International students in Canada

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rdf:langString Canada attracts a significant number of international students at all levels of the Canadian education system. As of 2019, it is the fourth most popular country for international student enrollment, behind the United States, United Kingdom, and China. According to the International Education Strategy published by the Government of Canada, international students are present in all levels of education: primary, secondary, trades, and college and university (post-secondary), with the greatest number being at the post-secondary level. The number of enrolled students has been increasing steadily in all levels from 2015 to 2018, with the greatest rise in college attendance. The International Education Strategy for the period 2019-2024 includes a commitment to diversify inbound students and distribute them more equally across the country rather than having a strong concentration in a few cities. Many Canadian universities are working to attract international students by providing English as a second language programs and reserving specific scholarships for international students of high caliber. A survey conducted by the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CIBE) found that 96% of the international students endorsed Canada as a study destination, due to its quality education and its reputation as a safe and tolerant country that encourages multiculturalism and diversity.