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The Essence of International Education

Reimagining Education (part 2) In Part 2 of the “Reimagining Education” series, I delve deeper into the design of international education and institutions, focusing on fostering inclusion and nurturing global citizenship among students. Here are some key points I’ll be addressing: Global Citizenship

A Call to Reimagine Education

The Returns on Study Abroad Investment

Study Abroad Investment: Are you paying or intending to pay international students fees for your child, because it feels right to study abroad or just following the trend? Be that as it may, our goal with this brief write-up is to get you more informed to see your payment of tuition, housing, living allowance, and health plan for your child studying abroad as an investment. If it is, then returns on such investment are expected. This article aims to reveal the estimated returns on the investments made by international students to study abroad. To evaluate the return on these investments, we calculated an estimated cost of investment & an estimated net return on investment. The cost The cost of investments made by international students includes tuition, rent, food, flight ticket, study permit/visa application, insurance, & miscellaneous expenses. As of 2020, according to topuniversities.com, international students spend $29,714 per year on tuition, which amounts to $118,856 in four years. A middle-class student studying Business Economics at York University was the case study. Estimates for rent, food, ticket, insurance, & miscellaneous costs were derived. Over the course of four years, he spent $37,668 on rent, $19,200 on food & miscellaneous costs, $2,540 on ticket costs, $250 on study permit/visitor visa, and $3,800 on insurance. Therefore, the total cost of this international students investment is approximately $182,314. This is why we consider this as a Study Abroad Investment. In this study We measured net return on investment as the total estimated salary the student will earn after graduating. According to talent.com, the average international student will earn $59,289 per year after graduating from university, which will amount to $237,156 over four years. In addition, if a business economics student like John becomes an investment banker after graduation, they can earn an entry-level salary of $150,000 per year($600,000 over four years). The results show that the return on investment before taxes for the average international student is approximately equal to 130%, and the return on investment before tax for a student that goes into investment banking after graduation is approximately equal to 329%. Typical Scenario Tax rates vary across different countries, states, & provinces. For this study, we will examine the return on investment after taxes for the average international student that studies in Canada. In Canada, the average salary for an international student is $58,916 & the average tax rate is approximately 23.17%. So, after taxes, the average international student studying in Canada will earn $45,265 per year. The data implies that over four years, the student will earn $181,061. Therefore, the return on investment after taxes for the average international student studying in Canada is 99.3%. It is important to note that John was an appropriate subject to use when finding estimates for the cost of investment because his expenses reflect the average living standards of an international student. While the investment cost tends to vary across different students, certain expenses are equivalent with a +/- $100 error margin. International Students Furthermore, international students receive more non-quantitative returns. These other returns include exposure to different cultures & new experiences, exposure to an efficient societal system, life-changing connections, job opportunities, better quality of life, or better health care. Exposure to new cultures & experiences could improve the student’s confidence, interpersonal skills, & versatility, which are skills heavily sought after in today’s workforce. On many occasions, international students could also encounter newer & more fruitful job opportunities after graduation. Initially, the investment returns were calculated based on the student’s first job after graduation. However, there is still room for growth as the student gathers more skills & experience. Students from Developing Countries For students from developing countries, exposure to efficient societal systems in developed countries could teach them new ideas that they could take back & use to improve their home countries. In addition, it is important to have connections with influential people in other countries because these connections could provide future job opportunities, life-altering friendships, and potential business partners. Another impactful return for international students is access to a better standard of living & improved health care. For example, students that leave from Nigeria to school in Canada will have access to one of the best health care systems in the world for a reasonable insurance fee of $950 per year. Conclusion In conclusion, based on our data & derived information we can confidently say that an investment made to study abroad will fruitfully reward you with many returns. The returns would be especially fruitful if the investment is in developed countries like the UK, Canada, or the US. Calculations Average tuition paid by international students as of 2020= $29,714 per year (According to topuniversities.com) Rent paid per month for each year I’ve been in Canada: Year 1: $939 per month Year 2: $850 per month Year 3: $700 per month Year 4: $650 per month Food & miscellaneous expenses: $400 per month Return ticket average price (If purchased at the right time): $1,270 Application fee for study permit & visitor visa: Study permit= $150 Visitor Visa= $100 Insurance & health plan: 950$ per year The average student will pay this amount at least 2 times (For the first flight to begin their university education, one visit back home before the end of their program) Total investment for a 4-year course: Tuition: $118,856 Rent: $37,668 Food & miscellaneous: $19,200 Ticket cost: $2,540 Study permit & visitor visa $250 Insurance: $3,800 Total cost of Investment: $182,314 Average international student salary after graduating: $59,289 per year (According to talent.com) The entry-level salary for investment bankers: 150,000$ Net return on investment (Total accumulated income 4 years after graduating): $237,156 Net return on investment if the student goes into investment banking (4 years): $600,000 Return on investment= (Net return on investment/cost of investment) * 100% Return on investment for average student= (237,156/182,314) * 100 = 130% Return on investment for investment banking student= (600,000/182,314) * 100 =

