EDUCATIONCS IN GERMANY

EDUCATION IN GERMANY:

                                          

Germany has a rich history with vibrant cities, picturesque countryside, amazing culture and a country dotted with palaces and abbeys.  If you are planning to pursue your higher education in Germany or any other country it is better to equip yourself with the country's history.

Below, is a brief history of Germany:

Timeline Of Germany

936 A.D.:

Otto the Great is elected king of East Francia, which is now Germany.

1618-1648:

The Thirty Year's war is fought almost entirely in Germany.  The empire is divided into small principalities.

1685:

Great music composers George Frideric Handel and Johann Sebastian Bach are born.

1857:

Well known fairytales like Rapunzel, Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin are written.

1864-1871: 

Otto von Bismarck unifies Germany in a series of wars.  In 1871, king Wilhelm I of prussia is named kaiser, or emperor, of Germany.

1914-1918:

Germany goes to war against Russia and France which escalates into World War I Germany is defeated.

1933

Rise of Hilterl

Adolf Hitler, an Austrian, takes power, Hitler and the Nazi party begin a reign of terror.

1936:

Berlin Olympics

1939-1945: 

World war II begins with the rise of Poland.  The U.S. and its allies defeat Germany, Italy and Japan.  Millions of people mostly jews die in the Holocaust

1949:

Germany is divided into the Federal Republic of Germany in the west and the Communist German Democratic Republic, in the east.

1989-1991: 

The Berlin Wall, separating East and West Germany, is torn down.  A unified Germany is formed with Berlin as the capital.

1990:

Kohl leads a reunified Germany.

May 2005:

Germany opens its first official Holocaust memorial dedicated to the nearly 6 million jews that were killed between 1933 and 1945.

Languages Spoken:

There are 2 groups within the modern German language corresponding to the geographic location: the low German, spoken in the northern part of Germany and high German spoken in the lower half of Germany Austria and Switzerland.

Germany - Higher Education Institutions

Types of Institutions in Germany:

Higher education in Germany is divided under public and private state recognized institutions.  There are 355 officially recongnised institutions of higher education in 165 towns and cities throughout Germany.  The following types of universities exist in Germany:

1. Universities (Universitat) or Technical University 

2. Universities of Applied Sciences 

3. Colleges of art/Colleges of Music 

4. private and Church Sponsored Institutions

Universities or Technical University:

These are traditional universities and since some of them have a strong technical focus and are called Technical University (TU) or Technische.  hochschule (TH).  However, Universities today also focus heavily on social sciences and humanities.  Research and teaching are closely interlinked in these Universities.  The departments that include in most of the Universities are humanities, cultural sciences, law, natural sciences and economics, and teacher training.  Some universities focus in one area of specialization.  These include Hannover Medical School, the University of Lubeck, school of veterninary Medicine, the German Sports University in Cologne and the University of Administrative Sciences Speyer.

List Of Universities 

• RWTH Aachen University
• University of Augsburg
• Aachen University of Applied Sciences     

EDUCATIONCS IN DUBAI

Why Study in Dubai:

                                      

Dubai is one of the latest addition to the list of foreign destinations among indian students.  Factors like good infrastructure, warm and hospitable people. affordable tuition costs are some of the reasons that lure Indian students to Dubai. 

    Dubai is truly cosmopolitan. It's one the fastest growing economy in the world and hence offers plethora of opportunities for career - growth.

    Learning is comparatively cheaper because of the education policies of Dubai.  One would spend double the amount for the same learning else where than here.  

    Beyond being an international business center, Dubai attracts masses of tourists due to its shopping festivals all year through.  This makes it ideal for studying subjects related to hotel management, tourism as well as business.

   Due to vast development activities especially in the area of infrastructure, trade and commerce, the possibilities of finding on job training as well as full time jobs are endless.

   The UAE is hospitable, Secure and caring.

Education System: 

The Government of Dubai realized the need for a well - educated and trained workforce to progress in every sphere.  As a result, the government has made extra efforts and took initiatives for building schools and colleges of higher education and improve standards and quality of teaching and education.  This has helped Dubai to be both a destination for higher degrees among foreign students and also students form Dubai are now being found in the top universities in the world over.

Education in Dubai can be broadly Classified under the following heads: 

• Primary
• Secondary
• Collegiate

The school system in Dubai is almost the same as the rest of the UAE.  Education at primary and secondary level is universal and compulsory up to ninth grade.

4  to 5 years-olds attend kindergarten

6 to 11 years-olds attend primary schools

the preparatory stage caters for children aged between 12 to 14 and 15 to 17 years-olds attend secondary schools

UAE has several public and private schools both for the locals and expatriates.  The medium of instruction in public schools is Arabic with emphasis on English as a second language.  The Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates is responsible for school's accreditation.

