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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
Contents - July 2008
Destination Analysis NZ holds fast A continued decrease in Chinese student numbers means New Zealand higher education institutions still operate in the shadow of the 2003/2004 gold rush. However, an increase in first-time visa applicants and a clever positioning of new niche programmes for various markets gives hope to NZ educators that their tenacity will pay off. Bethan Norris reports.
News New work rights for graduates in Canada and US UK to scale down Chevening scholarship scheme NZ high schools suffer loss of students Subject Focus High school prep in Canada High school preparation programmes prepare students for secondary school life and many industry insiders deem this an essential stepping stone.