What Is SEND? (Special Educational Needs And Disabilities)

I will like to use this brief write-up to bring more clarity into some misconceptions about special educational needs. It is perceived and believed in our societies that the children with special educational needs majorly exhibit physical disabilities like an impaired sight, inability to use the limbs among others. But in realty special educational needs are requirements for students who may have learning differences or disabilities that impact on their effective learning especially within a mainstream classroom setting. Hence such students will require special educational support which come in varying forms such as special trained teachers, special learning equipment, psychologist, therapist, behavioural assessments etc. In particular, many of the below named learning differences found in many students don’t necessarily present in form physical disabilities but they attract special educational needs. They include Dyslexia. …Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)…Dysgraphia. …Dyscalculia. … Dysplasia….Auditory processing disorder. … Language processing disorder. … Nonverbal learning disabilities. … Visual perceptual/visual motor deficit etc There are also many early (later) signs of an Intellectual Disability that are seen in some children For example, children may: Sit up, crawl, or walk later than other children. Learn to talk later or have trouble speaking. Have trouble understanding social rules. Have trouble seeing the consequences of their actions. Have trouble solving problems among other things. The above outline of possible character traits in many children is to help you understand and deduce that ‘not all learning differences presents as physical disabilities but are still sensory or intellectual disabilities. In addition there are also some other types of special educational disabilities found in children. They may include: Cerebral palsy which is due to an injury to the developing brain before or during birth. Epilepsy a neurological condition where a person has a tendency to have recurring seizures due to a sudden burst of electrical activity in the brain. They can cause unusual movements or odd feelings or sensations. Down Syndrome is a congenital condition usually characterized some degree of limitation of intellectual ability and social skills Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder which involves involuntary and repetitive vocalizations, sounds and movements called tics. Tics may present as eye blinking, nose twitching, tongue clicking, spinning around etc An increased awareness about how our children learn: process information, assimilate and communicate will go a long way to improve their learning abilities and even boost confidence. Learning abilities is diverse and therefore every child deserves a fair chance to learn with optimal support that makes the child THRIVE and succeed. As I conclude, permit me to say that my non-medical background and over 6 years of educational consultancy have witnessed the concerns of many parents which is centered around “the poor academic performance of their children”. Even with the engagement of extra lessons at home outside of the classroom setting has not yielded long term academic success. This is my submission that Academic Excellence does not stand alone. It is important to understand the abilities, talents, weaknesses and emotional status of children and in doing so parents and teachers alike should become more vigilant about how they learn, interact and communicate, no child is the same. Secondly a child who learns differently is not dull, there just needs to be more specially trained teachers who can intervene in their learning in order to bring out the best outcomes in them. CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED Facebook Instagram Youtube @funmi_educate Our recent posts

The Best Program Of Study In Canada For 2022

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Canadian Admissions In 2022 Is Now Made Easy

Canadian Admissions In 2022 Is Now Made Easy It is not a myth that Canadian admissions and especially study visa approvals is perceived as a little more demanding than other countries. Nonetheless, it is of benefit for you to understand some underlying facts in these processes in other to enable you make informed decisions. The following are few reasons why Canadian Admissions In 2022 Is Now Made Easy. International Education Policy In Canada International education is policy driven and an essential pillar of Canada’s long-term global competitiveness. In 2018, international students in Canada contributed an estimated $21.6 billion to Canada’s GDP and support (international.gc.ca). Hence the Canadian government and institutions of learning are consistent in offering admissions to large number of international students and more so in 2022 and beyond. Enhanced Online Learning Canadian high schools and universities admissions in 2022 like many global study destinations is now characterized by an enhanced Online Learning since the global lockdown experienced of 2020 and its fallouts till date. Research also revealed that many schools around the world have incorporated about 70% Online learning into academic curriculum because of the current need for reduced in- person classes. Online Plus On-campus Study In reality many international students in 2022 and in the near future will be studying both Online and On-campus. There is an intentional scheduling of the number of students that should attend classes on campus daily. This has been the situation since 2021 and it will likely persist throughout the 2022-2023 academic session. Start Program From Your Home Country It will interest you to know that you can start a program in many Canadian universities and high schools whilst still in your home country for varied reasons which may include: awaiting study permit approvals, financial limitations, awaiting school official transcripts, in isolation for likely Covid symptoms or even flight restrictions or ban. Eased Admission Requirements You can enjoy an “eased” admission requirements on International students because of the varied fallouts of the covid19 which has impacted the immediate fulfillment of some academic requirements e.g. the mailing of original transcripts, full payment of tuition before the commencement of classes, some programs have become less competitive etc International Student Advantage It is common with international students to experience a delayed study permit approval or even a no-response especially with Nigeria students because of the high volume of applications which has been further heightened by the covid-19 concern. There is an international student advantage in response to this concern, which allows international students to register for Online classes whilst awaiting study permit approval but you will be needing a Study permit to resume classes On Campus in Canadian universities. This may vary from one university to another. Flexible Tuition Payment Plan International Students enjoy flexible payment and do not have to pay for a one year tuition in order to start a program in Canadian universities. A one semester initial payment alongside other crucial fees such as health insurance and technology fees is now permissible to kick start a Study Program in Canada. CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED Facebook Instagram Youtube @funmi_educate Our recent posts

