The Vancouver based ILSC group (www.ilsc.com) has announced that it has reached agreement to purchase the Australian schools of Pacific Gateway International College. The Agreement is subject to normal due diligence and documentation, scheduled to be completed by the end of November.
The ILSC Group operates campuses of International Language Schools of Canada (ILSC) in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal,San Francisco and New Delhi as well as Greystone College of Business and Technology in Vancouver, Toronto and New Delhi.
Pacific Gateway operates three English Language Schools in Canada as well as two schools in Brisbane and Sydney,Australia.
“Through this acquisition, ILSC, which attracts over 10,000 International students per year to its campuses in Canada,intends to increase the scope of its unique, student‐centered approach and wide diversity of programs by offering transformative learning experiences to students wanting to study In Australia.” said Paul Zysman, ILSC’s President and founder when asked why this acquisition was important to the company. “ILSC’s mission,” he continued, “is to provide
world‐class education. ILSC’s humanist approach to education is supported and enriched by its dedicated and talented teaching and administrative staff.”
The Pacific Gateway Australian schools were seen as an ideal choice given their reputation in the market, and their strong commitment to quality and focus on the communicative abilities of their students. ILSC’s student‐centered delivery and wide diversity of courseware will enhance the already well received programs at Pacific Gateway Australia.
Once the transaction is complete, the Australian Pacific Gateway schools will begin to offer ILSC programs, expanding to embrace the ILSC educational model. Linda Moore, ILSC’s Academic Director described the proposed transition: “The feeling of community and connection that is apparent in the Australian schools will be maintained. The two companies have been working in parallel streams over many years, with thousands of satisfied students who have achieved their goals. We are
confident that the integration will add value to our educational programs, with enriched opportunities for all. Where there are differences, we intend to blend to further enhance our services.”
http://www.ilsc.com/pdf/ILSC_AUS-Communication_Release_Nov5_2010.pdf
Monday, February 7, 2011
UNE partners with CME to offer IELTS preparation
The Centre for Macquarie English (CME) at Macquarie University is to supply online IELTS preparation for the University of New England (UNE). An agreement was signed between the two institutions in early January 2011 to seal the partnership.
UNE is launching an upgraded English language support program in 2011 for its international students, to help them achieve high levels of English proficiency on graduation, thus enhancing their employability.
The Centre for Macquarie English (CME) at Macquarie University is a leading developer of online English language courses, and now the high quality of its web-based preparation modules for the IELTS Test has been recognised by a fellow NSW University - UNE.
Dr. Vernon Crew, Director of UNE’s English Language and International Services, selected CME’s IELTS Master 90-day online course as it offers over 100 hours of comprehensive preparation in all the skills, hundreds of interactive activities, listening and self-recording functions, practice tests and sample answers.
Dr. Crew said “I felt that CME’s IELTS Master offered the best all round quality preparation for IELTS and will be a valuable addition to our face-to-face language support”. CME’s IELTS Master will give UNE’s international students a thorough understanding of the language requirements of this rigorous and internationally-recognised proficiency test.
Mr. David Wright, Managing Director of Access MQ said “We are pleased to have UNE recognise CME’s IELTS Online as a leading IELTS preparation program.”
The first cohorts of UNE students are expected to begin CME’s IELTS Master mid-year, with up to 200 students taking the course annually.
UNE’s English Language Centre staff look forward to a productive partnership with CME in supporting UNE’s students as they work towards their professional goals.
http://blog.une.edu.au/news/2011/02/07/une-partners-with-cme-to-offer-ielts-preparation/
UNE is launching an upgraded English language support program in 2011 for its international students, to help them achieve high levels of English proficiency on graduation, thus enhancing their employability.
The Centre for Macquarie English (CME) at Macquarie University is a leading developer of online English language courses, and now the high quality of its web-based preparation modules for the IELTS Test has been recognised by a fellow NSW University - UNE.
Dr. Vernon Crew, Director of UNE’s English Language and International Services, selected CME’s IELTS Master 90-day online course as it offers over 100 hours of comprehensive preparation in all the skills, hundreds of interactive activities, listening and self-recording functions, practice tests and sample answers.
