Australia Education Management Group (AEMG) is an established global facilitator for partner institutes in the areas of education, research, professional development and student services. As a registered company in Australia, AEMG is specifically focused on the promotion of international education and cross-cultural communication. Since its inception in 2001, the aim of the group has been to promote cultural diversity and educational exchange. AEMG has established cooperation between educational institutes and research centres in China, New Zealand, America and Europe. NEAS recently quality endorsed three centres, Northeast Forestry University (NFU), Ocean University of China (OUC) and Southwest University (SWU), with whom AEMG has established strong partnerships in the delivery of AEMG English language programs.
Congratulates Northeast Forestry University (NFU) on becoming Quality Endorsed with NEAS.
NFU is a public university in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Education, and co-sponsored by the Ministry of Education, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, and the Heilongjiang Provincial People’s Government.
The English language programs are delivered at NFU by AEMG and constitute a significant portion of the delivery to students in their first year of study. AEMG delivers Academic Language Courses, Academic Research and Culture courses, a Direct Entry Program and an English for Specific Purposes program. Students move through Academic Language Courses, Academic Culture and Research Skills Intermediate and Direct Entry Programs.
The curriculum is centralised and quality-controlled by the Melbourne office of AEMG, and staff at NFU have the flexibility to customise the curriculum to align with the specific needs of their students. The staff members at NFU exhibit a clear comprehension of assessments, uphold academic integrity, and effectively integrate a range of skills into their teaching practices.
Students in the focus group expressed satisfaction with the program, stating, “This is the best education experience I have ever had.” Those interviewed spoke highly of the valuable opportunity to engage in lectures from New Zealand. Students described their teachers as “kind and helpful” and “always available.”
Congratulations to Southwest University (SWU) on achieving Quality Endorsement with NEAS.
SWU, a national public university in Chongqing, China, is affiliated with the Ministry of Education and co-sponsored by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and the City of Chongqing.
The English language programs at SWU, delivered by AEMG, constitute a significant portion of the overall delivery to first-year students. The program includes English language courses provided by Australian and New Zealand University partners and a portion is delivered in Chinese by SWU. Students progress through EAP1, EAP2, EAP3, Academic Culture and Research Skills Intermediate, and Direct Entry Programs.
All academic managers at SWU possess relevant qualifications and management experience. Teacher qualifications and experience align with the classes they teach. The university is well-staffed, and management demonstrates an excellent understanding of teachers’ needs.
Management actively participates in joint meetings with all partners, including AEMG, the Australian and New Zealand University partners, and other branch universities in China, which contributes to the continual development of the English language delivery.
Students expressed satisfaction with their learning experience, appreciating access to tutorials with teachers and a custom-designed Learning Management System that facilitates learning consolidation and extension.
Congratulations to Ocean University on achieving Quality Endorsed status with NEAS.
OUC is a national public research university located in Qingdao, Shandong, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Education of China. The university is part of Project 985, Project 211, and the Double First-Class University Plan.
The English language programs are delivered at OUC by AEMG and the delivery of English language programs includes courses delivered by Australian University partners. The program comprises Academic Language Courses, an Academic Research and Culture course, and a Direct Entry Program. Students progress through Academic Language Courses 1 and 2, Academic Culture and Research Skills Intermediate, and Direct Entry Programs.
Students interviewed spoke highly of the opportunity to participate in lectures from Australia, noting that the lessons are practical and contribute to improving their “English for daily life.”
Teachers reported a collegial and supportive environment. Staff were satisfied with the comprehensive professional development program including mentoring, observations, ongoing performance assessment and feedback.
January 2024
