Recently, a four-member delegation of senior representatives from INTO China visited the headquarters of East & West International Education Group (EWIE) for in-depth discussions on the long-term partnership and upcoming key initiatives between the two organizations. The visit marks a new phase in the strategic collaboration between EWIE and INTO in the field of international education.

During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed the strong foundation built over years of successful collaboration and reached a preliminary consensus on developing a more flexible, innovative, and sustainable strategic partnership. The two parties also agreed to deepen cooperation on foundation pathway programs, with a particular focus on the continued development of initiatives such as the International Year One (IYO) and International Pre-Master’s Program (IPMP). In addition, they will strengthen joint efforts in both online and offline marketing activities, including school visits and education fairs, to further enhance project visibility and brand recognition.

Looking ahead, EWIE and INTO will continue to leverage their respective strengths to explore new pathways and models of international education collaboration. By working together to launch and scale more high-quality programs, the partnership aims to offer students a broader range of global study options and access to more diverse, high-quality academic opportunities.

On June 5, 2025, Mr. WANG Wei, President of East & West International Education Group (EWIE), visited the University of Wollongong (UOW) in Australia. He was warmly received by the university and held a cordial and productive meeting with Professor LU Gaoqing, the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of UOW.

Professor Lu, an internationally recognized academic leader with a strong strategic vision, recently assumed office as the sixth Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wollongong. Notably, he previously served as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Surrey in the UK, making him the first Chinese scholar to have led major universities in both the UK and Australia.

During the meeting, Professor Lu spoke highly of the strong partnership between UOW and EWIE. He expressed great expectations for continued collaboration in bringing more outstanding Chinese students to study at UOW. The two sides held in-depth discussions and reached consensus on several key areas of cooperation, including joint education programs such as 2+2 and 4+0 models, student recruitment for UOW’s offshore campuses, and enrollment for UOW College diploma programs. Both parties agreed to strengthen collaboration in these areas and to develop an even closer and more strategically aligned partnership in the future.

This visit laid a solid foundation for deeper collaboration and outlined a clear roadmap for future development between the two institutions.

Guided by the principles of “literacy as the foundation, competence as the core, and practice as the driver,” the program aims to promote student employment, support Chinese enterprises in their global expansion, and align with national development strategies. The first phase will involve selecting 50 pilot universities to establish a comprehensive international employability training system through a series of targeted initiatives.

In his opening remarks, YANG Xiaochun, Vice President of the University Graduates Employment Association, highlighted the importance of enhancing students’ global career readiness in the context of globalization. He warmly congratulated the establishment of the expert committee and expressed hope that members would contribute their expertise to ensure the program’s successful rollout. Co-chair JIANG Bo expressed strong confidence in the program’s future and encouraged experts to actively apply their professional strengths to help achieve impactful results. The meeting was chaired by ZHANG Zongming, Co-chair of the Expert Committee and Vice President of the Association.

Following the opening session, WANG Wei, Chairman of East & West International Education Group (EWIE) and President of Institute for East & West International Education, pledged the EWIE’s full support for the program. He emphasized the EWIE’s strengths in international education and experiential learning, and its commitment to helping universities cultivate globally competitive graduates.

The committee reviewed and approved the “Expert Committee Work Guidelines” and finalized the list of committee conveners and liaisons, establishing a solid foundation for structured and orderly operations. Evaluation experts presented an overview of the project review process, and attending members assessed the shortlist of candidate pilot universities.

The Program Executive Office delivered a detailed report on the current status of applications and implementation efforts. Experts were then invited to share their perspectives, offering a wide range of valuable insights and constructive suggestions. Their contributions will play a key role in refining and optimizing the program moving forward.

In closing, Co-chair ZHANG Zongming summarized the outcomes of the meeting, stating that its successful convening marks a significant step toward the program’s full-scale implementation. He emphasized the guiding role of the expert committee in ensuring the program’s success and extended heartfelt thanks to all participants for their support. Looking ahead, he expressed hope for continued collaboration to advance international employability initiatives in higher education. With concerted efforts from all parties, the program is poised to deliver strong momentum for improving global career readiness among Chinese students and contribute to the cultivation of high-quality talent with global competitiveness.