International Education Mobility Programs
Last updated on September 6, 2024The 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:
- Increase opportunities for B.C. students to develop intercultural skills and global competence;
- Promote a more equitable distribution of international education benefits across the province;
- 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.
Apply for the program
For the 2024/25 school year, these programs will be available to all districts, regardless of program size. Submit applications between Friday, September 6 and October 1, 2024.
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 Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
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.