Global Education – An Exceptional Learning Experience

September 7th, 2011 by admin No comments »

The world today demands skilled and qualified professionals. Only those with the proper knowledge and proficiency in the related field they are getting into, can survive in this highly competitive world. As a consequence, good quality education has become extremely essential for aspiring youths who dream of becoming the leaders of tomorrow. The world is going global and it requires excellent insight into the chosen profession by a student. Literacy has always been an important factor for national growth. However, the advent of globalization has been a positive reinforcement and inquisitive learners now aspire to acquire the maximum education possible. This is not only because of the countless number of opportunities that open up but also because of the great amount of awareness that is spread through education alone.

When it comes to pursing higher standards of learning, education abroad is the first choice amongst students of all ages. Be it the traditional career options of engineering and medicine or the emergent professions of Mass Communication and Animation, studying abroad always remains a preference. Apart from a multi-cultural environment that is presented to a student of international Universities, there are several other factors that contribute in giving an exceptional learning experience to those who pursue their study abroad.

Global education instills within an individual a sense of independence that comes with the responsibility of staying alone in a foreign land. This confidence that is built up during the course of study is beneficial for the student in the future of his professional career. The exceptional values acquired when studying abroad, further add to the memorable learning experience. Besides a detailed description and knowledge of the subject of study that interests the student, overseas education goes beyond that. While learning their theoretical concepts, students are imparted teaching on subjects and topics of national importance. These are general subjects like democracy, economics, social and environmental studies etc. Interactive discussions on such issues of national and political significance help in nurturing a socially responsible personality. » Read more: Global Education – An Exceptional Learning Experience

India’s Education Sector – Back to School

September 7th, 2011 by admin No comments »

India’s US$40b education market is experiencing a surge in investment. Capital, both local and international, and innovative legal structures are changing the face of this once-staid sector

The liberalization of India’s industrial policy in 1991 was the catalyst for a wave of investment in IT and infrastructure projects. Rapid economic growth followed, sparking a surge in demand for skilled and educated workers. This, combined with the failure of the public system to provide high quality education and the growing willingness of the burgeoning middle class to spend money on schooling, has transformed India’s education sector into an attractive and fast-emerging opportunity for foreign investment.

Despite being fraught with regulatory restrictions, private investors are flocking to play a part in the “education revolution”. A recent report by CLSA (Asia-Pacific Markets) estimated that the private education market is worth around US$40 billion. The K-12 segment alone, which includes students from kindergarten to the age of 17, is thought to be worth more than US$20 billion. The market for private colleges (engineering, medical, business, etc.) is valued at US$7 billion while tutoring accounts for a further US$5 billion.

Other areas such as test preparation, pre-schooling and vocational training are worth US$1-2 billion each. Textbooks and stationery, educational CD-ROMs, multimedia content, child skill enhancement, e-learning, teacher training and finishing schools for the IT and the BPO sectors are some of the other significant sectors for foreign investment in education. » Read more: India’s Education Sector – Back to School