Faculty of Education Global Engagement Office (GEO)

GEO helps shape and coordinate the Faculty’s global engagement priorities by developing strategic plans, strengthening connections with McGill’s global engagement ecosystem. This work ensures that global engagement contributes to the Faculty's goal of strengthening its relevance, visibility, and impact locally and internationally while fostering collaborative and sustainable partnerships.

GEO supports inbound, outbound, and virtual mobility opportunities for faculty, students, and visiting academics, creating meaningful international learning, teaching, and research experiences. Initiatives include faculty exchanges, student participation in international programs and institutes, support for visiting scholars, and innovative virtual exchange opportunities that connect McGill students with peers around the world through collaborative online learning. These activities contribute to a more globally connected student experience and expand access to international engagement opportunities across the Faculty.

Virtual Exchange Program:

Building on a successful pilot implementation bringing together faculty and students from McGill University and Beijing Normal University, this initiative connects students with peers at partner institutions through structured, course-embedded international collaborations. Through cross-cultural dialogue, comparative inquiry, and joint projects, students develop intercultural and global competencies while engaging with diverse educational perspectives. Supported by the Entente Canada-Quebec (ECQ) program for the 2026-2027 academic year, the initiative expands access to international learning experiences in ways that are inclusive, sustainable, and fully integrated into existing courses.

Visiting Professors and Academics:

The Faculty of Education welcomes visiting professors and academics whose teaching, research, and professional interests align with those of our faculty members. Individuals interested in a visiting appointment should first identify and contact a Faculty of Education professor willing to serve as an academic host. Once a faculty sponsor has been identified, the Global Engagement Office can provide information on Faculty processes.

GEO works with international partners to develop responsive academic programs, professional learning opportunities, and collaborative initiatives that address shared educational priorities. This includes the development of transnational education partnerships and initiatives such as the International Leadership in Education and Development (ILEAD) programs portfolio, which brings together educational leaders, policymakers, and practitioners to address contemporary challenges in education through globally informed and locally relevant learning experiences. Through co-created partnerships and innovative program models, this work advances the Faculty’s commitment to relevant educational offerings, global collaboration, and human development.

GEO supports the development of strategic institutional partnerships that connect Faculty expertise with global educational needs. Working closely with academic units, University partners, and international institutions, GEO helps cultivate collaborations that advance teaching, research, mobility, and professional learning opportunities. This work includes supporting partnership agreements, academic collaborations, and joint initiatives that strengthen the Faculty's international impact and long-term global engagement goals.

GEO facilitates engagement with international institutions, delegations, government partners, and professional networks through strategic visits, meetings, and outreach activities. These efforts expand the Faculty’s global presence, strengthen long-term relationships, and create new opportunities for collaboration in education and human development.