Education in South Africa
23 years after the end of apartheid, equity and quality remain the two big stories of South African education. Learn about the overall education system, student mobility trends, and educational qualifications.
The Refugee Crisis and Higher Education: Access Is One Issue. Credentials Are Another.
Only one percent of all university-age refugees now enroll in higher education. Two solutions could accelerate access to tertiary-level coursework and verifiable credentials: One is technical, and the other painstakingly human.
Migration Paths: How Do Highly Skilled Workers Make Their Way to Canada?
With Immigrant interest in Canada surging, WES surveyed 7,120 applicants for Canada’s skilled worker program to better understand their backgrounds and skills.
A User’s Guide: China’s New Non-Standardized Degree Certificate
A WES credential analyst provides simple, easy tips for authenticating the non-standardized Chinese degree certificates that started flooding admissions offices in 2017.
Recruiting and Working With Nigerian Students: An EducationUSA Q&A
Nancy Keteku, EducationUSA’s regional advising coordinator for West and Central Africa, addresses frequently asked questions from admissions officers seeking to recruit and admit Nigerian students. Topics include visas, agents, and standardized test requirements.