On November 28, 2025, international student placement organisation IDP Education carried out a large round of layoffs in Canada, with employees reporting that the company is shutting down entire departments and terminating staff across multiple roles.

These developments follow months of financial strain for the international education giant.

In the hours following today’s news, multiple IDP Education employees in Canada contacted employment law firm Samfiru Tumarkin LLP to report that the company let them go and to request a legal review of their severance packages.

Whether IDP terminates staff — whether a few employees or an entire department — Canadian law treats the decision as a termination without cause. That means affected employees often qualify for significantly more severance than the company initially offers.

This guide outlines the rights, severance entitlements, and next steps for non-unionized IDP Education employees impacted by the layoffs.

Why IDP Education May Be Laying Off Staff

According to recent disclosures about IDP, AFR.com reports that:

• Revenue from placements in Australia dropped 19%
• International enrolment revenue fell 13%
• Net profit collapsed by 64%
• IDP expects up to a 30% decline in new student enrolments
• The company plans to cut at least $25 million in costs next year

This financial pressure has coincided with:

• Tighter visa rules in Canada, Australia, and the UK
• Reduced approval rates for international students
• Growing competition in...

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