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	Education International
		EI address to the 96th session of the International Labour Conference Committee on the Application of Standards, Geneva, 30 May-15 June 2007
		On 30 June, EI fulfilled its promise to the people of Aceh, Indonesia, that it would assist in the rebuilding of the public education system for thousands of children whose schools were destroyed by the devastating tsunami of December 2004.
		Be it a remote village or a cosmopolitan city, Education International promotes the rights of every teacher wherever they are, and the rights of every student they educate.
	www.ei-ie.org /en/index.php (428 words)

	International higher education students
		In the higher education data, citizenship and residence status are used to determine whether the student is considered to be an ‘international’ student or a ‘domestic’ student.
		Because of the increasing importance of international students to the Australian higher education system, it is important for higher education providers, policy makers and researchers to understand who these students are, what they are studying, how they study and what their outcomes are compared with other students.
		International students are concentrated in a small number of fields of study to a greater extent than domestic students.
	www.dest.gov.au /sectors/international_education/publications_resources/other_publications_resources/international_higher_education_students.htm (2378 words)

	NEA: NEA International - Girls' Education
		The lesson will highlight the promises for girls that are within international agreements and the role of governments worldwide in making these promises a reality. Education International and the Global Campaign for Education have organized the teach-in on girls’ education to raise international awareness among every-day people and international leaders.
		Education International and development organizations established the Global Campaign for Education to build public pressure for universal, quality, free public education.
		Education International, of which NEA is a founding member, represents over 27 million educators in 316 national organizations in 160 countries and territories.
	www.nea.org /international/girlsed.html (329 words)

	Education: Background - Sectoral Activities
		The Caribbean policy was carefully reviewed and modified by representatives of Ministries of Education and Labour, teacher trade unions, private employers and National AIDS Councils/Commissions from five Caribbean countries during a tripartite workshop held in Kingston, Jamaica, 28-30 September 2005.
		The right to education is a fundamental human right, yet at least 100 million children are still not enrolled in primary school, 55% of them girls.
		One of the primary reasons why many countries fail to educate their children and their adults is the lack of qualified teachers.
	www.ilo.org /public/english/dialogue/sector/sectors/educat.htm (1367 words)

	Agnes Scott College \| Academics \| International Education (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		International education is an integral part of the Agnes Scott experience—from a globally-focused curriculum and student body to a breadth of study abroad programs throughout the world.
		The office of international education also helps international students with immigration and cultural adjustment.
		If you are an international student, we will be your guide to the college, the community and the country.
	www.agnesscott.edu /academics/p_internationaleducation.asp (150 words)

	Institute for International Studies in Education (IISE)
		British Educational Research Journal is an international medium for the publication of articles of interest to researchers in education and has rapidly become a major focal point for the publication of educational research from throughout the world.
		The Journal was established to provide an on-line focus for those involved in research related to international education, the provision of international education programs, information technology in international education, projects related to education and training which have an international dimension and socio-cultural economic policy, policy issues related to international education.
		Education is interpreted in a wide manner and includes human development, learning, school education, formal and informal education, tertiary and vocational education, industry training and lifelong learning.
	www.pitt.edu /~iise/jobs.html (2743 words)

	International Education HomePage
		--> International education is an umbrella phrase for a vast array of efforts to broaden the experience and awareness levels of students and teachers of world geography, global issues, diverse cultures, and world languages.
		International Education is not a separate discipline; it is rather an approach to all subject areas taught in schools, an approach, which creates awareness of political, economic, and cultural interdependence that exists across borders.
		Any teacher might regard him- or herself as an "international educator." As a group, international educators are professionals committed to helping schools expand instruction and activities to encompass broader and more diverse points of view.
	dpi.wi.gov /cal/interntled.html (246 words)

	Education International - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Education International (EI) is a global union federation of teachers' trade unions.
		EI is associated with the International Trade Union Confederation and enjoys formal associate relations with UNESCO, including the International Bureau of Education (IBE), and has consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
		The international headquarters of EI is based in Brussels, Belgium.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Education_International (177 words)

	International Education Indicators - International Indicators (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		With the emergence and growth of the global economy, policymakers and educators have turned to international comparisons to assess how well national systems of education are performing.
		These comparisons shed light on a host of policy issues, from access to education and equity of resources to the quality of school outputs.
		Education Indicators: An International Perspective is a compilation of indicators from a multitude of data sources which provides a rich array of information on the current state of education internationally.
	nces.ed.gov /surveys/international/IntlIndicators (239 words)

