1. INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Changing Trends & Popular Destinations
PANEL DISCUSSION -SCHOOL EDUCATION AT CROSS ROADS: CHALLENGES AHEAD
13th November, 2010
Vanita Uppal
Secondary School Principal
The British School, New Delhi
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Developing Citizens
of the world
The concept of International Education in regard to students refers to education that transcends national borders through the exchange of people, as in study abroad and student exchange programmes. The purpose is to develop a comprehensive approach to education that prepares students to be active and engaged participants in an interconnected world.
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4. Popular Subject Choices: Current Trends
1. Liberal Arts
2. Economics
3. Business Relations
4. Engineering
( including Computer Science)
5. Art & Design
6. International Relations & Politics
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5. Alternative Opportunities: Related Career Options
Business Studies: Management Science, Accounting and Finance, International Business, Organisational Studies, Economics
Politics: Law, International Relations, Government Studies, Sociology, Economics
Medicine: Biological Sciences, Pharmacy, Biomedical Studies, Microbiology
Mathematics: Statistics
Engineering : Mechanical, Electrical And Electronic Computer Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Nanotechnology, Civil, Automotive
English: Literature and Language, Classical Languages, Comparative Literary Studies, Film and Television Studies, Theatre Studies
History: Philosophy, Sociology
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6. Alternative Opportunities: Related Career Options
Pure Subjects (Rigorous):
Math, Physics, Chemistry (EVSS not considered a pure lab science in USA and UK)
Joint Courses:
Popular with students choosing to study abroad. The most interesting combinations of subjects can be studied. For eg: Law and Business, PPE (Politics, Philosophy and Economics), MORSE (Mathematical, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics), English and Film Studies
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7. Requirements of Ivy League and Tier 1 Universities
US Universities
Subject Selection at Year 12 stage (or after 10th Board)
English: 4 yrs
Fine Arts: 2 yrs
Social Studies: 3 yrs (Recommended History)
Math: 3 yrs (4 yrs recommended)
Science: 2 yrs including life and physical science ( 3 yrs recommended)
World Language: 2 yrs of the same language ( 3 yrs recommended)
Standardised Testing and its Timing
Strong essay writing skills
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8. Requirements of Ivy League and Tier 1 Universities
UK Universities
At least one higher level essay writing subject (aside from English)
English Literature applicants need Higher level English or Elective English
(CBSE) or English in Literature (ISC)
Clearly want academic subjects for academic courses.
Strong essay writing skills
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9. Pitfalls of Tier 2 Universities
Recognition/value in the job market
Classes taught by teaching assistants
Lack of availability of research facilities
Personal adjustments issues
Lower number of international students
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10. Opportunities at Tier 2 Universities
Funding and scholarships availability
Smaller class size
Less demanding curriculum
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11. Scholarship Programmes
United Kingdom:
Negligible
Canada:
Some funding opportunities for international students –
India Awards (University of Toronto and Simon Fraser University both have 1 scholarship reserved for Indian students)
Leadership Awards (where the school nominates a student – very prestigious)
United States of America:
There is partial and full funding available for exceptional students.
Need based and merit based scholarships
Athletic scholarship
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12. How Can We Help This Process
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How Can We Help This Process
Nurture Identities
Summer Courses in Foreign Universities
Extra Curricular Activities/ Community Service/ Work Experience
Networking
Early Intervention
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