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Closing Ceremony: SFU-Education University of Hong Kong Doctoral
Graduate Student Knowledge Exchange (May 21-24, 2024)

Final day: SFU-Education University of Hong Kong
Doctoral Graduate Student Knowledge Exchange (May 21-24, 2024)

Finding your way around the campus.
SFU Madrid Educational Leadership Program (July 2024)

Experiential Learning at Mossom Creek Hatchery
Leadership program for Madrid bilingual schools (July, 2024)

Leadership program for Madrid bilingual schools
SFU Madrid Educational Leadership Program (July, 2024)

International Education Program for Tsuru University
(February, 2025)

Reflecting on Ainu Totem Poles - International Education Program
for Tsuru University (February 12-March 5, 2025)

Teacher identity artifacts - International Education Program
for Tsuru University (February 12-March 5, 2025)

On the way to HÍwus First Nations Cultural Program at Grouse Mountain
International Education Program for Tsuru University (February 12-March 5, 2025)

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"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 Education 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 Education 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.

OUR ROLE

Our office 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.

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RECENT INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS

Meet the Team

Steve Marshall is a Professor and Associate Dean, Research and International in the Faculty of Education at SFU. Steve's research encompasses plurilingualism, academic literacy, international teacher education, and linguistic landscaping. Steve has taught international programs with educators from Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Spain and has published research on international teachers and the impacts studying in Canada.

Kristiana Sibson is the Manager, International in the Faculty of Education at SFU.  She has over twelve years of experience working in the educational sector within BC and abroad in administrative and program development roles, and is passionate about supporting international initiatives, development, cooperation and intercultural understanding. Through her work and studies at SFU, she is committed to advocating for sustainable and reciprocal experiences for all.

Shovan Bajracharya is the Manager, International in the Faculty of Education at SFU. With over five years of experience in the education sector in both Canada and Nepal, he is passionate about advancing international initiatives, fostering program development, promoting cross-cultural learning, and collaborating with students and educators worldwide. He is dedicated to building strong global partnerships and strengthening the SFU Faculty of Education’s international connections.

CONTACT US

If you are interested in developing a partnership with the Faculty of Education, please reach out to us at:

  • 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. 

 

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