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A team of dedicated experts to the accomplishment of your study project in Québec.

 

Lysiane van der Knaap
General Director

Lysiane van der Knaap

General Director

Languages spoken

  • French
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale

  • Develops a vision and the necessary services to meet the need to internationalize Québec’s school service centres and school boards
  • Negotiates provincial, national and international agreements
  • Administers, manages and oversees the affairs of Éducation internationale
  • BIOGRAPHY

    General Director of Éducation internationale since February 2022, Ms. van der Knaap has been working for the Cooperative since 2012. She started out as Project Manager and in 2018 was promoted to Director of International Development. During her career at Éducation internationale, through several strategic partnerships, Ms. van der Knaap has had an important role in the growth of the Cooperative’s business and its ability to fulfill its mission. Before arriving at Éducation internationale, she actively contributed to the achievement of project results in the fields of economic development, corporate social responsibility and gender equality within organizations dedicated to international solidarity and social justice. She worked, among others, for SACO-CESO, Oxfam America and Oxfam International in development projects and international cooperation. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from McGill University, and a Master’s degree in International Relations, development concentration, from Laval University. Her professional and personal background brought her to live in Thailand, Honduras, the United-States, South Africa and the United Kingdom.

    Geoffroy Bouchard
    International Mobility Director

    Geoffroy Bouchard

    International Mobility Director

    Languages spoken

  • Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale

  • BIOGRAPHY

    Pierre Bégin
    International Mobility Advisor

    Pierre Bégin

    International Mobility Advisor

    Languages spoken

  • French
  • English
  • Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale

  • Identifies new countries and develops new partnerships
  • Promotes Québec métiers d’avenir services
  • Liaises with agents and foreign partners
  • BIOGRAPHY

    Pierre has more than 20 years of experience as a marketing and communications manager, and in developing new markets. In the various positions he has held in the private and public sectors, he has worked in Canada, Europe and the United States. Pierre earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Université Laval and studied international relations for a year in France at the Institut d’études politiques d’Aix-en-Provence.

    Gabrielle Bergeron
    International Mobility Advisor

    Gabrielle Bergeron

    International Mobility Advisor

    Languages spoken

  • Français
  • Anglais
  • Espagnol
  • Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale

  • Conseil et orientation des élèves internationaux
  • Validation de l'admissibilité des élèves internationaux
  • Liaison avec les centres de formation professionnelle
  • BIOGRAPHY

    Passionnée par les diverses cultures et ce qu’elles ont à nous apporter, je me suis spécialisée au cours de mes études plus précisément en développement international. Je suis également passionnée de sports extérieurs, de littérature et de bonne cuisine.

    Odile René
    International Mobility Advisor

    Odile René

    International Mobility Advisor

    Languages spoken

  • French
  • Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale

  • Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor (RISIA)
  • Coordinates support services for international students, comparative evaluations of studies, bursary programs and exemptions from vocational training tuition fees
  • Applies expertise in all matters related to international students
  • Liaises with school boards, governments and partners
  • BIOGRAPHY

    After completing her studies in intervention, organization management and intercultural communications, Odile worked for 10 years as an immigration project leader in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region. For the last five years, she has been providing support to international students at Éducation internationale. Odile loves to explore different cultures and has travelled to many European and African countries. While living in Québec, she enjoys discovering new restaurants, grocery stores and neighbourhoods that inspire future travels.

    Manon Ménard
    Communication and Marketing Advisor

    Manon Ménard

    Communication and Marketing Advisor

    Languages spoken

  • Français
  • Anglais
  • Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale

  • BIOGRAPHY

    Richard Porto
    Communications Officer

    Richard Porto

    Communications Officer

    Languages spoken

  • Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale

  • BIOGRAPHY

    Michèle Schindler
    Project Manager for the Promotion of Studies in Québec

    Michèle Schindler

    Project Manager for the Promotion of Studies in Québec

    Languages spoken

  • French
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale

  • Represent Éducation internationale and its service Québec métiers d’avenir in France
  • Develop partnerships and increase reputation of Québec métiers d’avenir
  • Accompany candidates in their search for information and in their administrative procedures
  • BIOGRAPHY

    Michèle has more than 20 years of experience as an agency marketing and communication manager where she has been able to lead large-scale projects for industrial companies. Then, her wish to give more meaning to her work led her to become guidance counselor and coach. Michèle graduated from the Ecole Supérieure de Gestion in Paris and became a certified coach in 2016.

