Credential Survey of Secondary Education
IEM SPOTLIGHT NEWSLETTER, VOL. 16, Fall ISSUE - November 2018 To give readers a range of perspectives regarding international pre-university qualifications, the editorial team surveys a number of colleges and universities to provide sample interpretations. Foreign credential evaluation is not
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Internationalization of Secondary Education in Japan
IEM SPOTLIGHT NEWSLETTER, VOL. 16, Fall ISSUE - November 2018 By: Yoshiaki Sato, University of Tsukuba and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology, with Kaori Mita, Chuo University Secondary education is the foundation of higher education and
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Vietnam Hangs Out the Welcome Sign for International Schools
IEM SPOTLIGHT NEWSLETTER, VOL. 16, Fall ISSUE - November 2018 By: Mark Ashwill, Capstone Vietnam Economic Growth in Vietnam Vietnam has been opening its doors to the international community and pursuing global economic integration at breakneck speed in recent years.
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Native English-Speaking Teachers and South Korean High Schools: Understanding Contexts and Shifting Roles
IEM SPOTLIGHT NEWSLETTER, VOL. 16, Fall ISSUE - November 2018 By: Molly Jordan, Loyola University Chicago The state of English language education in South Korea has fluctuated over the last few decades. While English has remained a stable course offering
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Third Culture Students
IEM SPOTLIGHT NEWSLETTER, VOL. 16, Fall ISSUE - November 2018 By: Hannah Marie Morris, InterculturalTransitions Third Culture Kids (TCKs) live in the transitional space between “domestic” and “international” student. These students share the characteristics of many international students, such as
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Meet an IEM Newcomer: Brandon Lehman
IEM SPOTLIGHT NEWSLETTER, VOL. 16, Fall ISSUE - September 2018 Meet an IEM Newcomer: Brandon Lehman Assistant Director, International Recruitment and Sponsored Student Programs, University of Central Oklahoma Where I live: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Where I was born: Warsaw, Indiana
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Meet an IEM Professional: Samba Dieng
IEM SPOTLIGHT NEWSLETTER, VOL. 16, Fall ISSUE - September 2018 Meet an IEM Professional: Samba Dieng Director, International Student and Scholars, Lehigh University Where I live: I live in the Lehigh Valley in the state of Pennsylvania. I am about
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Celebrating IEM: Interview with Cheryl Darrup-Boychuck
In consideration of the NAFSA 2018 Annual Conference theme, “Diverse Voices, Shared Commitment,” IEM Spotlight editorial team member Kaori Mita interviewed Cheryl Darrup-Boychuck for
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Ghana and Kenya: Comparing Two Exciting Emerging Markets for International Student Recruitment in Africa
IEM SPOTLIGHT NEWSLETTER, VOL. 16, Fall ISSUE - September 2018 By: Higher Education Marketing When discussing international student recruitment in Africa, Nigeria has had a tendency to dominate the conversation in recent years. However, the continent is home to a
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Educational System of New Zealand
Every year, New Zealand hosts more than 125,000 international students. While half of these students come from China and India, enrollments are climbing for students from the United States, Colombia, Chile, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The estimated economic value of international students in New Zealand
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