EWIE President Mr. Wang Delivers Keynote Speech at the 2025 Annual Conference of the Association For Student Employment

Recently, the 2025 Annual Conference of the Association For Student Employment was successfully held in Shanghai. At the sub-forum titled “Industry–City–University Integration and Regional Talent Strategy Development,” Mr. Wei Wang, President of East & West International Education Group (EWIE), delivered a keynote speech entitled “Cultivating Global Employability: Building Global Competitiveness of Regional Talent.”

 

In his address, Mr. Wang emphasized that amid accelerating globalization, regional economic transformation and industrial upgrading have created an increasingly urgent demand for high-quality talent equipped with international perspectives and strong cross-cultural communication capabilities. He provided a comprehensive overview of the implementation progress and notable outcomes of Global Employability Development (GED).

In its first phase, GED selected 60 universities nationwide as pilot institutions. Through a diversified and systematic approach—including curriculum enhancement, faculty development, and the expansion of international exchanges and partnerships—the program has effectively strengthened students’ global employability and international career readiness.

As an important component of the annual conference, the sub-forum served as a valuable platform for in-depth dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders from government, industry, academia, research institutions, and applied sectors. Mr. Wang’s insightful presentation not only demonstrated EWIE’s professional expertise and forward-looking vision in the field of global employability development, but also offered valuable perspectives for enhancing the global competitiveness of regional talent.

 

 

Looking ahead, EWIE will continue to deepen its commitment to Global Employability Development (GED), providing universities and students with more comprehensive and professional support services, and empowering more young talents to step onto the global stage and achieve their career aspirations.

EWIE Attends SYSU School of Continuing Education 2025 Alumni Gala and Receives “Outstanding Corporate Partner Award”

On January 11, 2026, the 2025 Annual Alumni Gala of the School of Continuing Education, Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) was held in Guangzhou, China. East & West International Education Group (EWIE) attended the event as an invited partner, with Ms. Haixia Yan, General Manager of EWIE’s Wuhan Center, representing the Group.

The Gala brought together nearly 1,000 alumni, learners, university leaders, and partner representatives. Professor Kaiping Peng, Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Director of the Department of Psychology at Tsinghua University, delivered a keynote lecture on well-being and personal growth, which received strong engagement from the audience.

Professor Xiaozhong He, Dean of the School of Continuing Education at SYSU, highlighted the important role of continuing education in China’s lifelong learning system. Since its reorganization in 2022 as the University’s non-degree education operating entity, the School has entered a stage of high-quality development and continues to support SYSU’s “Double First-Class” initiative.

In 2025, EWIE successfully launched and operated the IFC (International Foundation Certificate) Program at SYSU’s Guangzhou East Campus. With its well-structured curriculum, high-quality teaching services, and strong student outcomes, the program received high recognition from the School, and EWIE was awarded the “Outstanding Corporate Partner Award.”

The IFC International Foundation Program is one of EWIE’s core programs, dedicated to supporting Chinese students in progressing to leading universities worldwide. This collaboration reflects both SYSU’s academic strengths and EWIE’s continued commitment to international education and lifelong learning.

Looking ahead, EWIE will continue to deepen its cooperation with Sun Yat-sen University in non-degree international education programs and jointly explore high-quality, innovative, and internationalized education pathways, contributing to global talent development in the Greater Bay Area and beyond.

EWIE and Queen Mary University of London Open a New Chapter in Global Talent Development

On 18 November 2025, a delegation from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), led by Mr. Lee Wildman, Director of Global Engagement, visited EWIE. The two sides engaged in constructive discussions on establishing a comprehensive strategic partnership and deepening collaboration across international pathway programs. The visit marks the formal launch of the partnership, aimed at providing Chinese students with broader, more diverse, and higher-quality international progression opportunities.

 

 

During the meeting, both parties explored potential cooperation across key areas including the International Foundation Certificate (IFC), International Year One (IYO), and International Pre-Master’s Program (IPMP). With EWIE’s extensive experience in international education services and QMUL’s strong global reputation, the two institutions identified significant opportunities in curriculum alignment, academic support, student progression, and joint training initiatives.

