The dominance of English as the world’s top language — until recently an advantage to both Britain and the United States — is now beginning to undermine the competitiveness of both nations, according to a major research report.
The report commissioned by the British Council says monolingual English graduates “face a bleak economic future” as multilingual [...]
China Education Alliance, Inc. (OTCBB:CEDA), one of the leading e-learning enterprises engaged in the online education business in China, today reiterated existing guidance for 2005 and provided financial expectations for 2006.
For 2005, the Company expects revenue to be $3.0-$3.5 million and expects net income to be $1.6-$1.7 million.
For 2006, the Company expects revenue to increase [...]
The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has announced that the State will send 290 people abroad for post-graduate training this year.
Specifically, 120 people will go abroad to pursue their Doctorates, while 80 students will study for Master’s Degrees. An additional 90 students will take part in combined courses with part of their training time [...]
Rising high school seniors from across the Southeast have a chance to study Chinese culture and language free of charge this summer as part of the University of Mississippi Summer Language Institute for American Youth.
This all-expenses-paid experience takes place over six weeks – June 10-July 30 – at Qingdao University in Qingdao, China. Up to [...]
Utah Valley State College is accepting applications for summer study-abroad programs in China, France, England and Spain.
The program to China will run May 1-31 and include field study in Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Yannan and Deyang, where students will study Chinese history, politics and culture. Travel to France will take place in May, June or both [...]
Two Law’s Foundation Law Ting Postgraduate Scholarships are available at a value of £12,500. The Law’s Foundation Law Ting Pong Scholarships have been made possible through funding provided by Mr Raymond Law (MSc Statistics, 1979).
Mr Law is an active member of the Hong Kong Friends of LSE.
These Scholarships are for students of Chinese nationality [...]
The Australia program targets junior government officials seeking a graduate certificate, graduate diploma, or master’s degree in international and development economics at the Asia Pacific School of Economics and Government (APSEG), the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia.
Nationals from the following five countries are eligible to apply: Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Mongolia, and Vietnam.
Candidates must [...]
Academic Year 2006-2007
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
CULTURAL AND SCIENTIFIC RELATIONS DIVISION
The Government of Israel is pleased to offer scholarships to foreign students, as agreed in the Cultural Agreements between Israel and the following countries:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada (Quebec Province), China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, [...]
Formerly known as NZAID Postgraduate Scholarships
Applications have closed for study commencing in 2006
The application deadlines given below are for study commencing in 2007.
New Zealand Development Scholarships (Open):
- are only available to students from selected developing countries,
- are for postgraduate study in specific areas of developmental relevance to the student’s home country,*
- cover tuition fees, [...]
BY STEVE IVEY
Chicago Tribune
WASHINGTON - Giving more American college students an international education is key to addressing the United States’ increasing security and diplomacy challenges in the Middle East and economic challenges from China and India, according to a report to be released Monday.
The Commission on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Program, first proposed by [...]