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Aditya Birla World Academy www.adityabirlaworldacademy.com The Aditya Birla World Academy, established in 2008-2009 as a part of the Aditya Birla Education Trust, embodies the vision of its Chairperson, Mrs. Neerja Birla as an “international school with an Indian soul.” The school offers the globally benchmarked qualifications from Cambridge Assessment International Education and IB, which focus on critical thinking and experiential, application-based learning. To meet the demands of changing education system, the school incorporates a range of innovative approaches to teaching and learning such as flipped classrooms, horizontal integration, peer teaching and assessments, case studies, role play, reflective thinking and more.

American School of Bombay www.asbindia.org Founded in 1981, the American School of Bombay (ASB) is an intentionally international school with 700 students representing over 50 nationalities. As a pre-kindergarten through grade 12 school, we provide children of ’s ex-patriate and Indian families with a transformative educational experience that fosters curiosity and encourages risk-taking. ASB is a non-profit, mission-driven school that inspires all our students to continuous inquiry, empowering them with the skills, courage, optimism and integrity to pursue their dreams and enhance the lives of others.

The Bombay International School bis.edu.in The Bombay International School (BIS) was established in 1962 and now has a total enrolment of 540 students in grades K-12. A pioneer in holistic education, as well as student-centric teaching and learning processes, BIS has always focused on inquiry and experiential learning. Students are sensitized to Indian culture and history and are encouraged to appreciate diversity. They develop awareness about international issues and take active, responsible action. The school inculcates in its students a spirit of compassion, collaboration and attitudes of self-management, creativity, communication, critical thinking and research. BIS continues to be perceived as the top school for holistic education, with focus on interdisciplinary learning and a skills-based approach.

64 2019 Annual International Career & College Counseling (IC3) Conference • 28-29 August 2019 • Mumbai Garodia International Center for Learning Mumbai giclm.edu.in Garodia International Center for Learning Mumbai (GICLM) is the latest venture of the Garodia Education Group that started the PG Garodia School in 1969. GICLM opened its doors to students in 2017 and has new, state-of-the-art campus. It offers IEYC (Foundation) program for the early years, IPC and CP for primary school, the Cambridge curriculum for secondary school (grade 6 to 10) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program for senior secondary students. GICLM is also a Partner School of Germany (PASCH) school–an initiative of the German government that places a high value on German.

Dhirubhai Ambani International School www.da-is.org DAIS is an English medium, K-12, co-educational, private, non-profit, day school founded in 2003. It is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). DAIS provides a learning environment that encourages children to bring out their best and which supports their all- round development, through discovering the joy of learning, awakening and illuminating their intellect in multi-dimensional ways, and instilling abiding values. At DAIS, the guiding philosophy of providing children a holistic education has always been at the heart of everything we do. The DAIS motto is “dare to dream, learn to excel."

Oberoi International School oberoi-is.org Oberoi International School (OIS) is a private, co-educational, day school from nursery to grade 12 with a current enrolment of over 1,650 students representing 24 nationalities. OIS is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It is also authorized by the IBO as an International Baccalaureate World School and is a member of EARCOS. We are dedicated to fulfilling every child's educational and developmental needs in a safe, caring environment conducive to learning and teaching. We aim to create responsible, global citizens who show understanding, compassion and acceptance of the differences in the world. We strive to ensure that every child in our care is empowered to make choices and encouraged to contribute to our community.

SVKM J.V. Parekh International School jvparekhintnl.ac.in SVKM International School is part of a consortium of educational institutions committed to providing high-quality education from schooling years to post-graduation and doctoral degrees. It has grown into a huge educational hub, imparting high-level education to over 50,000 students at more than 35 prestigious institutions, attaining national recognition. With a conviction that every child is bestowed with an innate ability to excel, the SVKM International School endeavors to draw out the best in its students by facilitating holistic and lifelong learning through meaningful opportunities and curating an environment that encourages creative thinking, free expression and conscientious actions. The school offers the IB Diploma Program, CAIE A Level and IGCSE Program.

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Universal Education universal.edu.in Universal Education (UE) owns and manages a chain of schools and colleges across and the U.A.E. Its 22 campuses provide school, graduate and post graduate programs to over 35,000 students every year. UE's schools are well known by the names of Universal High School, The Universal School, St. John's Universal School, Silveroak Universal School, Ebenezer International School, Primus Public School, Star Private School and Alpha Group of Schools. These schools are situated in prime locations not only in bustling global metros like Mumbai, , Dubai and Sharjah, but also in up and coming metros like Thane, Nashik, Aurangabad and Trichy. Universal's school programs include Indian curricula (such as ICSE and CBSE), as well as international programs (Cambridge, IBDP).

