INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS AND RECRUITMENT WEBINARS


An Overview of Education in Iran — FREE
Date: Friday, April 12, 2013 Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM EDT Registration Cost: FREE Contact: kre@wes.org
According to the Institute of International Education, there has been significant increase in the number of students from Iran attending U.S. higher education institutions. In 2011, Iran joined the top 25 feeder countries with 5,600 students joining U.S. campuses--a 19% increase. In response to this increase, this webinar will provide an overview of the system of education in Iran and discuss relevant documentation issues that commonly occur, helping admissions officers sharpen their skills and techniques for evaluating authentic documents from Iran. There will be ample time afforded for discussion and questions. All registrants will receive a hyperlink to the recorded session, as well as a PDF version of the presentation and sample documents. Space is limited. If event capacity is reached, you may be added to a wait list. Registration is limited to participants representing colleges or universities. Additional Reading: International Student Enrollment Increased by 5 Percent in 2010/11 Increasing challenges around the Iranian study abroad market Iranian students in lurch as Canada closes embassies Presenters: Uzma Majid, Group Manager Uzma Majid has worked in the field of international education since 1999 and is currently a Group Manager at World Education Services. Her areas of expertise include Iran, Commonwealth and South Asian Countries and India. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and M.A in Urban Studies from City University of New York.

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