Global Partners Institute
GPI Canada PO Box 16153 Lynn Valley North Vancouver, BC V7J3S9 Canada

Join us for our online Intensive English Program (IEP) to enhance your conversational English and understanding of Canadian culture.

https://youtu.be/amWBx6Mql80 Global Partners & OENS Best Online English Schools are accepting registrations for our Online English Language Programs for this coming summer and fall 2021. Learn English Online at your convenience, in your own time zone native English speakers. We have a wide variety of online English study for simple conversational English development, Business & Career English, IELTS and TOEFL iBT Exam Preparation and English Preparation for Post Secondary Edu...cation. Register Now to receive Global Partners Canada preferred student discounts off of your program fee by visiting www.gpicanada.com and click the "APPY" link and fill out an information request. Then one of our certified ITAC student counsellors will contact you to set you up with the best program to fit your needs and budget. #education #career #schools #teaching #language #college #highereducation #english #students #ielts #business #esl #study #studyabroad #jobs #development #university #canada See more

Saskatchewan is our next amazing province for students exchanges...learn more about Saskachewan here. https://youtu.be/sIHUr2IM4Rs

Welcome to February in Alberta Canadians embrace winter. Let us show you how https://youtu.be/X4hyC6Phrls

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A little potty lesson for next time you travel to Japan when COVID-19 is over Culture: Toilets in Japan Who would have thought that even toilets could be a cultural experience? Many first-time visitors to Japan find themselves a little confused on their first trip to the bathroom. Here are the two main types of toilet that you’ll find in Japan.... What Are All These Buttons? Modern Japanese toilets are called washlets or bidets. You’ll notice a console of buttons on the side of the bowl or on the wall next to the toilet. Of course, every brand is different but the most common functions are: A nozzle spraying warm water A button playing sounds to mask any unwanted bodily noises A stop button More advanced models can have features like deodorizers, dryers, and automatic lids. Almost all of the modern toilets in homes and public areas will have heated seats. You’ll especially appreciate this added touch if you travel to Japan in the wintertime! Japanese-Style Toilets On the complete opposite end of the spectrum to the high-tech toilets, we have the Japanese-style squat toilets. Although Western-style toilets are becoming more widely-used, squat toilets are still common in public areas like train stations. Japanese-style toilets look like a small urinal set into the floor. To use these toilets (as the name suggests) simply squat over them facing the side with the hood. Where Is the Flush? Different toilets will have different methods to flush. Some will be quite obvious, like a metal lever to pull or twist, while others may be a bit of a mystery! You might find a sensor or button on the wall above the toilet, near the bidet console, or even on top of the toilet roll holder. Some toilets have colored flush buttons labeled (nagasu) flush, while others might simply have (sh) small for a smaller flush and (dai) large for a larger flush. You may even find all you need to do is stand up to trigger an automatic flush!

Sayonara to Asahi Takahashi today as he begins his journey back to Japan. You were a terrific representative for the GPI program Asei. We wish you a safe journe...y Special thanks to the Kiteley family for being terrific hosts for him during his 10 months in Canada. Also special thanks to Paula Hale Burt for being such great support to him as GPI Coordinator. See more

Global Partners hopes to play host to student from Bangladesh in 2021-2022. A beautiful and amazing country. We hope to learn more about your culture as you students immerse in Canada and share your life https://youtu.be/MljARGytuNo

Come visit us to register for the Sept 2021 school year! Our students advisors are ready to help you begin your experience:)

Students from the GPI Alberta Ikubunkan Program departed Calgary International this afternoon for Vancouver. They will stay in Vancouver for a few days and take their IELTS English exam to see how their English developed over their 10 months here in Canada. Special thanks to the students Host Families, the welcoming communities and schools of Penhold, Innisfail, Didsbury, Olds, Sundre and Carstairs, Chinooks Edge School Division and GPI Program Support staff for making 2020 another successful year for our students.

Please take a moment tomorrow at 11am to spend a moment of silence and remember our forefathers and Veterans whom have sacrificed their lives for our freedom.

