ASSE stands for American Scandinavian Student Exchange, which is an international unprofitable student exchange organization. Found in 1938 by Sweden Education Department, but it’s headquarters moved to U.S.A in 1976.  It was approved by China Consulate General Los Angeles in 2000.  Having been assessed strictly, ASSE was appointed “Sponsor of Exchange Program”, providing material for J-1 visa for the students who join ASSE programs.

 Now it is cooperating with Chiway to carry out the programs below:

1).  Middle school student exchange program

l        15-18 years old middle school students go for public high school for 1 year.

l        The students’ English can be improved in pure English speaking environment.

l        To be able to share both sides’ cultures, and build up long-term friendship.

l        To pave the way for further study in America.

2).  Global professional skills training / practice program:

l          The graduates with 3-year full-time diploma above are able to apply 12 to 18 months trainee placement in American local companies, and gain the placement experience abroad.

l          The American companies supply stipend $14400～$61200 to the trainees during the placement period.

l          Provide the trainee placement opportunity of 5 main majors with 9 types of positions, including business management, tourism management, finance, hotel management and marketing.

Shanghai Chiway Education International Co. Ltd is going to establish teacher exchange project for these middle schools under Chiway Group. The purpose of this project is to enhance communication between teachers in both China and New Zealand and to learn advanced management and teaching experience.

 Partners from New Zealand (planned):

Ø         Christchurch College of Education (a part of The University of Canterbury)

Ø         Dunedin College of Education (a part of Otago University)

Our company has already built a good and long-term business relationship with above two universities. Developing and enhancing the relationship with them is on the schedule next year.