FIU and Shorelight Education announce partnership


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Seeking to build upon FIU’s current international student programs, FIU is working with Shorelight Education to create the FIU Global First Year, a program to help international students successfully navigate college life at the university.

The collaboration will provide comprehensive support to help international students successfully meet the academic rigors of an FIU education. Additionally, it will assist them in navigating the cultural and social differences of an American university education.

The first students will be enrolled beginning August 2015.

“The traditional American university experience is changing. Along with superior academics and an integrated community, diversity is an invaluable part of attending college for students both domestic and international,” said Elizabeth Bejar, FIU’s vice president for Academic Affairs. “We continue our commitment to making the FIU student body a representation of the best and brightest students from across both the United States and the world.”

Specifically, FIU Global First Year will combine intensive English language instruction with academic course work and programs to help acclimate the students to FIU and the greater Miami community. The program will offer two- or three-term options, depending upon a student’s English proficiency level. Upon successful completion of the FIU Global First Year program, students will be eligible to enroll in FIU degree programs with full sophomore status.

“We are thrilled to partner with Florida International University to expand upon their ongoing efforts to bring the best international students from across the world to their campus,” said Tom Dretler, CEO and co-founder of Shorelight Education. “The partnership comes at a time of tremendous demand for FIU’s programs from abroad, and we look forward to working closely with their entrepreneurial and growth-minded leadership team in the days ahead to advance the goals and vision of FIU.”

In addition to its work with FIU, Shorelight is also a partner with The University of Kansas, University of Central Florida and Bath Spa University.