Sydney Opera House in Australia
Looking towards a meaningful career in the future? Whether in the Philippines or abroad, a good educational foundation is a definite edge and a significant determinant of future success.
Discerning students look towards schools (higher education institutions or technical and further education) highly regarded both in the Philippines and in the global marketplace. Filipino students are now exploring study pathways abroad to enrich their educational experience, as well as take advantage of new technologies and innovative approaches.
Australia and New Zealand (NZ) are among the world’s favorite academic destinations. Australia ranks third best worldwide. New Zealand is an emerging preference. The NZ education system was ranked No. 1 by the London-based charitable policy think-tank Legatum Institute in 2013.
Australia’s standards of instruction are comparable to those of the United States and the United Kingdom, globally ranked first and second, respectively, while living costs for students have remained considerably less expensive. It is no small surprise, thus, that the country had an international student population of over half a million in 2013, which is expected to grow even more in the future.
An international student in Australia enjoys many privileges – rich cultural diversity, exposure to world-renowned tourist sights, an English-speaking community, and a safe studying environment.
With various government agencies and laws regulating different facets of the education spectrum, Australia is able to ensure the well-being of all international students, maintain the high quality of education experience and provide up-to-date and accurate information.
Laws such as Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act of 2000 and the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2007 provide nationally consistent standards for academic institutions to follow and safeguard enrollees from overseas.
University-trained and qualified teachers and specialist teachers help students develop their skills and advance in the world marketplace. The focus is not on classroom lectures where learners sit passively listening to their teachers, but on the applicability of concepts and theories to real situations.
In NZ, across the Tasman Sea, students enjoy a comparable quality of life, and similar benefits.
As in Australia, academic certificates and diplomas earned from universities and technical and further education (TAFE) institutions in NZ are highly regarded the world over.
All of New Zealand’s universities, including the popular University of Auckland, University of Otago, University of Canterbury, Victoria University of Wellington, Massey University, University of Waikato and Auckland University of Technology are featured among the world’s top 500 in the widely-read university rating system QS World University Rankings 2012/13. There are 20 institutes of polytechnics and technology which are also highly-respected worldwide.
New Zealand also has breathtaking sights, vibrant cities, a diverse culture and an outdoor-oriented, but, high- quality lifestyle.
Australia and New Zealand are highlighted in the Australia & New Zealand Education Exhibition 2014 from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday, August 10, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cebu City. The event is organized by IDP Education Pty., Ltd., co-owner of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and one of the world’s largest student placement services providers.
Admission to the exhibition is free. Pre-registration is encouraged. Just log on to www.philippines.idp.com/ANZ2014.
