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JUST IN: British Columbia Imposes Two-Year Ban On Admission Of Nigerians- Full Details
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Written By Oshiobugie John
In a significant move to address issues of “exploitive practices” within its international education system, the Canadian province of British Columbia has announced a two-year ban on the admission of Nigerians and other international students to new post-secondary institutions. Post-Secondary Education Minister Selina Robinson disclosed this decision on Monday, emphasizing the necessity of a freeze to rectify the shortcomings in the existing international education system. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE
The province initiated an investigation into the system in March of the previous year, uncovering instances of subpar education quality, a shortage of instructors, and instances where students were dissuaded from lodging formal complaints by certain private institutions, as reported by CBC News.
Minister Robinson shared a distressing account of a student who, having saved money for a “quality education” in British Columbia, arrived only to discover that the promised in-class instruction had been replaced entirely by online classes. This revelation led to a realization that corrective measures were imperative to prevent misleading practices by some institutions.
In addition to the ban, Minister Robinson announced the establishment of minimum language requirements at private institutions, intending to better prepare international students before their arrival in British Columbia. Details regarding the language requirements will be released in March, with ongoing efforts to refine this aspect.
British Columbia hosts approximately 175,000 international post-secondary students from over 150 countries, with 54 percent enrolled in private institutions. Of the 280 private schools in the province, 80 percent are situated in the Lower Mainland.
To ensure adherence to standards, the province plans to intensify inspections of private schools, recognizing that many students are reluctant to voice concerns due to fears of jeopardizing their student visas. Minister Robinson expressed the intent to implement a proactive evaluation system for programs during on-site visits.
The two-year admission hiatus aims to provide British Columbia with the necessary time to assess the impacts of recent changes, including the federal government’s decision to cap approved study permits over the next two years. This comprehensive approach reflects the province’s commitment to safeguarding the interests and well-being of international students within its education system.
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