    Jean-Baptiste Belling
    Accounting Technician

    Jean-Baptiste Belling

    Accounting Technician

    Languages spoken

  • Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale

  • BIOGRAPHY

    Laureen Cerdan
    International Mobility Administrative Assistant

    Laureen Cerdan

    International Mobility Administrative Assistant

    Languages spoken

  • Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale

  • BIOGRAPHY

    Dora Dombi
    International Mobility Administrative Assistant

    Dora Dombi

    International Mobility Administrative Assistant

    Languages spoken

  • Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale

  • BIOGRAPHY

    Marie-Eve Dubé
    International Mobility Administrative Assistant

    Marie-Eve Dubé

    International Mobility Administrative Assistant

    Languages spoken

  • Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale

  • BIOGRAPHY

    Adeline Durand
    International Mobility Administrative Assistant

    Adeline Durand

    International Mobility Administrative Assistant

    Languages spoken

  • Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale

  • BIOGRAPHY

    Audrey Houlle
    International Mobility Administrative Assistant

    Audrey Houlle

    International Mobility Administrative Assistant

    Languages spoken

  • Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale

  • BIOGRAPHY

    Lilian Strossi dos Santos
    International Mobility Administrative Assistant

    Lilian Strossi dos Santos

    International Mobility Administrative Assistant

    Languages spoken

  • Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale

  • BIOGRAPHY

    Justine Simonet
    Administrative Assistant for the Promotion of Studies in Québec

    Justine Simonet

    Administrative Assistant for the Promotion of Studies in Québec

    Languages spoken

  • Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale

  • BIOGRAPHY

    Kathy Allard
    International Mobility Agent

    Kathy Allard

    International Mobility Agent

    Languages spoken

  • Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale

  • BIOGRAPHY

    Marie-Hélène Baillargeon
    International Mobility Agent

    Marie-Hélène Baillargeon

    International Mobility Agent

    Languages spoken

  • Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale

  • BIOGRAPHY

    Catherine Beausoleil Plante
    International Mobility Agent

    Catherine Beausoleil Plante

    International Mobility Agent

    Languages spoken

  • Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale

  • BIOGRAPHY

    Cathya Busque St-Hilaire
    International Mobility Agent

    Cathya Busque St-Hilaire

    International Mobility Agent

    Languages spoken

  • Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale

  • BIOGRAPHY

    Anne-Marie D'Amours
    International Mobility Agent

    Anne-Marie D'Amours

    International Mobility Agent

    Languages spoken

  • Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale

  • BIOGRAPHY

    Mireille Lamontagne
    International Mobility and Internal Liaison Officer

    Mireille Lamontagne

    International Mobility and Internal Liaison Officer

    Languages spoken

  • Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale

  • BIOGRAPHY

    Diane Plourde
    International Mobility Agent

    Diane Plourde

    International Mobility Agent

    Languages spoken

  • French
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale

  • Provides advice and guidance to international students
  • Validates the eligibility of international students
  • Liaises with vocational training centres
  • BIOGRAPHY

    After completing a graduate degree at the Conservatoire de musique de Québec and studying for a bachelor’s degree in teaching Spanish in secondary school, Diane worked for nearly 15 years with newcomers to Quebec City. As a result, she is very familiar with immigration issues. Passionate about world music and languages, she spends her free time learning guitar and Portuguese.

    Camille Salvas
    International Mobility Agent

    Camille Salvas

    International Mobility Agent

    Languages spoken

  • Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale

  • BIOGRAPHY

    Marie-Emmanuelle Santos
    International Mobility Agent

    Marie-Emmanuelle Santos

    International Mobility Agent

    Languages spoken

  • French
  • English
  • Main responsibilities at Éducation internationale

  • Advice and guidance for international students
  • Validation of the eligibility of international students
  • Liaison with vocational training centers
  • BIOGRAPHY

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