QMUL is a member of the UK’s prestigious Russell Group and ranks within the global top 110 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Renowned for its academic excellence, innovative research, and vibrant international community, QMUL is particularly distinguished in Law, Medicine, Engineering, and the Humanities and Social Sciences.

The meeting resulted in clear consensus on the next steps of the collaboration. The establishment of this partnership not only expands QMUL’s education network within China but also strengthens its strategic approach to attracting outstanding international students. EWIE will continue to grow its global network of high-quality university partners, committed to providing Chinese students with a stronger and more effective pathway to international education.

28 Conditional Offers from the University of Birmingham Successfully Secured! EWIE Deepens Its Global Partnerships with World-Leading Universities

On 12 November 2025, the admissions team from the University of Birmingham visited East & West International Education Group (EWIE) to conduct on-site interviews and admissions assessments as part of the annual collaboration plan. Following a rigorous review of application materials and in-person evaluations, the university issued 28 conditional offers, marking an important milestone within this year’s targeted recruitment efforts.

As a member of the UK Russell Group and one of the world’s top 100 universities, the University of Birmingham has maintained a long-standing and stable partnership with EWIE. This visit represents a key component of the two parties’ annual admissions collaboration, aiming to further enhance curriculum alignment, refine joint selection standards, and advance the implementation of cooperative programmes. Supported by years of mutual trust, the targeted recruitment session proceeded smoothly and demonstrated the university’s continued confidence in EWIE’s candidate preparation, admissions support, and the overall quality of applicants presented through this recruitment session.

The event was coordinated by EWIE’s International Liaison Department, which completed pre-session tasks including document collection, eligibility screening, procedural alignment, and interview scheduling, ensuring the university could complete assessments efficiently within a limited timeframe. On the day of the event, all stages were well-coordinated—from waiting-area management to onsite logistics—with smooth information verification and immediate result processing, providing strong support for the university’s admission decisions.

EWIE currently maintains stable partnerships with over a thousand universities and colleges across the UK, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, and other countries and regions. These collaborations cover joint admissions, international curriculum development, teacher training, academic exchange, and multi-level progression pathways.

Looking ahead, EWIE will continue close communication with the University of Birmingham and actively explore new collaborative opportunities built on the existing foundation, advancing international programme development and talent cultivation in a steady and sustainable manner.

BriTour 2025 World Top Universities China Roadshow Concludes Successfully, Building a New Bridge for Cross-Border Educational Exchange with EWIE

To meet the rapidly growing demand for overseas study and intercultural exchange—and to support Chinese students in navigating the increasingly competitive global admissions landscape—East & West International Education Group (EWIE) successfully hosted the BriTour 2025 World Top Universities China Roadshow from 10–30 October 2025.

Over 15 days, representatives from more than 30 overseas institutions visited eight major cities—Guangzhou, Chongqing, Chengdu, Wuhan, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Shanghai, and Beijing—organizing 13 high-quality, campus-based themed events that energized cross-border academic collaboration.

 

 

The roadshow aimed to deepen academic and cultural exchange between Chinese and UK institutions, delivering valuable international education resources directly to students. Throughout the event, academic exchange sessions and admissions briefings ran in parallel. Students held in-depth, face-to-face conversations with admissions officers from leading UK universities, gaining firsthand insights into application strategies, programme structures, and academic expectations—broadening their global perspectives while clarifying their future study pathways.

The roadshow received strong support from top institutions across China, spanning both higher education and leading K–12 schools. Partner institutions included:
Sun Yat-sen University (Guangzhou); Sichuan International Studies University (Chongqing); Sichuan University (Chengdu); University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (Chengdu); Central China Normal University (Wuhan); Northwestern Polytechnical University Taicang Campus (Suzhou/Taicang); Shanghai International Studies University (Shanghai); Shanghai Jian Qiao University (Shanghai); Shanghai Maritime University (Shanghai); Shanghai Ocean University (Shanghai); Shanghai University of Electric Power(Shanghai); Shanghai Dianji University (Shanghai); Beijing Sport University (Beijing); Beijing City University (Beijing); Beijing Shi Da High School (Beijing).

The overseas exhibitor line-up featured top-ranked global universities and distinguished international education groups. Participating UK institutions included:
University of Birmingham, University of Leeds, University of Southampton, University of Sheffield, University of Nottingham, Newcastle University, University of Exeter, Lancaster University, University of York, Cardiff University, University of Reading, Queen’s University Belfast, University of Aberdeen, University of Sussex, University of Leicester, University of Dundee, and University of Essex.

