Education United Kingdom
United Kingdom (05/05)
The United Kingdom's population in 2004 surpassed 60 million--the third-largest in the European Union and the 21st-largest in the world. Its overall population density is one of the highest in the world. Almost one-third of the population lives in England's prosperous and fertile southeast and is predominantly urban and suburban--with about 7.2 million in the capital of London, which remains the largest city in Europe. The United Kingdom's high literacy rate (99%) is attributable to universal public education introduced for the primary level in 1870 and secondary level in 1900. Education is mandatory from ages 5 through 16. About one-fifth of British students go on to post-secondary education. The Church of England and the Church of Scotland are the official churches in their respective parts of the country, but most religions found in the world are represented in the United Kingdom. ... [Read More]
Welcome to the International Education Week Web site!
... [Read More]
United Kingdom
The Government was strongly committed to children's rights and welfare; it amply funded a system of public education and medical care. The Government provided free, compulsory education until age 16 and further free education until age 18 if a student so desires. In June, the Government created the post of Minister of Children, Young People and Families within the Department of Education and Skills. The Minister coordinates government policy concerning children and young persons, including: Policy on children's social service and child protection; children in state care; parental responsibility and the role of parents in education; careers service for young people; and protecting young people at risk, including homelessness and social inclusion. In Scotland, the Minister for Education and Young People and the Minister for Communities oversee similar programs. ... [Read More]
International Adoption United Kingdom
The Department for Education & Skills is responsible for Children’s Social Services, including adoption policy. While the following address is the Central Authority for the Hague Convention on International Adoption, each adoption case will be handled by the relevant social services department in the area where the adoptive child is located. Anyone who wishes to contact The Adoption Team should write to the following: Placement, Permanence & Child Protection Division ... [Read More]
United Kingdom
The law provides for freedom of religion, and the Government generally respects this right in practice. The Church of England and the Church of Scotland are established churches. There was no change in the status of respect for religious freedom during the period covered by this report, and government policy continued to contribute to the generally free practice of religion. The generally amicable relationship among religions in society contributed to religious freedom. Centuries-old sectarian divisions--and instances of violence--persist in Northern Ireland.The U.S. Government discusses religious freedom issues with the Government in the context of its overall dialog and policy of prom ... [Read More]
Fulbright Commissions and Foundations
[Read More]
Home
11111 1111 11111111 111 11111 Ambassador [Read More]
IEW Events > United States
The Institute of International Education (IIE) will hold a briefing titled "International Education: One Year Later" to release the results of the latest Open Doors report. This report, funded by the Department of State, tracks trends in flows of international students in the U.S. and U.S. students abroad. In addition to Open Doors, the event will spotlight a new electronic survey on the impact of September 11 on international educational exchange. Invited speakers include Patricia S. Harrison (Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs), Allan E. Goodman (President, IIE), and Todd Davis (Director, Higher Education Resource Group, IIE.) The briefing is open to press and international education community, and will include an open discussion of the impact of September 11 on international educational exchange. ... [Read More]
Embassy Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, May 16. The Embassy welcomed Saudi students departing this summer for American colleges and universities for a pre-departure orientation briefing on Sunday, May 15. Ambassador Oberwetter personally welcomed the students, who participated actively in a panel discussion with officials from the Embassy's EducationUSA, Consular, and Homeland Security offices. (complete text) ... 11 111 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111 11111111111 [Read More]
Reports, International Education Week 2001
... U.S. Embassy Budapest, Hungarian–American Commission for Educational Exchange (Fulbright Commission) and the Fulbright Educational Advising Center ... International Education ... [Read More]
|