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The need for a plan

The article published last week by Alex Usher, Fall 2021: Stop Fooling Around, challenges Canadian governments and educators to adapt, once again, to a continually evolving context. This time, the adaptation is not to the onset of a pandemic, but to emergence from it.

International students can receive COVID-19 vaccines while in Canada

Languages Canada began conversations late last year with federal and provincial governments to request that international students be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine while undertaking studies in Canada, regardless of their province of residence.

Two Brazilian students awarded 4-week scholarships at Languages Canada member schools

Languages Canada is thrilled that two Brazilian students have each been awarded a 4-week scholarship for an online English or French course at LC member schools ILSC and BLI, as part of a cultural contest organized by the Canadian Consulate General in São Paulo to celebrate 80 years of diplomatic relations between Canada and Brazil.

International students remain welcome in Ontario; new measure makes entry easier; vaccines accessible to students

News reports late last week that the Canadian government had received a request from Ontario Premier Doug Ford to close borders and deny entry to international students caused concern for the language education sector and students enrolled at Languages Canada member programs. It is now clear that this measure will not be pursued.

Languages Canada 2021 Annual Conference Highlights

Languages Canada’s 14th Annual Conference took place on April 21, 2021, with over 150 delegates, partners and sponsors attending virtually from across Canada.

Improved Study Safe Corridor - TRAVEL SAFE registration platform

The Languages Canada Study Safe Corridor – TRAVEL SAFE registration platform has been revamped and offers a more streamlined, user-friendly experience for international students booking their Canadian safe arrival and quarantine package.

Languages Canada’s first-ever virtual fair a resounding success!

Languages Canada hosted its very first virtual fair last month, creating valuable opportunities for 20 of its member schools to connect online with prospective students from three key source markets: Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

Opening the border to international students represents a lifeline for Languages Canada members

Following the federal government’s announcement that international students will soon be able to travel to Canada, Gonzalo Peralta, Languages Canada’s Executive Director was quoted in The Globe and Mail’s October 5, 2020 article, saying the opening to new students represents a lifeline for the association’s members.

Canada’s language education sector dips in 2019, Languages Canada urges government action

Languages Canada and BONARD revealed the results of the latest Annual Report on Language Education in Canada, which details the country’s performance in the year before the COVID-19 outbreak.

Minister Mendicino announces additional measures to support international students

Languages Canada welcomes yesterday's announcement by Minister Marco Mendicino that IRCC will begin issuing conditional study permit acceptance to international students who, while in their home country, enroll in online programs with designated Canadian education institutions.

International Language Education Falling Through the Cracks

The Canadian government has announced a wide range of programs throughout the global pandemic, but none of these programs addresses the critical issues facing language programs geared towards international students. Simply put, international language education is falling entirely through the cracks, and unless action is taken, it's headed towards total devastation. A recent survey determined that without immediate government action, 68% of Canada's finest English and French programs will close permanently in the next six months.

Trade Mission sets footprint in Southeast Asia, aiming for diversification

A record number of first-time member attendees were in Thailand and Vietnam for the first Languages Canada Trade Mission of 2020! With members from all sectors – English, French, private, public, college and university programs – representing locations across five provinces, the Canadian language education sector was very well-represented in Southeast Asia.

Highlights from the Languages Canada 13th Annual Conference

The Languages Canada 2020 Conference in beautiful Vancouver was a resounding success! Read about the event’s many highlights and try to spot yourself or some of your colleagues in our photo gallery.

World Student Day Announcement

World Student Day will be changing for the 2020 season. After six years, Languages Canada will no longer be taking an active operational role, and instead the event will be managed by members.

Languages Canada and Guard.me International Insurance Renew Sponsorship Agreement Partnership

Languages Canada and Guard.me International Insurance are proud to announce the renewal of a sponsorship agreement that demonstrates a shared commitment to continue working together to promote and support Canada’s language education sector.

Languages Canada’s own Linda Auzins receives GLOW ED’s “Outstanding Contribution to the International Education Sector” award at CBIE 2019 in Winnipeg

GLOW ED - Global Women in Education, the world's largest network of women in international education, recognized Linda's long-standing dedication to the sector.

Languages Canada tours Western Europe to strengthen agency relationships and promote Canada’s English and French offer

Languages Canada attends ASEPROCE workshop in Madrid, FDSV annual meeting and ICEF 2019 in Berlin, and first-ever IALCA Salone Delle Lingue in Rome.

Languages Canada announces Amy Baker as 2020 conference keynote speaker

Languages Canada is thrilled to welcome Amy Baker as keynote speaker for the LC 2020 Annual Conference, taking place February 23 to 26, 2020 in Vancouver, BC.

Meet with Trade Commissioners at the Languages Canada 2020 Conference

Languages Canada is pleased to welcome Canadian Trade Commissioners from France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia and Spain to our Annual Conference, taking place February 23 to 26, 2020 in Vancouver BC!

Languages Canada completes successful trade mission to Russia and Ukraine

Languages Canada – Canada’s national association for English and French language education programs in Canada – has just wrapped up a successful trade mission to Moscow and Kyiv which brought together 19 LC member programs and 34 high quality education agencies from Russia, Ukraine, Hungary, Czech Republic, and Poland. Close to 700 B2B meetings took place between participating LC members and attending agencies during the week-long mission.