Dr. Crew said “I felt that CME’s IELTS Master offered the best all round quality preparation for IELTS and will be a valuable addition to our face-to-face language support”. CME’s IELTS Master will give UNE’s international students a thorough understanding of the language requirements of this rigorous and internationally-recognised proficiency test.
Mr. David Wright, Managing Director of Access MQ said “We are pleased to have UNE recognise CME’s IELTS Online as a leading IELTS preparation program.”
The first cohorts of UNE students are expected to begin CME’s IELTS Master mid-year, with up to 200 students taking the course annually.
UNE’s English Language Centre staff look forward to a productive partnership with CME in supporting UNE’s students as they work towards their professional goals.
http://blog.une.edu.au/news/2011/02/07/une-partners-with-cme-to-offer-ielts-preparation/
Saturday, January 29, 2011
HOBSONS AND TURNITIN FOR ADMISSIONS JOIN FORCES TO STREAMLINE APPLICATION MANAGEMENT AND PLAGIARISM
Hobsons , the leader in Enrollment Management Technology (EMT) software and iParadigms, the leading provider of plagiarism prevention solutions, today announced a partnership that enables college and university admissions offices to easily integrate content authenticity review into the admission process. The collaboration will bring together two best-in-class higher education technologies: iParadigms' Turnitin® for Admissions, a plagiarism detection software, and Hobsons' ApplyYourself online application management system. In time for the Fall 2011 application season, admissions offices will be able to leverage the power of both leading technologies via one system.
A growing number of enrollment offices have uncovered plagiarism or fraudulent content in admissions essays. For example, when reading candidate essays last year, the MBA admissions team at the Penn State Smeal College of Business noticed an alarming repetition of content between applicant essays. The team began a time-consuming manual review process, working to evaluate the authenticity of each essay. According to Carrie Marcinkevage, the Director of MBA Admissions, eight percent of the applications reviewed included plagiarism. Today, at the Case for Change in College Admissions meeting, Jeff Lorton with Turnitin for Admissions commented, "Since our launch, we have completed several significant proof-of-concept tests with graduate and Ph.D. level personal statements. In each test, we found plagiarism, recycling, or collusion at rates averaging eight to twenty percent of the applicants, and saw similar results at all levels of university applications."
Hobsons and Turnitin for Admissions recognized this problem as an opportunity to join forces and offer campuses the ability to seamlessly integrate an automated content authentication process into enrollment management activities. Marcinkevage commented, "This year we added a first step into our admissions process, an authenticity and plagiarism review. The collaboration between Hobsons and Turnitin will make the authentication process less cumbersome for campuses. Admissions departments can simplify the authentication process, eliminating the time-consuming manual work, freeing admissions experts to focus on identifying the positive attributes that candidates might bring to their programs."
In 2010, over 550 admission offices used Hobsons' ApplyYourself to process applications. This online application process management tool enables admissions offices to streamline application processes, integrating applicant data with existing prospect systems and arming admission teams with a centralized system to drive enrollment.
Turnitin for Admissions compares submitted content to an extensive database of Internet content, subscription content, and other documents to create a comprehensive similarity report. Personal statements and other applicant-created documents are verified to help reveal plagiarism, recycled submissions, purchased documents, and other unethical content.
About Hobsons
Hobsons is a premier provider of innovative technology and integrated marketing solutions that empower education professionals to manage the entire student lifecycle including recruitment, enrollment, and retention. With end-to-end, enterprise-class products built from over thirty years of education experience and market knowledge, Hobsons helps more than 5,000 global secondary schools, colleges, and universities achieve their goals. A Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) subsidiary, Hobsons is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH with offices in Washington DC; Fairfax, VA; Oakland, CA; London, England; and Melbourne, Australia.
About iParadigms
iParadigms, LLC is the world's leading provider of web-based solutions for plagiarism prevention. The company's products also include Turnitin, used by educators worldwide to check students' papers for originality, to enable web-based peer review and for digital grading of student work. iParadigms' Turnitin for Admissions helps admissions professionals make more informed choices by uncovering plagiarism, recycled submissions, duplicate responses, purchased documents, and unoriginal content in the admissions process. iParadigms is headquartered in Oakland, CA with an international office located in Newcastle, United Kingdom. iParadigms is backed by Warburg Pincus.
