Americas
REGIONAL WEB SITES
Consortium of North American Higher Education Cooperation (CONAHEC):
http://conahec.org/
A tri-national consortium of advanced collaboration, cooperation and community
building among higher education institutions in North America
The Inter-American Distance Education Consortium (CREAD): http://www.cread.org
Not-for-profit consortium of distance education providers throughout the Americas.
Hosted by Penn. State University
Inter-American Organization for Higher Education: http://www.oui-iohe.qc.ca/
Association of universities that promotes cooperation between member institutions
and fosters the development of higher education in the Americas.
International Federation of Catholic Universities: http://www.fiuc.org/english/pages.php?page=home&language=EN&cssclass=mainfont
Latin America Network Information Center (LANIC): http://www.lanic.utexas.edu/
A comprehensive web directory on all aspects of Latin America and Latin American
studies maintained at the University of Texas at Austin. Includes extensive
education links organized by topic and country
LASPAU: Academic and Professional Programs for the Americas: http://www.laspau.harvard.edu/eng-cont.htm
A nonprofit organization affiliated with Harvard University that designs, develops,
and implements academic and professional exchange programs on behalf of individuals
and institutions in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
North American Educational Leadership Network (ELNET): http://www.elnet.org/
The mission of ELNET is to promote and increase links among stakeholders in
higher education in Canada, Mexico and the United States through an electronic
infrastructure that enables information sharing, discussion, and collaborative
initiatives.
Observatory of Iberian-American Education:
http://www.campus-oei.org/quipu/#Seleccion
Links to information on the systems of education of Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries. Also includes links to the relevant ministries
of education.
Organization of American States: http://www.oas.org/
The unit for Social Development and Education assists the Member States in formulating
public policy, coordinating programs and initiatives that are designed to reduce
poverty and promote social development and education, particularly those activities
concerned with strengthening educational systems and job training, and with
fostering opportunities for employment and social integration.
Association of Accrediting Agencies: http://www.aaac.ca/
Provides contact information of member accrediting organizations
Association of Canadian Community Colleges: http://www.accc.ca
Represents members at home and abroad working with national industries and overseas
institutions to organize linkages with member institutions
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada: http://www.aucc.ca
Representing 93 public and private universities, promoting their interests in
Canada and abroad
Canadian Association for Distance Education [CADE]: http://www.cade-aced.ca
Canadian Association for University Continuing Education [CAUCE]: http://www.cauce-aepuc.ca/en/index.asp
The mission of the association is to enlarge the scope and quality of educational
opportunities for adults at the university level by enhancing the stature and
expertise of those institutions and individuals devoted to providing those opportunities
Canadian Bureau for International Education: http://www.cbie.ca/index_e.htm
Works on both national and international cooperative projects in capacity building,
institutional strengthening and human resources development. CBIE manages services
for foreign students in Canada
Canadian Educational Exchange Foundation: http://www.ceef.ca/
Organization facilitating international educational exchange
Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board of the Canadian Council of Professional
Engineers: http://www.ccpe.ca/
National organization of the 12 provincial and territorial associations that
regulate the practice of engineering in Canada and license the country's more
than 160,000 professional engineers. Offers detailed information on the programs,
services and initiatives that CCPE undertakes, and on the various boards, committees
and volunteers that contribute to their work
The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials: http://www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm
CICIC collects, organizes, and distributes information, and acts as a national
clearing house and referral service to support the recognition and portability
of Canadian and international educational and occupational qualifications
Canadian International Development Agency: http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca
Works with partners in the private and public sectors in Canada and in developing
countries, and with international organizations and agencies, supporting foreign
aid projects in more than 100 of the poorest countries of the world
Council of Ministers of Education: http://www.cmec.ca/indexe.stm
A forum for provincial ministers of education to discuss matters of mutual and
national concern. Includes links to provincial ministries of education
Education Portal: http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/~mpress/eduweb/eduweb.html
Exhaustive collection of anything that has a connection to Canada and education
on the World Wide Web
Foundation for Education Exchange Between Canada and the USA: http://www.usembassycanada.gov/content/content.asp?section=fulbright&document=foundation
American Embassy in Canada, providing information for Canadian students wishing
to study in the US
Institutions of Higher Education: http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/~mpress/eduweb/eduweb.html
The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto:
http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/
Statistics Canada: http://www.statcan.ca/english/edu/researchers.htm
Includes surveys, data, research and analysis relevant to current issues in
education.
