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EducationUSA China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and Mongolia


People's Republic of China中华人民共和国


Things to Know About China


Advice from EducationUSA

Join us at the EducationUSA Bonus Session:

Spotlight on China and India Tuesday, June 29

3:00-4:30pm

Evaluation of Chinese Credentials:The Official Guide

Wednesday, June 308:00-9:30am


Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China

中華人民共和國香港特別行政區


Things to Know About Hong Kong


Top 5 Destinations for Outbound Mobile Students (Hong Kong)

1. Australia2. UK3. USA4. Canada5. Macau

UNESCO, 2009


Education in Hong Kong

• Hong Kong’s New Academic Structure (NAS)

• New senior secondary curriculum and a new public examination – the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination



• Contact EducationUSA Beijing and the Consulate in Hong Kong for resources on Hong Kong’s New Academic Structure (NAS)

• Be sensitive to linguistic differences between Hong Kong and Mainland China in your promotional materials


Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China

中華人民共和國澳門特別行政區


Things to Know About Macau


Education in Macau

• Three types of educational systems:

Chinese, English* and Portuguese

* English system students must stream in science, commerce, or arts and sit for the General Certificate of Education (GCE)


Higher Education in Macau

• 10 universities

• More than 27, 000 students in higher education

• Attendance increase from 39-80% since 1999



• Don’t be embarrassed to visit

• A good place to start in China

• Develop tri-lingual inserts for promotional materials


Taiwan台灣


Things to Know About Taiwan


Education in Taiwan

• Education developments have resulted in the expansion of universities

• More opportunities for Taiwanese to study in Taiwan

• Declining birthrate means fewer prospective students in the future



• Contact EducationUSA Beijing with your experiences in Taiwan

• Promote Service Learning

• Be sensitive to strong cultural identity and language differences


Mongolia


Things to Know About Mongolia



• Contact the Public Affairs section of the U.S. Embassy in Mongolia

• Check in with EducationUSA Mongolia and EducationUSA Beijing for updates

• Consider a side-trip to Ulaanbaatar


How To Best Reach Us

[email protected]


EAP Recruiting Tips

• Create strategies with both students and parents in mind

• Present information in local languages

• Use your alumni


Philippines

Indonesia

Malaysia

Burma

Vietnam

Cambodia

Laos

Thailand

Pacific Ocean

Indian Ocean

Strait of Malacca

Singapore

Timor-Leste

Brunei


Students to the U.S.: 1949-2009

Open Doors, 2009


Southeast Asia (SEA)

Open Doors, 2009

Students to U.S: 03/04 to 08/09


Southeast Asia (SEA)

Open Doors, 2009

Students to U.S: Academic Level


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SEVIS, 2010

Southeast AsiaTop Majors: 2005-10

Based on 21,898 BA/BS/AA graduates on F & M student visas

Top Majors by Country

Top Majors in SEA


Outbound Mobility Ratio

UNESCO, 2009

Students abroad as % of total tertiary enrollment

* BRN and TMP (no data)

Your Official Source on U.S. Higher EducationUNESCO, 2009

Global Destinations for SEA StudentsMobile Student Categories

Top Five CountriesAll Other Countries

1

35

4

2


U.S. Destinations for SEA Students (2009) Mobile Student CategoriesMajor Destinations: 65% of SEA students (9)All Other States (41)

IIE Locator Report, 2009


SEA Student Destination Trends (2004-2009) Mobile Student CategoriesTop Growth States: +31 to +87% (10)Top Contraction States: -8 to -26% (10)



Projected TrendsIn order of five largest SEA country populations

World Bank, 2010

*Burma excluded


EducationUSA in Southeast Asia


EducationUSA in the Philippines

• Communication Channels:– walk-ins, emails, messenger, web visits, Skype, phone, sms

• Information Sought:– financial aid, opportunity funds, general application procedure,

standardized tests, test reviewers, visa information, pre-departure info

• Top Fields of Study:– hard sciences, business, arts (theater/film)

• Purpose of Study in U.S.:– quality of education, market value upon return to the Philippines,

resources (research, equipment, technology) available

• Upcoming Events:– Open House reception (Aug.); In-country workshop for advisers (Sept.);

Linden Tour (Mar. 2011); AEO Tour (Mar. 2011)



• Communication Channels:

Walk-ins, emails, web visits, phone, Yahoo! Chat, group advising sessions, in-office presentations, outreach trips, schools’ information sessions, pre-departure orientations, fairs.

• Information Sought:

Undergraduate and graduate levels (financial aid, student visa, testing, accreditation, admissions, school search engine).

• Top Fields of Study:

Business and Management, Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences

• Reasons for Study in U.S.:Value of education and prestige of a foreign degree, opportunities afforded by economic progress, shortcomings of the VN higher education system

• Upcoming Events: EdUSA began operating as part of the US Embassy and Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi (June 2010)

Office move


EducationUSA in Vietnam


• Communication Channels: Web visits, Emails, Phone, Education Fairs, Center Appointments/Programs, College/School visits, Twitter (new)

• Information Sought: Undergraduate-65%; Graduate-24%

Application Procedure, Financial aid, University Selection, Testing, visas, Pre-Departure Orientation

• Top Fields of Study: Business, Science & Mathematics (Actuary Science and Biotechnology) and Engineering

• Purpose of Study in U.S.: World-class Education & Facilities, Flexible System, Future Career Opportunities

• Upcoming Events: Special Presentations; New centers/Lincoln Corners; Education Fairs; College visits-Transfer/Study Abroad; DVC-IEW (Nov)


EducationUSA in Malaysia


Northeast Asia & Pacific

(NEAP)

South Korea

Japan

Australia

New Zealand

Fiji

Papua New Guinea

Kingdom of Tonga

Federated States of Micronesia

Republic of the Marshall Islands


International Students 1949-2009

Open Doors, 2009


Japan & S. Korea

Open Doors, 2009



Australia, NZ, & the Pacific

Open Doors, 2009



Northeast Asia/Pacific (NEAP)

Open Doors, 2009

Students to U.S. Academic & ESL


Outbound Mobility Ratio

UNESCO, 2009

% of Total Tertiary Enrollment Studying Abroad


International DestinationsS. Korean & Japanese Students

#1 U.S.

#2 ChinaU.K.

Australia & NZ

Japan


#1 U.S.

U.K.

#1 Australia & NZ

Denmark

Germany

International DestinationsAustralian, New Zealand, Pacific Students


Top U.S. Destinations - NEAP Students




Application Process

Credit Transfer

Accreditation

Intensive English Programs


Business

Engineering

Computer Science


EducationUSA Center – Fulbright Korea


• Purpose of Study in the U.S.:

-High value of U.S. Degrees

-Getting a better job in Korea with English proficiency and experience in the U.S.

-Work Experience in the U.S

• Upcoming Events:

- Educational fairs; AIEF, Linden, MBA…

- Pre-departure Orientation/Visa Seminars


EducationUSA Center – Fulbright Korea


EducationUSA Center – Fulbright Japan



Graduate Programs

School Search

Non Degree Programs

Student Visas


Social Sciences

Business

Arts and Architecture

Engineering


• Purpose of Study in U.S.: - Become internationalized and expand one's horizon- Improve English proficiency- Experience learning at an American university or college

• Upcoming Events: - Aug 26: TAC Entrepreneurship Fair - myIdea.inc –- Oct 24: IIE U.S. Higher Education Fair-Tokyo

EducationUSA Center – Fulbright Japan

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