"The time has come to consider how to best engage the kids in summer programs that will be fun yet educational and growth oriented."

The April 23, 2007 issue of the Japan Times featured articles provided by Global Daigaku on Summer Programs in Japan and  Interesting Overseas Summer Prorgams, in addition to a clip'n save directory (61k PDF) of exciting summer programs available worldwide.
 

"Before thoroughly researching and trying to select an MBA or equivalent program, one is tempted to think that famous university programs is the only way to go. In fact, some of these programs survive mainly by name and "brand" and distinguish themselves only by high tuition prices, hundreds of people in one class and indifferent faculty. It your purpose is to obtain and MBA or equivalent from one of these universities, then perhaps you will obtain the value you are seeking. However, hundreds of other options exist, many of which can provide long-term value in other ways."

To read the rest of Dr. James Yellowlees' article that appeared in the March 13, 2007 issue of the International Herald Tribune, download the PDF (61kb).

A highlight video of Hult International Business School's information session held in Tokyo on March 19, 2007 is available here. (Flash plug-in required.)
 

The following schools are among those offering scholarships:

UBC English Language Institute
American Language & Culture Institute, Calif. State University, San Marcos
Center for English as a Second Language, University of Arizona
ENPC School of International Business
Ashland University
Georgian College
Chichester College
Queen's University
 

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    Study in Australia Week 2007 (Tokyo, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Kyoto)
  
  
  
  
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  Felician College Information Session


Date: Thursday, May 17, 2007
Time: 18:30 - 19:30
Venue: Chez Irene Building 2F, 7-4-7 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Representatives from Felician College will talk about their school and ESL program. Space is limited, so please sign up by May 15.
 

• Tokyo English Life Line Community Counseling Service
  Exceptional Parents Group Workshop: "Learning Strategies"
  
  Date: Friday, May 18, 2007
  Time: 10:00 - 12:30
  Venue: TELL Conference Room

  Presented by: Susan Islascox and Jere Miller

  Susan Islascox holds a Masters and a postgraduate degree in education. Prior to coming to Japan, she worked at the University of Oregon in the Special Education Department. Currently, she serves as the high school learning support teacher at the American School in Tokyo (ASIJ), while previously, she was the school head at Tokyo International Learning Community She initially focused on students with severe and profound disabilities, and most recently she addressed students with dyslexia and ADHD.

  Jere Miller is a secondary education teacher with a specialty in reading skills. She is trained in Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes, which teaches reading and comprehension skills for dyslexia. She is a learning support teacher at International Secondary School and reading support specialist at ASIJ.

  Come learn while practicing research-based strategies to maximize your son/daughter's efforts to succeed at school. We will cover research-based methods that address a range of areas that can be 'land mines' for students experiencing learning issues. These include:

  • Getting and staying organized
  • Reading to get the most out of the content
  • Visualizing for test preparation
  • Building AND RETAINING vocabulary
  • Critiquing test taking skills

  These skills are appropriate for upper elementary through high school aged students.

  Detailed information on each presentation will be sent via email prior to each upcoming workshop. If you would like to be part of the mailing list and are interested in attending our workshops, please contact Birgit Zorb-Serizawa at tellparentgroup@hotmail.com.

• Australian Embassy
  Study in Australia Week 2007
  
  Tokyo Fair
  Date: Saturday, May 26, 2007
  Time: 11:00 - 18:00
  Venue: Shinjuku NS Bldg. small/med exposition hall, 2-4-1 Nishi Shinjuku
  
  Sapporo Fair
  Date: Monday, May 28, 2007
  Time: 15:00 - 19:30
  Venue: Hotel Okura Sapporo
  
  Fukuoka　Fair
  Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2007
  Time: 14:30 - 19:30
  Venue: Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel
  
  Nagoya Fair
  Date: Friday, June 1, 2007
  Time: 15:00 - 19:30
  Venue: Hilton Nagoya
  
  Kyoto Fair
  Date: Saturday, June 2, 2007
  Time: 12:00 - 17:00
  Venue: Kyoto International Conference Center (Annex Hall)
  
  Australian schools of all levels and fields will be represented at each of the fairs. Japanese translators will be on hand at each of the booths to offer information about living, studying and working in Australia. Learn everything you'll need to know about studying in Australia!
  
  Among the over 60 schools to be represented is Monash University, ranked among the best universities in Australia, and ranked in the top 50 universities in the world. In addition to over 160 undergraduate courses and 240 postgraduate programs, Monash University English Language has grown to become one of the principal English language centres in Australia.