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September 2019 - Beverly Hills, CA

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS EVALUATION INSTITUTE, INC. (ACEI)
Is incorporated in the state of California (1994), and is dedicated to the advancement of international academic exchange and understanding through the dissemination of information on international academic credentials.

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News Around the world

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CANADA

Five-Year Initiative to Boost International Education

The Canadian government has rolled out a 5-year plan to bolster its international education strategy. To read more, click here.

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CYPRUS

State Universities Attacked for Favoring Private School Graduates

A decision by Cyprus state universities to offer vacant places to private school students with international grades like GCE A Levels is being opposed by teacher and student unions. To read more, click here.

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EGYPT

Technical School Specializing in Making Jewelry and Accessories

Minister of Education Tarek Shawky signed a cooperation protocol with Egypt Gold on Tuesday to establish the first technical school specialized in making jewelry and accessories in Egypt. To read more, click here.

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GREECE

Plans to Overhaul Higher Education System

As part of the center-right government’s plans to overhaul Greece’s higher education system, and basically roll back changes introduced by the former leftist administration, plans are in the works to introduce university councils. To read more, click here.

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INDIA

Universities Facing Allegations of Selling Fake Degrees

The University Grants Commission is looking into allegations brought against some universities accused of having sold fake degrees to students who never attended classes. To read more, click here.

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INDIA

UGC Asks Universities to Ban on Single-Use Plastic

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued guidelines to impose a ban on single-use plastic. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launching a mass revolution against it. To read more, click here.

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JORDAN

Educating Refugees

Jordan is home to over 2.3 million Palestine refugees registered with UNRWA and the Agency's schools cater to nearly 120,000 of their girls and boys in grades 1-10, after which they either move onto government schools or to one of the Agency's Technical and Vocational and Education and Training institutes (TVET). To read more, click here.

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RUSSIA

Military Universities Gaining Popularity

The demand for studying in military higher education institutions in Russia has doubled over the past six years and is continuing to grow while many traditional universities are being closed. To read more, click here

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TAIWAN

2 Universities Discuss a Merger

National Yang-Ming University (NYMU) and Chiao Tung University (NCTU) will decide whether to merge together as National Yang-Ming and Chiao Tung University (YMCT) later in September. To read more, click here.

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Photo: Rotem Lebel/Courtesy of the artist

THE WORLD

Bringing Attention to the Global Refugee Crisis Through Music

With the current global refugee crisis, the sisters of A-WA hope the story of their great grandmother will speak to people, especially women, who find themselves in similar situations today. To read more and watch video, click here

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Climate Change Certified School in Dubai

Students at GEMS The Kindergarten Starters will now have the chance to be taught by certified climate change teachers. The school has become the first in the world to become fully UN climate change certified. To read more, click here.

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Upcoming Events

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Upcoming Webinar:

Diploma to Degree: A Global Progression Pathway Made in Scotland
Free Webinar
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 10 AM - 11 AM PST

Upcoming Events 2019:

European Association of International Educators (EAIE),
Annual Conference
September 24-27, 2019, Helsinki, Finland
NACAC 75th National Conference
September 26-28, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities 33rd Annual Conference
October 5-7, 2019 in Chicago, IL
AIEC (Australian International Education Conference) 2019
October 15-18, 2019 in Perth, Australia
Global Citizenship for Campus, Community, and Careers Network Conference
Crossing Borders and Boundaries
October 17–19, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas
Alliance for International Exchange Annual Conference
Shaping the Future
October 24-25, 2019 in Washington, DC
IVEC 2019
International Virtual Exchange Conference
October 25-26, 2019 in Tacoma, Washington
NAFSA Regional Conferences 2019
ACEI will be attending NAFSA Region XII Conference
November 4-8, 2019, in Pasadena, CA
2019 CIEE Annual Conference
Opening Doors to Increase Diversity in Study Abroad
November 6-8, 2019 in Brooklyn, New York

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ACEI Additional Services

Digital Delivery of Evaluation Reports: SecurePathway©:

ACEI is a proud signatory of the Groningen Declaration Network which “seeks common ground in best serving the academic and professional mobility needs of citizens worldwide by bringing together key stakeholders in the Digital Student Data Ecosystem.” For the past two years, ACEI has committed itself to this shared mission through the introduction of SecurePathway©, an ACEI proprietary digital platform for the secure delivery of official evaluation reports and supporting educational credentials. For information on ACEI’s SecurePathway©.

Signing up with ACEI’s SecurePathway©, is free and does not cost the institutions any fees. To receive ACEI expert reports and certified academic credentials via SecurePathway©, complete this form.

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ACEI’s Advisory Services provide institutions and organizations looking at expanding their international student recruitment with customized solutions to help overcome enrollment challenges, uncover opportunities, and devise an innovative and holistic approach to international enrollment. For more information on ACEI’s Advisory Services and how we can assist you, please contact Yolinisse Moreno, Director of Programs & Communications at ymoreno@acei-global.org.

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ACEI offers a comprehensive range of professional services that include: international credential evaluations; translations; consulting; and training. For more information on ACEI, please visit www.acei-global.org or contact: Tel: 1-310-275-3530; Email: acei@acei-global.org.

ACEI was founded and incorporated in 1994 in the State of California and is a Charter and Endorsed Member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).

 
         
 
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