IDP Education is proud to be here at Going Global 2013.

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1 Eight page special edition GOING GLOBAL Edition 2013 IDP Education is proud to be here at Going Global Andrew Thompson Chief Executive Officer IDP Education Pty Ltd In line with this year s conference theme, Global education: knowledge-based economies for 21st century nations, Going Global provides us with an opportunity to share knowledge gained from our four decades of experience in international education. From our beginnings in 1969 as an aid organisation offering development assistance to South East Asian universities, we have grown into a multi-faceted education company, driven by our belief that learning and educational achievement is the best way to make a difference to the lives of young people. We are now a world leader in international student placement and each year we assist around 20,000 students gain entry into quality educational institutions in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. With 500 highly trained education counsellors based in 31 countries, we pride ourselves on placing students in the right country, right institution and right course that will maximise their opportunity to achieve their education goals. As a co-owner of IELTS, IDP Education is at the forefront of language assessment. Back in the 1980s when IDP Education was co-developing a new English language test (IELTS) with University of Cambridge ESOL and British Council, our aim was to develop a test to measure the English language skills of students entering universities in English speaking countries. A more general version of IELTS was developed soon after to meet the demand of knowledge economies for a test to measure the English language skills of people in the workplace or in more vocational training settings. Over the last twelve months both our student placement and IELTS businesses have experienced substantial growth in demand the Middle East, and we have responded by opening new IELTS test centres in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Libya, Jordan, Oman, Turkey, and Azerbaijan. For some time we ve provided IELTS testing for students and workers in Kuwait, Iran and Qatar. Today IDP s aim is to give people a greater choice of IELTS test centres, and, for those people also seeking to study abroad, we also offer our one-stop study abroad services. Last year we opened student placement offices in Egypt and Jordan, which presented new opportunities for us to promote IDP s services to a broader demographic of students looking to pursue an international education. During Going Global, representatives from IDP s Middle East team will be available for meetings at the IDP Education booth. I encourage you to stop by the IDP booth to discuss our recent activity and any possible opportunities for our organisations to work together for the benefit of tomorrow s international students. IDP101211V04

2 2 IDP TODAY: GOING GLOBAL 2013 EDITION IDP at Going Global Meet with IDP Education at Going Global During Going Global, representatives from IDP Middle East will be available for meetings. We encourage you to stop by IDP s stand (booth number #31) to schedule a meeting and find out how you can benefit from our international experience. Representing IDP at Going Global: Maher El Bakry IDP Middle East Regional Director Rashi Bhattacharya IDP Country Director Gulf Countries Mohammed Enany IDP Commercial Manager Emerging Markets Ingi Maher IDP Middle East UK Client Relation Manager Sabry Shehata IDP Country Director Saudi Arabia Seval Sir IDP Country Director Turkey Join the IDP team at: English language proficiency and enhancement strategies: what is their impact on the undergraduate student experience? 4:30pm - 5:45pm 5 March 2013 Going Global panel presentation If your university teaches in English and your student body includes students for whom English is a second or third language, you will be familiar with the complex matter of varying language skills amongst students. On Tuesday afternoon of Going Global, the IELTS co-owners (IDP: IELTS Australia, British Council and University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations) will present a panel discussion on the impact of various English language enhancement strategies on the undergraduate student experience. Pamela Humphreys, a leading ELT researcher from Australia s Griffith University, will lead a panel of experts. Touching on research conducted by Griffith University, this session will discuss the role of English language support in improving the international student experience, sustaining high quality education and ultimately producing well-rounded global citizens. Please join us at 4.30pm 5.45pm for this fascinating update and discussion. The official worldwide launch of the 2013 THE World Reputation Rankings 8:30am - 9:45am 5 March 2013 On Tuesday, Phil Baty, Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings Editor, will provide an exclusive first detailed look at the results of the 2013 World Reputation Rankings. The THE World Reputation Rankings employ the world s largest invitation-only academic opinion survey to provide the definitive list of the top 100 most powerful global university brands. The exercise had gathered the expert views of almost 50,000 experienced academic staff from all over the world in just three short annual surveys. Phil s presentation will reference recent IDP research which examined the role a university s reputation plays in the decision making process of international students. IDP s research also showed that, of those surveyed, more students were aware of THE s World University Rankings than any other ranking system. IDP is proudly associated with the THE World University Rankings