Utpal Shanghvi Global School & PPS International Junior College www.ppsijc.org Utpal Shanghvi Global School and the Prabhavati Padamshi Soni International Junior College started by The Juhu Parle Education Society is home to 3,000 students and their families. The school was established in 1982 and introduced the Cambridge International curriculum in 2005. The Prabhavati Padamshi Soni International Junior College was started in 2008 and offers the A Level qualification. Located in Mumbai, we provide the International Early Years curriculum (IEYC, U.K.) from the age of 2 and the Cambridge International curriculum from primary years all the way to IGCSE and A Levels. We have the largest number of students in the city appearing for the Cambridge Examinations at every level.

VIBGYOR Group of Schools www.vibgyorhigh.com Established in 2004 by Mr. Rustom Kerawalla, VIBGYOR Group of Schools was set up with a vision to create innovative, quality-driven, global schools which are reliable, affordable, replicable and ever evolving models of excellence, empowered through people, systems and processes. The VIBGYOR Group of Schools is considered one of the leading education groups in India. With its presence in nine cities across the country, the group offers a unique range of world-class educational services for the holistic development of students in curricular and co-curricular areas. VIBGYOR Schools provide a mixed spectrum of national and international curricula and is affiliated with the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and University of Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE), U.K.

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SUPPORTED BY KIC UnivAssist www.univassist.com KIC UnivAssist is a leader in global engagement, helping 175+ universities with their comprehensive international engagement strategy, including student recruitment, study abroad, alumni relations, institutional partnerships and public relations in 35+ countries around the world. KIC UnivAssist also supports the high school community through counselor professional development, organizing workshops in high schools and counselor visits to universities. With the constant support of both counselors and universities, our goal is to enable students for success in higher education by preparing them to find the right fit institution. Recognizing the importance of career and college counseling to student success, KIC UnivAssist is proud to continue supporting the IC3 Conference. To learn more about our work with universities and high schools, please visit www.univassist.com or write to us at [email protected].

CO-HOST Ashoka University www.ashoka.edu.in Ashoka University is a private, nonprofit university, and an unprecedented example of collective public philanthropy in India. Ashoka offers its students a multidisciplinary liberal education, usually defined as one that transcends the boundaries between the arts and sciences, and carries a strong emphasis on learning across subjects. Such an education provides depth and breadth of learning, both by exposing students to diverse disciplines and by emphasizing scholarship and research.

68 2019 Annual International Career & College Counseling (IC3) Conference • 28-29 August 2019 • Mumbai IC3 AWARDS FLAME University www.flame.edu.in FLAME University is the pioneer of liberal education in India. The university’s main objective is to offer an interdisciplinary platform of education that provides both breadth and depth in diverse areas of knowledge. Liberal education at FLAME University aims to go beyond the familiar structure and narrowly encapsulated forms of knowledge. Our programs teach skills and impart education with practical relevance. Our students undergo a unique confluence of academic excellence and experiential learning methods that inculcate leadership and risk-taking abilities. We offer undergraduate programs SPACING (Exclusion Zone) and postgraduate through four schools. The student-centric learning is delivered by esteemed faculty scholars from various prestigious national and international institutes in a world-class campus setting.

GALA DINNER & EVENING ENTERTAINMENT ISDI | ISME www.isdi.in The DICE Ecosystem has four schools in areas of Design, Communication, Entrepreneurship and Hospitality, to enhance the innovation capacity of India. ISDI School of Design & Innovation (www.isdi.in) was established in curricular collaboration with Parsons The New School, New York to provide immersive learning in Design. ISDI | WPP School of Communication (isdiwpp.in) was established in partnership with WPP to provide work-study programs in Media and Communication. ISME School of Management & Entrepreneurship (isme.co.in) was established to provide cutting edge entrepreneurial programs in Business and Management. DICE School of Hospitality and Culinary Arts (www.dicehospitality.in) was established in academic partnership with École Hôtelière de Lausanne to provide new age hospitality education. DICE houses India's largest student-led creative accelerator (ISDI ACE), as well as India's largest FinTech accelerator (ISME ACE).

