The Agreements are a Key Element
of EEIQ's Growth Plan of Internationalization
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, Sept. 26,
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
EduGlobal College ("EduGlobal") signed a Memorandum of
Understanding and Articulation Agreement with Corpus Christi
College ("Corpus Christi"), located in Vancouver, Canada, and an Articulation
Agreement with Academy of Learning, which has learning campuses
throughout Canada. The agreements
provide for ongoing collaborations between EduGlobal and the two
institutions of higher learning.
Cam Parker, Director of EduGlobal
College, commented, "We are pleased to enter into these agreements
as it furthers our mission of providing our international students
with the best possible options to further their academic journeys
and professional development. EduGlobal is renowned for providing
the very best of English proficiency courses, providing
international students the linguistic skill set needed in an
academic setting. We are pleased to have developed these academic
pathways with these two outstanding institutions as it enhances our
students' choices to find the best avenues towards achieving their
career goals. We at EduGlobal feel strongly that our greatest
reward is the ongoing success of our students and their ability to
find fulfillment in their personal and professional lives."
The purpose of the MOU and Articulation Agreement between
EduGlobal and Corpus Christi College is to promote Corpus Christi's
academic programs to students at EduGlobal and to facilitate
admission and credit transfers for qualified international students
from EduGlobal to an Associate of Arts Degree Program at Corpus
Christi. The agreement commenced from August
1, 2023 and continues to August
1, 2027.
The purpose of the Articulation Agreement between EduGlobal and
Academy of Learning is to promote Academy of Learning's academic
programs to students at EduGlobal and to facilitate admission and
credit transfers for qualified international students from
EduGlobal to certificate and diploma programs at Academy of
Learning. The agreement commenced from July
15, 2023 and continues to July 15,
2025.
The Company believes that its collaborative programs with other
schools constitute a vital element in its mission of
internationalization. A vital component of EpicQuest Education's
growth plan is to have its operated colleges, Davis College and EduGlobal College, become
increasingly connected to international programs in order to offer
enhanced globalized learning to its students as well as pathways to
achieve advanced degrees. The Company's strategic growth plan is to
achieve international expansion and to establish EEIQ as a truly
international service provider of higher learning.
About Corpus Christi College
Corpus Christi College ("Corpus
Christi") is a liberal arts school located on the campus of the
University of British Columbia ("UBC")
in Vancouver, Canada, western
Canada's largest university.
Founded in 1990, the college offers classes in arts, business and
science in small class sizes with close student-faculty
interaction. Students at Corpus Christi are challenged to pursue an
education that combines excellence in humanistic and cultural
development with specialized professional training. Corpus
Christi is recognized by UBC's public universities with the option
to supplement their studies with courses at UBC. Corpus
Christi is a member of the Association of Catholic Colleges and
Universities of Canada (ACCUC), a
group that represents Canada's
leading Catholic institutions of higher education. For more
information, please visit https://corpuschristi.ca/.
About Academy of Learning Career College
Academy of Learning Career College ("Academy of Learning") has
over 50 campuses with over 100,000 students from British Columbia to Prince Edward Island in Canada. The college was founded as a franchise
system in 1987 and originally specialized in computer and business
skills training for adult learners; it now provides programs that
are Diploma-level and Certificate-level in business, healthcare,
social work, web design, and others. Academy of Learning offers
educational content to students in a traditional mode as well as
online, utilizing online digital media, textbooks and software
programs. The college is committed to providing its students with a
high-quality curriculum and skills building to give them an edge in
the workforce. For more information, please visit
www.academyoflearning.com.
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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Contacts:
EpicQuest Education Group International Limited
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513-649-8350
info@epicquesteducation.com
Investor Relations:
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david.rudnick@preceptir.com
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