Ingle Lewer

We're heading to the 2026 OASDI Symposium! 🎉

J.P. Ramirez and Kim Hoffart will be at Sheridan College in Oakville on June 10–11, connecting with Ontario's international education community.

This year's theme, "Advantage Ontario: Stability, Quality, and Opportunity," speaks to exactly the conversations we love being part of, supporting the educators and schools who make international student success possible.

Will we see you there?!

ICEF Canada 2026 brought together 300+ agents and 250+ providers from 60+ countries and Ingle Lewer was proud to be part of it!

Tamecia Richmond GBDS and J.P. Ramirez held down our booth this year, making the connections that matter for our partners and students.

Wrapping up in Montreal!

J.P. Ramirez presented on best practices for improving the resourcefulness and resiliency of international students, sparking great discussion with delegates from across Canada.

Thankful for Canadian Association of Public Schools International for putting together yet another incredible conference!

What a time we had in Toronto!

Our team had the opportunity to connect with agents from around the world at ICEF Canada 2026, building relationships that support our international students every step of the way.

The highlights are coming. 💜

🍁 We're heading to CAPS-I 2026 in Montreal (May 3–5) and our team can't wait!

This year, we have not one but TWO presentations:

Kim Hoffart and Ronda Bell will be presenting: Emergency Preparedness: Your Students Are Insured, But Are You Prepared for an Emergency?

J.P. Ramirez will be presenting: Best Practices for Improving the Resourcefulness and Resiliency of International Students

All three of them, including Tamecia Richmond and Kelsey Lamoureux, will be on the ground in Montreal, so if you're attending, come say hi!

Will we see you there? ☺️

🍁 We're heading to CAPS-I 2026 in Montreal (May 3–5) and our team can't wait!

This year, we have not one but TWO presentations:

Kim Hoffart and Ronda Bell will be presenting: Emergency Preparedness: Your Students Are Insured, But Are You Prepared for an Emergency?

J.P. Ramirez will be presenting: Best Practices for Improving the Resourcefulness and Resiliency of International Students

All three of them, including Tamecia Richmond GBDS, will be on the ground in Montreal, so if you're attending, come say hi!

Will we see you there? ☺️

Ingle Lewer was proud to be represented at Colleges and Institutes Canada 2026! 🇨🇦

Our consultant, J.P. Ramirez, attended this year's conference themed "Building a Strong & Secure Canada", a gathering of college and institute leaders dedicated to shaping the future of post-secondary education across the country.

The energy at was a great reminder of the vital role that Canadian colleges and institutes play in building strong communities, and the importance of the partnerships that support international learners on that journey.

JP isn't slowing down, he's heading to ICEF and CAPS-I conferences next!

We look forward to sharing more insights and connections from the field. 💜

Sometimes, connection starts with just one word.

On April 20, we recognize UN Chinese Language Day, a celebration of language, culture, and the stories that travel with them.

For international students in Canada, language is more than vocabulary.

It's:
📌 The first “hello” in a new city
📌 The shared laugh over a mispronounced phrase
📌 The small moments that turn unfamiliar places into something that feels like home

For Chinese-speaking students and many others, those early exchanges can shape how welcome and confident they feel navigating daily life.

And for the communities that support them, language becomes a powerful way to build trust, understanding, and connection.

Because cultural exchange doesn’t require perfect fluency.

It starts with curiosity, patience, and a willingness to understand one another.

🍁 Today, we celebrate the languages that bring people closer, one conversation at a time.

Big conversations in international education are happening at ICEF Canada 🇨🇦

Ingle Lewer will be in Toronto from April 30 to May 2, joining one of North America’s leading global networking events.

With 300+ vetted agents, 250+ providers, and 60+ countries represented, ICEF Canada is built for meaningful connection, not just attendance.

From up to 38 one-to-one meetings to expert-led sessions on market trends, it’s where partnerships are formed and recruitment strategies move forward.

We’re looking forward to connecting with partners and building new relationships across the global student ecosystem.

Attending from our team:
📌 J.P. Ramirez
📌 Tamecia Richmond GBDS

If you’ll be there, we'd love to connect!

At Ingle Lewer, we recognize that Ramadan is expected to begin across Canada this week.

As the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is observed through fasting from dawn to sunset, nightly prayers (Taraweeh), recitation of the Qur’an, charity, and gathering for iftar.

For campuses across Canada, this month is both a sacred observance and an important student support opportunity.

Because Ramadan 2026 falls in winter, daily fasts will begin at approximately 12–13 hours and gradually increase.

While shorter than summer fasts, the commitment still requires physical and mental discipline as students balance coursework, research, co-op placements, and leadership roles.

For Canadian Higher Education and International Student Services teams, thoughtful practices can make a meaningful difference:

• Offering flexibility for exams or deadlines when feasible
• Being mindful when scheduling evening events or mandatory meals
• Providing space for prayer and reflection
• Coordinating campus or community iftars
• Acknowledging Eid al-Fitr in communications

We extend our respect and support to Muslim students, scholars, faculty, and staff observing Ramadan across Canada.

Ramadan Mubarak. 🌙