Study in Canada: http://www.studyincanada.com/english/index.asp
Everything you need to know about studying in Canada
System of Education: http://www.studyincanada.com/english/geninfo/edsys.asp
National Council of Science and Technology (Spanish): http://www.conacyt.mx/
Consejo Nacional de Fomento Educativo (Spanish): http://www.conafe.edu.mx/
Fulbright Commission: http://www.comexus.org.mx/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Mexico
Mexican Association for International Education (English/Spanish): http://www.ampei.org.mx
National Association of Universities and Institutes of Higher Education (Spanish):
http://www.anuies.mx/
Secretary of Public Education (Spanish): http://www.sep.gob.mx
Profile of the education system; current programs and reforms; on-line reports
and publications; federal and state legislation; information and resources for
teachers; on-line school textbooks; statistics; news; links to state ministries
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/mx.rtf
University Listings: http://www.edumexico.org/English/
Convenient on-line guide to search throughout Mexico for Colleges and Universities.
Find out about degree programs, contacts for admission, and general information
about higher education in Mexico.
AACSB The International Association for Management Education: http://www.aacsb.edu/
AACSB international
is the premier accrediting agency for business and accountancy schools. A source
of information, training and networking for management educators
ABET Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology: http://www.abet.org/
Accredits programs in the field. Promotes quality of education in the field
Academy for Educational Development: http://www.aed.org/index.html
Committed to solving critical social problems in the U.S. and throughout the
world through education, social marketing, research, training, policy analysis
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education: http://www.acgme.org/
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools: http://www.acics.org
Accredits private business schools
American Association for Adult and Continuing Education: http://www.aaace.org/
American Association of Colleges for Teachers Education: http://www.aacte.org
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions: http://www.aacrao.com
Among its other functions the association provides a forum for the discussion
of policy initiation, development, interpretation, and implementation - at the
institutional level and globally
American Association of Community Colleges: http://www.aacc.nche.edu
Representing 95% of the nation's accredited two-year colleges, AACC website
houses pages on news & events, government relations, career center, resource
center…
American Association for Higher Education: http://www.aahe.org
Publications and conferences cover a number of subject areas in higher education.
Member driven organization that addresses the issues that face higher education
American Association of State Colleges and Universities: http://www.aascu.org
Represents members' policy issues at the state and federal level
American Association of University Professors: http://aaup.org
Organization dedicated to protecting the academic freedom of its members
American Council on Education: http://www.acenet.edu/
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
American School Directory: http://www.asd.com/
Contains links to more than 70,000 school sites in the United States
American Society for Engineering Education: http://www.asee.org
Organization dedicated to promoting and improving engineering and technology
education Association of American Colleges and Universities: http://www.aacu-edu.org
Forging links between its more than 800 accredited member institutions
Association of American International Colleges and Universities: http://www.aaicu.org/index.asp
Association of American Universities: http://www.aau.edu
Focuses on issues pertinent to research-intensive universities
Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities: http://www.accunet.org
Association for Continuing Higher Education: http://www.acheinc.org
Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges: http://www.agb.org
Provides resources for heads of universities
Association for Institutional Research: http://www.air.org/
Addresses a broad range of social problems through research and publications
Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA): http://www.aspa-usa.org/
The only voice that
solely represents specialized and professional accrediting bodies in the U.S.
Association for Studies in International Education: http://www.asie.org/intro.htm
An inter-organizational body whose mission is to encourage serious research
and publications dealing with international education and academic mobility
Association of International Education Administrators: http://www.aieaworld.org
Association for the Study of Higher Education: http://tiger.coe.missouri.edu/~ashe
Housed at the University of Missouri-Columbia the Association promotes collaboration
among its members and others engaged in the study of higher education through
research, conferences, and publications
Boston College Center for International Higher Education: http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/soe/cihe/
The Center provides information and analysis for those involved in managing
the higher education enterprise internationally through publications, conferences,
and the maintenance of a database of individuals and institutions. The Center
is especially concerned with creating dialogue and cooperation among academic
institutions in the industrialized nations and those in developing countries
Center for Quality Assurance in International Education: http://www.cqaie.org/
Describes its activities as threefold: Assisting countries in the development
of quality assurance systems for higher education; promoting the globalization
of the professions; and monitoring issues of quality in the transnational movement
