Canada’s language schools face an 18% enrollment decline amid 2024 policy changes

Canada's language education sector experienced significant challenges in 2024, with student enrollments dropping by 18% and student weeks decreasing by 21% year-over-year. According to Languages Canada's 2024 Annual Survey Report, 82% of language centers identified visa refusals and policy changes by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as their primary challenge. Despite these difficulties, the sector's 92,500 students generated approximately CDN$1.04 billion in direct economic activity. The association's Executive Director, Gonzalo Peralta, is actively engaging with government officials to address these challenges and ensure Canada remains competitive in global education.

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