Fanshawe's reputation continues to precede it, as a recent survey proved its inimitable popularity among international students. According to the 2011 i-graduate International Student Barometer, Fanshawe College led the way when it came to hosting international students at its institution.

The College ranked fourth in the world and second in all of Ontario in international student satisfaction. The school also finished first in the world in the Learning category, which considers institutions' learning facilities, teaching quality and academic services.

The survey, conducted by the International Graduate Insight Group, measures opinions about different education sectors across the world. In their international survey, things like college life, support services and learning environments are ranked. For their 2011 survey, 200,000 students from 238 schools in 16 different countries were accounted for, and almost 500 of them participated from Fanshawe.

Fanshawe's international projects and exchange coordinator, Brianne Dos Santos, said she believes these results bode well for the future. “We are thrilled with the results of the ISB,” she said. “It is fantastic to see that international students hold Fanshawe in such high regard. The results that we obtain through the ISB are extremely valuable to us and help to identify key areas for improvement.”

In the Living category, Fanshawe scored a 95.7 per cent for its eco-friendly attitude, and in the Support category, Fanshawe clocked in at 96.6 per cent for its accessibility services.

There's no doubt that when students beyond Canada's borders think of where to apply to postsecondary school, Fanshawe's name is on the list.