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Interaction on Int'l education held:
With a view to making international educational counseling reliable, speakers at an interaction today stressed coordination among Educational Counseling Association of Nepal, Ministry of Education, Foreign Ministry, parents and students.
The interaction was organized by ECAN on 'The Roles and Challenges of international Educational Counselors in Nepal'.
On the occasion, Suprabhat Bhandari, chairman of Nepal Parents' Association, aired his concern about the security situation of students who are abroad. "Major problems can be minimized once parents attend counseling offered by institutes in choosing countries and courses," said Bhandari.
"Nepal can be an educational hub in South Asia if we come with a new educational policy, security assurance to foreign students and educational infrastructure development to cope with the present brain drain," opined Rajendra Baral, ECAN general secretary.
"We want to be monitored and regulated. However, the directory is yet to be approved by MoE," alleged Baral.
ECAN member Bishnu Hari Panday drew attention of the government towards the unauthorized educational counseling.
Speaking at the programmed, Devi Prasad Paudel, an MoE official shed light on the issues of 'No Objection Letter', a requirement to pursue studies in foreign countries.
Source: The Himalayan Times (8 August, 2010).
The interaction was organized by ECAN on 'The Roles and Challenges of international Educational Counselors in Nepal'.
On the occasion, Suprabhat Bhandari, chairman of Nepal Parents' Association, aired his concern about the security situation of students who are abroad. "Major problems can be minimized once parents attend counseling offered by institutes in choosing countries and courses," said Bhandari.
"Nepal can be an educational hub in South Asia if we come with a new educational policy, security assurance to foreign students and educational infrastructure development to cope with the present brain drain," opined Rajendra Baral, ECAN general secretary.
"We want to be monitored and regulated. However, the directory is yet to be approved by MoE," alleged Baral.
ECAN member Bishnu Hari Panday drew attention of the government towards the unauthorized educational counseling.
Speaking at the programmed, Devi Prasad Paudel, an MoE official shed light on the issues of 'No Objection Letter', a requirement to pursue studies in foreign countries.
Source: The Himalayan Times (8 August, 2010).
Launch of new Highly Trusted Sponsor Scheme for Tier 4 sponsors
Mar 23, 2010
The UK Border Agency has launched the 'Highly Trusted Sponsor Scheme' for education providers under Tier 4 of the points-based system. Tier 4 sponsors can now apply for a Highly Trusted Sponsor licence, and the register of highly trusted sponsors will go live on Tuesday 6 April 2010. Please see the UK Border Agency website for more information on the Highly Trusted Sponsor Scheme.
UK Immigration Rule changes effecting Tier 1 and 2 and other changes.
Mar 23, 2010
On the 6th and 7th April 2010 the UK Government will make significant changes to Immigration Rules. The changes to Tiers 1 and 2 of the points-based system include new points criteria for both tiers, a simpler route for very highly skilled workers without a Master's degree, greater flexibility for short-term transfers by multinational companies, and more protection against transfers to fill long-term vacancies that should go to resident workers. Other changes to the Rules cover asylum seekers, English language qualifications and marriage visas for members of the armed forces. Please see the UK Border Agency website for more information on the Immigration Rule changes.
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The Education Consultancy Association Nepal and Direction Nepal are jointly organising the fourth Higher Education and Career Fair in June.The Education Consultancy Association Nepal and Direction Nepal are jointly organising the fourth Higher Education and Career Fair in June.
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