International Education Mobility Programs

The International Education Mobility Programs (IEMP) are intended to foster increased intercultural skills, global competence and international opportunities for B.C. students and teachers, and to support capacity development in B.C. school districts. 

The Ministry of Education and Child Care provides International Education Mobility Programs to: 

• Promote a more equitable distribution of international education benefits across the province;
• Further B.C.’s commitment to reconciliation by promoting cultural exchanges with Indigenous peoples;
• Develop and strengthen relationships with foreign partners;
• Work toward diversification of the international student population in B.C.; and
• Promote B.C. as a preferred study destination for international students.

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Apply for the program

For the 2023/24 school year, these programs will be available to all districts, regardless of program size. Submit applications between Friday, September 8 and September 29, 2023.

• IEMP Application Form & Appendix 2023-2024 (PDF)

Final Report

The Final Report must be submitted by the Lead Applicant, and be completed in a manner consistent with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The report is due Monday, September 2, 2024.

• IEMP Final Report Template 2023-2024 (PDF)

The British Columbia Council for International Education (BCCIE) administers the programs on behalf of the ministry. BCCIE receives applications and nominations, participates in the adjudication process, and distributes funding to successful recipients. 

The awards are administered taking regional and program size considerations into account.

• See a list of British Columbia School Superintendents Association (BCSSA) chapters