Mission, Mandate & Beliefs
MISSION
Canadian Association of Public Schools-International is committed to advocacy and promotion of international education programs in
Canadian public schools.
MANDATE
The mandate of CAPS-I is to:
- Foster a collaborative approach in the promotion of international education opportunities across Canada
- Act as a forum for sharing information about international education in public schools
- Ensure that all member programs adhere to the prescribed practices related to ‘Student Care & Support, Homestay Screening & Selection, Homestay Monitoring & Support & Working with Partners/Agents’
- Serve as a resource for K-12 international student programs
- Promote a unified “Canadian” approach to international education practices across the country
- Initiate, facilitate, and coordinate joint marketing activities
- Become a provincially, nationally, and internationally recognized organization
- Act as an advocate for K-12 international education
- Collaborate with provincial and federal governments and international educational groups within and outside of Canada
- International education strengthens public education in Canada
- Public schools in Canada must provide excellent international education programming to international students
- Ongoing support is essential to maximize success for international students in schools and homestays
BELIEFS:
- International students provide a complementary, enriching experience to the Canadian multi-cultural mosaic
- The presence of international programs assist Canadian staff and students in preparing for life in the global community of the future
- The multi-national relationships developed through international programs will result in long term benefits for Canada
- Investment in international education programs in public schools is beneficial for sustainability and growth of international programs in a competitive, world-wide market
