Join Wendy Curtis (Fanshawe College), Haley Shields (Edified), Elyse Pipitone (Edified) and Nannette Ripmeester (Director Expertise in Labour Mobility, Etio) for their CBIE session about “Losing Students, Losing Ground: What Attrition Tells Us About the International Student Experience” on November 4th at 15:45-16:45 (21:45 – 22:45 CEST) at the Centre des congrès de Québec, 1000 Boulevard René-Lévesque E, Québec.
About the session:
“With increasing policy scrutiny and international enrolment recalibrations, Canadian institutions are entering a new era where retention of international students throughout every stage of their journey is no longer just a support issue—it’s a strategic imperative. Yet how many institutions are deeply examining the true cost of attrition? Not only in terms of lost revenue and sunk recruitment costs, but also the human cost to students and families, and the reputational risks to Canada’s brand as a welcoming and high-quality study destination. Every student who leaves early represents a lost opportunity for another learner, a potential ambassador for Canada, and a disrupted journey with long-term emotional and financial implications for the student.
This panel will connect the dots between early student experience, the drivers of attrition, and the multi-dimensional costs to students, institutions, and Canada’s international education ecosystem. Drawing on insights from the 2025 International Student Barometer (ISB) and retention data from across Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, speakers will offer evidence-based reflections on where institutions can intervene earlier, act more deliberately, and design systems that build trust, connection, and resilience.”
CBIE2025 is Canada’s International Education conference and will take place on 2-5 November 2025. This year’s conference will focus on innovation and recalibration in international education looking further into the future than ever before. The theme – The Future in Focus: Advancing International Education in Times of Uncertainty – will provide space for sector leaders, practitioners, and collaborators to share knowledge, forge meaningful partnerships, and explore new ideas to bring the future of international education into focus.
Interested in knowing more? Have a look here.