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NEW (2015-12-23)Ajou exports its unique program for those willing to enter its undergraduate courses to two Chinese educatio

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Ajou exports its unique program for those willing to enter its undergraduate courses to two Chinese educational institutes

2015-12-23


Ajou University signed agreements with two Chinese educational institutes on exporting the Ajou Foundation Program (AFP). AFP is a program developed by the University to prepare foreign students to be qualified to enter its undergraduate courses.


The University concluded the agreements with the China 271 Education Group on December 14th and with the ChinWin Education Group on the 18th. From the University, Vice President for External Relations Byung Chun So and Director Jeong Yong Yoon from the Office of International Affairs attended the ceremonies.


Ajou developed and introduced AFP in the fall semester of 2014 to ensure that incoming foreign students are properly qualified to study at the University. During AFP, foreign students study the necessary subjects for undergraduate courses, including the Korean language, and receive tailored counseling on their academic progress. A total of 18 students who finished the one-year program are currently attending the University, with another 46 students now enrolled in AFP. The nationalities of the program participants are varied, including those from China, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, and Vietnam.


The China 271 Education Group has established and is running 13 middle and high schools in China. The Group, which is drawing attention for its advanced educational system and working to establish universities, plans to operate AFP at local high schools for Chinese students who are interested in studying at Ajou.


The ChinWin Education Group is a private educational institution and operates about 100 academic institutes in Zhejiang Province and Jiangsu Province, etc. Under the agreement, the Group plans to introduce the Ajou University's educational program and launch a class of about 50 students by September of next year and expand the classes over time. Graduates of AFP will be qualified to enter Ajou University.


* Top photo – a scene from the agreement signing ceremony with the China 271 Education Group
* Bottom photo – a scene from the agreement signing ceremony with the ChinWin Education Group