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INTRODUCTION
This chapter answers the following questions: What kinds of education services are offered in destination countries? What information does the student counsellor need to understand a destination country? What advice are students likely to want about a destination country? What are the main destination countries?
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Education Markets in Destination Countries
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Understanding a Country
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Test of Knowledge Progress
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DESTINATION COUNTRIES
The following countries are covered in this chapter: US Canada UK Ireland Germany Switzerland Netherland - Holland France Spain Italy Malta Australia New Zealand China Japan Malaysia Singapore
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The United States of America
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Canada
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Test of Knowledge Progress - Canada
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United Kingdom
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Test of Knowledge Progress - United Kingdom
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Ireland
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Test of Knowledge Progress - Ireland
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Germany
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Switzerland
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Netherlands
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France
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Spain
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Italy
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Malta
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Australia
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New Zealand
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China
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Japan
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Malaysia
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Singapore
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EDUCATION SYSTEMS
This chapter summarizes the following questions: How is the education system structured in destination countries? What types of educational institutions are there and how do they fit in the education system? What types of qualifications can a student gain from these educational institutions? What is the regulatory framework for qualifications, and how does it work? Where do international students enter and leave the education system?
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Overview of Educations System
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Structure
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Qualifications Framework
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Study Planning
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Test of Knowledge Progress - Education System
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REGULATORY SYSTEMS, VISAS AND LEGAL REQUIREMNTS
International education in a destination country is most likely controlled by legislation and associated regulations at national and state/regional levels. This lesson examines common laws and regulations relating to international education and outlines how they operate. Focus Questions How are the regulatory systems structured in destination countries? How do the regulatory systems affect the different types of educational institution? How do the regulatory systems affect the student counsellor?
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Regulatory Systems
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Government Laws and Regulations
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Industry Self-Regulation
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Types of Laws
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Legal Requirements
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Legal Requirements of Education Providers
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Agent Contracts and Accountability
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Consumer Protection
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Student Visas
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Migration Regulations
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Student Visas
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Enrolment and Visa Applications
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Prerequisites
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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS
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Overview
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Education Institutions
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Communication with Education Institutions
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STUDENT CLIENTS MANAGEMENT
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Student Client Management
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Recruitment and Enrolment
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After Departure
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STUDENT CARE ISSUES
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Overview
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People
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Student Care Programmes
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Cultural Awareness
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STUDENT DOCUMENTS
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Overview
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Dealing with Student Documents
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Working Effectively
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Technology
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Customer Service
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Work Practices
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MARKETING INFORMATION AND ETHICS
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Marketing Information
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Sources of Information
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Using the Information
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Ethics
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Principles
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Issues
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About Lesson

To market international education, the student counsellor needs to know the types of education services available and the countries in which they are available.
Education markets can be divided into Formal Education and Study Travel and Tours.

Formal Education

Formal education consists of courses leading to a recognised qualification. Formal education providers normally must be accredited by the government or an industry accreditation authority. Accredited education may include:

  • Elementary, middle and secondary schools
  • Vocational education and training (VET)
  • Industry and professional training
  • Polytechnics and institutes of technology
  • Universities and advanced education
  • Language schools

Normally, there are prescribed processes for acceptance and enrolment. Prospective students must meet academic and language prerequisites set by the educational institution and be able to pay the relevant tuition fees. Enrolment must meet the legal requirements of the destination country.

Legal systems and requirements are discussed in A3 Regulatory Systems and A4 Legal Requirements.

In most cases – although not generally for distance or online courses – prospective students will need a student visa to study in the selected country. To obtain this visa, the student will have to prove enrolment acceptance by a recognised education provider, sufficient funds for travel and living expenses, suitable accommodation, and good health and character.

Study Travel and Tours

Non-formal education refers to study travel and tours with an educational component, such as:

  • School groups
  • Hobby groups
  • Language courses abroad
  • Special interest groups (e.g., people over the age of 50)

Such study tours are generally short (one to four weeks) and involve a range of tourist activities in addition to the education component. Study tour groups normally do not need a student visa.

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