Postgraduate Education in Dubai:

    Over the last decade with more and more students opting for higher education in Dubai have opened postgraduate courses in their universities.  both local universities as well as foreign universitites with branches in Dubai have started offering postgraduate programs to students.  Though the number of courses that are offered are still limited, yet efforts are on by the government to encourage universities to start postgraduate programs.

The following universities have opened postgraduate courses:

Programs: 

• MBA (AMBA accredited)
• MA Human Resource Management
• MA Marketing Communications
• MA Management and MSc Management

Tel:   +971 4 3678125
Fax:  +971 4 3678043


Brititsh University Dubai

First research based postgraduate university in region

Programs:

MSc IT
MSc IT Management
MSc Project Management
Master of Education (Special Needs, English Language Teaching, International Management and policy)
MSc Environmental Design of Buildings
MSc Finance and Banking, University is also preparing PhD programs in Education, Project Management and information Technology for UAE government accreditation .


Tel:  +971 4 3913626


Fax: +971 4 3664698

EDUCATIONCSINAUSTRALIA

Australia Education - Overview:

                                      

Australia's natural beauty is talked about in the world with its beautiful beaches, rain forests, deserts, and world - class cities.  Australia is an ancient land, geologically one of the oldest on earth.  The world's largest island and the only nation to occupy an entire continent, Australia is the size of the United States, yet has only 20 million people.

Name: Australia

Capital City:  Canberra


National Language: English


Major Cities:  Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney


Largest City:  Sydney


Currency: A$ or AUD (Australian Dollar)


Time Zone: Australia is 4.25 hours ahead of India


Seasons: Summer: December to February
Autumn: March to May
Winter: June to August.


Education System In Australia:

       Australia's quality assurances are based on national legislation covering quality and financial standards for those in Australia on student visas, These laws, based around the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, also require registration of  each and every courses and institution open to international students on student visas.

       The Australian education system is built around the Australian Qualifications Framework.  This framework offers unique pathways between qualifications, flexibility, choice, easier recognition and quality assurance not found in many other countries.  The AQF joins work-based qualifications and academic qualifications in a single system, allowing maximum flexibility in career planning and continuous learning.

      The Australian Universities Quality Agency (AUAQ) and a National Training Quality Council are two recent Australian Government initiatives to further strengthen Australia's existing accreditation and quality assurance processes throughout Australia.

      The Australian education sector is broadly broken down as follows:

University:

      University is the highest level of study in Australia.  There are 37 public (government funded) universities and two private universities in Australia.  All Australian universities are unique and you need to find the one that best suits your own needs.

Bachelor degree: AUD$10 000 - $ 16000 (for example, arts, accounting, business and management, and law courses)

List of Universities in Australia:

1. Australian Catholic University (ACU)
2. Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA)
3. Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM)
4. Australian National University (ANU)
5. Bond University  (Bond)
6. Central Queensland University (CQU)
7. Charles Darwin University (CSU)
8. Charles Sturt University (CSU)
9. Curtin University of Technology (CURTIN)
10. Deakin University (Deakin)
11. James Cook University (JCU)
12. Flinders University (FLINDERS)
13. Griffith University (GRIFFITH)
14. James Cook University (JCU)
15. La Trobe University (LATROBE)


 

EDUCATION IN CALIFORNIA

WELCOME TO EDUCATIONCS

                                                                                                                    
       Intruduction: Listed below are all of the schools offering teacher EDUCATIONCS programs in California.  If you are trying to become a teacher, and you plan on working in California, you should definitely take a look at the Department of EDUCATION'S website (links at the top of this page).  The individual states make a lot of their own decisions about how teacher need to be prepared, which degree programs are "approved", etc. 

      Also, as a rule, you should contact multiple schools if you are seriously considering going back for a degree of certificate in EDUCATION..  There can sometimes be very significant differences in tuition, admissions requirements, and so on, even between schools that you might think are very similar.  So, it's always a good idea to contact a number of schools and do a little comparison shopping. 

Overview

                     California ;is home to approximately 36.9 million people, making it the largest state in the country.  Scores of beaches and sunny, warm wather make California a popular destination hiking, going out to bars and visiting art galleries, the many attractions unique to this state promise there is never a dull moment for tourists and residents alike.

Teacher Education in California

                        The cal grant program is considered one of  the best state-funded financial aid programs in the country.  Additionally, schools such as the renowned University of California, Berkeley, offer scholarships, including the California Alumni Association Scholarships, the cal bear Scholarship and the cal opportunity scholarship.  The California State University also offers a reputable EDUCATIONCS program.

 Teaching Careers in California

     In order to become a teacher in California, you must pass an approved teacher preparation program in addition to ;the California Subject Examinations for Teachers or a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing-approved, subject-matter program.  The mean annual income for teachers in California is $56,610.  Specific salaries very depending on position and credentials.