Additional participants included University of Southampton Malaysia, University of Nottingham Malaysia, University of Reading Malaysia, as well as Singapore Institute of Management, Curtin Singapore, University of Wollongong, and INTO University Partnerships, forming a diverse cross-border education matrix that offered students enriched pathways to global study.

 

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With its precise matchmaking and efficient format, the BriTour 2025 World Top Universities China Roadshow received strong recognition from both Chinese and international partner institutions, as well as participating students. The event not only provided Chinese institutions with an effective channel for international collaboration but also enabled students to explore world-class universities without leaving campus.

A representative from EWIE noted that the organization will continue to deepen its commitment to cross-border educational exchange, building more high-quality platforms to empower the global growth of Chinese students.

President WANG Wei of East & West International Education Group Delivers Keynote at the 26th China Annual Conference & Expo for International Education (CACIE)

The 26th China Annual Conference & Expo for International Education (CACIE) grandly opened at the China National Convention Center. WANG Wei, President of East & West International Education Group (EWIE), attended the parallel forum “Innovation in International Talent Cultivation and High-Quality Development of Global Cooperation under the Vision of Building a Strong Education Nation” and delivered a keynote speech titled “Thoughts and Suggestions for the Coordinated Development of Studying Abroad and Internationalization at Home.” In his address, Mr. WANG introduced EWIE’s practices in localized internationalization in detail to the forum participants.

 

 

Mr. WANG first analyzed the status and major trends of overseas study. He stressed that studying abroad has entered a stage of rational and quality-oriented development. Study destinations are becoming more diversified. In addition to traditional destinations such as the UK, the US and Australia, countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative, including Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia, as well as neighbouring countries such as Japan and Russia, are increasingly favoured. At the same time, articulation pathway programmes such as 1+3, 2+2, 3+1 and international foundation courses are becoming important bridges for many Chinese students studying overseas.

Second, he stated that localized internationalization, which is broadly accessible and cost-effective, has become an international education form that is as important as studying abroad, and it has become an important channel for cultivating internationalised talent. Third, Mr. Wang particularly emphasized the value and role of curriculum internationalization in the overall development of educational internationalization. He noted that the core characteristic of localized international education lies in the internationalization of curriculum and teaching.

 

 

When discussing EWIE’s localized internationalization practice, he briefly introduced EWIE’s independently developed and implemented initiatives, including the New Youth Global Competence Development Program and the International Employability Enhancement Program for University Students in the New Era, as well as EWIE’s long-running international foundation programmes. During the session, FENG Jianghua, Deputy Director of EWIE’s International Curriculum Center, provided a detailed overview of EWIE’s international foundation offerings, including the International Foundation Certificate (IFC), International Year One (IYO) and International Pre-Master Program (IPMP).

 

 

In closing, Mr. WANG emphasized that international foundation programmes are not only connectors for academic progression but also pioneering zones and testing grounds for advancing curriculum internationalization. By exploring the integration of “international standards plus Chinese realities,” EWIE has optimized international education pathways and promoted deeper integration between Chinese and foreign education systems. He pointed out that high-quality internationalized curricula can serve national development strategies, provide talent support for breakthroughs in key core technologies and global governance, and enhance the soft power, international appeal and discourse influence of Chinese higher education.

The 26th CACIE was held under the theme “Education Opens the World.” This forum was one of the parallel events on the conference’s opening day.

University of Wollongong and EWIE Usher in a New Stage of Cooperation

 

On October 28, 2025, Professor G.Q. Max Lu AO, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wollongong (UOW), led a delegation to Beijing to attend the university’s 50th Anniversary celebration. Mr. WANG Wei, President of East & West International Education Group (EWIE), and Mr. JIN Xiaojun, Deputy Director of the Institute for East & West International Education, met with the delegation and held in-depth discussions on further strengthening China–Australia education collaboration.

