Abstract

The number of international students in Canada has been increasing over the years, as the Canadian government and educational institutions have begun to acknowledge their economic and cultural benefits (Alboim, 2011). This study explores the services currently provided by post-secondary institutions in the Greater Toronto Area to international students. More specifically, it is a gender-based analysis, exploring the specific needs (and if and how they are met) of female international students from Nigeria. Data were gathered from in-depth audio-recorded interviews with eight female international students from Nigeria and two international student advisors working in post-secondary institutions in the GTA. Analyzing the interviews showed that there are unique needs of international students from Nigeria and gender should be taken into account when considering their needs. The study utilizes post-colonial feminist theory and intersectionality as frameworks. It is hoped that this research will contribute to a greater understanding of the unique experiences and needs of some female international students from Nigeria. Key words: International Students, services, female, Canada, Nigeria

Highlights

  • Over the years, there has been a significant increase in the number of international students attending universities and colleges in Canada

  • This study focuses on International students from Nigeria because of the growing number of Nigerian international students in Canada

  • The results of this study strongly indicate that service providers should learn what some of the specific needs of international students are by talking to senior international students and engaging them with peer support, mentoring and running various workshops for international students

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Introduction

There has been a significant increase in the number of international students attending universities and colleges in Canada. As of 2014, there were 336,497 international students in Canada (CBIE, 2015). The number of International students from West-African countries have increased over the years. From 2002 to 2011 the number of international student from West-African countries increased from 641 students to 2123 (Facts and Figures, 2011). Those countries include Benin, Burkina Faso, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, and Togo. Nigeria ranks 11th in the list of countries sending international students to Canada. As of 2014, there were about 8,620 (3%) Nigerian international students in Canada (CBIE, 2015). Nigeria has one of the fastest growing number of international students in Canada, registering a 25% increase in 2014 (CBIE, 2015).

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