We have recently seen a growing trend in the number of high schools and universities (particularly in China) who are looking to develop partnerships with universities & colleges in the States.  We will post the most recent requests here.  If you are interested in building international links, please contact us for consultation on how we can help facilitate the process.  Email barry@studyinthestates.com

 

 (May 2010)

High School in Beijing Seeks University/College Partner in the USA 

A high school in Beijing has asked us to identify a number of potential partners (including the possibility of a consortium partnership) in the US before finally choosing one to sign an agreement with.

This high school is looking for some or all of the following from potential partners:

 

  1. -  American partner will offer some sort of tuition fee discount to accepted students
  2. -  American partner would be willing to send both academic (a week of lectures) and student affairs staff (pre-departure orientation) for visits throughout the year.  The high school will provide airfare and accommodation.  Partner university will be responsible for meals and personal expenses. 
  3. -  American partner would be willing to host regular visits by high school teaching staff for training purposes.  These expenses will also be covered by the high school, but ideally the American partner could provide on-campus accommodation when available.
  4. -  American partner would be willing to host summer camps - students would come for 2 week English course (and local excursions), followed by 1 week of site-seeing.  The high school expects to pay a fee for the summer camps.  (This would also serve as a great recruitment tool for your institution).
About this high school:
Considered to be among the top 10 public high schools in Beijing, this high school has seen an increase in the number of their students who are heading to the US to pursue their undergraduate studies.  To meet the needs of their students and the parents, this high school is developing a new international education pathway.  They expect a minimum of 30 students each year to participate in this programme.  Students will follow the same curricula as the rest of their cohort, with the addition of extra English classes.  After completing the Chinese standard of 3 years of high school, they will enrol for a fourth year, or foundation year, which prepares them more specifically for study in the US (and in particular, the partner institution).  If you require SAT scores for admission, they will build SAT prep in to the foundation year.  
 
If your college or university is interested in having further discussions with this high school in Beijing, please email barry@studyinthestates.com 
 
 
 
(April 2010)
 
 Chinese University's Seek Partnership/Recognition of Pre-Master's Programme

 A number of Chinese institutions have recently approached us to find American institutions with postgraduate programmes (with a particular interest in Business & Management) who would be willing to develop a partnership for recruitment to the American partner university.  These "pre-master's programmes" are already widely accepted by universities in the UK, including The University of Warwick (ranked 4th in UK and 58th in world rankings).  Pre-master's programmes last for one academic year and primarily focus on improving the students level of academic English, prepares the student for study overseas in a new system, and provides a foundation of knowledge in a particular academic area.  

The American partner university would agree to accepting graduates of this programme who meet the normal entry requirements, and may consider offering some sort of tuition fee discount to successful applicants.  They may also be willing to send academic staff for a week of lectures, as well as providing a pre-departure orientation.  Flights and accommodation will be provided by the Chinese partner institution.  

If your college or university is interested in learning more about this programme, please contact Barry on barry@studyinthestates.com