of higher education
Center for Studies in Higher Education (CSHE) (University of California-Berkeley):
http://ishi.lib.berkeley.edu/cshe/
The Center's mission is to produce and support scholarly perspectives on strategic
issues in higher education, conduct policy relevant research, promote the development
of a community of scholars and policymakers engaged in policy oriented discussion,
and continue the Center's public service role as a resource on higher education
Clears: http://www.clearhq.org/boards.htm
Comprehensive directory of boards of professional and occupational licensure
in North America, searchable by profession or jurisdiction (state or province)
College Board Online: http://www.collegeboard.com/homepage/0,,,00%2ben-USS_01DBC.html
Searchable database on 3,200 two- and four-year colleges, along with information
on financial aid and examinations such as the SAT, TOEFL…
College View: http://www.collegeview.com/
Offers university profiles, electronic applications, career planning…
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP):
http://www.caahep.org/
CAAHEP accredits programs representing 18 allied health professions in over
1300 institutions
Cooperative Association of States for Scholarships: http://www2.northcentral.tec.wi.us/internationale/CASS.htm
Administered by Georgetown University, the CASS program offers scholarships
to international students wishing to study in the US. The program is designed
to foster cultural understanding and promote internationalization of college
campuses, as well as offering overseas students a chance to learn vocational
and leadership skills critical to their home countries
Council for Higher Education Accreditation: http://www.chea.org
Primary national voice for voluntary accreditation and quality assurance, maintains
national and international education databases
Council of Independent Colleges: http://www.cic.edu
Association of independent colleges working to enhance private higher education's
contribution to society
Council on International Educational Exchange: http://www.ciee.org
Facilitates international educational exchange for U.S. based students
Council for International Exchange of Scholars: http://www.iie.org/cies
Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) helps administer the Fulbright
Scholar Program. A private organization and division of the International Institute
of Education
Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov
Overview of federal programs; national education goals; strategic plans and
annual reports; resource directories; program evaluation reports; research syntheses;
publications for parents; on-line newsletters and studies; legislation; education
budget; links to relevant federal and state sources; news
Educational Commission for Medical Graduates: http://www.ecfmg.org/
Assesses the readiness of international medical graduates to enter residency
or fellowship programs in the United States that are accredited by the Accreditation
Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
Educational Testing Services: http://www.ets.org/
A not-for-profit standardized testing service offering admission tests and other
educational services
Global Interactions, Inc.: http://www.globalinteractions.org/
Facilitates domestic and international professional partnerships and development
in education, science, technology, and business
Institute for Education Policy Studies, George Washington University:
http://www.gwu.edu/~edpol/ieps.html
Institute for Higher Education Policy: http://www.ihep.com
Activities include research and policy analysis, policy formulation, program
evaluation, strategic planning and implementation, and seminars and colloquia.
The Institute informs the policymaking process in collaboration with U.S. state,
federal, and institutional level partners, and internationally in countries
such as South Africa, Mozambique, and Russia
Institute of International Education: http://www.iie.org/
Promotes academic and professional exchange globally; administrator of the Fulbright
program; provides programs and projects for opportunities on international study.
Publishes research papers on issues of international education, notably the
annual Open Doors report tracking international student numbers to and from
the U.S.
International Registry of Accredited Schools: http://www.accreditedschools.org/
Lists all regionally accredited US secondary schools worldwide, except for NEASC
which has not yet agreed to list its schools here
Listing of Regional Accrediting Bodies: http://http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/accreditation_pg6.html#Regional%20Institutional
Supplied by the Department of Education
NAFSA: Association of International Educators: http://www.nafsa.org
Promotes the exchange of students and scholars to and from the United States;
provides a forum for discussion of issues and a network for sharing information
as to increase awareness of and support for international education in higher
education, in government, and in the community
National Center for Education Statistics: http://nces.ed.gov/
Education statistics; assessment results; surveys; on-line publications and
reports, including The Condition of Education and The Digest of Education Statistics;
links to federal government and statistical agencies
National Council for Higher Education: http://www.nea.org/he/nche/index.html
Member-driven organization representing policy concerns and promoting quality
in teaching and learning
Overseas Advising Centers: http://exchanges.state.gov/education/educationusa/centers.htm
Lists officially recognized overseas advising centers serving prospective international
students, organized by world regions. Maintained by US State Department
Private School Review: http://www.privateschoolreview.com/
Public School Review:
http://www.publicschoolreview.com
Offering free, detailed information on US public schools by state combined with useful community data (e.g., housing costs) and maps of the surrounding
areas.
