MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — EpicQuest Education Group International Limited (NASDAQ: EEIQ), (“EpicQuest Education”, “EEIQ” or the “Company”), a provider of comprehensive education solutions for domestic and international students seeking college and university degrees in the US, Canada and the UK, today announced that on May 2, 2023, EduGlobal College (“EduGlobal”), signed an Articulation Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Yorkville University (“Yorkville”) that establishes a pathway for EduGlobal students who have successfully completed EduGlobal’s International Undergraduate Pathways Program (iUPP) or its English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program to complete Bachelor’s degrees at Yorkville.
Cam Parker, Director of EduGlobal College, commented, “A core value of EduGlobal College is its mission to attract a diverse international student population from around the world. In addition, we are renowned for providing the very best of English proficiency courses, and the transfer pathway for our students to Yorkville University is reflective of our international reputation. We are pleased to have developed this pathway with Yorkville since it provides our students with the opportunity for academic progression and successful careers.”
The Agreement between EduGlobal and Yorkville facilitates admission to Yorkville’s bachelor’s degree program and includes the opportunity for EduGlobal students to transfer applicable course credits to Yorkville. The Agreement with Yorkville is for a period of two years through May 2, 2025. EduGlobal students must meet certain admissions standards and students will be supported with program-related information sessions and materials.
The Agreement with Yorkville furthers the template that EduGlobal has created for the academic advancement of its international students. As previously announced, EduGlobal signed an agreement with Algoma University for students who completed its iUPP or EAP Program to complete baccalaureate degrees and graduate certificates at Algoma University.
EduGlobal’s iUPP program is an eight-month program of study that offers a combination of content-based English language courses and foundational academic courses that help prepare international students to become effective communicators and collaborators, building a strong foundation of the learning modalities required for success at Canadian universities.
EduGlobal’s EAP program is a 24-week intensive academic English program designed for students to achieve the English language proficiency requirements necessary for admission to Yorkville University; the program offers both on-site and distance learning options for eligible students. EduGlobal is intent upon applying its expertise in academic programming, marketing, recruitment and student services to support students pursuing undergraduate and graduate studies at Canadian public institutions.
About Yorkville University
Yorkville University is a private for-profit university, established in 2003, that has grown to encompass three campuses that offer online and on-campus programs. Its programs include behavioral sciences, social sciences and the creative arts. Yorkville University provides practitioner-oriented degree programs for developing the professional career of the students. It provides rigorous, career-oriented, and flexible degrees for their graduate, undergraduate and diploma programs. The mission of Yorkville University is to build a national university that provides practitioner oriented programs leading to professional careers that are personally rewarding and contribute to the betterment of society. For more information, please see https://www.yorkvilleu.ca/.
About EduGlobal College
EduGlobal College is a private college located in the Metro Vancouver area, British Columbia. EduGlobal College provides English language programs for international students who are seeking academic and career advancement and specializes in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs (also known as English as a Second Language, or ESL, programs) that focus on helping international students acquire the advanced competencies in academic English that will be necessary for them to complete their degree programs. In tandem with its EAP program, EduGlobal College offers first-year university courses and a Master’s Academic Preparation Program to help prepare international students who have completed a bachelor’s degree and aspire to pursue graduate studies at a Canadian university. EduGlobal College also offers students an innovative model for bridging the gap between private and public sector post-secondary education in Canada through its pathway program. EduGlobal College is approved by The Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training in the Province of British Columbia. For more information, please visit https://eduglobalcollege.com/.
About EpicQuest Education Group International Limited
EpicQuest Education Group International Limited (“EpicQuest Education” or the “Company”) provides comprehensive education solutions for domestic and international students seeking university and college degrees in the US, Canada and the UK. The Company owns and operates EduGlobal College, based in British Columbia, Canada, which focuses on English proficiency educational programming for students pursuing academic degrees. The Company operates and is a 70% owner of Davis College, a career training college located in Toledo, Ohio. In addition, the Company has a recruiting relationship with the Miami University Regional campuses, where it maintains residential facilities, a full-service cafeteria, recreational facilities, shuttle buses and an office for the regional campuses that provides study abroad and post-study services for its students; these facilities are not owned, maintained, operated or are a part of Miami University. The Company is also a recruiting agent for the University of the West of Scotland (through The Education Group (London) Ltd) and Coventry University, both of which are located in the UK. For more information, please visit https://www.epicquesteducation.com/.
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