School of International Education
Location: Shuniah building, room 251
The International Education Centre (IEC) serves as a hub for all international activities that take place at Confederation College. It provides a wide range of support for international students, new immigrants to our city and to Canadian students travelling abroad for an educational or work experience.
International Students at Confederation College
Confederation College is welcoming more and more international students on campus. By January 2019, 1254 international students were registered in a wide variety of post-secondary programs. In all, international students make up 30% of the student body at the Thunder Bay campus.
The majority of students came from India, although a total of 24 nationalities were represented. The largest groups of students (after India), came from China, Vietnam and Korea.
Miriam Wall - Dean
International Education
Services Provided by the International Education Centre (IEC)
The IEC provides a full range of support to international students including:
- Acts as a liaison and refers international students to relevant departments and services within the College and broader community;
- Advocates for international students on and off campus;
- Facilitates on-campus and home stay accommodation (through a partner);
- Offers student immigration and academic advising & support services;
- Organizes cultural and recreational activities throughout the year;
- Provides English language programming through our ESL (English as a Second Language) and EAP (English for Academic Purposes) courses;
- Provides scholarships to international students;
- Serves as a first point of contact for international students for emergencies, and issues or concerns; and
- Work with faculty to help address concerns and to ensure the success of international students in their classrooms.
In addition the IEC:
- Promotes Confederation College on a global level;
- Develops Confederation College’s recruitment beyond Canadian borders;
- Promotes diversity within the College;
- Provides training and support to faculty and staff on topics related to intercultural understanding and supporting international students at Confederation;
- Raises the reputation of the College while working with national and international educational partners and service providers;
- Works with community partners on projects and initiatives to enhance opportunities for international students, graduates and new immigrants; and
- Maintains an active social media presence with specific information for international students.