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/us.rtf
The American Council on International Intercultural Education:
http://www.aciie.org/
Community Colleges for Intercultural and International Education
TOEFL. Educational Testing Service: http://www.toefl.org
Information about the Test of English as a Foreign Language
Two-Year Colleges: http://cset.sp.utoledo.edu/twoyrcol.html
Comprehensive list of two-year colleges in the U.S. Includes community colleges,
technical colleges, junior colleges, branches of four-year colleges, and accredited
two-year proprietary schools
U.S. Department of Ed. Office of Post-Secondary Education:
http://www.ed.gov/offices/ope/students/accred.html
Nationally recognized accrediting agencies in the US
United States Network for Education Information: http://www.ed.gov/NLE/USNEI/
Interagency and public/private partnership whose mission is to provide official
information assistance for anyone seeking information about U.S. education and
for U.S. citizens seeking information about education in other countries
Caribbean Education: http://www.internationaleducationmedia.com/caribbean/index.htm
A comprehensive
guide to universities, colleges and schools in the Caribbean
Caribbean Education Portal: http://www.ccsedu.com
Caribbean Education System: http://www.welcometothecaribbean.com/edsystem.htm
Includes university listings of smaller islands
Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC): http://www.cxc.org/
School leaving examination authority for member Caribbean countries. Its examinations
are recognized as qualifications throughout the region. Includes extensive information
on CXC examinations and links to the national administering authorities
Caribbean Network of Educational Innovation for Development: http://www.unesco.org/ext/field/carneid/
To advance education innovation for development through networking among educational
institutions and personnel in the Caribbean
Caribbean Regional Council for Adult Education: http://carcae.tripod.com/
Holds workshops, publishes and works with universities to improve education
in the region
Organization of East Caribbean States Educational Reform Unit: http://www.oeru.org
Works with member states to formulate and find solutions to education reform
University of the West Indies (all Campuses): http://www.uwicentre.edu.jm/
Unique international public university co-sponsored by the governments of several
Caribbean countries, but not belonging to any single national system. There
are major campuses in Barbados, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago and branch
centers in 12 other nations and territories
College of the Bahamas: http://www.cob.edu.bs/
Ministry of Education: http://www.batelnet.bs/education.htm
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/bs.rtf
Barbados Institutions of Education: http://www.barbados.org/educate.htm
Includes short description of all institutions of education from elementary
to university
Barbados System of Education: http://www.lmu.edu/globaled/wwcu/background/bb.rtf
Edutech2000: http://www.edutech2000.gov.bb/
EduTech2000 is a seven year Education Sector Enhancement Program which will
help the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Culture continue to implement
some of the reform initiatives which were outlined in the White Paper on education
reform
University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus: http://www.uwichill.edu.bb/
Bermuda College: http://www.bercol.bm/
Bermuda Ministry of Education: http://www.moe.bm/
Includes a school directory and information on curriculum and standards
Institutions of Higher Education: http://www.cuba.cu/
Cuba portal, click on educación link
Ministry of Education: http://www.cubagob.cu/des_soc/mined/mined.htm
Ministry of Higher Education: http://www.mes.edu.cu/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/cu.rtf
Institutions of Higher Education: http://www.puerta7.com.ar/buscar/sitios/Educacion/Universidades/Republica_Dominicana/
Secretary of State for Education: http://www.see.gov.do/sitesee.net/default.aspx
Secretary of State for Higher Education, Science and Technology: http://www.seescyt.gov.do/
Official agency governing higher education. The site provides information about
the higher education system, developmental activities, statistics, and a directory
of recognized institutions
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/do.rtf
Haiti System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ht.rtf
Institutes of Higher Education: http://www.haiti-reference.com/education/superieur/ecoles-sup.html
Ministry of Education: http://www.haitieducation.com
University Listings: http://www.haiti-reference.com/education/superieur/universites.html
College of Agriculture, Science and Technology: http://www.case.edu.jm/
Jamaica Information Service: Education: http://www.jis.gov.jm/education/news.asp
Provides a description of the education system and recent reform initiatives
Jamaica System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/jm.rtf
Ministry of Education: http://www.moec.gov.jm/
Information on current policies, projects and programs
National Council on Education: http://www.moeyc.gov.jm/staging/nce/contact.htm
Education policy advisory body
National Library of Jamaica - Index of Jamaican Websites, Education:
http://www.nlj.org.jm/docs/subject_index.html#Education
Provides an extensive list of education web sites that emphasizes postsecondary
education
University Council of Jamaica: http://www.ucjamaica.com/
Statutory body under the portfolio of the ministry of education that accredits
academic institutions and programs, and also confers academic awards
University of Technology: http://www.utech.edu.jm/
University of the West Indies: http://www.uwicentre.edu.jm/
Department of Education: http://eduportal.de.gobierno.pr/EDUPortal/default.htm
Department of State: http://www.estado.gobierno.pr/
Institutions of Higher Education: http://www.findaschool.org/index.php?Country=Puerto+Rico
Puerto Rico online: http://www.prol.com/education/
Education pages include university listings; promises listings for institutions
at all levels of education in the near future
University Listings: http://www.prol.com/education/universities.htm
Saint Kitts and Nevis System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/kn.rtf
University Listings: http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/region/highered/#Kitts
Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development Youth and Sports: http://www.education.gov.lc/
General information about the education system; current projects and programs;
legislation; statistics; news
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College: http://www.salcc.edu.lc/
Distance Learning Secretariat: http://www.dls.gov.tt/
Provides detailed information about distance education, standards and directories
of approved foreign providers and the local system of public distance learning
centers
Ministry of Education: http://www.nalis.gov.tt/Education/MinistryofEdu.html
Ministry of Human Development, Youth and Culture. Distance Learning Secretariat:
http://www.dls.gov.tt
National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology:
http://www.niherst.gov.tt/
Statutory body mandated for the development of science, technology and higher
education. The Committee on the Recognition of Degrees is charged with upholding
