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Jiangsu Province,Jiangsu Province, ChinaChina

ⅠⅠ . Overview of Jiangsu. Overview of JiangsuⅡⅡ . Education in Jiangsu. Education in JiangsuⅢⅢ . International Cooperation and Exchange . International Cooperation and Exchange

of Jiangsu Education of Jiangsu EducationⅣⅣ . Jiangsu Education Association for . Jiangsu Education Association for

International Exchange (JEAIE)International Exchange (JEAIE)ⅤⅤ. Cooperation between American . Cooperation between American

Community Colleges and Jiangsu Higher Community Colleges and Jiangsu Higher Vocational Colleges Vocational Colleges

Overview of JiangsuOverview of Jiangsu Jiangsu, adjoining Shanghai, is located in the Jiangsu, adjoining Shanghai, is located in the

beautiful and fertile Yangtze Delta along the coast beautiful and fertile Yangtze Delta along the coast of East China, covering an area of 102,600 of East China, covering an area of 102,600 square kilometers. Jiangsu has a population of 77 square kilometers. Jiangsu has a population of 77 million. Its capital city is Nanjing.million. Its capital city is Nanjing.

As one of the provinces with the most dynamic As one of the provinces with the most dynamic economic activities and greatest development economic activities and greatest development potentials. Jiangsu’s 2010 GDP was USD619.8 potentials. Jiangsu’s 2010 GDP was USD619.8 billion, making up 11 percent of the national GDP.billion, making up 11 percent of the national GDP.

Its long history, prosperous economy, famous Its long history, prosperous economy, famous people, and rich culture all contribute a lot to the people, and rich culture all contribute a lot to the highly developed Jiangsu education.highly developed Jiangsu education.

Jiangsu has 4498 primary schools, 2123 junior high Jiangsu has 4498 primary schools, 2123 junior high schoolsschools ，， 653 senior high schools653 senior high schools ，， and 472 and 472 intermediate vocational schools, with respective intermediate vocational schools, with respective enrollment of 3.9878 million, 2.3295 million, 1.3566 enrollment of 3.9878 million, 2.3295 million, 1.3566 million and 1.35 million. In1996, Jiangsu became the million and 1.35 million. In1996, Jiangsu became the first province to universalize 9-year free mandatory first province to universalize 9-year free mandatory public education. In 2007, it again took the lead in public education. In 2007, it again took the lead in universalize 15-year education. Jiangsu has universalize 15-year education. Jiangsu has significantly achieved free mandatory education. significantly achieved free mandatory education. Currently, the enrollment rate of school-age children Currently, the enrollment rate of school-age children reached 99.96%, 100% for primary schools aged, 96% reached 99.96%, 100% for primary schools aged, 96% for junior high school-aged, and 96% gross for senior-for junior high school-aged, and 96% gross for senior-high school-aged.high school-aged.

Education in Jiangsu Education in Jiangsu

Jiangsu has 124 higher education Jiangsu has 124 higher education institutions(including 79 higher vocational colleges), institutions(including 79 higher vocational colleges), with a total enrollment of 1.7749 million students; with a total enrollment of 1.7749 million students; the gross enrollment rate for post-secondary the gross enrollment rate for post-secondary education is 42%, making Jiangsu the top-one in education is 42%, making Jiangsu the top-one in number of institutions and enrollment rate among all number of institutions and enrollment rate among all provinces in China.provinces in China.

The Jiangsu universities has 77 academicians of the The Jiangsu universities has 77 academicians of the National Academy of Science and National National Academy of Science and National Academy of Engineering, 18 National Key Academy of Engineering, 18 National Key Laboratories, 164 Provincial Key Laboratories , 9 Laboratories, 164 Provincial Key Laboratories , 9 National Engineering/Technology Research National Engineering/Technology Research Institutes , 131 Provincial Engineering/Technology Institutes , 131 Provincial Engineering/Technology Research Institutes, and 11 national-level university Research Institutes, and 11 national-level university science and technology parks.science and technology parks.

