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International Student Recruitment in Saudi Arabia
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Making Contacts:
Making Contacts:
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Rankings and Key Findings
Rankings and Key Findings
Rankings and Key Findings
Rankings and Key Findings
Public Schooling System
Public Schooling System
Timeframe - Student applications for the next academic year needs to be completed by May. Academic calendar in SA runs from Jan - Nov
Timeframe - Student applications for the next academic year needs to be completed by May. Academic calendar in SA runs from Jan - Nov
SAT and ACT assessments are offered 5 times a year in South Africa
TOEFL assessments are offered 3 times a month
Graduate Admission: the GRE (Graduate Records Exam) and the GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) are offered multiple times a month
GPA: to calculate a South African students GPA, use the letter symbol for the percentage or number (1-7) mark earned here. US GPA values are as follows: A=4.0; B=3.0; C=2.0; D=1.0; F=0.
Total number of SA students currently studying in the U.S. 1,716
Total number of SA students currently studying in the U.S. 1,716
Top 5 States: Massachusetts, New York, California, Pennsylvania and Texas
Undergraduate programs account for 54% of total students
Undergraduate programs account for 54% of total students
82% study in 4 year programs
18% study in 2 year Community College programs and then look to articulate into a mainstream institution.
Most popular courses : Engineering, Business, IT, Post graduate management courses
English. This is not the primary medium of instruction in the majority or schools. Students have a limited understanding and this makes studying in English more difficult
English. This is not the primary medium of instruction in the majority or schools. Students have a limited understanding and this makes studying in English more difficult
Tuition Fees. The weakening of the local currency makes studying in the U.S. very expensive. The average tuition fee for an undergraduate program is more than the yearly income from a local household
Target audience - The students that the U.S. institutes meet come from private and semi private schools. These schools have English as their medium of instruction and command a high tuition fee. This mitigates against language and funding barriers.
Target audience - The students that the U.S. institutes meet come from private and semi private schools. These schools have English as their medium of instruction and command a high tuition fee. This mitigates against language and funding barriers.
Provides alternatives avenues to study in the U.S. – Community Colleges and Scholarships
Help schools gain market exposure and introduce them to African markets
Help schools gain market exposure and introduce them to African markets
Help schools access business prospects by establishing valuable contacts
Help schools develop market knowledge leading to student recruitment and potential partnerships.
One on one meetings with interested, relevant students
One on one meetings with interested, relevant students
Roundtable discussions with local authorities to encourage cooperation
One on one meetings with education stakeholders and local institutes about creating strategic mutually beneficial partnerships.
Education mission taking place in March; registration is closed, but be on the lookout for a follow up mission!
Education Mission to Central America – May 2-5, 2016
Education Mission to Central America – May 2-5, 2016
Panama, Honduras, and Guatemala (Optional stop)
Cities: Panama City, San Pedro Sula, and Guatemala City (optional)
Since 2006, the number of students attending higher-education institutions in the United States from these 3 countries has increased 15%.
Who should join this mission?
Intensive English Language Programs
Community Colleges
Summer Programs
Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Programs
Registration Deadline: March 1, 2016
For more information, please contact:
Sara Moreno, Lexington USEAC, (859) 225-7001, sara.moreno@trade.gov
Shelby Peterson, Salt Lake City UESAC, (801) 255-1872, shelby.peterson@trade.gov
