Fanshawe Arrives in the 416

Fanshawe arrives in the 416

Fanshawe post-secondary programs are now being offered to international students in a newly renovated facility on Bay Street in downtown Toronto—called Fanshawe Toronto—thanks to a new partnership with International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC), one of the most-awarded English language schools in the world.

The first cohort of 385 students from more than 13 countries, enrolled in one of five in-demand human service and hospitality programs, began their studies in September surrounded by many employers able to provide vital on-the-job experience. The partnership plans to eventually grow enrolment beyond 2,000 students when at full capacity.

“Fanshawe is excited to be partnering with ILAC as we broaden the reach of Fanshawe’s high-quality diploma and post-graduate programs to international students who will contribute to Ontario’s and Canada’s labour market,” says Wendy Curtis, dean of Fanshawe International.

We have worked with ILAC to develop pathway programming for over a decade, so this is a natural extension of our partnership.

Students who study at the Fanshawe Toronto location will join the ranks of the College’s growing alumni family upon graduation, with an industry-recognized Fanshawe credential.

“Fanshawe is the gold standard in international education,” says Jonathan Kolber, CEO of ILAC. “Fanshawe’s leadership in student diversity and its studentfirst approach are strongly aligned with ILAC’s core values. We intend to grow Fanshawe Toronto into a brand that employers come to first for graduates looking for good jobs.”

Beginning in September 2022, ILAC has been delivering these Fanshawe programs which were selected on the basis of labour market needs:

• Addictions and Mental Health

• Developmental Services Worker

• Gerontology – Interprofessional Practice

• Hospitality and Tourism Operations Management

• Hospitality – Hotel and Resort Services Management (Co-op)