WHO WE ARE
Toronto Internationally Educated Individuals Association (TIEIA) was founded by internationally educated professionals, researchers, and educators in 2017, and is registered as a Canadian not-for-profit organization. We broadly define internationally educated individuals as anyone who has received part of their education outside Canada.
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TIEIA is dedicated to enhancing the integration experience of individuals with international education backgrounds and their families by providing settlement support, learning opportunities, and pathways to meaningful employment. We also provide guidance, mentorship, and training opportunities for youth, helping them develop skills and gain valuable experience through volunteer engagement.
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Our goal is to help newcomers and internationally educated individuals and their families succeed in their careers, education, and community life in Canada.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to foster an inclusive, equitable, and prosperous Canada where all individuals have the opportunity to integrate, contribute, and thrive, regardless of their age, race, ethnicity, gender, language, culture, or socioeconomic background.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to create welcoming pathways to social participation, community engagement, and successful socioeconomic integration for newcomers, internationally educated individuals, and their families, by fostering the skills, connections, and confidence needed to thrive in Canada and contribute meaningfully to society.
OUR MANDATE
We empower newcomers, internationally educated individuals and their families to successfully integrate into multicultural Canadian society through settlement support, learning opportunities, skills development, mentorship, and pathways to meaningful employment. We create opportunities for women, seniors (55+), people who speak English as their second or other language, and other vulnerable groups in our community. We also support youth through training and volunteer opportunities that build skills, confidence, and leadership.
WHAT WE DO
Making lives easier for newcomers and individuals & Families with international education experiences
Over the last nine years, TIEIA has offered free workshops, information sessions, English as a Second Language programs to internationally educated individuals and their families. TIEIA is continuing to provide more free educational programs and settlement supports to newcomers, immigrants, international students and their families in Canada.
​Find out more about our programs: Life Enrichment Programs for Seniors, Senior Community Programs, Empower Women and Girls, Anti-Racism Learning Series, Junior Book Club, Free Virtual Tutoring, Specialty Programs.
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Chinese Culture and Heritage Club
Many members in the TIEIA community are from Chinese background. In our Chinese Culture and Heritage Club, we offer monthly classes to anyone who is interested in learning Chinese history and culture.
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OUR IMPACT
Over the years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, TIEIA expanded its virtual programming and extended its reach to families across Canada, from British Columbia to Prince Edward Island. Today, we continue to offer virtual programs that improve accessibility for community members who face barriers to attending in-person activities, including mobility challenges, transportation limitations, and caregiving responsibilities.