Centennial College in                         
Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  
                                                                      
The decision to pursue career goals by studying abroad is marked by excitement, but also the worry of separation from home.

Our international students love their countries, their parents, and their cultures very much.

As they arrive at Centennial with their future in mind, they carry with them fond memories of their childhood back home.

We want our international students to know that living in Toronto means opening yourself up to opportunities to share your heritage, and celebrate the culture you grew up in – not leave it behind.

Last month, it was the sights and sounds of Caribbean culture that brought Toronto's festival atmosphere to life during the 43rd annual Caribana parade.

Inspiration was pulled from all over the world, and the sense of community, security, and celebration was shared by all.
This lively spirit of inclusion and cultural exchange makes Toronto an international destination in the growing field of Cultural heritage tourism.

• According to the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), global cultural and heritage tourism is increasing by an unprecedented 15 per cent per year.

Recognizing this growing trend in cultural and heritage tourism, the Culture and Heritage Institute (CHI) at Centennial College offers a broad range of educational and industry training opportunities.
Find out more about the CHI at:
http://www.centennialcollege.ca/chi

Centennial's partnership with Tribal Knights Mas Camp allowed our students to demonstrate their leadership in the field by honoring Centennial as the first Ontario College to participate in the King and Queen Show and Toronto's Caribana Parade.
Above, student masquerader Salome Odeny wears Centennial's showpiece during the Parade. Odeny, who is from Kenya, is a third-year Hospitality and Tourism Administration student at Centennial College.

Students of our School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culture built this rainforest themed Caribana showpiece that aligns with the school's mission to promote responsible and sustainable cultural heritage tourism.

To learn more about Centennial's leading-edge School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culture visit: http://www.centennialcollege.ca/Hospitality
With the opportunity to share family heritage, and affirm identity by celebrating one's own culture, comes an equally gratifying opportunity for others to learn.

Centennial College is proud to serve as the meeting place for those who want to learn about the world, like international student Tiffany Lin who chose to come to Centennial from Guangdong Province, China.

"I feel that it has been an excellent experience for me because I have learned about another country's culture." 

"I attended the King & Queen Competition, and was very excited to see different costumes that were beyond incredible.  I should admit that our team did a fabulous job on Centennial's costume. The Caribana experience; I will never forget in my life," tells Tiffany. 

Centennial College provides internationally recognized credentials and a competitive edge as our curriculum, and partnerships keep pace with market trends and industry developments. 

We also provide a place to belong while you are away from home, and an experience that will last a lifetime.

We hope you choose to make the Centennial International Education Centre your new home base as you begin the next chapter of your life as an international student. 

When you are ready, email us at international@centennialcollege.ca to start the journey by applying online.