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Credential Survey of Chile

To give readers a range of perspectives regarding the foreign academic credentials found in the country or region covered in the IEM Spotlight, the editorial team surveys a number of colleges and universities, in addition to professional credentialing organizations, to provide a range of
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EducationUSA Chile

Dr. Lee Z. Ullmann, Director of EducationUSA Chile, offers valuable insight into the Chilean education system and how best to engage the systems in place to connect with students in a meaningful way.
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Education in Chile

Education is a national topic of priority in Chile. With nearly universal coverage and a commitment to quality, Chile is a country to watch in the coming years.
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Schools of Thought: Developments in the Malaysian School Sector

William Butler Yeats once said, " Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." In Malaysia, where e ducation holds a high social, political, and economic profile, developments in the system reflect intricate socio-economic concerns of the country at large and continue to
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EducationUSA: IEM Spotlight on Malaysia

The Malaysian government's development plan to have "developed nation" status by 2020 influenced many policies in the country, especially education. EducationUSA offers services to Malaysian students and U.S. institutions to overcome the challenges.
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An Overview of U.S. Accreditation

In this piece, Judith Eaton offers a helpful introduction to understanding the accreditation process in the United States. She outlines the types of U.S. accrediting organizations, the functions of accreditation, how accreditation is funded, the basic steps involved in the accreditation process, and
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