Regional Latin America English proficiency initiatives pay off Government-backed initiatives to improve English proficiency in Latin America are paying off as the region improves its results in the latest English Proficiency Index (EPI) from EF, an international education company that specializes in language training, educational…
Brazil Exposing the dangers of fictitious study abroad programs Students visiting a BMI fair in Brazil last month were offered fictitious study abroad options by children’s charity UNICEF, in order to highlight the struggles young people face in other parts of the world. As part…
Brazil German Language Training in Brazil Brazil has signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany on a program to promote the role of German in the Brazilian higher education sector. “Sprachen ohne Grenzen – Deutsch” complements an already existing academic exchange program run by the…
Regional Significant Growth Projected for Distance Learning Sector Global education spending is estimated at $5.5 trillion, of which e-learning represents about 3 percent, or $1.7 billion. However, e-learning is expected to see considerable growth; outpacing all other categories of learning and growing at an average…
Argentina University Graduation Rates on the Rise Graduation rates across universities in Argentina increased over 40 percent between 2003 and 2012, according to a new report released by the Center for Educational Studies in Argentina (CEA). The report revealed that the number of students graduating…