International Cooperation and Exchange of International Cooperation and Exchange of Jiangsu EducationJiangsu Education

Since the opening up policy, over 120,000 people from Since the opening up policy, over 120,000 people from Jiangsu have studied abroad, and around 100,000 Jiangsu have studied abroad, and around 100,000 international students from over 160 countries have international students from over 160 countries have studied in Jiangsu. The number of international students studied in Jiangsu. The number of international students in Jiangsu has been increasing at an average rate of in Jiangsu has been increasing at an average rate of 15% annually. There are 14,079 international students 15% annually. There are 14,079 international students in Jiangsu at present time, which places Jiangsu the in Jiangsu at present time, which places Jiangsu the fourth among Chinese provinces, and one of the main fourth among Chinese provinces, and one of the main provinces attracting international students.provinces attracting international students.

The Johns Hopkins University-Nanjing University The Johns Hopkins University-Nanjing University Center for Chinese and American Studies, which Center for Chinese and American Studies, which established in 1986, has exemplified its significant established in 1986, has exemplified its significant influence both at home and abroad. influence both at home and abroad.

Currently, Jiangsu universities and colleges have Currently, Jiangsu universities and colleges have various cooperation and exchanges with over 500 various cooperation and exchanges with over 500 universities and colleges abroad. A large number of universities and colleges abroad. A large number of faculty members and researchers have been sent faculty members and researchers have been sent abroad for collaborative research, professional abroad for collaborative research, professional training and academic teaching.training and academic teaching.

Famous universities such as Nanjing University, Famous universities such as Nanjing University, Nanjing Normal University, Suzhou University, and Nanjing Normal University, Suzhou University, and Yangzhou University have already established 16 Yangzhou University have already established 16 Confucius Institutes and 6 Confucius Classrooms Confucius Institutes and 6 Confucius Classrooms overseas. Nanjing No.1 High School and Suzhou overseas. Nanjing No.1 High School and Suzhou High School have also established the Jiangsu High School have also established the Jiangsu Center for Chinese Language Studies in Essex, UK. Center for Chinese Language Studies in Essex, UK.

JEAIEJEAIE Founded in 1987, JEAIE is a specialized education organization Founded in 1987, JEAIE is a specialized education organization

for international cooperation and exchange, which was approved for international cooperation and exchange, which was approved by Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education and registered by by Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education and registered by Jiangsu Civil Affairs Bureau.Jiangsu Civil Affairs Bureau.

As a member of China Education Association for International As a member of China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE) and a non-governmental agency for Exchange (CEAIE) and a non-governmental agency for international exchange and cooperation in Jiangsu, JEAIE serves international exchange and cooperation in Jiangsu, JEAIE serves as a bridge between schools in Jiangsu and education institutions as a bridge between schools in Jiangsu and education institutions overseas. overseas.

JEAIE has 212 members, including top universities like Nanjing JEAIE has 212 members, including top universities like Nanjing University, Southeast University, and middle schools like Nanjing University, Southeast University, and middle schools like Nanjing Foreign Languages School, Nanjing Middle School affiliated to Foreign Languages School, Nanjing Middle School affiliated to Nanjing Normal University, Suzhou High School and some Nanjing Normal University, Suzhou High School and some vocational colleges . All the government education departments at vocational colleges . All the government education departments at municipal and county levels are executive directing members of municipal and county levels are executive directing members of JEAIE.JEAIE.

JEAIE aims to promote the development of education, JEAIE aims to promote the development of education, science and technology and culture in Jiangsu by science and technology and culture in Jiangsu by facilitating education exchanges and cooperation facilitating education exchanges and cooperation between Jiangsu and the rest of the world.between Jiangsu and the rest of the world.

JEAIE works to establish extensive cooperation with JEAIE works to establish extensive cooperation with education institutions, academic organizations, schools, education institutions, academic organizations, schools, enterprises, foundations and individuals worldwide enterprises, foundations and individuals worldwide under the principles of equality, mutual benefit and under the principles of equality, mutual benefit and win-win approach. win-win approach.

In the past over 20 years, JEAIE has been the most In the past over 20 years, JEAIE has been the most reliable and influential education agency for reliable and influential education agency for international cooperation and exchange in Jiangsu international cooperation and exchange in Jiangsu Province.Province.

