year during the third week of November, countries around the world
celebrate International Education Week (IEW). Please check back later
to see what exciting events are being planned for this year.
What is International Education Week?
International Education Week is about raising awareness and understanding
of international education and its benefits to Canada, to Canadian
educational institutions and to all Canadians. Every year during the
third week of
November international education celebrations take place in over 85
countries around the globe.
Why is International Education Important?
The world is increasingly interdependent and international education
helps to promote an exchange of knowledge and skills across cultures,
creates lasting friendships and partnerships, facilitates the development
of intercultural competencies, allows for joint problem solving, promotes
transfer of learning, and increases opportunities in the global marketplace.
What are some International Education
Activities?
International education includes various types of activities:
International students studying in Canada; Canadians studying and
teaching abroad;
International exchange of faculty, staff, learning technologies and
methodologies; Internationalization of Canadian curricula and campus
life; and making
a contribution to improving education in developing countries.
What
are George Brown's International Education Activities?
The College has been addressing the training and educational
needs of Canadian and International youth and adults since 1967.
Located in Toronto,
one of the most multicultural, internationally-connected cities
in the world, George Brown is committed to providing students with
the
international competencies they will need to function effectively
in an increasingly
diverse and global job market.
Through our international students,
our study abroad initiatives and our international project work,
we gain
further knowledge, skills and
an intercultural awareness that enriches the learning environment
for all. The International Centre supports College staff and students
to
engage internationally:
- Students from over 100 countries have come to George Brown
for their education and often this is their first international experience.
Currently
over 1,300 international students are studying at the College.
- Our students
have participated in Study Abroad initiatives to Cambodia, China, Cuba,
El Salvador, France, Italy, Jamaica and Hong
Kong.
- The College has participated in international projects
for over 30 years and we continue to strengthen our international networks.
We have partnered
with institutions and organizations in Barbados, Bosnia, China, Egypt,
Hungary, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Jordan, Korea, Kosovo, Mexico,
Poland, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, St. Lucia, South Africa, Taiwan
and Russia.
Revised: July 6, 2006
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