Languages Canada has launched the Ontario pilot of the joint pathway program (JPP), offering one framework for college students to maneuver seamlessly from language colleges to post-secondary schooling on one research allow.
Stakeholders have marked the initiative a “milestone” in reaching an built-in, compliant pathway supporting language studying and better schooling in Canada’s most populous province, which is able to later be rolled out nationwide.
Languages Canada government director Gonzalo Peralta he was “proud” to launch the JPP, highlighting the involvement of the IRCC and the Ontario Ministry of Schools, Universities, Analysis Excellence and Safety, and the “dedication and innovation” of associate establishments.
“Our ambition is to welcome 9,000 college students yearly via the JPP throughout the subsequent 5 years – high-quality college students aligned with institutional targets and Canada’s broader priorities,” stated Peralta, noting his goal to “carry language pathways again to Canada”.
Our ambition is to welcome 9,000 college students yearly via the JPP throughout the subsequent 5 years
Gonzalo Peralta, Languages Canada
As Canada’s research allow processing continues to be clouded by delays, high refusal rates and unpredictable outcomes, stakeholders stated the JPP will enhance compliance clarity, strengthen institutional partnerships and create extra sustainable enrolment pathways.
At a launch occasion final month, Languages Canada signed agreements with the pilot’s 5 preliminary members – ILAC, ILSC, Oxford Worldwide, Niagara Faculty and Sheridan Faculty, with Humber Polytechnic concerned in ongoing growth discussions.
ILAC language college stated the pathway would assist to draw numerous and certified college students to public establishments: “Opening new doorways for college students pursuing larger schooling in Canada” and “increasing the chances for college students worldwide”.
“On this new atmosphere, collaboration is essential,” stated Shawna Garrett, Sheridan Faculty registrar and affiliate vice-president of enrolment, hailing the institution of a brand new framework for private and non-private companions to work collectively.
Institutional agreements between private and non-private companions will comply with the pilot’s nationwide launch at Languages Canada’s upcoming convention, with the Ontario pilot step one in a broader rollout throughout the provinces and territories.
