Monday, May 4, 2015

Australia struggles with dependence on international student enrollment

Reports from Australia covered by Inside Higher Education indicate that the growth and now dependence on international student enrollment (20% overall) has resulted in admission of students who are unprepared for study but who universities cannot afford to fail. University placement services used by some students results in universities not being able to judge the true level of preparedness among their prospects and these students, once admitted, drag down standards in academic programs which impact the quality of education for all.

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