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The export of education and training is of great importance to Canada, yet little is known about the performance of Canadian firms in this field. The aim of this study is to examine the role of international financial institutions (IFIs) in the export of Canadian knowledge-based products and services to developing countries. The study, led by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) and Industry Canada, was conducted in an effort to inform policy and program development aimed at supporting export activities. The three main objectives of the survey were to gather information on: the transfer of Canadian knowledge, skills and expertise through education or training activities in projects funded by IFIs; the marketing and sales of Canadian education and training products through projects funded by IFIs; and a profile of Canadian organisations that bid successfully on IFI funded projects and participated in these activities. The survey offers insights into the functioning of the Canadian organisations participating in education and training activities in the developing world, and reveals the importance of the transfer of knowledge to these countries.