International Education

"Internationalization of higher education is the intentional process of integrating an international, intercultural or global dimension into the purpose, functions and delivery of post-secondary education, in order to enhance the quality of education and research for all students and staff and to make a meaningful contribution to society." 

De Wit, H. et al. Internationalisation of Higher Education, European Parliament, Brussels: EU, 2015. [Source file]

The Faculty of Education's Office of International Engagement is committed to international and intercultural understanding. In our collaborations, we focus on the importance of sustainability, ethical practice, and reciprocity, as well as our Faculty’s core pillars of Indigeneity, equity, and culture of inquiry.

The Office of International Engagement provides support to the Faculty of Education primarily in the areas of:

  • International collaborations, projects, and partnerships
  • Strategic planning
  • Customized delivery of professional development programs
  • Impact assessments of international collaborations
  • Safety and risk assessments for international activities

We also work with colleagues to support International Teacher Education Modules, field schools, various partnerships, and mobility activities.

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Learn more about our customized professional development programs

Our office also collaborates with universities and governmental organizations from around the world to provide customized professional development and international education programs for educators, student teachers, and educational leaders.

CONTACT US

  • educintl@sfu.ca
  • (+1) 778-782-5722
  • EDB 8531, Simon Fraser University, Faculty of Education, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6

Note: This Office is specific to the Faculty of Education. For students, faculty, staff and partners looking for information beyond/outside the Faculty of Education, see: www.sfu.ca/international.html