2026 Call for Professional Learning Community Leadership

The Canadian Bureau for International Education's (CBIE) Professional Learning Communities

CBIE's professional learning communities (PLCs) are pan-Canadian networks created for international education professionals to exchange ideas, connect on best practices and advance internationalization efforts within Canadian institutions. 

Education Abroad (EA-PLC) creates an informed and effective support network and forum of discussion amongst education abroad professionals. 

Espace Francophone (EF-PLC) provides an opportunity for international education professionals and leaders to exchange ideas, share experiences, pool best practices, and identify opportunities for professional development in French

International Relations (IR-PLC) creates a space where International Relations Officers can share experiences with their colleagues across Canada, exchange and access information, opportunities and best practices, link into the wider international relations community and work together to champion international collaboration in Canadian institutions. 

Marketing, Recruitment & Admissions (MRA-PLC) creates a space that fosters the exchange of experiences, information, opportunities, and best practices, while championing ethical, innovative, and inclusive approaches to international marketing, recruitment, and admissions that contribute to the growth and sustainability of Canada’s international education sector.

Student Advising - Conseil aux étudiant.e.s (SACE) works to address the needs of IE practitioners who provide international student advising within Canada’s institutions. 

Applications are being accepted until Monday, November 17, 2025.

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