Canada is now home to nearly 600,000 international students — triple what it was 10 years ago
Canadian international student population boom, a three-fold over the last decade to 570,000 people in 2018.
Canada now ranks as the fourth-leading host country for international students, behind the United States, Britain, and Australia, according to ICEF.
Canada’s higher intake is due to the global explosion of international students. UNESCO estimates there are 5.3 million international students in 2017 compared to two million in 2000.
The consensus is this figure will continue to rise due to population growth in the middle class in emerging markets, which triggered a surge in international students.
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Why choose Canada?
Canada currently attracts because of the weak dollar. While international student tuition is higher than the tuition paid by students of Canada, it is a global competitive compared to paying tuition and living expenses in the likes of American dollars, British pounds, and Euros.
The main reason the international students came to Canada, according to the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), is the quality of education provided by universities and colleges in Canada.
The second major factor is the reputation of Canada as a society that is open and welcoming to newcomers. It provides Canada with a significant advantage during a time of increasing anti-immigrant sentiment in other western countries.
Advantage Canada as well as work-study package-immigrated comprehensive offering international students.
Unlike other countries, Canada allows international students to work part-time during their studies so that they can support themselves financially.
After completing their Canadian education, they are eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) which allows them to stay in Canada and pursue full-time employment for three years.
international students who want to settle in Canada awarded additional points via federal express Log system and also have many provincial immigration paths available to them.
This competitive package makes sense on a number of fronts:
- Canada requires immigrants given the aging population and low birth rate. Statistics Canada research shows that international students become successful immigrants in the labor market since they were young, well-educated, have Canadian work experience, and speak English and/or French fluently. Research shows that half of the international students Canada hopes to eventually build a life in this country.
- Canada’s approach to international students admits they can benefit small communities. international students who already live in smaller communities build connections there and more likely to stay than individuals with no ties to the community.
What to expect in the coming years
Canadian international student population should continue to grow because of those reasons plus demographic factors.
The main demographic cohort of new students to universities and colleges (Canada between the ages of 18-24) Canada has declined because of the low birth rate in the country. This means Canadian educational institutions will continue to rely on international students to maintain their operations.
One thing to watch is whether Canada to be more successful in diversifying the source country of international students.
Currently, 54 percent of international students come from India and China. (See Table 1). Diversification is important because it helps Canada to build economic and social relations with the rest of the world. It also reduces the risk of Canadian universities and colleges in India and China more students choose to stay at home in the future or study in other countries instead.
new international education strategy for 2019-2024 the federal government seeks to welcome more international students from 11 countries a priority. (See Table 2).
In 2018, almost 60,000 people from these countries started to pursue their education in Canada. These students comprise 16 percent of all international students new figure has remained stable in recent years.
Increased intake of international students will result in more permanent residency for immigration lanes much to offer to them. In 2018, 25 percent of the nearly 90,000 people who receive federal invitation to apply for permanent residence through the Express Login is a former international student.
The economic impact of international students will also continue to grow. The federal government estimates that international students contribute nearly $ 22 billion to the economy and supported 170,000 jobs in 2018.
On the other hand, Canada has not fully adapted to the corrugated intake. Universities and colleges have struggled at times to provide education and support tailored to the diverse housing needs of international students.
immigration policy has also been left behind. It took a lot of reforms before the federal and provincial policies began to give preference to international students. Federal and provincial support not fully cover the settlement of international students, although many of those who became immigrants.
Despite its shortcomings, the story of international students Canada is one of the dominant positives. Not only is a higher intake of the beneficial economy of the country and the students themselves, but it also helps to strengthen Canada’s social bonds with the whole world. Many international students will return home to become a business, government leaders, and social sector tomorrow.
As they reminisce about their time spent in Canada, they would go on to serve as an informal ambassador for Canada for decades to come.
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