Public post-secondary institutions are receiving $10.5 million for the planning and changes needed to transition English as a Second Language (ESL) programs to a new model where immigrant settlement services are directly administered by the federal government.

British Columbia is introducing new, rigorous requirements to ensure schools and institutions hosting international students meet the province's highest standard of education quality, and offer students tuition protection.

Government has appointed Jan Unwin as superintendent of graduation and student transitions. Unwin will focus on developing partnerships between post-secondary institutions, school districts, employers and government.

The Government of British Columbia announced close to $5.6 million for 27 community-based education and training programs for Aboriginal learners around B.C.

Aboriginal learners on Vancouver Island are gaining new skills that will prepare them for possible careers that include the hospitality sector, forest stewardship, or the pulp and paper industry.

Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk issued the following statement after he granted consent for the proposed new law school program at Trinity Western University.