On September 12–13, 2025, the 6th Annual Conference of the Association of British Chinese Professors (ABCP) was successfully held at the University of Surrey, UK. With the theme “Partnership, Confidence and Prosperity”, the conference brought together distinguished representatives from leading universities, research institutions, and education enterprises in both China and the UK to explore new pathways for collaboration in education and research.
As one of the key invited participants, Mr. WANG Wei, President of East & West International Education Group (EWIE), delivered two keynote speeches, showcasing EWIE’s long-standing efforts and achievements in advancing Sino-British educational exchange and cooperation.
In his opening-day address, Mr. WANG reviewed EWIE’s 26 years of development across eight core business sectors, with a particular focus on how programs such as the International Foundation Course (IFC) and International Year One (IYO) have supported Chinese students in successfully transitioning to overseas degree studies. He also highlighted the launch of the Scholars Hub program in 2024, which helps aspiring doctoral candidates connect with ABCP members and UK professors. Mr. WANG emphasized EWIE’s mission of “building bridges through international education”, aligning closely with ABCP’s goals of promoting academic exchange and talent development. He further put forward three key initiatives — Interlink, Inspire, Initiate — calling for deeper collaboration between the academic and education sectors of both countries to create more opportunities for the next generation.
Later, in a parallel session, Mr. WANG delivered a speech titled “Promoting Sino-British Educational Exchange through International Curriculum Cooperation”. Drawing on the latest data on overseas study and joint-program development, he noted that as of the 2022/23 academic year, over 150,000 Chinese students were enrolled in UK degree programs, accounting for 27% of the UK’s non-EU international student population. At the same time, around 270 joint higher education programs between China and the UK have been established, benefiting nearly 85,000 students. As one of China’s leading international pathway providers, EWIE continues to support both institutional partnerships and student growth through its IFC, IYO, and IPMP programs.
At the evening gala, Mr. WANG presented the annual ABCP Awards on behalf of EWIE and engaged in in-depth discussions with leaders from both academia and industry, further expanding EWIE’s international influence in educational cooperation.
The conference not only underscored EWIE’s sustained contributions to international education but also provided valuable opportunities for the Group to deepen Sino-British collaboration and expand its global partnership network. Looking ahead, EWIE will remain true to its mission, continuing to serve as a bridge that helps more Chinese students embrace the world and achieve their future goals.
