Edmonton Catholic Schools
EDMONTON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

International Education

Area of Focus

  • Establish a Steering Committee (administrator, teacher, community relations representative and a human resources representative)
  • Explore/research reciprocal exchanges for teachers and students
  • Establish a marketing plan to become recognized in the International Student marketplace.
  • Network with Alberta Education , Post Secondary, Community agencies in promoting International Education.
  • Participate in International Student Fairs
  • A strategic plan has been developed that incorporates four aspects of International Education:
    • International Students
      Continue to provide support for International students enrolled in our district. Develop and implement a recruitment plan for International students and exchanges.
    • English as a Second Language
      Assist with the review of services for students with English as a Second Language needs. Develop and implement a protocol for providing support in our schools for ESL students. Assist with developing strategies for supporting low literacy ESL students. Provide assistance and support to AISI project.
    • International Languages
      Prepare for the mandate of second language instruction. Assist with the development and support of International languages programs in our district.
    • International Professional Development
      Create liaisons with agencies and organizations within the International and ESL communities. Provide support for teacher training locally and internationally in second language instruction practices.
 
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