Les Roches Global Hospitality Education lesroches.edu Les Roches is a co-educational school offering higher education programs accredited by the Commission on Institutes of Higher Education (CIHE) of the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Les Roches prepares students who are committed to an international career in the hospitality and service industries for success. Its model hospitality education programs balance theory with practice, independent learning with strong faculty support and mentorship, providing a solid foundation for lifelong learning. Guided by its mission, Les Roches ensures that students acquire personal and professional skills for immediate employment and progression into leadership positions in the industry. Les Roches Global Hospitality opened its first campus in Bluche, Switzerland in 1954 and now has two other global campuses, one in Marbella, Spain and one in Shanghai, China.

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OPENING PLENARY Huron at Western huronuc.ca Established in 1863, Huron is the founding institution of Western University, one of Canada's Top 10 universities. Huron provides a university experience that is completely unique to post-secondary institutions in Canada; an elite, yet accessible undergraduate education that combines liberal arts with business, while prioritizing ethical leadership and community engagement as much as academic achievement and career success. Professors provide students with one-on-one mentorship through intentionally small classes and a 13:1 student to faculty ratio. As well, all our programs include advanced research opportunities, experiential learning, paid internships, volunteer and international exchange programs that are available to each and every Huron student. The majority of Huron alumni hold leadership roles, including those in Canada and the world’s most distinguished organizations in business, law, government, technology and more.

PLATINUM Ahmedabad University ahduni.edu.in Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit university that offers students a liberal education focused on research and interdisciplinary learning. We offer undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs that prepare students to think deeply and creatively across fields and to emerge as independent thinkers and compassionate leaders. Students, researchers and faculty participate in a unique learning process characterized by fieldwork and projects, that enables deep creative insight and builds analytical rigor. As a research university, we are committed to the discovery of new ideas and to engaging with the challenges that face our society. Established in 2009 by the Ahmedabad Education Society (AES), an 80-year old trust in one of India’s most vibrant cities, Ahmedabad University offers one of the most stimulating academic environments in the country.

70 2019 Annual International Career & College Counseling (IC3) Conference • 28-29 August 2019 • Mumbai CLOSING PLENARY Bennett University www.bennett.edu.in Bennett University, founded by Group, is a multi-disciplinary university committed to providing academic excellence in higher education and creating a learning atmosphere conducive to research, practical and entrepreneurial applications. At Bennett, we believe in making education more than just a learning experience. We encourage our students to question the obvious and imbibe introspection on their way to innovating the future. It’s not just about our quality education but our commitment to create ethically grounded leaders of tomorrow. At Bennett, one can expect more. More personal development with a world class faculty from best institutions in India and abroad. More avenues for entrepreneurial growth through in-house business incubator. More interdisciplinary learning, and more industry interface through The Times of India Group network. We are a young institution focused on bringing out the best in our students.

DIVERSITY & ACCESS PARTNERS ACT www.act.org ACT is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people achieve education and workplace success. Grounded in 60 years of research, ACT is a trusted leader in college and career readiness solutions. Each year, ACT serves millions of students, job seekers, schools, government agencies and employers in the U.S. and around the world with learning resources, assessments, research and credentials designed to help them succeed from elementary school through career. To learn more, visit us at act.org.

BML Munjal University www.bml.edu.in Mentored by Imperial College London (ranked 8th in the QS World University Rankings 2019), BML Munjal University (BMU) has been founded by the promoters of the Hero Group, with the mission to establish a world-class university in India. BMU offers BTech, BBA, BSc Economics (Hons), BA- LLB, BBA-LLB, MBA, and Ph.D. programs. BMU’s unique curriculum is based on experiential learning, where 45% of the time is spent outside the classroom learning in labs and workshops, on projects or in practice school. BMU has also tied up with the Singapore Management University, Carleton University, Aston University, North South University, Agder University, Norway, Mary’s College of California, UC Berkeley and Kent State University. BMU’s industry collaborations include KPMG, Axis Bank, IBM, Shell, Intel, Siemens and Hero MotoCorp.

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DIVERSITY & ACCESS PARTNERS, CONTINUED Cialfo cialfo.co Cialfo is a college guidance platform that makes counseling your students simpler and more pleasant. Collaborate with teachers, submit documents, schedule meetings, build and share reports, monitor assignment statuses, send broadcast messages, write notes, and much more. With on-boarding packages and student and staff training sessions, our dedicated account manager will help your school get up and running in no time.