quality standards and conferring accreditation
National Library & Information Systems Authority: http://www.nalis.gov.tt/educ.html
Provides extensive information, online documents, and links on various aspects
of education in Trinidad and Tobago
National Training Agency: http://www.ntatt.org
Umbrella organization for technical and vocational training that develops occupational
standards, qualifications and accreditation
Trinidad and Tobago System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/tt.rtf
School Listings: http://www.search.co.tt/trinidad/highschool/
Asociación Iberoamericana de Educación Superior a Distancia
(Spanish/Portuguese): http://www.uned.es/aiesad/
Asociación Iberoamericana de Educación Superior a Distancia
(Spanish/Portuguese): http://info.uned.es/aiesad/OTRAS-UNIVS.htm
Listings of member institutions of the Iberoamericana Association of distance
learning
Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado (Spanish):
http://www.udc.es/auip/index.html
Association of Spanish and Portuguese speaking postgraduate universities
Latin World: http://www.latinworld.com/index.html
A web portal that provides a search engine with extensive links under the topic
'Education and Research,' organized by country and sub-region - go to the 'countries'
directory to begin searching
Network of Researchers on Higher Education in Latin America (Spanish):
http://www.suc.unam.mx/riseu
Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos (Spanish/Portuguese):
http://www.oei.es/
Association of Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries cooperating in the
fields of education, science and technology to promote democracy and regional
integration
System of Education, Index of Latin American Countries (Spanish): http://www.campus-oei.org/quipu/index.html#Seleccion
Ministry of Education (English): http://www.belize.gov.bz/cabinet/c_hyde/welcome.shtml
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/bz.rtf
University Listings: http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/region/highered/#Belize
Higher Institutes of Education: http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/region/highered/#Costa
Ministry of Public Education (Spanish): http://www.mep.go.cr/
Provides extensive information, statistics, online resources, databases, and
links concerning primary, secondary, vocational/technical, and other aspects
of education in Costa Rica
National Board of Rectors (Spanish): http://www.conare.ac.cr/
Includes university listings
Private and Public Schools: http://www.carreras.co.cr/
A listing of, and information on institutions, mainly private, of higher education
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/cr.rtf
University Listings: http://www.galilei.com.ar/america/iamerica.html
Institutions of Higher Education: http://www.worldwide.edu/ci/el_salvador/flschools_adult.html
Ministry of Education (Spanish): http://www.mined.gob.sv/
Provides basic information about education in El Salvador and the school curriculum
and calendar, as well as information on current reforms and activities
National Council of Science and Technology (Spanish): http://www.conacyt.gob.sv/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/sv.rtf
University Listings: http://www.findaschool.org/index.php?Country=El+Salvador
Ministry of Education (Spanish): http://www.mineduc.gob.gt/
General information about the education system; programs and projects; legislation;
statistics and indicators; directory of the Ministry; news
National Council of Science and Technology (Spanish): http://www.concyt.gob.gt/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/gt.rtf
University Listings: http://www.icetex.gov.co/BancoConocimiento/U/Universidades/guatemala.htm
Honduras Portal: http://www.hondunet.net/
Education section has links to school listings and a number of other education
related organizations
Ministry of Culture Arts and Sports (Spanish): http://www.secad.gob.hn/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/hn.rtf
University Listings: http://www.hondirectorio.com/ct27.htm#univ
Extensive directory of schools and postsecondary institutions of all levels
and types, including language and business schools
Institutions of Education and Related Links: http://www.ibw.com.ni/
Ministry of Education (Spanish): http://www.mecd.gob.ni
Information about
the Ministry; structure of the education system; current programs and projects;
statistics; news
National Technological Institute (Spanish): http://www.inatec.edu.ni/
Responsible for vocational education and training. General information about
INATEC; on-line newsletters
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ni.rtf
University Listings: http://www.puerta7.com.ar/buscar/sitios/Educacion/Universidades/Nicaragua/
Education Reform and Policy Unit: http://www.mecd.gob.ni/reformaeducativa/
A discussion of current and proposed educational reform policies
Council of Rectors of Public and Private Universities (Spanish): http://www.pa/consejo
Representing the interests of the higher education institutions belonging to
the national education system, including recognized branches of foreign institutions
and distance learning providers
Ministry of Education (Spanish): http://www.meduc.gob.pa/
General information about the education system; organization of the Ministry;
current plans; news
Republic of Panama, Education: http://www.pa/educa/index.html
Education page of the Panamanian national web server, providing a comprehensive
directory of annotated links to Panamanian agencies, organizations, higher education
institutions, and schools that maintain web sites
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/pa.rtf
University Listings: http://www.galilei.com.ar/america/iamerica.html
Asociación Iberoamericana de Educación Superior a Distancia
(Spanish): http://www.uned.es/aiesad
Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado (Spanish):
http://www.udc.es/auip/
Center for Interuniversity Development (Spanish): http://www.cinda.cl/
Academic international institution created by leading Latin American and European
universities to confront problems of development
Grupo Montevideo (Portuguese, Spanish and English): http://www.grupomontevideo.edu.uy/indexuk.htm
Common, regional, academic environment of cultural, educative, technological
and scientific cooperation
Latin World: http://www.latinworld.com/index.html
A web portal that provides a search engine with extensive links for the topic
'Education and Research,' organized by country and sub-region - go to the 'countries'
directory to begin searching
Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos (Spanish/Portuguese):
http://www.oei.es/
Organización Universitaria Interamericana (Spanish/Portuguese):
http://www.oui-iohe.qc.ca/INDX/es-index.htm
Unión de Universidades de America Latina (Spanish): http://www.unam.mx/udual/indice.htm
UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and
the Caribbean [IESALC]: http://www.iesalc.unesco.org.ve
Unión de Universidades de América Latina (Spanish/Portuguese):
http://www.unam.mx/udual/
Regional organization sponsoring extensive cooperative activities, primarily
among institutions in the Spanish-speaking countries and Brazil. The site, maintained
at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, provides extensive information,
documents, statistics, and links to institutions and programs.
