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Africa: Partnering for

the Future

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Africa: 32,680 Students in the U.S.

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Africa: Student Mobility2008/09



Africa: 8 Countries with More than 1,000 Students in U.S.



Hot Spots for Recruiting: Increases over 5 years



Africa: Student Mobility Analysis

• In 2008-09, 8 countries recorded historic high enrollments in the U.S.

• Consider expanding your recruitment focus through EducationUSA



African Students by Sub-Region



2,795 African Research Scholars in U.S. 2008/09

1-year change: +59% 5-year change: +72%

10-year change: +140%



U.S. Study Abroad: Leading Hosts



Intensive English Programs

• 1,059 IEP students from Africa in 2008-09:1-year change: +38%

5-year change: +66%

10-year change: +49%

• Leading IEP enrollments in U.S. come from Gabon, Cote D’Ivoire, Mali, and Burkina Faso, with more than 100 each



EducationUSA in Africa



Questions?



Transformational Advising Begins with Africa

Intensive, personalized programs that guide students through the admissions process in small groups and one on one, in keeping with African cultures.



Transformational Advising Programs

• Opportunity funds in Ghana, Madagascar, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe

• USAP (United States Student Achievers Program) in Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe



More Transformational Programs

• EducationUSA Membership Programs: reading, writing, Internet research, community service, communications, food for thought seminars, etc.

• English Clubs: ambitious and globally aware students eager to discuss issues

• Career Connect in Nigeria: summer internships for students home from U.S. colleges



Transformational Advising• Changes students’ mindsets

• Develops analytical thinking

• Fosters decision-making and responsibility

• Cultivates reading and writing skills

• Thoroughly prepares students for U.S. higher education

• Makes students more competitive for admissions and financial aid



Questions?



Financial Realities

• Advisers work with students to determine how much their families can realistically pay, then teach them how to research schools that have the funding they need.

• We teach students how to build strong and compelling applications: “Demonstrate worth before need.”

• “Don’t apply to any school that cannot meet your needs, academic and financial.”



Challenges and Solutions: Financial

• Although many need aid, a significant portion of families can pay $20,000 and more per year.

• Students using EducationUSA Africa are awarded over $15 million from U.S. institutions each year.



Challenges and Solutions: Visas

• About half of our countries have healthy student visa issuance rates above 50%, with some in southern Africa approaching 100%.

• In the most challenging countries the issuance rate is 10-20%, and includes fully-funded graduate students going to top-ranked universities.

• Work with us to fully support your students through the visa process.



The EducationUSA Difference: Value Added

• Students from EducationUSA…– are more likely to select suitable schools – plan their finances – complete their applications– qualify for visas– attend a pre-departure orientation– stay in school– graduate on time and return home



The EducationUSA Difference: Value Added

• Students from EducationUSA…

–give you peace of mind,

–make a greater impact,

–give you return on investment…



Take these Factors into Consideration

• Africans are the most mobile university students in the world, according to UNESCO

• Africa has the world’s fastest increase in tertiary enrollments, rising at 8% per year, according to the World Bank

• Africans consistently express favorable views of the U.S., according to the Pew Charitable Trust



Trends: What to Watch For• Changes to educational systems: Bologna

Accord’s LMD in Francophone countries promotes flexibility, recognition of credentials.

• Regional higher education associations and accreditation strengthen universities and students.



Additional Trends

• African higher education growth features expansion of public universities and hundreds of new private universities.

• Graduates of private universities starting to apply to graduate school.



Questions?



How Can You Enroll More African Students?



Enrollment Tips: Financial



More Enrollment Tips



Enrollment Tips: Documentation



Recruitment Opportunities

• Admissions groups: Let us help you arrange your small group or individual tour, or join the CIS annual tour

• Fairs: See www.educationusa.state.gov for details, and encourage your alumni to represent you

• Digital Video Conferences (DVCs): almost all U.S. embassies can meet you virtually



Examples

Malawi

Nigeria

Zimbabwe



Come to Our Conference!October 4-8, 2010

Kievits Kroon Estate

Pretoria,

South Africa

www.educationusa.info/conferences/pretoria_2010


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