International Education

Students

OBJECTIVES	KEY RESULTS
Objective 1: Students will be actively engaged in class scheduling both prior to and upon entering their program.	Key Result 1: The course selection form will be revised to provide more accurate information for the counselor to consider when scheduling. Students can potentially receive a schedule before arrival. Timeline: Three months before arrival and during orientation.
Objective 2: Students will be aware of and engaged in interactive intercultural opportunities within the school district.	Key Result 1: In conjunction with New Westminster Schools staff and The Welcome Centre, students will participate in various after school programs within the district. Timeline: On going throughout the school year.

Families

OBJECTIVES	KEY RESULTS
Objective 1: New Westminster Schools’ International Education partners will appreciate the “boutique like” service structure of our program.	Key Result 1: Families will be able to receive timely updates to school progress, attendance, homestay status and general information through personal communication (email, phone, MyEd and Zoom). Timeline: Prior to arrival (from the recruitment stage to program completion and beyond).
Objective 2: Natural Parents will be able to access information on their child’s progress with confidence from anywhere in the world.	Key Result 1: International Education Program staff will update and maintain MyEd access for international student parents with preference for access before arrival. Timeline: Log in information to be received prior to arrival and updated as required.

Staff

OBJECTIVES	KEY RESULTS
Objective 1: Increase understanding of the International Education program, processes, policies, and challenges with our New Westminster Schools partners.	Key Result 1: Attend NWSS staff meetings and present on the international program as well as provide timely updates of student numbers, activities and so on. Key Result 2: Promote staff participation in International Education activities and events. Timeline: Attend the first staff meeting in October and provide updates as needed each month.
Objective 2: New Westminster Schools staff and administration will become actively involved in facilitating the overall international student experience.	Key Result 1: Together with The Welcome Centre liaise with elementary and middle schools to involve international students in after school activities. Timeline: Ongoing throughout the school year.

Community

OBJECTIVES	KEY RESULTS
Objective 1: Host families in the community will feel valued as important share holders in the success of the international Program.	Key Result 1: Host a series of events with the goals: create connections within the homestay community, recognize and laud the role of homestay in our program, fortify the relationship between our families and our staff. Timeline: One event per semester
Objective 2: All district stakeholders benefit from the cultural and financial contributions of international students in the district	Key Result 1: Students and staff will: contribute to a diverse culture within the district and the community. Key Result 2: Contribute to the sustainability of district programs, facilities, and equipment. Timeline: Ongoing throughout the school year.