Some good information from Immigration Canada... https://youtu.be/FrOzthoRWko

Had a wonderful meeting with Medicine Hat College today. Global Partners is an international representative for MHC so can assist international students wishing to register at MHC and provide ongoing support and programming for you during your stay in Canada. Medicine Hat College provides over 100 different certificate, diploma and degree programs for students as well as transfer options for the University of Alberta and University of Calgary. Their most popular program for I...nternational students is their Business Administration Diploma and or Degree with options to major in Hospitality and Tourism. Many students continue on into careers in the tourism industry in Banff National Park after graduation. For more information on Medicine Hat College or to register for Sept 2021 contact your Alberta Regional Manager at [email protected] Below is short Virtual Tour of Medicine Hat College campus... https://youtu.be/A4UqFSeiHUo See more

Students...would you like to see how your English is developing while in Canada? Are you interested in applying to come to Canada and wondering where your English is at? Many of our Colleges in Canada are now accepting the Doulingo English Exam for entry into College in addition to TOEFL iBT or IELTS. The nice thing about the Doulingo exam is they have a free practice test that you can take online as many times as your want. To get a score for your college entry it is a very low cost in comparison to other exams. To try the free exam go to... https://englishtest.duolingo.com/quick

Let Global Partners Institute assist you in your educational streams from High School to Post Secondary and into your future employment. Global Partners Institute offers many unique services through our highly skilled staff team and educational partners to help you achieve your life's goals here in Canada.

Are you interested in short term Diploma or Certificate Programs that can get you working in your field of interest and jump start your career opportunities? Red Deer College is currently accepting student applications for Sept 2021. Let Global Partners Institute guide you on your international educational journey here in Canada. Contact your Alberta GPI Regional Manager at [email protected] for more information on registration at RDC, quality program matches for your needs and interests and homestay or dorm stay experiences in Alberta. https://youtu.be/eCa_0oNtnA0

The Canadian province of Alberta has announced new immigration pathways for international student entrepreneurs as part of a plan to diversify the economy and c...reate more businesses and jobs in the local economy. The government of Alberta said the new streams would support the recovery of the province’s economy by attracting international job creators and skilled professionals. International graduates from universities and colleges in Alberta can now apply to the new International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream to launch business ventures and startups the province. And in January 2021, Alberta will open the Foreign Graduate Start-Up Visa Stream to attact international graduates from US universities and colleges to start businesses and settle in Alberta communities. Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation in Alberta, said, We want the best and brightest talent from around the world to come to Alberta. We’ve heard loud and clear from our technology sector that access to skilled workers has been a challenge. This announcement is a big step towards addressing this talent gap, encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit of newcomers, and helping grow the companies that will diversify our economy. We are taking bold actions and delivering on our commitment to attract newcomers who will start businesses, invest, and create jobs for Albertans. These actions will help strengthen our economy and let us take advantage of untapped talent by making it easier for international graduates to put their ideas to work here in Alberta, said Jason Copping, Minister of Labour and Immigration. Joseph Doucet, Dean of the University of Alberta School of Business, commented, Attracting globally competitive talent is one of the keys to Alberta's ability to continue to grow Alberta's tech sector. Leveraging the strength of Alberta's universities and colleges and connecting graduates to this entrepreneurial vision will build more connections between higher education and our economy. Information and eligibility requirements on the new immigration streams for international students can be found here. The government of Alberta said that in 2018/19, Alberta’s state-funded post-secondary institutions hosted more than 25,000 international students. As recently reported in StudyTravel Magazine news, the Canadian government allowed international students to enter the country from October 20th as long as they are attending a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) with a Covid-readiness plan approved by its provincial government. At the time of writing, the list of eligible DLI’s on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) website shows 39 post-secondary institutions in Alberta with approved plans. By Matthew Knott News Editor https://youtu.be/FVmyqTCVt0Y Comments

https://youtu.be/Gln_AN_hkkA Despite all the craziness COVID-19 has brought to our world these days, GPI students and their host families are stepping up to make the most of their Canadian experience. Students have been travelling locally, doing crafts, cooking traditional Canadian meals, experiencing many outdoor sports, enjoying our fall festivities such as Halloween and thanks giving and are preparing for Christmas and New Years. Most importantly working on their conversational English:) Thanks everyone for the great pictures from the fall season!

Happy Halloween wishes from the GPI Alberta office

Sayaka Nakayama in Innisfail, Alberta is getting into the Halloween spirit and carving pumpkins with her host family to display this Saturday. Great work Sayaka!