Nowadays it seems like all Indian students want to go abroad for their studies. What do they get out of an opportunity like this? Well there are, actually, many advantages that the Indian youth perceive in a foreign school experience.There could be hundreds of reasons why a student would want to study abroad and we have listed one of the most important ones here Gain a global perspective and broaden your horizons by experiencing the various cultures of the world.
Cultivate a global network of social contacts.
Improve your social and communication skills.
Develop independence and acquire proficient problem- solving skills.
Learn new technology and explore new concepts and ideas.
Become a more well- rounded individual primed for better prospects.
Become a global citizen
Students are attracted to technological nations such as USA, UK and Australia, where they look forward to a different experience as well as better job prospects. The academic programs that these nations offer are excellent and you will benefit from any one of them immensely. Here are some attractive qualities of these academic programs that you should take into consideration. Some programs give you the opportunity to interact directly with some of the finest minds in their chosen traditional/professional disciplines. Others may give you a chance to gain work experience thereby improving your job prospects for example sandwich programs etc. Different universities will have different teaching styles. While some focus more on exams, others may consist of lots of group work and module assignments. You can choose the university that best suits your learning style.T here are universities that are flexible in their courses and in their modules. If you are one of those people who is not sure this would be a great option for you. The university will allow you to change in the first month. You will have the opportunity to develop strong relationships with your faculty and fellow students as you work and learn from both. There is an emphasis on imparting practice-oriented education. This generates valuable employment-related skills in you as a student. The avenues for interdisciplinary research and training are better explored in the west than in India. The predominant principles and practices of the system for higher education abroad have something for everyone from even the most diverse walks of life. The points mentioned above are just some benefits of the academic opportunities abroad. There are, in fact, many more.
We are living in a world where information is accessed and shared in nanoseconds. The better connectivity translates directly into a competitive edge. Whatever your field of study, most universities abroad equip you with the latest technology. You will use their technology to obtain and process both subject-specific and general information. On these lines, many universities abroad remain unmatched. The technological skills that you obtain will open doors for you in the job market.
Most universities abroad provide you with a whole list of extra curricular activities that you can choose to do. If you are a person who is very interested in sports, for example, you will find that some universities have excellent sport facilities that you can benefit from, other people may be attracted to theatre, or music facilities. Some of you may want to join a university in an urban area which will provide you with eating, entertainment, shopping and cultural facilities whereas others may be attracted to a rural area university. All in all universities abroad provide a rich variety of activities as part of their campus life. These factors add a unique dimension to your educational and cross-cultural experience.
As a foreigner in a different nation you will learn to adapt to a culture that is completely different from yours. As globalization is on the rise companies are looking to be established internationally. They will value the skills that you gain from having to adapt to a different culture.
Difference in Education in India and Abroad
| Protected and Supportive Environment | Confident and Independent |
| Employment on Completion | Independent Thinking |
| Emphasis on Theoretical Skills | Emphasis on Practical Skills |
| Low Profile | Global Recognition |
| Lack of Opportunity to Socialize | Opportunity to Socialize |
| Lack of Employable Skills | Gain of Practical Knowledge |
| Learning based on Academic Knowledge | Learning based on Practical Knowledge |
USA
UK
Australia
The United States facilitates top notch resources and qualitative education for wide variety of curriculums that enables students to pursue their extra edge. For every student aspiring education in USA it is essential to be aware of the structure of educational system in USA. The system comprises of 12 years of primary and high school education, which is mandatory for getting admission in any graduate college, university, or for any professional and technical schools. It is not compulsory to accomplish these 12 years of elementary education within United States. Therefore students from overseas are also welcomed for higher education in United States.
Usually the education for Americans starts at around 5 years of age. The tenure of primary schooling will be about five to six years. In this level students will be completing five grades of their education. Students have choice to select their education held either in public schools, or private schools, or home school.
Upon completion of five grades of education in primary school, students will enter high/secondary school. The tenure of secondary school will be about six to seven years, by which students will be completing their 12 grades. After completion of their secondary education successfully students will be obtaining a high school diploma, which gives eligibility to get admission in any college or university. International students applying for graduation in U.S should have an equivalent grade of this diploma.
Education system of UK has long been an admired destination for Indian students. It is much alike to the education system in India. UK education implements unique quality assurance and academic audit system for ensuring its educational eminence. They are welcoming students from different parts of the world and cultures to high competent education and is building centuries of experience in facilitating quality education for overseas students.Students will be assessed after completion of each level of education. The foremost among them occurs during the period of GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education). After completing their GCSE’s, students will have the choice to pursue their further education or put-off their studies and get started into their working world. The system is broadly classified into the following four main categories:
Primary Education
Children in UK start their education with primary education at the age of 5 years. it is a 6 years length of education and students will be educated up to the age of 11 years at this level. Primary education in UK is sometimes divided into 2 sorts – Infant/Nursery schools (age level 5-7) and junior schools (age level 7-11). Know more about Primary.
The education system in Australia provides top notch opportunities for International students seeking for an academic and individual confronts. It presents qualitative education which is highly regarded and widely recognized allover. Australian offers diverse courses, which covers 12 years of primary and secondary education. There is a vast range of study course available in Australian education, which includes traditional academic programs in addition to the further practical and vocational courses.
Primary education of Australia is a seven years of preliminary courses, where children commence their education at the age of 5 years (Year-1) and will be completing at the age of 12 (Year-7). This level of education provides general education for the students and gets them ready for a valued role in society and for the next level of education.