3 IDP TODAY: GOING GLOBAL 2013 EDITION 3 Egypt welcomes IDP Education and IELTS Growing demand for English testing in Egypt has seen IDP Education open a testing centre for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in the nation s capital of Cairo. The IDP Education office in Cairo also offers advice and support services to help students select the best options to study abroad. IDP student advisors assist with visa applications, test applications and enrolment with a university in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. In addition to the new Cairo office, IDP Education is responding to demand for its trusted services across the Middle East with new IELTS test centres in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Libya, Jordan and Azerbaijan. Maher El Bakry, Middle East Regional Director for IDP Education, said more Egyptian people are looking to gain an international qualification or increase their employability in English-speaking countries. Many people registering for IELTS in Egypt are students seeking to study or work in countries such as the United Kingdom and even as far afield as the USA and Canada, Mr El Bakry said. IDP Education s new IELTS test centre in Cairo will allow more people to achieve their ambitions. In addition to registering for their IELTS test, students and their parents who visit the IDP office can benefit from the advice of our student advisors to help them plan and prepare for their studies abroad, he said. For more information visit The Arab Academy of Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) partners with IDP Education, IELTS test co-owner, to bring more IELTS testing to Egypt. His Excellency Prof. Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghafar Ismail - President of the AASTMT (centre), with Prof. Dr. Azza Ahmad Heikal - Dean of College of Language and Communication (right) with Mr Maher El Bakry, Regional Director Middle East, IDP Education. Fostering new friendships amongst international students. Meet Souti. Souti has been accepted to study MSc Information Systems Security in the UK. My counsellor from IDP India was a great mentor and guide. Without her help, it would have been harder for me to achieve my education dreams. Starting from a selection of universities through to pre-departure sessions and visa counselling, in every way IDP helped me to accomplish my tasks. IDP not only helped me understand what I needed to do to meet the requirements of present challenges, it also helped me to understand what else is coming next. IDP NOTICEBOARD Dear IDP, I would like to say thank you IDP for all the support you provided during my preparation for my Masters study. The way you are dealing with clients, your commitment, professional and punctuality prove the high level of quality that you have. You helped me solve the problems and difficulties that I faced while I was seeking offersfrom different universities. I highly appreciate your help and support! Regards Khalil Al Fulaiti Supporting students around the globe! Go Maeda from IDP Australia (left) presents Jae-min Yoo from Korea with a scholarship as part of IDP Korea s Scholarship Program. IDP UK staff helped welcome students at the airport for Swansea Arrivals Day

4 4 IDP TODAY: GOING GLOBAL 2013 EDITION Around the globe with IDP With a network spanning 80 offices in more than 30 countries, IDP is a world leading provider of student placement services. IDP Education helps students gain entry into quality education institutions in UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Here are some updates from around the world. IDP organises first Study in Canada Fair Philippines In January this year, IDP Philippines was asked by the Canadian Government s Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) to coordinate the first Study in Canada Fair: Philippines. Every year, DFAIT organises more than 120 student fairs across the globe. This was the first time IDP was asked to coordinate one of DFAIT s events. The Fair, which took place in both Cebu and Manila, attracted just over 1,300 students who came along to find out about study opportunities in Canada. IDP supported five Canadian clients at their booths: Centennial College, Algonquin College, Loyalist College, Emily Carr University of Art and Design, and the University of Saskatchewan. AIEC in Melbourne AIEC, proudly co-hosted by IDP, is the largest international education conference in the Southern Hemisphere. In 2012, AIEC attracted 1,300 delegates from 40 countries around the globe. They came together to discuss and shape the future direction of international education in the Asia Pacific region and beyond. Notable presentations included The Politics of International Education by Sir Steve Smith, Vice-Chancellor of Exeter; a live webinar to discuss the launch of the World University Rankings by Phil Baty, Rankings Editor, Times Higher Education; and the launch of the Guiding Principles to Protect and Promote the Human Rights of International Students by Dr Helen Szoke, Race Discrimination Commissioner for Australia. AIEC 2013 will take place in Canberra, Australia s capital city.

5 IDP TODAY: GOING GLOBAL 2013 EDITION 5 Focus on the UK Late last year, IDP announced its plans to develop a new initiative that aims to enhance promotion of UK as a study destination of choice. The program, which will see an increase of UK dedicated staff in regional offices, is being trialled in 13 key international student source countries across IDP s global network. The initiative will also see investment in increasing marketing capability in our regional offices, including a focus on online marketing and events innovation. Andrew Thompson, IDP Chief Executive Officer, said this project is an opportunity for IDP to take our UK student placement business to the next level. IDP Cambodia coordinates reception for New Zealand Prime Minister Late last year the New Zealand Prime Minister, the Right Honourable John Key met with Cambodian alumni who have studied in New Zealand at a special event coordinated by IDP. New Zealand Minister for Trade, Mr Tim Groser, Ambassador- Designate to Cambodia, Mr Tony Lynch, senior diplomats, and predeparture students were among the 200 guests at the reception. IDP has been placing students to New Zealand since As a world leader in student placement, we are committed to continually improving our training and operations for the benefit of both our clients and our students, Mr Thompson said. Not just in Cambodia but worldwide, IDP explores every opportunity to work with our New Zealand clients to maximise awareness of New Zealand s high quality education system and the benefits New Zealand has to offer to international students as a country, said Sreng Mao, Country Director, IDP Cambodia. IDP presents Robin Mamlet lecture tour IDP hosts UK Virtual Fair In January IDP hosted its first UK Virtual Fair. This online event saw students from ten network countries log on to chat with representatives from 31 leading UK universities and course providers. In total, more than 2,200 students from India, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Thailand and Hong Kong registered for the event. As our world moves increasingly online, IDP is keen to connect with students in platforms that are relevant and accessible to them. IDP China, in collaboration with IDP USA, successfully coordinated a series of public lectures presented by Robin Mamlet, co-author of the best-selling book College Admission. Robin was the former Dean of Admission at Stanford University, which ranked number two in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings Over a two week period Robin presented 11 public lectures covering topics relating to USA college admission processes. In total, Robin s lecture tour attracted 700 Chinese students. In addition to presenting public lectures, Robin conducted 24 one-on-one interview sessions to help students prepare for the admission process.