University Listings, Latin American countries: http://www.rau.edu.uy/universidad/univ.htm
Commission for Educational Exchange (COINED): http://www.coined.com.ar/coined.html
Agency that administers national student exchange programs and promotes Argentine
education abroad. The site provides extensive information on Argentine exchange
opportunities and useful links
Education Argentina Resource Site: http://www.educ.ar/educar/index.jsp
National education server, providing extensive information, online resources,
and links pertaining to primary, secondary, vocational/technical, and higher
education
Electronic University Network (Spanish): http://www.riu.edu.ar/
National computer network for Argentine higher education. The site provides
a comprehensive directory of networked web sites, including institutions, faculties,
and research centers
Fulbright Commission, Argentina: http://www.fulbright.edu.ar/
Information on educational exchange between Argentina and the U.S.
Information and Evaluation of the Quality of National Education (Spanish):
http://diniece.me.gov.ar/
Ministry of Education (Spanish): http://www.mcye.gov.ar/index1.html
General information about the education system; current reforms, programs and
projects; on-line publications; curriculum resources and materials for teachers
and students; legislation; statistics; links to other federal and provincial
sites; news
National Agency for the Promotion of Science and Technology (Spanish):
http://www.agencia.secyt.gov.ar/
National Commission of University Accreditation and Evaluation (Spanish/some
English): http://www.coneau.edu.ar/
Official body responsible for accrediting Argentine higher education institutions,
public and private, as well as transnational education - particularly at the
post-graduate/advanced degree levels
National Council of Science and Technology (Spanish): http://www.conicet.gov.ar
National Office of University Agreements (Spanish): http://www.spu.edu.ar/dngu/
Provides detailed information on Argentine qualifications, the process for evaluating
foreign credits and qualifications, details of international recognition agreements
to which Argentina is a party, and contact information
Officially Recognized Universities (Spanish): http://ses.siu.edu.ar/titulos/marco.asp
For information concerning tertiary institutions in Argentina and the degree
programs they offer
Secretariat of Higher Education (Spanish): http://www.ses.me.gov.ar
Provides comprehensive information, documents, news, and statistics on all aspects
of postsecondary education in Argentina, including institutional links
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ar.rtf
University Information System (Spanish): http://www.siu.edu.ar/inicio/portada.asp
Provides an online database of quality assurance, management, and reform information
concerning Argentine higher education
University Listings: http://www.universidades.org
Bolivia Education Links (Spanish/English): http://www.enlacesbolivia.net/
Click on education section - provides a directory of links to some Bolivian
higher education institutions, research institutes, and other resources
Bolivia Web (Spanish/English): http://www.boliviaweb.com/educ.htm
Provides a directory of online resources, including more higher education institutions,
some secondary and vocational schools, and educational services and study abroad
opportunities
Executive Committee of Bolivian Universities (Spanish): http://www.ceub.edu.bo/
General information about the Committee; plans and programs; legislation; statistics;
information for students; links to universities in Bolivia and Latin America
Ministry of Education and Sports (Spanish): http://www.minedu.gov.bo/
General information about the education system; current projects and reforms;
legislation; statistics; links; news
National Council of Science and Technology: http://www.conacyt.gov.bo/
National Institute of Educational Research: http://www.mct.gov.br/cct/Default.htm
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/bo.rtf
University Listings: http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/region/highered/#Bolivia
Associação Brasileira das Universidades Comunitárias:
http://www.abruc.org.br
Association of Distance Educators: http://www.abed.org.br/publique/cgi/cgilua.exe/sys/start.htm?tpl=home&UserActiveTemplate=4abed
Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (Portuguese): http://www.crub.org.br
Provides a comprehensive description of postsecondary education in Brazil and
a complete list of all member institutions, including private universities and
colleges
Foundation for the Coordination of Higher Education (Portuguese): http://www.capes.gov.br/
Detailed information on bilateral and multilateral higher education agreements;
directories of recognized advanced degree programs organized by subject, degree
type, institution, & state location; & Brazilian scholarship info.
