Advanced Education and Training

Benefits of International Education

The force and speed of global change are transforming societies around the world. Many aspects of economic, environmental, health, social, demographic and technological issues have international impacts and benefits.

These realities compel educational institutions to consider the international scope of their teaching, learning, research, and service mandates.

Schools, colleges and universities in Manitoba and around the world have committed themselves to making their curricula, campuses and communities more internationally oriented.

What is international education?

International education refers to educational initiatives that strive to expand knowledge of the global community, build intercultural capacity, and increase the sense of international citizenship amongst students, education professionals, and community members.

Examples of these initiatives include:

student and teacher exchanges
school twinnings
international student programming
internationalized classroom curriculum
second language learning programs.

What are the benefits of international education?

International education brings important benefits that can help lead to a successful and secure future for our province and our country. Below you will find a poster outlining the 10 most important benefits that Manitoba experiences thanks to the international education sector.