South Asia: The region, culture and its people

1. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 SOUTH ASIA 2018 “South Asia and It’s People” Presented by: Ankur Vohra, Deputy Director, O.P. Jindal Global University, Delhi-NCR Chiranjivi Sharma, Counsellor, BNKS Bijay Ram Maharjan, Counsellor, BNKS Samantha Moktan, Counsellor, GEMS Amrita KC, Counsellor, Ullens School Razoun Siddiky Tohin, Counsellor, Scholastica Lamia Ahad, Counsellor, DPS-STS, Dhaka M.A. Salim, Counselor, ASIS, Dhaka Towheed Hussain Chowdhury, Counsellor, Scholastica

2. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 British India- The Precursor to Today’s South Asia

3. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 South Asia- Today

4. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 South Asia- Countries S.No Country 1. Afghanistan 2. Bangladesh 3. Bhutan 4. India 5. Maldives 6. Nepal 7. Pakistan 8. Sri Lanka • South Asia covers about 5.2 million km2 (2 million mi2), which is 11.71% of the Asian continent or 3.5% of the world's land surface • The population of South Asia is about 1.891 billion or about 24% of the world's population • South Asia is one of the fastest- growing region in the world today

5. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 South Asian Economies

6. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 My Experiences Country Have Travelled for School Visits Cities Travelled to Nepal Yes Kathmandu, Pokhara Bhutan Yes Thimphu Bangladesh Yes Dhaka, Chittagong Sri Lanka Yes Colombo, Kandy Maldives Yes Male Afghanistan No None Pakistan No None

7. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 Relevant Numbers! Country Students Going Abroad Major Destination Sri Lanka 12,000 Australia Maldives 2000 India Bhutan 6000 India

8. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 Key Observations across South Asia • Closely knit families so students prefer going for Masters abroad • Word of Mouth & Socio-Political Environment plays a key role in deciding an Education Destination- Yes, Trump does help Canada • It is not only about the University it is also about the Country- when deciding to go abroad for higher education • Agents play a key role in many of the South Asian Countries specially Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka

9. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 SOUTH ASIA 2018 NEPAL: The region, culture and its people Amrita Singh KC (Ullens School): amrita@ullens.edu.np Bijay Maharjan (Budhanilkantha School): gcbijay@bnks.edu.np Chiranjivi Sharma (Budhanilkantha School): gcchiranjivi@bnks.edu.np Samantha Moktan Lama (GEMS) : sl.moktan@gihe.edu.np

10. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 SOUTH ASIA 2018

11. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 SOUTH ASIA 2018 FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC OF NEPAL Location : 26° 22' North to 30° 27' North and 80° 4' East to 88° 12' East Area : 147,181 Square Km. 800 km long, 200 km wide ( China on the North, India on the South, East and West) Capital City : Kathmandu Provinces: 7 Major Cities: Biratnagar, Pokhara, Birgunj, Chitwan, Butwal

12. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 SOUTH ASIA 2018 DEMOGRAPHICS Population: 29, 000, 000 (2016, World Bank) Religion: Hindu 81.3%, Buddhist 9%, Muslim 4.4%, Kirant 3.1%, Christian 1.4%, other 0.5%, unspecified 0.2% (2011 est.) Literacy Rate: 65.5 % Currency: Nepalese Rupee 125 Ethnic Group/Castes

13. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 SOUTH ASIA 2018 DEMOGRAPHICS Languages: Nepali (44.6%), Maithili (11.7%), Bhojpuri (6.0%), Tharu (5.8%), Tamang (5.1%), Nepal Bhasa(3.2%), Bajjika (3%) and Magar (3.0%), Doteli (3.0%), Urdu (2.6%), Awadhi (1.89%), and Sunwar. World Heritage Sites: Lumbini (Birth Place of Buddha), Chitwan National Park, Sagarmatha National Park, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Bauddhanath, Changu Narayan, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square Eight out of Ten highest mountain * Based on Population Census 2011, Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) Sources: Central Bureau of Statistics; www.tourism.gov.np

14. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 SOUTH ASIA 2018 ECONOMIC FACTORS/TRENDS • Major Source: Agriculture, Tourism, Remittance • 30 % of GDP accounts to remittance; 7.5 % GDP accounts to tourism (2017)* • GDP growth 2018: 4.9% • GDP growth 2019: 5.5 % • Unemployment rate: 3.1 % (2016) Source: Asian Development Bank; * World Travel & Tourism Council

15. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 SOUTH ASIA 2018 EDUCATION SYSTEM IN NEPAL • 10 Universities; monitored by University Grants Commission • 35, 222 Elementary and Secondary School; 1,400 colleges (2016) • Twelve Year Schooling system; Compulsory basic free education 1 to VIII • Primary Education : Grade 1- Grade V • Lower Secondary Level: Grade VI to Grade VIII • Secondary Level: Grade IX- Grade XII/ Vocational & Technical

16. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 SOUTH ASIA 2018 Education System in Nepal • Tertiary Education/ Higher Education Institution (HEIs) • Undergraduate Degree: Four year program • Master’s/ M.Phil./PhD: Two/Five year program • Board: Grade X, Secondary Education Examination (SEE) • Grade XI/XII, National Examinations Board (NEB) • Other Boards: Cambridge A level, IBDP, CBSE

17. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 SOUTH ASIA 2018 CHALLENGES IN EDUCATION SYSTEM • Lack of quality research universities • No convincing link between educational degrees and jobs • Curricula knowledge driven • Lack of research facilities and Innovation • Limited employment opportunities

18. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 SOUTH ASIA 2018 ULLENS SCHOOL, Lalitpur (2006) • Play group to Grade XII • Nepal’s only IB school (block schedule, mandatory one week project apart from CAS) • Also runs National Examinations Board +2 program; • Student Body: 115 senior year, 104 junior year IB; Grade XI/XII- 128; Grade I-X: 720 • Scholarship: 25 % receive scholarship, 7 receive full scholarship IB • Placements: 95 % outbound; 51 % US, 25 % Asia, 10 % Europe, 10 % Australia, 4 % Africa & Middle East

19. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 SOUTH ASIA 2018 BUDHANILKANTHA SCHOOL • Est. 1972; Only one non-profit-making national school of Nepal • Follows the National Curriculum of Nepal from grade 5 to 12-(Grades 11 & 12 Science of National Education Board); and CAIE A-Level program of Cambridge Assessment International Education, UK • Student Body: 1087 students, 40% girls • Scholarship: 1/3 receive govt. funded scholarship only up to grade 10, limited partial scholarship in the Post SEE (Secondary Education Examination) • Placements: Harvard, Princeton, Brown, UPENN, Swarthmore, Bucknell, NYU AD, APU, Tohoku Japan, Ashoka & JNU

20. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 SOUTH ASIA 2018 GEMS Institute of Higher Education • Est. 1984 • Board: Grade I-XII, National Curriculum/ Cambridge A level • Student Body: Grade I-X: 2265, Grade XI-XI: 600 students • Placements: Colgate, Cornell, Howard University, La Trobe, Middlesex University (UK), Hong Kong Baptist University, North Western University,

21. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 SOUTH ASIA 2018 MOBILITY TREND • 2006: 11, 438 outbound students • 2017: 44, 255 outbound students (an increase of 800%+) • 2015/2016: 9,622 (US enrollment) • 2016/2017: 11,607 (US enrollment, 20 % increment in 1 year) SOURCE: Institute of International Education

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23. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 SOUTH ASIA 2018 POPULAR DESTINATIONS/ FIELD OF STUDY • Australia, India, U.S., Japan and the UK * • 33 % of outbound students went to Australia • 18 % of outbound students went to US • Top choice of Major: Computer Science, Technology, Engineering – top Choices (STEM) • Renewable energy, travel and tourism Source: Institute of International Education; * UNESCO Institute of Statistics

24. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 SOUTH ASIA 2018 Recruitment Strategy • Social Media • Connecting with Counselors/ Principals • Partnering with USEF Nepal, mini fair/visits, webinars • Scholarship offers for high achieving low income students • International Alumni connection/achievements

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40. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 SOUTH ASIA 2018 TILICHO LAKE: HIGHEST LAKE IN NEPAL

41. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 SOUTH ASIA 2018 SOUTH ASIA: The region, culture and its people Focus – INDIA

42. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 Charushilla Narula Bajpai Founder Director & Key Mentor UniversityConnection.in New Delhi, India

43. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 DID YOU KNOW? • India is the seventh-largest country by area • With over 1.3 billion people – it is the second-most populous country • The population is predicted to grow to around 1.69 billion people by 2050 • 29 states and 7 union territories.

44. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 The Taj Mahal is only one of our many wonders.

45. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 Relevant Demographics • Over 50% of India’s population is under 25. • By 2030, around 140 million people will be in the higher education age. • Currently the Indian middle-class makes up 5% of the population. • India has a relatively low inbound student rate, with close to 35,000 foreign students entering the country in 2017, compared to around 500,000 + Indian students studying abroad. • The Indian higher education market is worth 46,200 crores or 6.2 billion dollars and expanding by 18% every year, according to a report from audit and consulting firm EY.

46. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 Education System in India • State Boards • Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) • Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (ICSE / ISC) • International Boards : predominantly CIE and IB

47. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 • State Boards (52) • Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is the largest national board, with more than 17,500 affiliated schools in India and more than 200 affiliated schools abroad. • Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (ICSE / ISC) - more than 2300 schools in India • International Boards (often they are not standalone entities, but exist within the facilities of a national-board school)  Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) – over 400 schools  International Baccalaureate Organization – the IB Board – over 155 schools Education System in India

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49. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 India’s University Landscape April 2018 With 850 universities and more than 40,000 affiliated colleges enrolling more than 20 million students, Indian higher education is a large and complex system. Source: UGC, PWC, AISHE 2016-17

50. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 Indian Students Studying Abroad – Aug 2018 #Source: MEA: https://factly.in/indians-students-studying-abroad-in-86-different-countries-55-in-usa-canada/

51. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 Indian Students Studying Abroad – Aug 2018 #Source: MEA: https://factly.in/indians-students-studying-abroad-in-86-different-countries-55-in-usa-canada/

52. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 The Indian Student and Community • We love to be winners • We know quality • We can research • We value families • We understand the value of education • We’ve grown up making compromises • We’ve learnt tolerance and resilience • We invented ‘jugaad’ – we’re creative • We are young • We want choices • We love our country

53. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018

54. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 Top 3 Information Needs for Indian Students

55. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 Current Student Recruitment in India • Institutional Websites • Agent Framework • University Representative visits • Career Fairs

56. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 Revolutionizing Student Recruitment in India • A University Outreach strategy: • long-term brand recall • Conducting a course-wise and city-wise analysis • Creating Influencers • Effectively engaging on social media platforms • Activating Alumni Networks • Word-of-Mouth and PR approach • Scholarship-focused Career Fairs • Highlighting alliances with the industry for placement guarantee

57. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 STUDENT ENRICHMENT & COLLEGE PLANNING SCHOOL SESSIONS & EMPANELMENT UNIVERSITY OUTREACH www.UniversityConnection.in

58. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 The best way to reach out to the student community in India • Identify gaps: course-wise intake | city-wise analysis • Evaluate the geographical landscape and identify the cities for outreach • Plan a 360 degree University Outreach Strategy to reach out to the student community there • Reach out to an Insider

60. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 INDIA IS A LAND OF OPPORTUNITIES THE SIZE OF ELEPHANTS … BUT THE PEOPLE OF INDIA ARE SHARKS, THEY KNOW REAL FISH FROM PLASTIC.

61. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 Thank You & Namaste.

62. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 SOUTH ASIA 2018 Bangladesh and its people • Razoun Siddiky Tohin • Thowhed Hussain Chowdhury • Lamia Rahman • M.A. Salim Chowdhury

63. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 Bangladesh Capital: Dhaka (Founded in 1608) Population: 170 million Area: 147,570 sq. km Major religions: Islam (83%) – rest adhering to Hinduism (12%), Buddhism and Christianity Economic sectors: Industry (30 % of GDP), Agriculture (20 % of GDP), Manufacturing (10 % of GDP), construction (6 per cent of GDP) Per capita income: $1560

64. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 History of Bangladesh 4th century B.C.: Recorded history traceable with clear evidence of flourishing civilization consisting of cities, palaces, temples, forts, seats of learning and monasteries; 12th century A.D.: advent of the Muslims, enjoying periods of prosperity under Muslim rule; 17th century A.D.: a time of economic well being; 1757: beginning of British colonial rule; 1947: departure of the British from Indian subcontinent; Bangladesh becomes East Pakistan as part of Pakistan; 1971: emergence of Bangladesh.

65. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 Beautiful Bangladesh • THE NATIONAL ANIMAL OF BANGLADESH IS THE ROYAL BENGAL TIGER. IT HAS A ROAR THAT CAN BE HEARD UP TO 3 KM AWAY. • DESPITE WIDESPREAD FARMING IN BANGLADESH, THE BIGGEST EXPORTS IN THE COUNTRY COME FROM THE GARMENT INDUSTRY. • THE COX BAZAAR IS THE LONGEST SEA BEACH IN THE WORLD, COVERING 125KM AND HAS THE WORLD’S LARGEST MANGROVE FOREST • THE ONLY COUNTRY TO FIGHT A WAR AND DECLARE INDEPENDENCE OVER LANGUAGE.

66. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 Beautiful Bangladesh • THREE OF THE LARGEST RIVERS IN ASIA FLOW THROUGH BANGLADESH. THOSE RIVERS ARE THE GANGES, THE MEGHNA, AND THE BRAHMAPUTRA. • RICE IS A STAPLE FOOD IN BANGLADESH AND IS OFTEN SERVED WITH AN ASSORTMENT OF CURRIES. • THREE PERCENT OF THE WORLD’S TEA COMES FROM BANGLADESH. THE INDUSTRY ALSO EMPLOYS ABOUT FOUR MILLION PEOPLE. • THE POHELA BOISHAKH IS A HUGE PART OF BENGALI CULTURE. IT TAKES PLACE IN APRIL, AND IT IS THE COUNTRY’S NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION.

67. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 Our Pride

68. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 General Education Madrasa Education Vocational Education Systems of Education in Bangladesh Primary Secondary • Junior Secondary • Secondary • Higher Secondary Tertiary Systems of Education in Bangladesh

69. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 Students in Higher Education Type (number) Number of Students % Public Universities (25) 112,430 11 National University (1) 773,492 75 Bangladesh Open University(1) 84,271 8 Private Universities (52) 62,856 6 Total (79) 1,033,049 100.00

70. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 American Standard International School (ASIS) ASIS established in 2011 offers the comprehensive curriculum, based on that of the State of Ohio under the auspices of The United States Department of Education. Curriculum is fully transferable if a student needs to move to another school in US, Canada or any other country. Beside this, it offers IGCSE , O and A ‘level, Pearson Edexcel and also we are a IB Diploma candidate school. Most of the students are from diplomatic community and it has a multi-cultural environment. 99% of students go to USA or Canada for Business, Law, ICT, Computer science and technology, Engineering and sciences.

72. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 DPS STS School Dhaka • DPS STS School Dhaka is a Cambridge International Examination (CIE) affiliated school • subsidiary of the STS Educational Group, established in collaboration with Delhi Public Schools Society of India in 2009. • It is a selective co-educational day school • Instructional program in English from playgroup, nursery, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, grade 1 to grade 12. • The Junior Section - over 700 students from playgroup to grade 4. • The Senior Section - over 2000 students with students from grade 5 to 12. • The number of students who will graduate in 2019 are 145.

74. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 School Name: • Established: 1977 • Total Students: 5000 • Curriculum: CIE • Size of Class 2019: 280 • School Website: www.scholasticabd.com/

75. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 Preparing for the 21st century • Committed to whole child development - extracurricular activities and physical activities - leadership opportunities - numerous after-school programs • Career Awareness program - Career day - Summer internship program - University prep course - One on one counseling - Alumni mentorship program

76. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 Alumni SHAH RAFAYAT CHOWDHURY Co-Founder & President, Footsteps Foundation Pennsylvania State University - Major- Environmental Economics and Policy Minor- Geographic Information Systems AHMED FAHAD Vice President in Pathao IBA-Dhaka University

78. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 Student trend  Despite increased scope in higher education in Bangladesh over the past decades with more and more public and private universities, many still prefer foreign education, which opens a portal to new cultures and countries. The United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany and India are among the most sought-after destinations, but recent years saw a steady rush for some very good universities in Asian countries like Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Japan, China and others. Students now prefer the Malaysian universities because of lower education cost while many Malaysian universities have international collaboration, joint programs with the UK, the US and others countries.

79. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 Education destination: Bangladesh • A total of 593 foreign students were studying in 18 of the country's 37 public universities in 2015, compared to 432 in 2014 and 326 in 2013. • On the other hand, 1,548 international students were studying in private universities in 2015, while the number was 1,643 in 2014, 1,612 in 2013, 1,642 in 2012, and 1,651 in 2011. • The top five universities admitting students are University of Science and Technology Chittagong, International Islamic University Chittagong, American International University Bangladesh, North South University and BRAC University. In 2012, students from 34 countries were enrolled in different private universities in Bangladesh.

80. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 From 2006, the number of foreign university-bound students has more than doubled to 33,139 in 2016. According to Unesco, Malaysia, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, and Canada are the top destinations for Bangladeshi students. Among the 33,139 students who went abroad in 2016, not all students stay back however. Some do return home in hopes of contributing to the development of Bangladesh. Student exodus doubles in a decade

81. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 Number of Bangladeshi students on the rise in United States • Over 7,000 students from Bangladesh were studying in the US in the 2016- 17 academic year, registering a nearly 10% growth from the previous year, beating the international average increase of 3.4 %, according to the 2017 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange. • Bangladesh now ranks 9th in the world for the number of students studying at the graduate level in the United States. The number of Bangladeshi students studying in the US has increased by 53.5 percent over the past five years. • According to the report, a majority of Bangladeshi students in the US study at graduate level. The breakdown reported 25.4% undergraduate, 60.5% graduate, 12.8% Optional Practical Training (OPT) and 1.4% for other educational purposes in 2016-2017. • As per US Department of Commerce estimates, Bangladeshi students in US colleges and universities contributed $249 million to their economy.

82. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 Dhaka College Counselor Network (DCCN) • Established : May 2017 by several college counselors in Dhaka. • Goal : To help students make informed decisions about their future and also guide them throughout the university admission process. • DCCN member : 10 high schools having joined us within the past year. • Aim: Strengthen its scope and efficiency further to organize more information sessions and also design innovative tactics to assist the students. • Output: Consolidating resources and contacts to provide maximum support to students seeking tertiary education and also seek out opportunities for counselors own professional development.

83. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 American Standard International School • Contact person: M. A. Salim Chowdhury (Coordinator/Career Counselor) • Email: salim.chowdhury@asisbd.com, • Curriculum: IGCSE O/A Level, IB Diploma • Size of Class of 2019: 37 • School Website: www.asisbd.com DPS STS School Dhaka • Contact person: Lamia Ahad (Career Counselor) • Email: lamia.ahad@dpsstsdhaka.org • Curriculum: CIE • Size of Class of 2019: 145 • School Website: www.dpsstsdhaka.org Scholastica – Uttara Campus  Contact person: Md. Thowhed Hussain (Career Guidance Counselor)  Email: thowhed_hussain@scholasticabd.com  Curriculum: CIE  Size of Class of 2019: 140  School Website: www.scholasticabd.com Scholastica – Mirpur Campus  Contact person: Razoun Siddiky (Tohin) (Career Guidance Counselor)  Email: razoun_siddiky@scholasticabd.com  Curriculum: CIE  Size of Class of 2019: 138

84. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 The Aga Khan School • Contact person: Nileema Khan (Counselor) • Email: counselor@aksd.edu.bd • Curriculum: A Level, IB • Size of Class of 2019: 69 • School Website: www.agakhanschools.org Cherry Blossoms International School and College  Contact person: Afsana Amin (Vice Principal)  Email: afsanakhanam81@gmail.com  Curriculum: IGCSE, O/A Level, Edexcel Curriculum  Size of Class of 2019: 45  School Website: www.cherryblossomsint.com American International School of Dhaka (AISD)  Contact person: Bridget Herrera (College Counselor)  Email: hscollegecounselor@aisdhaka.org  Curriculum: IB, US High School Diploma  Size of Class of 2019: 36  School Website: www.aisdhaka.org International School Dhaka (ISD) • Contact person: Michelle Mi (College counselor) • Email: michelle.mi@isdbd.org, nusrat.sharmin@isdbd.org • Curriculum: IB, US High School Diploma • Size of Class of 2019: 34 • School Website: hbps://www.isdbd.org/

85. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 Invitation From Bangladesh • Inviting University representatives and admission professionals to visit Bangladesh. • The Regional IC3 Conference will be held in Dhaka Bangladesh on 23rd March 2019. Please complete the registration process through the link https://www.ic3regionalforums.com/register/ After the conference, we are also going to organize a student fair. • A series of one-day event will provide an opportunity for learning and new knowledge creation along with networking. Counselors, teachers, and principals from the local area will interact with universities from across the globe.

86. NEERJA MODI SCHOOL – JAIPUR October 19 – 21, 2018SOUTH ASIA 2018 INTERNATIONALACAC.ORG/REGIONALINSTITUTES VISIT FOR SLIDES & OTHER RESOURCES

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