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Contents - January 2004
Destination Analysis New Zealand high schools have been experiencing rapid growth in their international enrolments in recent years. While Asian markets remain key, other student markets are becoming more important.
News Singapore is hoping to increase international enrolments by encouraging overseas universities to set up in the country. Meanwhile, a language school in China was found guilty of selling pirated tests. Feature Easy apply for UK unis Applying to study at a university in the UK was made easier in June last year with the launch of a new web-based application system, known as 'International Apply'.
Contents - March 2004
Destination Analysis The first Open Doors statistics recording the full effects of September 11, 2001, on international student numbers have now been published and show a decline from a number of key markets.
News Visa issues dominate our news section this month, with the UK threatening to increase visa charges and the USA bringing in changes that will affect students from countries usually exempt from getting a visa. Feature Aiming high in the UK International students and their parents often choose high school year programmes as the first step in an academic path leading towards university education in the UK, and independent schools in the country are increasingly looking at ways to accommodate this new student market.
