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    The document discusses Saudi Arabian students studying in Australia through the King Abdullah Scholarship Program (KASP). It provides background on the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM) which administers the program and acts as a liaison between Saudi Arabia and Australian educational institutions. Statistics are given on the growth of Saudi students in Australia from 2004-2011, with over 16,000 students and dependents as of 2011. The document outlines what Australia has to offer as an education destination and expectations of Australian institutions in areas like visa processing, enrollment, and counseling. Both early challenges and opportunities for ongoing improvement are addressed.

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    The document discusses Saudi Arabian students studying in Australia through the King Abdullah Scholarship Program (KASP). It provides background on the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM) which administers the program and acts as a liaison between Saudi Arabia and Australian educational institutions. Statistics are given on the growth of Saudi students in Australia from 2004-2011, with over 16,000 students and dependents as of 2011. The document outlines what Australia has to offer as an education destination and expectations of Australian institutions in areas like visa processing, enrollment, and counseling. Both early challenges and opportunities for ongoing improvement are addressed.

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    Middle East Students Studying in Australia

    The Saudi Arabian Students Example

    Presented by
    Dr. Ibrahim R. Alqarni
    Academic Director
    Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission
    Canberra May 2011

    Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM)

    The establishment of SACM


    SACM started operating in Australia in 2004
    SACM is part of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Canberra
    In terms of administration, finance and student affairs, the
    Mission reports directly to the Ministry of Higher Education
    (MOHE).
    SACMs role and responsibilities
    to administer programs and policies that fulfil the educational
    and cultural needs of Saudi students studying in Australia.
    to act as mediator between Australian educational institutions
    and their counterparts in the Kingdom.

    King Abdullah Scholarship Program (KASP)


    KASP started in mid 2005 for 5 years and was extended last
    year for another 5 years.
    Goals (As stated in MOHE Website)
    Bring about a high level of academic and professional
    standards through the foreign scholarship program
    Sponsor qualified Saudis for study in the best universities
    around the world
    Exchange scientific, educational and cultural experience with
    countries worldwide
    Build up qualified and professional Saudi staff in the work
    environment
    Raise and develop the level of professionalism among Saudis

    The Number of Saudi students in Australia

    2004 (234)
    2007 (4000)
    2009 (9254)
    2011 (8515)
    Male students (6998)
    Female students (1517)
    MOHE- KASP (6183)
    Others (2332)
    Dependants (7805)
    Total: Students and dependants (16320)

    Why Australia? What does Australia have to


    offer as an education destination?

    Excellent educational system


    Wide range of universities and institutions
    Wide range of programs and courses
    Highly qualified members of staff
    High quality research centers
    Worldwide acceptance of Australian qualifications
    Diverse students population
    Multiculturalism

    What do we expect from Australia and


    Australian institutions?

    Fast visa processing


    Facilitating the settlement of the newcomers
    Flexibility (educational institutions)
    Facilitating enrollment
    Facilitating the issuance of CoEs for visa purposes
    Facilitating students transfer between institutions
    Immediate academic reporting
    Excellent counseling
    Easy access to accommodation

    What has been the experience to date?

    Major difficulties in the early stages


    Slow improvement at the beginning
    Differences between institutions
    Today, only minor concerns

    What can both sides learn and improve in the


    future?

    More understanding of the role of SACM


    Fees and tuitions
    Academic reports
    More understanding of the scholarship regulations
    Students transfer
    Students majors
    Students course-loads and withdrawal
    Good immersion program
    More cultural understanding and tolerance
    Increasing the allocation of seats
    Accelerating visa processing
    Accommodation opportunities

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