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright.org.br/
Information on educational exchange between Brazil and the U.S
Ministry of Education (Portuguese): http://www.mec.gov.br
General information about the Ministry; structure of the education system; educational
policy and current activities; legislation; links to regional ministries
National Council of Science and Technology (Portuguese): http://www.mct.gov.br/cct/Default.htm
National Institute of Educational Studies & Research (Portuguese/English/Spanish):
http://www.inep.gov.br/default.asp
Provides information on the school census, education legislation, exams, curriculum
Secretariat of Basic Education (Portuguese): http://www.mec.gov.br/sef/default.shtm
Provides detailed information on all aspects of early childhood, primary, secondary,
indigenous, and adult literacy education in Brazil, including curricula and
examinations
Secretariat of Higher Education (Portuguese): http://www.mec.gov.br/Sesu/default.shtm
Provides detailed information on both undergraduate and postgraduate education
and research studies in Brazil
Secretariat of Technical and Vocational Education (Portuguese): http://www.mec.gov.br/semtec/default.shtm
Provides detailed information on occupational education and training in Brazil
outside of higher education, including an online database of federally recognized
vocational/technical institutions
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/br.rtf
University Listings: http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/region/highered/brazil/
Higher Education Council (Spanish): http://www.cse.cl/
Detailed information on accreditation procedures for schools, vocation/technical
institutions, and universities; statistics; and directories of accredited schools
and institutions
Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo de la Educación (Spanish):
http://www.cide.cl/
Corporació de Promoción Universitaria (Spanish): http://www.cpu.cl/
EduChile(Education Portal): http://www.educhile.cl/
Education Portal 2 (Spanish): http://www.enlaces.cl/
Online resource directory for primary, secondary, and vocational/technical education.
The site provides a searchable database of schools organized by region; curricular
information and resources arranged by subject area; and link lists
Edvise (Spanish/English): http://www.ichn.cl/
Organization promoting educational exchanges & other study opportunities
between Chile, the U.S. & Canada; provides detailed information on the national
education systems, educational travel advice, & assistance resources
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbrightchile.cl/
Information on educational exchange between Chile and the U.S.
Ministry of Education (Spanish): http://www.mineduc.cl/
Provides searchable databases of recognized Chilean secondary schools and postsecondary
institutions (public and private), as well as information on policies governing
the recognition of foreign degrees
National Commission of Accreditation: http://www.cnap.cl/
National Commission for Science and Technology Research: http://www.conicyt.cl/
Extensive information on CONICYT activities, a description of the research accreditation
process, and directories of accredited programs organized by university and
subject
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/cl.rtf
UNESCO Regional Office: http://www.unesco.cl
University listings: http://www.galilei.com.ar/america/iamerica.html
University Portal: http://www.universia.cl/
Association of Colombian Universities [ASCUN](Spanish): http://www.ascun.org.co/
National non-governmental organization representing Colombian institutions of
higher education
Centro de Investigacion y Desarrollo de la Educación (Spanish):
http://www.colciencias.gov.co/
Fulbright Commission: http://usembassy.state.gov/bogota/wwwsfulb.shtml
Information on educational exchange between Columbia and the U.S
Grants and Funding Body (English/Spanish): http://www.icetex.gov.co/HomeEnglish.asp
Provides grants and financial aid. Provides information on international programs
for Columbian students
Insituto Columbiano para el Fomento de la Educación Superior (Spanish):
http://www.icfes.gov.co/
Provides searchable databases of statistical information and links to recognized
higher education institutions as well as extensive resources pertaining to laws
and policies governing higher education
Institutions of Higher Education: http://www.colciencias.gov.co/conexiones/conexiones_co.php?tipo=3
Ministry of Education (Spanish): http://www.mineducacion.gov.co/
General information about the Ministry; current programs and plans; curriculum
documents; legislation; statistics; press releases
Ministry of National Education (Spanish): http://www.icfes.gov.co/menhome/
Provides extensive news, information, and statistics on education in Colombia,
particularly at the primary and secondary levels
National Board of Accreditation (Spanish): http://www.cna.gov.co/
Office of International Relations (Spanish): http://www.icfes.gov.co/academ/convalida/index.htm
Provides information on official Colombian policies and procedures for the recognition
of various types of foreign degrees, credits, and programs of study offered
inside and outside the country
Sistema Nacional de Información de la Educación Superior -
Universities Database: http://www.icfes.gov.co/cont/ees/snies/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/co.rtf
University listings: http://www.colciencias.gov.co/conexiones/conexiones_co.php?tipo=2
Consejo Nacional de Educacion Superior: http://www.conesup.net/
Supervisory and accrediting body under the auspices of the Ministry of Education
EcuaNet (Spanish): http://www1.ecua.net.ec/directorio/educacion/index.html
Provides a listing of links to Ecuadorian higher education institutions, vocational/technical
schools, language schools, and some secondary schools
Foundation for Science and Technology (Spanish): http://www.fundacyt.org/
Extensive news and information, statistics, research and program reports, notices
of scholarships, and links to Ecuadorian and foreign higher education institutions,
science agencies, and search engines
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright.org.ec
Information on educational exchange between Ecuador and the U.S.
