Canada is one of the world’s leading destination of international students and is a powerhouse in international education: strong schools and programs of study in both English and French; peaceful, welcoming and diverse communities; high quality of life; opportunities to work and start careers; and pathways to permanent residency.
By the end of 2019, there were over 642,000 international students in Canada. In previous year (2018), it was over 721,000 international students at all levels studied in Canada – the largest number ever. International education makes a large and growing contribution to Canada’s prosperity.