Algonquin Enhances Educational Access through Collaborative Programs Abroad

Algonquin's IEC works in partnership with post-secondary educational institutions overseas to increase access to high quality technical education and training. Algonquin diploma programs are offered in India, South Africa, and Montenegro. Collaborative education programs with colleges and universities abroad are supported by faculty exchanges and teacher training.

In India, Algonquin and the Manav Rachni Educational Institute have partnered to deliver six Algonquin programs, including the Mechanical Technician-Tool Making, Mechanic Engineering Technology, Advertising, Journalism, Graphic Design, and Aviation Management programs. The programs are delivered at the Indo-Canadian School of Advanced Technology in the city of Faridabad, Haryana outside of New Delhi. To date, more than 100 students have graduated from the programs in India.

In Montenegro, a small country on the Adriatic Sea, Algonquin is collaborating with the FIHTM to provide collaborative hospitality and tourism training programs. Retired Algonquin School of Hospitality and Tourism Professor Branko Milijevic has spearheaded the initiative and development of the partner College. Students enrolled in the collaborative programs abroad also have the option to transfer to Algonquin in Ottawa as international students to continue their studies.

Since starting the collaborative programs overseas, numerous students from Montenegro and India have transferred to Algonquin to complete their academic programs in Ottawa . Partner educational institutes welcome Algonquin students to study abroad as exchange students. Partnerships in Kuwait , China and Ghana to deliver Algonquin collaborative education programs are expected to begin in the near future.

For more information on Algonquin educational partnerships abroad visit:
www.algonquincollege.com/international/intl_partnerships/campuses.html