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The University of Sydney sydney.edu.au The University of Sydney is one of Australia’s largest and most prestigious universities. Established in 1850, it is Australia’s first university and a member of the “Group of Eight,” Australia’s premier, research intensive universities. Currently ranked 5th in the world and 1st in Australia, for graduate employability by QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019. It is also consistently placed among the top 50 universities in the world by QS World University Rankings. The University of Sydney offers Australia’s broadest range of disciplines and its research focuses on finding solutions to society’s biggest challenges. With more than 400 areas of study to choose from, the university has a range of subjects like accounting and finance, architecture, law, medicine, nursing and pharmacy in the top 20 in the world, according to QS World University Rankings by Subject. Alongside a range of academic and professional support, students have access to more than 200 clubs and societies, a variety of health services and other on-campus support services.

72 2019 Annual International Career & College Counseling (IC3) Conference • 28-29 August 2019 • Mumbai GOLD Education in Ireland www.educationinireland.com/en Enterprise Ireland, a Government body, manages the Education in Ireland brand–the umbrella brand under which Irish higher education and English language schools are promoted overseas. The initiative is managed by Enterprise Ireland with the support of the Department of Education and Skills and Irish higher education institutions. The higher education system in Ireland consists of the university sector, institutes of technology and private independent colleges. There are 34 higher education institutions in Ireland who offer an extensive range of over 5,000 programs leading to internationally recognized, quality-assured qualifications.

Krea University krea.edu.in Krea University is an upcoming Liberal Arts and Sciences university located in Sri City, north of Chennai. It is backed by some of the best minds and thought leaders in the country, including Raghuram Rajan, former RBI governor, N. Vaghul, former chairman ICICI Bank, R. Seshasayee, former chairman of Ashok Leyland and Infosys, and supported by business leaders like Anand Mahindra, Sajjan Jindal, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw and Anu Aga. Krea University has a unique "interwoven learning" approach that weaves creativity and action, arts and sciences, theory and practice, to make students ready to deal with challenges and opportunities presented by the 21st century. It will offer three-year, residential B.A. (Hon.) and B.Sc. (Hon.) degrees. Students will also have an option of completing a more rigorous fourth year of Advanced Studies.

Macquarie University www.mq.edu.au Macquarie University is amongst Australia’s top 10 (Times Higher Education Ranking 2019) government-funded universities (according to Times Higher Education), bringing together 40,000 students and 3,000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. With a 5-star QS rating, it is ranked among top 1% of universities in the world. Established in 1964, it is located just 15 kilometres from Sydney’s city center in one of the largest business and technology precincts in the southern hemisphere. Many of the best universities across the North America, Europe and Asia choose to partner with us, as do global organizations such as Microsoft, Optus, Google, and Johnson & Johnson. 100% of the university’s research is ranked at world standard or above and more than 100 of its researchers are ranked in the top 1% of researchers in the world.

Monash University www.monash.edu Monash University is the largest university in Australia, ranked in the world’s top 100 and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight. We’re named after Sir John Monash and fueled by his desire for our students to leave here with a greater sense of purpose, and the skills and confidence to create positive change. In under 60 years, we’ve grown from a single campus into an education and research powerhouse with a presence on four continents, committed to the challenges of the age. Our work is making an impact all over the world, from bringing clean water to villages in Africa, to creating new, life-saving medicines. With four Australian campuses, one in Malaysia, and over 100 international partners, we’re making a difference on a global scale. 2019 Annual International Career & College Counseling (IC3) Conference • 28-29 August 2019 • Mumbai 73 CONFERENCE SPONSORS

GOLD, CONTINUED O.P. Jindal Global University www.jgu.edu.in JGU is a non-profit, global university based out of Delhi-NCR. JGU is established in memory of Mr. O.P. Jindal as a philanthropic initiative of Mr. Naveen Jindal, the Founding Chancellor. The University Grants Commission has accorded its recognition to O.P. Jindal Global University. The vision of JGU is to promote global courses, global programs, global curriculum, global research, global collaborations and global interaction through a global faculty. JGU is situated on an 80-acre, state-of-the art, residential campus in the National Capital Region of Delhi. JGU is one of the few universities in Asia that maintains a 1:15 faculty-student ratio and appoints faculty members from different parts of the world with outstanding academic qualifications and experience. JGU has established eight schools: Jindal Global Law School, Jindal Global Business School, Jindal School of International Affairs, Jindal School of Government and Public Policy, Jindal School of Liberal Arts & Humanities, Jindal School of Journalism and Communication, Jindal School of Art & Architecture and Jindal School of Banking & Finance.