6 6 IDP TODAY: GOING GLOBAL 2013 EDITION Helping you select students IDP Education - An equal co-owner of We understand the critical role that English language skills play in the international student experience. As well as placing students in universities across universities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and USA, IDP Education is a proud owner of the international English language testing system IELTS. Setting IELTS score requirements for entry to your university or college At aspx you will find advice on how to set appropriate minimum score requirements for incoming students. Are your IELTS requirements listed correctly on the IELTS website? The global list of institutions accepting IELTS results can be searched online at To add or update your institution s page, simply visit Recruiting students? Last line of defence The IELTS results we receive are verified using the online IELTS Test Report Form Verification site. Recently, we immediately refused, without further processing, two applications where the verification website identified the IELTS result as fraudulent. The website is very user friendly and I would recommend it to anyone using IELTS. Client Manager of the Skilled and Business Migration Program, Australian Capital Territory Your institution s page on is reaching millions of international students each year. Protect your institution against document fraud IELTS is a high-stakes test that leads to educational, professional and migration opportunities. IDP Education and its partners take a multi-layered approach to test security, before test day, on test day and after test day to ensure that the integrity of the test is upheld at all times. Advice for your university or college Only accept original results. IELTS Test Report Forms feature built-in security features, which are not visible on photocopies. Use the IELTS Test Report Form Verification Service. This free, secure website lets you quickly check whether or not an applicant is presenting a genuine IELTS result. Register for the IELTS Test Report Form Verification Service at 13 IELTS test locations welcomed across the Middle East IDP Education, a proud owner of IELTS, is committed to students in the Middle East. IELTS testing is now available from IDP IELTS test centres in Azerbaijan, Egypt, Iran, Kuwait, Jordan, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. Find test dates, locations and support for your students in English and Arabic at There are over 200 IDP: IELTS test locations worldwide. For IELTS support and test dates outside the Middle East visit IELTSessentials.com Recruiting IELTS examiners IDP Education is recruiting experienced English language teachers to train to be IELTS examiners in the Middle East. To find out more, talk to us at the IDP: IELTS booth or visit Research funding available IDP Education supports an extensive programme of IELTS related research to ensure therelevance and continual improvement of the test. A wide range of topics are covered, from test development through to test impact and test uses at IELTS updates from IDP Education Sign-up for Expressions the IELTS Newsletter at

7 IDP TODAY: GOING GLOBAL 2013 EDITION 7 Stay informed with the Database of Research The IDP Database of Research on International Education If you are part of the ever-changing international education industry, IDP s Database of Research on International Education is an invaluable resource. It will keep you up to date with the latest thinking in international education around the world, and allow you to examine past research that may help to enhance your professional knowledge of the industry. The Database is managed by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), and is proudly supported by IDP Education. The Database is available online via IDP website: The searchable site contains details of over 10,000 books, articles, conference papers and reports on various aspects of international education from publishers in Australia and abroad. The Database houses material published from 1990 onwards, a period of major change in education systems around the world and in the trade in educational services. Recent additions to the Database include: Five truths about internationalization. Knight, Jane; 2012 After several decades of intense development, internationalisation has grown in scope, scale, and value. However, despite prevailing trends to the contrary not all internationalisation efforts are beneficial to the institution. Internationalisation can erode the local content, needs to be customised, comes with risks and unintended consequences, should not be an end unto itself and it should be recognised that globalisation and internationalisation are different but linked. Challenges facing Chinese academic staff in a UK university in terms of language, relationships and culture. Hsieh, Hui-hua; 2012 This study aims to investigate the challenges of Chinese academic staff teaching in the United Kingdom in terms of language, relationships and culture. Eight Chinese ethnic academic staff from three different disciplines in one UK university were interviewed. Australia in the Asian century: implications for Australian schooling. Kirby, Kathe; Suggett, Dahle; 2012 Drawing on material from Asia Education Foundation s submission to the Australian Government White Paper on Australia in the Asian Century, the authors address policy settings and strategies to ensure that Australian primary and secondary schooling adequately equips young Australians, and Australia, for the Asian Century.

8 8 IDP TODAY: GOING GLOBAL 2013 EDITION IDP network map Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Canada Cambodia China Egypt Germany Hong Kong Jordan India Indonesia Korea (South) Kuwait Libya Malaysia Mauritius New Caledonia New Zealand Oman Philippines Saudi Arabia Singapore Sri Lanka Taiwan Thailand Turkey United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States of America Vietnam Make sure you mark your diary and keep these dates free in 2013 for the best conference in the Southern Hemisphere for the international education industry October 2013 National Convention Centre, Canberra