JEAIE has established broad cooperative relationship JEAIE has established broad cooperative relationship with education agencies and international non-with education agencies and international non-governmental organizations abroad such as: National governmental organizations abroad such as: National Committee on United States-China Committee on United States-China RelationsRelations （（ NCUSCR), College Board NCUSCR), College Board （（ CBCB ）） , , American Councils for International Education American Councils for International Education （（ ACIEACIE ）） , S, Student tudent MManagement anagement GGrouproup(SMG), (SMG), University Pleasant Program (UPP), Foreign University Pleasant Program (UPP), Foreign Language Study Foundation, Triway International Language Study Foundation, Triway International Group, Youth For Understanding (YFU), American Group, Youth For Understanding (YFU), American Field Service (AFS), British CouncilField Service (AFS), British Council （（ BCBC ）） , , Cambridge International ExaminationsCambridge International Examinations （（ CIECIE ）） , , London University Edexcel, ILondon University Edexcel, Institute of nstitute of EEducationducation （（ IOEIOE ）） , Essex County Council, Ontario , Essex County Council, Ontario Council of Academic Vice-Council of Academic Vice-PresidentPresident （（ OCAVOCAV ）） and Australian Secondary and Australian Secondary Principals AssociationPrincipals Association （（ ASPAASPA ）） ..

In addition to programs sponsered by government, JEAIE, In addition to programs sponsered by government, JEAIE, with its qualified educational resources and advantages, with its qualified educational resources and advantages, takes an active part in international exchange programs and takes an active part in international exchange programs and plays a very flexible role as a domestic non-governmental plays a very flexible role as a domestic non-governmental agency.agency.

JEAIE also organizes both long-term and short-term JEAIE also organizes both long-term and short-term international cultural exchange programs for middle school international cultural exchange programs for middle school students, accommodates foreign students in China, sponsors students, accommodates foreign students in China, sponsors education exhibitions and participates into the introduction education exhibitions and participates into the introduction and management of foreign teachers.and management of foreign teachers.

JEAIE sends Chinese teachers and volunteers overseas for JEAIE sends Chinese teachers and volunteers overseas for Chinese language and culture training programs to Chinese language and culture training programs to intensify inter-school exchanges and develop new education intensify inter-school exchanges and develop new education cooperation programs.cooperation programs.

1.1. Since its implementation of the School Year Since its implementation of the School Year Exchange for High School Student Program in Exchange for High School Student Program in 2000, JEAIE has sent to US nearly 100 2000, JEAIE has sent to US nearly 100 students each year for one-year cultural students each year for one-year cultural exchange programs, with home-stay in host exchange programs, with home-stay in host families and study in a nearby public high families and study in a nearby public high school. The total number has reached over school. The total number has reached over 1000 students in the past 10 years.1000 students in the past 10 years.

2.2. JEAIE has also started full-time high school JEAIE has also started full-time high school student selection and recommendation student selection and recommendation program in 2010, in which 20 students are program in 2010, in which 20 students are selected and recommended to American high selected and recommended to American high school for full time high school (9-12) school for full time high school (9-12) education. education.

3. American Community College 3. American Community College ProgramProgram

Since 2010, JEAIE has jointly worked with UPP for Since 2010, JEAIE has jointly worked with UPP for high school graduates to study for transfer education: high school graduates to study for transfer education: first 2 years in American community colleges, and first 2 years in American community colleges, and then for another 2 years in a four year institution to then for another 2 years in a four year institution to pursue a BS/BA degree.pursue a BS/BA degree.

There are over 30 community colleges with There are over 30 community colleges with cooperation with JEAIE, such as: : Bunker Hill cooperation with JEAIE, such as: : Bunker Hill Community CollegeCommunity College ，， Citrus College, Cypress Citrus College, Cypress CollegeCollege ，， Dixie State College of Utah, Edmonds Dixie State College of Utah, Edmonds Community College, El Camino College, Glendale Community College, El Camino College, Glendale Community College, Santa Barbara City College, Community College, Santa Barbara City College, Seattle Central Community College, West Los Seattle Central Community College, West Los Angeles College etc.Angeles College etc.