SOURCE iParadigms, LLC
http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=604481&Itemid=28
A growing number of enrollment offices have uncovered plagiarism or fraudulent content in admissions essays. For example, when reading candidate essays last year, the MBA admissions team at the Penn State Smeal College of Business noticed an alarming repetition of content between applicant essays. The team began a time-consuming manual review process, working to evaluate the authenticity of each essay. According to Carrie Marcinkevage, the Director of MBA Admissions, eight percent of the applications reviewed included plagiarism. Today, at the Case for Change in College Admissions meeting, Jeff Lorton with Turnitin for Admissions commented, "Since our launch, we have completed several significant proof-of-concept tests with graduate and Ph.D. level personal statements. In each test, we found plagiarism, recycling, or collusion at rates averaging eight to twenty percent of the applicants, and saw similar results at all levels of university applications."
Hobsons and Turnitin for Admissions recognized this problem as an opportunity to join forces and offer campuses the ability to seamlessly integrate an automated content authentication process into enrollment management activities. Marcinkevage commented, "This year we added a first step into our admissions process, an authenticity and plagiarism review. The collaboration between Hobsons and Turnitin will make the authentication process less cumbersome for campuses. Admissions departments can simplify the authentication process, eliminating the time-consuming manual work, freeing admissions experts to focus on identifying the positive attributes that candidates might bring to their programs."
In 2010, over 550 admission offices used Hobsons' ApplyYourself to process applications. This online application process management tool enables admissions offices to streamline application processes, integrating applicant data with existing prospect systems and arming admission teams with a centralized system to drive enrollment.
Turnitin for Admissions compares submitted content to an extensive database of Internet content, subscription content, and other documents to create a comprehensive similarity report. Personal statements and other applicant-created documents are verified to help reveal plagiarism, recycled submissions, purchased documents, and other unethical content.
About Hobsons
Hobsons is a premier provider of innovative technology and integrated marketing solutions that empower education professionals to manage the entire student lifecycle including recruitment, enrollment, and retention. With end-to-end, enterprise-class products built from over thirty years of education experience and market knowledge, Hobsons helps more than 5,000 global secondary schools, colleges, and universities achieve their goals. A Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) subsidiary, Hobsons is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH with offices in Washington DC; Fairfax, VA; Oakland, CA; London, England; and Melbourne, Australia.
About iParadigms
iParadigms, LLC is the world's leading provider of web-based solutions for plagiarism prevention. The company's products also include Turnitin, used by educators worldwide to check students' papers for originality, to enable web-based peer review and for digital grading of student work. iParadigms' Turnitin for Admissions helps admissions professionals make more informed choices by uncovering plagiarism, recycled submissions, duplicate responses, purchased documents, and unoriginal content in the admissions process. iParadigms is headquartered in Oakland, CA with an international office located in Newcastle, United Kingdom. iParadigms is backed by Warburg Pincus.
SOURCE iParadigms, LLC
http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=604481&Itemid=28
Monday, January 24, 2011
Swinburne partners with US recruiter
Swinburne University is turning to an American education agency to help lessen the blow of a declining international student market. By Susan Woodward.
The long-term prospects for Australia's international student market still look good to at least one global recruiter — ELS Educational Services. In its first partnership with a university here, the Princeton, New Jersey agency will start recruiting foreign students for Swinburne University of Technology this year, and it will open an English-language pathways program in a centre next to Swinburne's Hawthorn campus. Tony Brady, general manager for ELS's Australian operations, told Campus Review the activities represented a significant investment, although he declined to disclose the...
http://www.campusreview.com.au/pages/section/article.php?s=News&idArticle=19685
The long-term prospects for Australia's international student market still look good to at least one global recruiter — ELS Educational Services. In its first partnership with a university here, the Princeton, New Jersey agency will start recruiting foreign students for Swinburne University of Technology this year, and it will open an English-language pathways program in a centre next to Swinburne's Hawthorn campus. Tony Brady, general manager for ELS's Australian operations, told Campus Review the activities represented a significant investment, although he declined to disclose the...
http://www.campusreview.com.au/pages/section/article.php?s=News&idArticle=19685
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