	International Education
		Education in these United States must provide students and citizens the capability and the competitive edge to contribute to this larger global community.
		The conference is being planned by Global Interactions in collaboration with the China International Conference Center for Science and Technology, and U.S. and Chinese steering committees with expertise and experience in education leadership.
		For the first international activity of 2005, CCSSO sent a delegation of chief state school officers to Australia and New Zealand.
	www.ccsso.org /projects/International_Education (489 words)

	The Chronicle of Higher Education: International (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		'THIS IS JUST A UNIVERSITY': The story of Sudan's International University of Africa, once known for its militant Islamist approach, illustrates the controversial, complicated role of Islamic higher education on the continent.
		RENEWING AN INTELLECTUAL TRADITION: The International Peace University South Africa grew out of two religious colleges, but its mission is to prepare students for success in the secular world.
		NO REPERCUSSIONS: The jump in tuition last year at English universities did not limit the number of applicants, a report says.
	www.chronicle.com /world (329 words)

	International Education: Conversion
		Internationalization is the process of integrating international perspectives into curricular and co-curricular units as an entire institution adapts to an ever-changing, increasingly diverse and globally-focused external environment.
		A world class institution should have an international and global reputation that is recognized by others as having a significant presence of faculty on the global scene.
		In addition to disciplinary expertise, their value-added competencies include the abilities to establish trust with international peers, to understand the reciprocal process of knowledge transfer, and to recognize the effect of our own culture on these competencies as well as on the production of new knowledge.
	education.umn.edu /IntEduc/Internationalization/conversion.html (1110 words)

	International Comparative Education
		According to a survey of scholars in comparative education published in the May 2004 issue of Comparative Education Review, Stanford was rated the the number one most influential university in international comparative education.
		The relationships among educational research, educational policy, and educational planning are important in the program's intellectual agenda.
		The International Comparative Education Concentration (ICE) is housed within the Social Sciences, Policy and Educational (SSPEP) division of the Stanford University School of Education.
	www.stanford.edu /dept/SUSE/ICE (317 words)

	The Center for International Education
		The Center for International Education (CIE), a department within the Division of Academic Affairs, serves as a catalyst at every level for the internationalization of the entire UTK community.
		With the exception of the International House, all are situated in the Melrose Hall complex at 1620 Melrose Avenue near UTK's Hodges Library.
		The Office of International Scholar Services works closely with faculty, departments and colleges to serve the numerous visiting scholars who come from abroad in order to lecture, teach, advise or conduct research on the UTK campus.
	web.utk.edu /~globe (292 words)

	Open Directory - Reference: Education: International: Study Abroad
		International Academy of English - School specializes in English for international students with a focus on passing the TOEFL test.
		International Education Service - Offers services for foreign students, seeking residence and education in the U.S. International Medical Education Institute - IMEI enables north american students to gain direct admission into top european medical,dental and pharmacy schools.
		Transworld Education - Study abroad advice and information on courses and colleges worldwide, for students who are considering an international education in a country other than their own.
	dmoz.org /Reference/Education/International/Study_Abroad (2688 words)

	IHEC - International Higher Education Clearinghouse
		The Center for International Higher Education (CIHE) at Boston College has created the IHEC to provide scholars and practitioners with sources of current online resources and research in the field of international higher education.
		The IHEC is the newest member of the Center's "family of websites" that also includes the Higher Education Corruption Monitor and the International Network for Higher Education in Africa.
		This project was initiated by the Center for International Higher Education, the American Council on Education (ACE), NAFSA: Association of International Educators, and the Institute of International Education (IIE).
	www.bc.edu /bc_org/avp/soe/cihe/ihec (118 words)

	NEA Higher Education - International Higher Education Resources
		An international organization of persons interested in academic advising as a contributor to the development of students in higher education.
		The principal task of the Councils is to distribute funds made available by their respective Secretaries of State for the provision of education and the undertaking of research by higher education institutions in England, Scotland and Wales.
		NEA's report, Higher Education and International Trade Agreements: An Examination of the Threats and Promise of Globalization, examines the various trade agreements and delves into issues that may result from “full liberalization of education services,” such as lost jobs, changes in admissions and financial aid packages, and tuition rates for foreign students.
	www.nea.org /he/abouthe/intlhe.html (556 words)

	Human Rights Education
		Amnesty International believes that learning about human rights is the first step toward respecting, promoting and defending those rights.
		Amnesty International USA is proud to present the curriculum guide for Innocents Lost, a book about child soldiers written by Jimmie Briggs.
		In this time of global conflict, educators should have at their disposal materials and techniques that can help them discuss current issues in the classroom setting.
	www.amnestyusa.org /education (374 words)