4.Pilot International Curriculum4.Pilot International Curriculum Since 2006, when JEAIE introduced A-level Since 2006, when JEAIE introduced A-level

Curriculum to 4 pilot schools in Jiangsu, the number of Curriculum to 4 pilot schools in Jiangsu, the number of pilot schools students has reached 928, and all the pilot schools students has reached 928, and all the graduates have been admitted by renowned universities graduates have been admitted by renowned universities abroad.abroad.

BTEC CurriculumBTEC Curriculum （ （ British occupational education British occupational education certificate system certificate system ））JEAIE has introduced ND and HND for the vocational JEAIE has introduced ND and HND for the vocational high schools and higher vocational colleges of Jiangsu. high schools and higher vocational colleges of Jiangsu. At present, 8 colleges have applied for subjects on At present, 8 colleges have applied for subjects on engineering, hotel management, business, etc.engineering, hotel management, business, etc.

5.Sino-America Joint Class5.Sino-America Joint Class Jointly working with senior high schools in Jiangsu, there are Jointly working with senior high schools in Jiangsu, there are

four models as following:four models as following: （（ 11 ）） 2+2+2 After 2 years’ study in a high school in Jiangsu, 2+2+2 After 2 years’ study in a high school in Jiangsu,

the student will be admitted by an US community college for the student will be admitted by an US community college for another 2 years, and then will further study in an undergraduate another 2 years, and then will further study in an undergraduate college for 2 years.college for 2 years.

（（ 22 ）） 3+2+23+2+2 ：： After 3 years’ study in a high school in After 3 years’ study in a high school in Jiangsu, the student will be admitted by US community college Jiangsu, the student will be admitted by US community college for 2 years, and then will further study in an undergraduate for 2 years, and then will further study in an undergraduate college for 2 years.college for 2 years.

（（ 33 ）） 3+43+4 ：： After graduation, the high school student may After graduation, the high school student may continue to study further in an US college to get a bachelor’s continue to study further in an US college to get a bachelor’s degree.degree.

（（ 44 ）） 2+42+4 ：： After 2 years’ study in a high school in Jiangsu, After 2 years’ study in a high school in Jiangsu, the student will receive intensive English training in American the student will receive intensive English training in American college for 1 year, and then will be admitted by a college if college for 1 year, and then will be admitted by a college if he/she meets the requirements.he/she meets the requirements.Under all four models, during the high school period, the students Under all four models, during the high school period, the students will receive not only the required curriculum in Jiangsu, but also will receive not only the required curriculum in Jiangsu, but also intensive English, American history and culture study. Student intensive English, American history and culture study. Student will also learn how to apply for American colleges, and prepare will also learn how to apply for American colleges, and prepare for the exams of SAT and TOEFL, etc.for the exams of SAT and TOEFL, etc.

6.Short-term Overseas Cultural 6.Short-term Overseas Cultural Exchange ProgramExchange Program

（（ 11 ）） Primary and middle school students can enroll Primary and middle school students can enroll in cultural exchange trips for 2-3 weeks in US during in cultural exchange trips for 2-3 weeks in US during summer and winter vacations.summer and winter vacations.

（（ 22 ）） Overseas Cultural Exchange Program for Overseas Cultural Exchange Program for College Students College Students

During this summer vocation, JEAIE will arrange a 2-During this summer vocation, JEAIE will arrange a 2-3 week cultural exchange trip to US. College students 3 week cultural exchange trip to US. College students can visit renowned universities and cities, attend can visit renowned universities and cities, attend lectures and tour scenic attractions. This program can lectures and tour scenic attractions. This program can broaden their international perspectives and increase broaden their international perspectives and increase their overseas experience.their overseas experience.

7.Bilingual Training for College Teachers in America 7.Bilingual Training for College Teachers in America Since this year, JEAIE will organize bilingual training for Since this year, JEAIE will organize bilingual training for

college teachers in US. 80 college teachers will be sent to college teachers in US. 80 college teachers will be sent to Virginia University for a 3-month training in this autumn.Virginia University for a 3-month training in this autumn.

