International Education - an unlikely saviour for India

By Maria Mathai Director, MM Advisory Services

IIT Delhi29th December 2014

Agenda for today

Why Internationalisation? Planning for International

Strategy About Canada

Education – Over the years 5000 years ago - About survival 2000 years ago - About knowledge 500 years ago - About Supremacy 200 years ago - About Industry

Geographic boundaries played a very important roleDefinition and scope of education changed with increased interaction between people

Now - Common & Individual good & global peace

A Global experience not just important but necessary

INDIA – Over Time PAST - 1977 – India despaired

40- 45% below poverty line (earn less than Rs 20 a day) 93% had annual household income less than Rs 90,000 p.a. or

less than 250/day Very corrupt society No hope, Unhappy people, No future - Immigration & Brain

Drain PRESENT - 2007 - Consumer Society

27.5% below poverty line A new Indian middle class emerged. 50 mill people or 5% of the

population Mood – Optimistic, Confident. Young middle class Indians happiest in the

world

FUTURE - 2027 – India Income levels expected to triple. Average real household

income to grow to Rs 318,896 583 million – middle class of 41% of the population

300 million (app) will rise above the poverty line 23 million Indians among the wealthiest citizens (more than

population of Australia Today) Change from Need based spending to Discretionary

spending Education will be treated as an Industry, a product

Source: McKinsey Global Report 2007, Kairos Future Group

International Education – PAST International Student Recruitment Classrooms with few students from

different countries (either brightest or the richest)

Faculty exchanges with a 1 or 2 top institutions

Development & Aid related projects in the 3rd world countries

High motivation for students for better academic opportunities and quality of life.

Very few thought of returning High returns balanced out the

negatives – alien culture, no family

International Education Today Diversity on Campus Good Business Encourages tolerance and understanding Impacts Policy and Trade Impacts future politics Academic Opportunities and Quality of

life – the gap reducing. The returns increasingly does not justify

uprooting yourself Translates into students coming back after 5-

10 yrs. Dual citizenships

Indian Summer Many of the years since independence

were ones of promises undelivered. But India is beginning to live up to its dreams – perhaps encouraging neighbours to emulate its success.

- Simon Robinson,Cover Story, on 60th Independent Year

Time August 2007

Why - 1

Academics Choice Availability Quality Flexibility Better research prospects

Why – 2

Student Success - Career prospects Clear path Global experience Skills An impressive CV

A future life? Immigration Optional

Why – 3

Brain Drain Brain gain Brain Circulation

Changing world Direct & Indirect Benefits to both

countries

Brain Drain to Brain Gain

Source: National Bureau of Economic Research

And now Brain Circulation

Why - 4

Personal development Self confidence & Independence Clear focus Intercultural development Other interests

How does this impact you as a school principal

The upcoming situation will create major opportunities and challenges both for Indian and Foreign Businesses

Companies will need to attract and educate large numbers of new customers & employees. They will be looking for trained personnel

Education will be a KEY for this class. And a huge Opportunity for education

providers

Opportunity Provide world class education in

India How to make India a hub for

quality Education Colleges are already doing this bring the students to India rather

than Indian Students going abroad Opportunity for Indian schools to

expand their base internationally

Proof of the pudding

The Institute for the International Education of Students (IES), www.iesabroad.org, surveyed alumni from all IES study abroad programs from 1950 onwards.

50 years of survey results

Survey Item % Total

Personal Development

Increased self-confidence 96%

Served as a catalyst for increased maturity 97%

Has had a lasting impact on world view 95%

Academic Commitment

Enhanced interest in academic study 80%

Influenced subsequent educational experiences 87%

Intercultural Development

Helped me better understand my own cultural values and biases 98%

Influenced me to seek out a greater diversity of friends 90%

Continues to influence interactions with people from different cultures

94%

Career development

Acquired skill sets that influenced career path 76%

Ignited an interest in a career direction pursued after the experience

62%

Existing models Sister school & Curriculum sharing Offer international curriculum

Canadian curriculum schools Exchanges – student & teachers

Summer camps & Study Tours Guest Lectures & Training

Seneca College President speaking on 7th January at IIC Joint projects leading to awards Language & Cultural Immersion

French & English Language Inbound and outbound students

Attract international students Send own students to other countries

About Canada

Worlds 2nd largest country High Quality education with low

tuition and living costs Tradition of academic excellence

Outstanding facilities on campus

UN Rank for Canada Best places in the world to live

Intelligent Community Forum Only Canada has featured in this

list every year from 2002 onwards

Key Points about Education Education is a state responsibility Session begins September (main)

January and May intake (some courses)

Majority institutes are public (govt.) K-12, Language, Bachelors, Masters, PhD and

further research Types of Canadian Institutions

Small, middle and large comprehensive Universities

Rankings

Work Opportunities

Work on-campus or off-campus to a maximum of 20 hours per weekWork full time during vacationsPost Graduate Work allows you to get upto 3 years Canadian work experienceCo-op Earn While You Learn

Co-op students are allowed work for the designated terms

What to do Planning in advance

Academic Financial

Research Country or Countries?

Canada University

Prepare All stakeholders – teachers, parents , students Identify Clear Goals Finances

Thank You - Questions?

Contact us at:

Maria Mathai DirectorM.M Advisory Services Delhi, India director@mdotm.in T: 9868221415;9811171610