	Department of Education : International programs
		The fee-paying international student program is a joint initiative between Department of Education, Department of Economic Development (who have responsibility for marketing and the recruitment of students) and several government schools and senior secondary colleges.
		Oversight of this program is undertaken by the Department of Education, International Education Management Group chaired by the Deputy Secretary, Schools and Colleges.
		Contact the International Services Office if you require more information about becoming registered or about organisations that are currently registered.
	www.education.tas.gov.au /school/forstudents/international (302 words)

	International education
		The provision of education and training services to overseas students in Australia is regulated by the Department of Education, Science and Training through the Education Services for Overseas Students Act (ESOS) and associated legislation.
		The programme strengthens international links in higher education through supporting high-quality European Masters Courses and enabling students and visiting scholars from around the world to engage in postgraduate study at European universities, as well as encouraging the outgoing mobility of European students and scholars towards third countries.
		The Offshore Quality Taskforce has been consulting extensively with representatives of international students, each sector of the education and training industry, and State and Territory Governments to develop a Transnational Quality Strategy to ensure the high quality and integrity of Australian education and training, regardless of the location in which it is delivered.
	www.dest.gov.au /sectors/international_education (1502 words)

	ACE \| ACE International Initiatives
		The American Council on Education, the major coordinating body for all the nation's higher education institutions, seeks to provide leadership and a unifying voice on key higher education issues and to influence public policy through advocacy, research, and program initiatives.
		This report, which draws on earlier research conducted by ACE on the internationalization of U.S. colleges and universities, focuses on student experiences and beliefs regarding international education at "highly active" institutions.
		Advocate for international education to policy makers and the public.
	www.acenet.edu /AM/Template.cfm?Section=International&Template=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=9578 (332 words)

	NAR: International: Education
		The Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) course curriculum is the educational foundation of the CIPS Network.
		Whether or not a practitioner intends to work toward the CIPS designation, this course is ideal for anyone who may encounter opportunities in their local market to assist in an international transaction, e.g., assisting an immigrant or foreign investor, or helping a US resident purchase property abroad.
		The prerequisite "International Real Estate for Local Markets" course is required for CIPS membership and the remaining courses must be completed within two years of declaring candidacy for CIPS Network members.
	www.realtor.org /cipshome.nsf/pages/education (919 words)

	IIE \| Institute of International Education (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Program seeks to provide educators with the opportunity to observe, interact with, and understand Costa Rican communities and their efforts to preserve their environment and culture in a rapidly modernizing global society.
		While visiting the legendary islands, educators of all subject areas will observe and explore environmental projects, speak with experts, community advocates, and participate in group learning activities aimed at encouraging an internationally and environmentally orientated interdisciplinary curriculum.
		The IIE Washington, DC, office administers the Toyota International Teachers Program on behalf of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Founded in 1919, IIE is the largest and most experienced international education and exchange organization in the United States.
	www.iie.org /programs/toyota (650 words)

	ABLE - The Association for Better Living and Education International
		The Association for Better Living and Education (ABLE) has the purpose of reversing the social decay that threatens our societies by resolving the worst problems that plague man today — drugs, crime, illiteracy and immorality.
		This is done by supporting, promoting and coordinating the programs of four organizations dedicated to social betterment — Narconon International, Criminon International, Applied Scholastics International and The Way to Happiness Foundation International.
		ABLE is a secular (non-religious), non-profit corporate entity with its international headquarters in Los Angeles and offices on each continent.
	www.able.org (259 words)

	Canada Universities Colleges and Schools
		Canadian universities have a long record of providing an accessible university education to students from across Canada and around the world.
		Three universities are devoted entirely to distance education - a field in which Canada, a country of vast spaces and outstanding achievements in telecommunications, is a world leader.
		The publishers of Canada Education website regret that they cannot accept any responsibility for the material linked to or contained in these pages.
	www.internationaleducationmedia.com /canada/index.htm (1039 words)

	International Comparisons in Education - Overview (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		For the Indicators of National Education Systems (INES) project, the United States, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and other countries collaborate to develop comparable measures of schools and education, from student enrollment and teacher salaries to graduation rates.
		To learn more about the international studies and projects that NCES supports, click on the links to the left.
		In addition, data from international studies and projects are incorporated into compilation reports, such as the Condition of Education and the G8 Indicator Reports.
	nces.ed.gov /surveys/international (257 words)

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