Education

Welcome to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s homepage for U.S. Educational Institutions and Intensive English Programs. This page is your resource for market research reports, international student recruitment events, and study consortia information.

Our division of Commerce, the U.S. Commercial Service, has a global network of 100 offices located throughout the U.S. and over 100 offices located in about 80 countries. Our worldwide team of education specialists is here to assist with your international outreach to students, potential partners, and agents. To find your local education specialist, please click on the link to the left titled “Local USDOC Support”.

Our Education Team members can assist you with the following:

  • International Market Research – our overseas education specialists generate reports on the education sectors of target markets around the world. You can see three reports highlighted below, but you can also access more of them at www.export.gov/mrktresearch in our Market Research Library under the Services section.
  • Recruitment Fairs – we can help you identify the right international education fairs for your institution.
  • Webinars – learn about the education sector in a market of interest without leaving your desk.
  • Virtual Education Events – showcase your school to a potential partner institution and/or agents using a powerpoint presentation live over the internet.
  • Gold Key Service – we will set up in-country meetings for you with possible partner educational institutions, identify qualified recruiting agents, find companies that require specialized training for their employees and/or connect you with the Ministry of Education.
  • Single School Promotion – we will organize an event featuring your institution/program and invite the country’s key players in the education sector.

*****Featured Event – Education Mission to the Philippines and Malaysia – October 2013

http://export.gov/industry/education/eg_main_060455.asp

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For more about the Education Team and our services, please click here for our team flyer.

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Detailed Event Information For StudyCalifornia.us Initiative Webinar Detailed Event Information For StudyCalifornia.us Initiative Webinar
StudyCalifornia.us Initiative Webinar -- Education/Training Services
Pre-Register for this event
Location/Date: San Jose, CA, United States 06/25/2012 - 06/25/2012
Event Summary:
California higher education and training institutions now have a new online resource to attract international students to their institutions. StudyCalifornia.us will feature accredited educational institutions in California. Its purpose is to connect international students and professionals with quality education and training options in California. Schools participating in StudyCalifornia.us will benefit from marketing efforts undertaken by the U.S. Commercial Service and their Education Specialists located in U.S. Embassies and Consulates in more than 70 countries. StudyCalifornia.us offers: A single electronic platform for all participants. An inexpensive way to advertise California as a destination State. Equal exposure to a worldwide audience through the website, media and activities. A 24/7 resource for all prospective international students, their parents, and other influencers. Use for online search campaigns (Google AdWords, Baidu, etc). Thousands of hits per month. A robust “School Search” with flexible parameters. Inquiry form for prospective students. Student/parent inquiries accessible to all participants. A database to capture inquiries and distribute to member institutions. Learning opportunities with regard to new international education trends and recruitment opportunities they might otherwise miss. A password-protected area for members only to discuss issues, host online events and share best practices. A Content Management System that makes information easy to update. Pages that can translate into other languages, based on the country from which they are viewing the site. Visit one of the StudyState Web sites already created: www.StudyNewYork.us www.StudyGeorgia.us www.StudyNewJersey.us www.StudyTexas.us For more information and to register, please contact Gabriela Zelaya at gabriela.zelaya@trade.gov or call 408-535-2757, ext. 107.

Contacts:
Gabriela Zelaya, San Jose CA
International Trade Specialist
Phone: 408-535-2757, ext. 107; Work Cell: 408-335-9202
Gabriela.Zelaya@trade.gov
Maura Kawai, Los Angeles (West)
International Trade Specialist
Phone: 310 235-7207 (direct)
Maura.Kawai@trade.gov
Aileen Nandi, San Jose CA
Commercial Officer
Phone: (408) 535 2757, ext. 102
aileen.nandi@trade.gov