International Education

Public Lecture Series: Transforming Global Competence Education in the Universities: Conceptual Development, Epistemological Framework, and Global Delivery

with Qiang Zha This study examines the status quo and issues of global competence education in North American universities. It starts with introducing the definitions of global competence developed in basic education sector, highlighting their transcendent nature via likening them to the stride from international education to global education. From there, this study goes on […]

Expanding Horizons in Freiburg: A York Education Student’s Transformative Exchange Journey

Second-year Bachelor of Education student, Natasha Reodica talks about her experience this past summer in Freiburg, Germany. This past summer, 8 Bachelor of Education students took their learning beyond the classroom through York University’s Summer Exchange to Freiburg, Germany. For four months, they studied at the University of Education (PH Freiburg) alongside students from across […]

Education alumnus enhances French language skills through international exchange to France

In navigating the transformative path of international education, Liam Bekirsky's (BEd ’18) story is a testament to the enriching power of studying and working abroad.

In the media: Ontario's public colleges will be hammered by new international student visa rules — and the Ford government needs to act, critics warn

Associate Professor Roopa Trilokekar who specializes in the internationalization of education at York University, weighs in on the new Ontario student-visa rules which will deny private colleges international students, wipe out their partnerships, and kill jobs.

Transformative Education: The Gems of Studying Abroad in Germany

In the summer of 2011, Rubecca Lui embarked on a transformative journey through her time abroad in York University's Faculty of Education’s Bachelor of Education program.

In the media: ‘Have to be hard questions’: An education expert on Canada’s approach to international students

A discussion with Roopa Desai Trilokekar, an associate professor in the Department of Education at York University, about the recent announcement of new restrictions on international education in Canada, including cuts to spousal work permits for certain international students and a 35 per cent reduction in the number of study permits issued.

The New Global Universities: Reinventing Education in the 21st Century

This talk chronicles the origins, launch, and impact of 8 innovative colleges/universities in Africa, Asia, Middle East, and North America.

In the media: Canada-India diplomatic relations cast shadow over Indian students at U of T

Associate professor Roopa Desai Trilokekar, weighs in on the Canada-India diplomatic relations. PM Justin Trudeau announced that the Canadian government was investigating “credible accusations” of a link between India’s government and the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. In response to these allegations, the Indian government stopped processing visa applications for Canadian citizens.

Information Session: Partnership with York University's Faculty of Education & PH Freiburg in Germany

  Join us for an information session to learn more about the Faculty of Education's Partnership with PH Freiburg in Germany and the student and faculty exchange opportunities that are available through this partnership. Presenters at the session will be Verena Bodenbender (Director of the International  Office at PH Freiburg, Germany) and Natalia Balyasnikova (Assistant […]