 

 

The cooperation between the University of Wollongong and EWIE has spanned more than 15 years. Both sides have accumulated rich experience in international foundation programs, academic progression, and student services, establishing a solid and efficient cooperation mechanism. Over the years, the University of Wollongong has highly recognized EWIE’s long-term support and professional service. The university has officially recognized EWIE’s programs — International Foundation Certificate (IFC), International Year One (IYO), and International Pre-Master Program (IPMP) — providing Chinese students with high-quality academic pathways and diversified options for international progression.

Both sides expressed that they would take this meeting as an opportunity to further expand cooperation in curriculum development, student recruitment, and support services, promoting China–Australia educational collaboration to a higher level. This successful exchange not only demonstrates the strong foundation built over the past fifteen years but also lays a solid basis for creating a closer and more pragmatic strategic partnership in the future.

President WANG Wei Attends University of Southampton Dinner, Strengthening Cooperation and Receiving “Outstanding Recruitment Partner Award”

On the evening of October 24, 2025, the University of Southampton hosted a dinner reception in Beijing. Mr. WANG Wei, President of East & West International Education Group (EWIE), was invited to attend and engaged in in-depth exchanges with several senior representatives from the university, bringing new momentum to the collaboration between the two institutions. A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the “Outstanding Recruitment Partner Award” to EWIE, in recognition of the Group’s achievements in educational cooperation. President WANG Wei accepted the award on behalf of EWIE.

 

 

The dinner gathered key figures from multiple departments and faculties of the University of Southampton. During the event, President WANG Wei held friendly and constructive discussions with Professor Phillip Wright, Senior Vice-President; Professor Stephan Onggo, Associate Dean of the Southampton Business School; and Professor Corrado Giulietti, Head of the School of Economic, Social and Political Sciences. He also introduced EWIE’s international programs — the International Foundation Certificate (IFC), International Year One (IYO), and International Pre-Master Program (IPMP) — to the university’s senior leadership team, further deepening mutual understanding of program development and progression pathways. Both sides exchanged views on global education development trends and future cooperation models, laying a solid foundation for further collaboration in international education projects and talent development.

 

 

Receiving the “Outstanding Recruitment Partner Award” represents the University of Southampton’s high recognition of EWIE’s past achievements and marks a new chapter of closer cooperation between the two institutions. As a long-term advocate of international education exchange, EWIE will continue to strengthen its global partnerships, expand international program development, and provide Chinese students with greater access to world-class educational resources and opportunities.

University of Birmingham Representative Visits EWIE to Deepen Cooperation

On October 16, 2025, a senior representative from the University of Birmingham, one of the UK’s leading research universities, visited East & West International Education Group (EWIE) and met with President WANG Wei.

During the meeting, both sides held in-depth discussions on the current status and future development of cooperation under the East & West International Curriculum, and confirmed the University of Birmingham’s recognition of the International Foundation Certificate (IFC) program. The University of Birmingham representative highly commended EWIE’s professionalism in student quality assurance, academic preparation, and progression support, and expressed the hope to further expand the scale of cooperation and enhance the program’s overall impact.

This visit further deepened the strategic mutual trust between the two institutions and injected new momentum into the high-quality development of future collaborative projects.

Newcastle University Delegation Visits EWIE to Explore New Strategic Cooperation Opportunities

On October 16, 2025, a delegation from Newcastle University, led by Dr. Dennis Wong, Regional Provost & Group CEO (East & Southeast Asia), visited the headquarters of East & West International Education Group (EWIE) for an in-depth discussion. Newcastle University is a member of the UK’s prestigious Russell Group and ranks among the world’s top 100 universities. EWIE President WANG Wei warmly welcomed the delegation, and both sides held productive discussions on further strengthening international education collaboration.

During the meeting, both parties reviewed their strong foundation of collaboration in recent years, particularly through the East & West International Curriculum, which includes the International Foundation Certificate (IFC) and International Pre-Master Program (IPMP). They reached a broad consensus on developing more comprehensive strategic cooperation in curriculum development, international progression services, and other related areas.

President WANG Wei stated that EWIE looks forward to expanding its strategic partnership with Newcastle University based on existing achievements, exploring more diversified models of collaboration, and building a high-quality bridge that connects Chinese students with world-class educational resources.

This high-level visit reflects the long-term mutual trust and close partnership between the two institutions and lays a solid foundation for building a more innovative and higher-level strategic relationship in the future.