8. JEAIE will also send principals of primary and 8. JEAIE will also send principals of primary and middle schools (including chief of education bureau) middle schools (including chief of education bureau) for advanced training in United States. Teachers of for advanced training in United States. Teachers of Jiangsu primary and middle schools will also be sent Jiangsu primary and middle schools will also be sent for academic visit in US.for academic visit in US.

9. “9. “Better Future” Education Training Center, which was Better Future” Education Training Center, which was jointly founded by JEAIE and Jiangsu Education jointly founded by JEAIE and Jiangsu Education Television Station in 2010, offers the best language Television Station in 2010, offers the best language training for further study abroad.training for further study abroad.

Possible Future Cooperation between American Community Possible Future Cooperation between American Community Colleges and Jiangsu Higher Vocational and Technical Colleges Colleges and Jiangsu Higher Vocational and Technical Colleges

1. Sino-America Cooperative Education Programs1. Sino-America Cooperative Education Programs First step, set the superior subjects of Jiangsu higher First step, set the superior subjects of Jiangsu higher

vocational and technical colleges and establish Sino-America vocational and technical colleges and establish Sino-America curriculum or agency with American community colleges. curriculum or agency with American community colleges.

Second step, admit high school graduates for the 3-year joint Second step, admit high school graduates for the 3-year joint teaching plan. Curriculum will be taught by either Chinese or teaching plan. Curriculum will be taught by either Chinese or American professors. After the student has completed the American professors. After the student has completed the study, he or she will be granted certificates of both colleges. study, he or she will be granted certificates of both colleges.

For those students who meet the certain requirements, they can For those students who meet the certain requirements, they can further study in US undergraduate colleges which had entered further study in US undergraduate colleges which had entered into partnership with the community college after three years.into partnership with the community college after three years.

1+2 model 1+2 model After 1-year study in Jiangsu higher vocational After 1-year study in Jiangsu higher vocational

college, the student will study in America community college, the student will study in America community college for 2 years. After that, he or she can further college for 2 years. After that, he or she can further study in a undergraduate college with a transfer study in a undergraduate college with a transfer agreement with the community college.agreement with the community college.

2+1 model 2+1 model After 2-year study in Jiangsu higher vocational After 2-year study in Jiangsu higher vocational

college, the student will study in America community college, the student will study in America community college for 1 year. After that, he or she can further college for 1 year. After that, he or she can further study in a undergraduate college with a transfer study in a undergraduate college with a transfer agreement with the community college.agreement with the community college.

2.The Recommendation Model for Students from 2.The Recommendation Model for Students from Jiangsu Higher Vocational Colleges to Further Jiangsu Higher Vocational Colleges to Further

Study in American CollegesStudy in American Colleges

3. Send higher vocational college teachers to America 3. Send higher vocational college teachers to America community colleges for bilingual training on teachingcommunity colleges for bilingual training on teaching

4.Development of Mutual Credit Earning System for 4.Development of Mutual Credit Earning System for Chinese and American students. Chinese and American students. For Example, in For Example, in semesters and vacations, students of Jiangsu higher semesters and vacations, students of Jiangsu higher vocational colleges and American community colleges vocational colleges and American community colleges can study in each other’s school for a short term and can study in each other’s school for a short term and obtain credit as well as overseas learning experiences.obtain credit as well as overseas learning experiences.

5.Recommendation of senior middle schools 5.Recommendation of senior middle schools sophomores or seniors to study in American sophomores or seniors to study in American community collegescommunity colleges

6.JEAIE also had introduced internationally recognized 6.JEAIE also had introduced internationally recognized vocational qualification certificate, and developed vocational qualification certificate, and developed relevant training and examination service.relevant training and examination service.

Jiangsu Welcomes you ！ Contact Contact

Ms. Yanli BaoMs. Yanli Bao

Tel:+86-25-83335206Tel:+86-25-83335206

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Email: jeaie_Baoyl@ec.js.edu.cnEmail: jeaie_Baoyl@ec.js.edu.cn

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Contact (U.S.)Mr. David HuangJEAIE US Liaison OfficeProgram ManagerTel: 703-854-1000Fax:703-854-1001Email: huangd@triwayinc.comAdd: 7115 Leesburg Pike, Suite 202, Falls Church, VA22043