Not only is British Columbia one of the highest performing education systems in the world according to PISA, but its large proportion of immigrant students outperform their non-immigrant peers.
Top-performing education systems require aspiring principals to have teaching experience, leadership qualifications, and often leadership training programs.
Professional environments for teachers require competitive salaries, career progression, mentorship, and collaborative learning opportunities—resulting in high retention and stronger student outcomes.
Ensuring all students reach basic skill levels could significantly boost GDP, with top-performing countries showing that improving education outcomes is achievable, even for disadvantaged students.