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Study In Canada Made Easy In 2022 For Nigerian Students

Study In Canada Made Easy In 2022 For Nigerian Students Canada has become a top study destination for Nigerians in recent years. However there are many factors to consider In 2022 if you desire an easy entry into Canada which equally also implies that your application is successful at the first attempt. The following factors should be considered critical amongst others: Write A Study Plan Write a study plan which will include your intended study programs and the search for internships in Canada. It is advised that you have at least 2 program of study choices and at least 3 university choices preferably in 3 different Canadian province. Choose Full Time Study Program Ensure to choose a program that is at least 2years of Full Time Study in Canada. Do not choose an online or short course, this may not guarantee a study permit approval to enter Canada. Young School Graduates Advantage High school graduates with at least an average GPA have about 95% success rates of admissions and study permit approvals into Canadian universities. Start Applications One Year Ahead If you are residing in Nigeria, you should start the Study Applications into Canadian Universities one year ahead of your desired program start date. After you have received a Letter of Acceptance from a Designated University in Canada, you then apply for a Study Permit which will likely be approved with 4-5 months. This is so because thousands of applications are submitted from Nigeria hence a lengthy processing time of study permits. Apply Without WAEC You can still apply to Canadian universities without a WAEC or IGSCE result. Your eligibility for admission will be verified using the last 3 years detailed transcript, if you are successful the university will send to you a Conditional Offer of Admission. Afterwards, a Letter of Acceptance will be issued when the university have received a details WAEC or IGSCE results from you. English Proficiency Test Write IELTS or TOFEL English Proficiency Test even if it is not an academic requirement for your program. It is now an immigration requirement for many international students. Get Vaccinated Ensure that you take the Covid-19 vaccination (All the shots) in your home country if you are above 18years old. CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED Facebook Instagram Youtube @funmi_educate Our recent posts Study In Canada Made Easy In 2022 For Nigerian Students Canada has become a top study destination for Nigerians in recent years. However, In 2022 there are many factors to consider if you desire an EASY ENTRY into Canada. This also implies that a successful application ON FIRST ATTEMPT is possible. The following factors should be considered critical amongst others: -Write a study plan which will include your intended study programs and the search for internships. It is advised that you have at least 2 programs of study choices, and at least 3 university choices preferably in 3 different provinces. – Ensure to choose a program that is at least 2years of Full-time study in Canada. Do not choose an online or short course program that may not guarantee you a study permit approval to enter Canada. – High school graduates with equal to or above average GPA tends to have about 95% success rates of Canadian university admissions and study permits. And… -As a Nigerian, you should start your Study in Canada application one year ahead of the desired start date of study in Canada. This is because thousands of applications are submitted from Nigeria. There is a lengthy processing time of study applications. -A Without or Delayed WAEC or IGSCE results, can still apply to Canadian high schools and universities from Nigeria. If you are found to be eligible after an application for admission. The university will give you a Conditional Offer of Admission. Afterwards, when you send details of your WAEC or IGSCE results to the university. A Letter of Acceptance will be issued to you. – Write IELTS or TOFEL English Proficiency test even if it is not an academic requirement. It is now an immigration requirement for many international students. – Ensure to take the Covid 19 vaccination (All the shots) if you are above 18years old. Finally… Study In Canada Made Easy In 2022 for Nigerian Students is a welcome development and you need to take advantage of it now with thousands of others like you. HERE’S HOW TO GET STARTED