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Contents - November 2008
Insight Japan opens its doors to students Responding to intense competition for English language students within Asia, some of Japan’s universities are innovating in an attempt to become regional leaders. The result is an increasingly multicultural look to campuses that were once only accessible to proficient Japanese speakers. Matthew Knott reports.
News UK introduces new requirements for visa students WA holds seminars in Ireland China more popular with US students Subject Focus New Zealand high schools High schools in New Zealand are well set up to receive international students. Many have extensive international departments and offer a range of programmes – including those that make use of the great outdoors. Feature UK foundation programmes University foundation courses in the UK have developed significantly in the last few years and more international students are realising their benefits. Bethan Norris finds out more about this growing sector.
Contents - September 2008
Feature The International Baccalaureate The International Baccalaureate is gaining ground worldwide as a highly regarded high school graduation qualification. The unique nature of its curriculum also means that it is particularly appealing to international students, as Bethan Norris reports.
News Into expands operations Korea-Canada school link-up Swedish universities to charge fees Subject Focus Ielts and Toefl preparation in Australia High school preparation programmes prepare students for secondary school life and many industry insiders deem this an essential stepping stone Destination Analysis US high schools US high schools are popular with international students wanting to perfect their English and go on to higher education in the USA