Instituto Ecuatoriano de Credito Educativo y Becas (Spanish): http://www.iece.fin.ec/
Ministry of Education and Culture: http://www.mec.edu.ec/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ec.rtf
University Listings: http://www.galilei.com.ar/america/iamerica.html
Ministry of Education (English): http://www.sdnp.org.gy/minedu/
Provides information on national education programs and projects; Ministry information;
educational statistics; and a directory of recognized primary, secondary, and
vocational/technical schools organized by region
Sustainable Development Networking Program, Education: http://www.sdnp.org.gy/education.html
Directory of links to Guyana education resources, including teaching/learning
resources and institutions
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/gy.rtf
University of Guyana: http://www.uog.edu.gy
Education online: http://www.uninet.com.py/educacion/
Online resources for Paraguayan primary and secondary schools and links to participating
schools on the Web
Ministry of Education and Culture (Spanish): http://www.mec.gov.py/
General information about the Ministry; structure of the education system; legislation;
directory of the Ministry
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/py.rtf
University Listings: http://www.galilei.com.ar/america/iamerica.html
Yagua.com: http://www.yagua.com/
National web server, providing links to schools, higher education institutions,
curricular resources, organizations, and other education-related services
Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (Spanish): http://www.concytec.gob.pe/
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbrightperu.org.pe/
Information on educational exchange between Peru and the U.S.
Ministry of Education (Spanish): http://www.minedu.gob.pe/
General information about the education system; current reforms, projects and
programs; legislation; statistics; news
National Institute for Scholarships and Educational Credits (Spanish):
http://www.inabec.gob.pe/
Official organization coordinating financial assistance & credit recognition
for Peruvian students attending Peruvian and foreign institutions. Provides
information on study opportunities, international & inter-university agreements,
& exchanges
National Institute of Statistics and Computer Science (Spanish): http://www.inei.gob.pe/
National statistics and databases, including educational data, and links to
Peruvian higher education institutions
RCP Internet Peru: http://www.rcp.org.pe/
National web server providing links to official and private agencies and organizations
involved in education - also contains links to all levels of education providing
institutions - enter by clicking listas de interés
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/pe.rtf
University Consortium (Spanish): http://www.consorcio.edu.pe/
University Listings: http://www.galilei.com.ar/america/iamerica.html
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/sr.rtf
Anton De Kom University: http://www.uvs.edu/
Academic Network: http://www.rau.edu.uy/
Directory of Uruguayan academic, cultural, scientific, and educational web sites
including many universities, higher education institutions, secondary schools,
and national associations
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright.org.uy/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Uruguay
Ministry of Education and Culture (Spanish): http://www.mec.gub.uy/
Provides information on international exchanges and financial aid for study,
the recognition of private higher education institutions, and vocational/technical
education
National Public Administration (Spanish): http://www.anep.edu.uy/
Online databases of schools with web sites (organized by geographic Department);
teacher training information (including approved training locations); and the
web sites of the Councils for Primary, Secondary, & Technical education
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/uy.rtf
UNESCO Regional Office: http://www.unesco.org.uy/
University Listings: http://www.galilei.com.ar/america/iamerica.html
Auyantepui, Education (Spanish): http://www.auyantepui.com/Web/educacion/
Provides an extensive annotated directory of education topics organized by subject,
including links to universities, post-graduate (advanced) degree programs, secondary
schools, associations, and research institutes
Consejo Nacional de Universidades (Spanish): http://www.cnu.gov.ve
Information about the CNU; admission procedures to higher education institutions;
statistics; directory of higher education institutions; links to the network
of higher education institutions Directorate General of the Higher Education
Sector
National Institute for Educational Cooperation (Spanish): http://www.ince.gov.ve
Responsible for vocational education and training - general information about
INCE; links to related sites
National Science, Technology and Innovation Foundation (Spanish): http://www.conicit.gov.ve
Network of Official Higher Education Institutions (Spanish): http://www.riu.ve/
Provides directories of and links to all recognized universities and other postsecondary
institutions
Ministry of Education (Spanish): http://www.me.gov.ve/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ve.rtf
University Listings: http://www.fgma.gov.ve
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