Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Faculty of Education

Centre for Research on International Education

Welcome to the Center for Research on International Education (CRIE)

The Centre was set up in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University (SFU) to encourage and support research into internationalization and the ways it is changing the landscape of higher education in Canada and internationally. Despite the rapid expansion of international education around the world, there is a paucity of research and scholarly activity relating to those practices. This Centre offers a site for interdisciplinary inquiry into internationalization practices, for investigating curriculum and pedagogy from international perspectives, and for articulating academic rationales for internationalization that respond to rapidly changing global and local conditions. The Centre brings together researchers who are investigating international education and global issues and promotes national and international partnerships with other centres, institutes, groups and researchers dedicated to exploring internationalization of education. We hope our website will act as an important source of information and resources on research concerning internationalization of education at SFU and beyond.

Our News

We are excited to announce a panel discussion titled The Crash of the International Student ‘Market’: Causes, Consequences, and the Future of Canadian Higher Education. This event explored the impact of recent policy changes on international students in Canada, examining how these shifts intersect with colonial dynamics and influence the future of higher education. The panel featured insights from research scholars, including Dr. Sharon Stein, Dr. Kumari Beck, Dr. Dale McCartney, and Dr. Lisa Brunner. Co-sponsored by the UBC Faculty of Education’s Professor of Climate Complexity and Coloniality, this discussion helped us to better understand the evolving landscape of international education in Canada. For more information, please click here

Celebrate our new book Language, Culture, and Education in an Internationalizing University! This book provides an ethnographic analysis of the experiences of faculty, students, and staff at a Canadian university focused on international education, offering insights into the globalization of higher education. Contributions from various authors across the university present a holistic view of current international education policies and practices. The book explores cultural differences, the development of intercultural capital, and the role of English dominance and multilingualism in daily academic life. It also addresses the implications of linguistic and cultural diversity in an Anglo-dominant university, with lessons applicable to similar institutions globally. As a self-study from a well-known university, the book offers valuable guidance for higher education leaders to rethink their internationalization efforts and ethical responsibilities. Publication link