Students move to secondary school (Year-8) at the age of 12 and it is mandatory to complete their two years of ‘junior high school’ till the Year-10, after which they have option to discontinue their education or can pursue their further course of study. Students have to accomplish another 2 years of ‘high school diploma’ (Year-12). Students leaving their school after ‘junior high school’ can also go for vocational education course or for apprenticeship training to enter the work force.
Standardized Tests
This test is for people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication. It measures ability to communicate in English across all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking IELTS is jointly managed by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) through more than 350 locations in 120 countries.
It opens doors for you to more than 2000 educational institutions, government agencies and professional organizations across 120 countries where IELTS scores are recognized as a trusted and valid indicator of ability to communicate in English. IELTS is an English Language Proficiency test that is required to be taken by non-native students for study in countries where the medium of instruction is English. Among the popular study destinations IELTS is accepted by universities in UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and USA. It has become a mandatory test for students of many nationalities to obtain student visas to Australia. You cannot be granted an Australian student visa without an IELTS score if you are from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and many other countries, TOEFL is not accepted. All other study destinations either require you to take the TOEFL or IELTS. IELTS is however not accepted by most universities in USA. TOEFL is required as a proof of English proficiency to study there…
TOEFL ( Test of English as a Foreign Language )
Overview
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a compulsory English test conducted for every student from non-English speaking country looking for overseas education in English speaking countries like, USA, UK, etc. It is a test conducted for assessing the fundamental abilities in English and is accepted by over 6000 colleges and universities in 110 countries. This is over 3 times the number of any other English-language proficiency test. The test is administered in 180 countries at more than 1275 test sites. A TOEFL score is valid for two years and then is deleted from the official database. The maximum score for Internet based TOEFL (Computer Based TOEFL) is 120.
Why TOEFL test?
Performing TOEFL test provides several benefits that help you to assists for your overseas education. Some of them are:
- Regardless to the place where you want to study, TOEFL test enables you to reach your desired destination. Depending on the test score will be eligible for getting admission in college or university in the world.
- There is much flexibility in performing a TOEFL test whenever you want to take. You will be offered practice tools and feedback, and more alternatives to study abroad than any other English-language test in the world.
- TOEFL enables you various amenities such as, listening to lectures, view films, attend seminars, read textbooks, perform online research, speak with professors and other students, write academic papers, reports, e-mails and more.
GRE (Graduate Record Examination)
About the GRE® test
GRE® test stands for GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATIONS®. There are two types of GRE® tests: (1) GRE® General test, and (2) GRE® Subject test
GRE general test
The GRE® General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study. The GRE® General Test is required by many graduate and professional schools in the U.S and is an important criterion for admission to their graduate programmes. Applicants must submit their GRE® scores together with certain other records/requirements as part of the process of admission to graduate schools. The GRE® is administered by Educational Testing Services (ETS). ETS is responsible for conducting the GRE® test under the guidance of the college education board of the U.S. GRE is a multiple-choice Computer Adaptive test and it is a mandatory for students seeking Masters Degree or PhD degrees in the USA for most of the Universities.
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a computer based standardized test that assesses the aptitude abilities in a person for accomplishing the academic of business curriculum. Students from different backgrounds belonging to different countries in the world can take the GMAT test. This test is a decisive part for admissions in more than 4000 graduate programs in 1800 schools around the world. Presently, several leading Business Schools in India also require GMAT scores for admission.
Test Modules
The GMAT test consists of following three modules that determines fundamental verbal, mathematical and analytical writing skills in the test taker. The maximum score for GMAT is 800 and the mean score is 533 in 2005-06. The test score is valid for 5 years.
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a computer based standardized test that assesses the aptitude abilities in a person for accomplishing the academic of business curriculum. Students from different backgrounds belonging to different countries in the world can take the GMAT test. This test is a decisive part for admissions in more than 4000 graduate programs in 1800 schools around the world. Presently, several leading Business Schools in India also require GMAT scores for admission.
Test Modules
The GMAT test consists of following three modules that determines fundamental verbal, mathematical and analytical writing skills in the test taker. The maximum score for GMAT is 800 and the mean score is 533 in 2005-06. The test score is valid for 5 years.
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test/ SAT-I) is a prerequisite Reasoning Test conducted for the admissions of undergraduate programs in United States. It is a 3 hour test that determines the proficiency of the students in verbal, mathematical and reasoning skills that are required to evaluate the skills needed to complete the academic successfully. The test is administered several times a year. Many universities also require SAT-II test score along with the SAT-I score for admission. Every year around 2 million students take SAT. Many colleges and universities finds SAT as a more credible test for predicting the student’s competence. The test scores are valid up to 5 years of the test date.
TOEFL iBT( New Generation TOEFL)
A new Internet based version of the TOEFL test will commence in Sept 2005. It will be introduced in the USA in Sept 2005 followed by Canada, France, Germany and Italy in Oct 2005. It will be offered in the rest of the world in 2006. TOEFL iBT tests all four language skills that are important for effective communication skills namely Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing. Academically successful students need to combine all the four language skills in the class room. Integrated tasks in the new test will help learners build the skills and confidence needed to communicate effectively.
What is the OET?
The Occupational English Test (OET) is a language test for overseas qualified medical and health professionals whose first language is not English. Currently, it assesses English language competency as it is used in medical and health professions in Australia and is adaptable as language competency testing model for other professions.
Purpose of the OET
The OET, administered by The OET Centre, assesses the English language competency in the medical and health professions of candidates seeking admittance to training programs or examination in order to practice their profession in a new country.
It is designed to ensure that language competency is assessed in a relevant professional context
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