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E.P. Scarlett High School 的国际学生在弓瀑布附近

由 Megan M. 和 Madison N. 撰写，E.P. Scarlett High School 的 12 年级学生

国际教育周（IEW）从 2000 年开始每年庆祝，今年的时间是从 11 月 13 日至 11 月 17 日。在这一周里，全世界的人们庆祝国际教育和学生交流的好处。IEW 关注全球各个学校、大学、协会和企业为促进语言技能和全球学习价值和重要性所开展的各种活动。这些活动范围广泛，从学生和教师交流项目到国际学校伙伴关系，从与外国政府的协议到语言学习项目。在所有情况下，机构和组织都致力于促进高等教育机会以及跨文化接触的教育效益。

与IEW的核心价值观一致，卡尔加里教育局每年向全世界的学生开放大门；这些学生参与城市各地的各种教育项目。卡尔加里教育局的国际学生计划提供超过 200 所学校的广泛学术课程。配备了高素质教师和教育支持人员，卡尔加里教育局确保学生有一个坚实的学业生涯和有价值的人生经历。作为一个充满国际视野的组织，卡尔加里教育局力求为当地居民和国际学生打造丰富而有意义的跨文化学习机会。

学生们通过日式饭团筹款庆祝国际教育周.

 

在卡尔加里西南的 E. P. Scarlett High School，有近 70 名国际学生来自中国、韩国、巴西、意大利、越南、台湾、西班牙、日本、哥伦比亚和德国等地。Janice Finkbeiner 是 Scarlett 的国际学生协调员，她推广国际项目，并解释道学生们“给我们带来了世界”。国际交流不仅对来访学生而言是丰富的学习经验，对加拿大学生也是如此。国际学生来 Scarlett 有两个选择，第一个是进行单学期或一年的文化交流，第二个是为了学术目的，提高他们的英语技能，并提高他们进入北美或欧洲大学的机会。

参与全球学习机会的好处多种多样，包括对不同文化和生活方式的更好理解，对国际政治和世界事务有更深入的了解，更丰富的学术经历以及建立经济关系。在世界各地，国际教育机会包括为学生做好迎接越来越全球化和多元文化世界的准备。

作为一个多元文化的社会，加拿大为世界各地的学生提供了一个包容和平等的文化环境。随着许多好处，如安全友善的环境、接触到卓越教育以及美丽的落基山脉就在门前，特别是卡尔加里是国际学生的理想选择地，为他们提供了无与伦比的社交、文化和地理视野的扩展机会。卡尔加里教育局是收到加拿大国际教育局扩展国际化奖的获奖机构，以其创新的教育方案机会得到了认可，并继续引领 K-12 全球学习机会。

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Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School international students at Bow Falls

By Megan M. and Madison N., Grade 12 students at Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School

International Education Week (IEW), celebrated annually since 2000, takes place this year from November 13 to November 17. During this week, people around the world celebrate the benefits of international education and student exchanges. IEW draws attention to the myriad of activities undertaken by individual schools, colleges, associations, and businesses around the world, designed to promote the value and significance of language skills and global learning. These activities range from student and teacher exchange programs to international school partnerships, from agreements with foreign governments to Language Learning programs. In all cases, institutions and organizations seek to promote higher education opportunities, and the educational benefits of cross-cultural contact.

In keeping with the core values of IEW, each year the Calgary Board of Education opens its doors to students from around the world; these students participate in a variety of educational programs across the city. The CBE’s International Student Program offers a wide range of academic courses across more than 200 schools. Staffed with highly trained teachers and educational support staff, the CBE ensures that students have a strong academic career and a valuable life experience to return home with. As a proudly global-minded organization, the CBE seeks to craft rich, meaningful cross-cultural learning opportunities for residents and international students alike.

Students celebration International Education Week with Japanese Rice Ball Fundraiser.

 

At Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School, in the S.W. of Calgary, there are close to 70 international students from places such as China, Korea, Brazil, Italy, Vietnam, Taiwan, Spain, Japan, Columbia, and Germany. Janice Finkbeiner, Scarlett’s International Student Coordinator promotes the International program, explaining that the students “bring the world to us”. International exchanges are rich learning experiences not just for the visiting students, but also for Canadian students. International students have two options when coming to Scarlett, the first being for a single semester or year cultural exchange, the second being for an academic purpose to improve their English skills as well as improving their chances of acceptance into a North American or European university.

The benefits of participation in global learning opportunities are vast and include an improved understanding of varied cultures and ways of living, a more meaningful knowledge of international politics and world affairs, greater richness of academic experiences, and the building of economic relationships. Around the world International Education opportunities are comprised of programs that prepare students for an increasingly global and multicultural world.

As a multicultural society, Canada offers an accepting and equal culture for students coming from around the world. With many benefits, such as a safe welcoming environment, access to an exceptional education, and the beautiful Rocky Mountains at our doorstep, Calgary in particular is an ideal location for international students, providing unparalleled opportunity to expand social, cultural, and geographical horizons. The CBE, a recipient of the CBIE Board of Director’s Award for Comprehensive Internationalization, is recognized for its innovative programming opportunities, and continues to lead the way in K-12 Global Learning opportunities.