St. George’s University www.sgu.edu/st-georges-university-caribbean-medical-school St. George’s University (SGU) is a center of international education, drawing students and faculty from over 140 countries to the island of Grenada, West Indies, offering medical and veterinary medical degrees. SGU is affiliated with educational institutions worldwide including in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia and Ireland. SGU pioneered the concept of international medical education and remains at the forefront of educating students to meet the demands of the modern practice of medicine. The university’s more than 17,000 graduates include physicians, veterinarians, scientists and public health professionals across the world. SGU graduates have obtained a record number of residency placements making SGU the fourth largest provider of doctors for the entire U.S. workforce.

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CONTENT PARTNERS The British Council www.britishcouncil.org The British Council is the U.K.’s international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the U.K. and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the U.K. and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust. We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Last year, we reached over 75 million people directly and 758 million people overall including online, broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934, we are a U.K. charity governed by Royal Charter and a U.K. public body.

Cambridge Assessment International Education www.cambridgeinternational.org Cambridge Assessment International Education is the world’s largest provider of international qualifications – over 10,000 schools in more than 160 countries offer our programs and qualifications. We are part of the University of Cambridge. Our Cambridge Pathway gives students a clear path for educational success from age 5 to 19. Schools can shape the curriculum for their students – with a wide range of subjects and flexible ways to offer them. It helps students discover new abilities, gives them the skills they need for life, so they can achieve at school, university and work. Our qualifications are recognized by employers and universities worldwide, including over 500 universities in the U.S. (including the Ivy Leagues), and universities in the U.K., Canada and Australia.

College Board www.collegeboard.org The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success — including the SAT® and the Advanced Placement Program®. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, and schools.

78 2019 Annual International Career & College Counseling (IC3) Conference • 28-29 August 2019 • Mumbai EducationUSA usief.org.in EducationUSA is the official source on U.S. higher education. It is a U.S. Department of State network of over 425 international student advising centers in more than 175 countries. The network promotes U.S. higher education to students around the world by offering accurate, comprehensive, and current information about opportunities to study at accredited postsecondary institutions in the United States. EducationUSA also provides services to the U.S. higher education community to help institutional leaders meet their recruitment and campus internationalization goals.

IIE www.iie.org IIE has been a world leader in international education since 1919. IIE works to build more peaceful and equitable societies by advancing scholarship, building economies and promoting access to opportunity. As a not-for-profit with 18 offices and affiliates worldwide, IIE collaborates with a range of corporate, government and foundation partners across the globe to design and manage scholarship, study abroad, workforce training and leadership development programs. For more information visit www.iie.org.

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) www.nacacnet.org The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), founded in 1937, is the premier membership organization for university admission and counseling professionals. More than 15,000 college counselors, admission officers, and independent educational consultants from around the world are NACAC members and are dedicated to serving students as they make choices about pursuing higher education. NACAC is committed to maintaining high standards that foster ethical and social responsibility through the admission process, and offers professional development in the form of textbooks, webinars, e-learning, educational workshops, and an annual conference tailored to the needs of college admission counseling professionals. NACAC is a not-for- profit, non-governmental association, located in Arlington, Virginia, U.S.

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA PARTNER The PIE thepienews.com The PIE is an independent media, recruitment and events company connecting a global community of professionals working in international education. Keep up with industry news via The PIE News website, read our analysis of hot topics and trends in our quarterly magazine The PIE Review, find new staff or your next role through our The PIE Jobs board and specialist executive search consultancy The PIE Talent, and make business connections through The PIE Plus. Sign up to The PIE Weekly newsletter to receive a weekly update on news and jobs in the sector directly to your inbox. The PIEoneer Awards celebrate innovation and achievement in international education each year. The PIE is the only targeted media platform covering international education that can boast a truly global audience of senior stakeholders working across the sector. We reach over 60,000 unique readers per month.

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SHIPPING PARTNER AirConcepts airconceptsusa.com 30 years strong, Air Concepts has been dedicated to shipping packages and documents for educational institutions all over the world. Offering free storage, packing and inventory management systems, along with our printing partners, we successfully manage all distribution systems for our clients. We are one simple source to increase your team’s productivity and successful worldwide deliveries. Our programs, including Fast Ship and SASS-SmartShip have been designed for YOU. We are committed to strong communication with you, students, schools, agents, hotels and fair organizers. Our team becomes your team. We become an extension of you.