Shore Program

Each port of call provides students with a variety of educational experiences. There are three elements to this program.

Academic Field Programs

Academic field programs are fully integrated into the academic program and participation in three field programs is compulsory and is included in the program fee.

Shore Excursions

Students participating in this program receive assignments to complete while they travel and observe. Back onboard, students participate in debriefing discussions as part of a group.

Independent travel

Students travel on their own and the cost of this program is not included in the program fee. The assessment is similar to the Shore Excursions program.

Assessment

The assessment is semester long and the assessment tool is the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI).

Voyages

The voyages encompass a 16-week journey that commences twice yearly in January and September. The itineraries are planned keeping the shore programs in mind for all students.

Each voyage pays visit to eight ports of call in which students have the option of shore excursions or independent travel. The following requirements are also kept in mind:

• Health and Safety issues at each port of call and the destination route
  Each destination must demonstrate ample opportunities for development of the shore programs
• Points of embarkation and de embarkation must be easily accessible by air
• Community members are fully informed of policies and procedures
• Adequate time is devoted to the final leg of the journey in order to bring closure to the various programs and activities
  
  

Our students

Our students form part of a transnational learning community. The three integral components of this program are classroom learning, experiential learning and residential activities.
The student experiences learning while visiting all five continents during a 16-week semester. Learning onboard is combined with traditional academic learning to form a unique program. The program is a also the first step towards preparing the leaders of tomorrow for a truly globalized world.

The Scholarship is for students who :

• value international collaborations
• are interested in developing their intercultural skills
• are keen to form part of a transnational learning community
• want to explore different perspectives
• want to enhance their career prospects by studying in an English-speaking environment
• have completed some undergraduate study or completed a undergraduate degree from a recognised institution
  
  

Visas

Visa requirements will vary according to a student's country of citizenship.

Obtaining visas should not be too much of a hassle as this is a organised large group visit for a short period of time. Students are advised to begin the visa application process early in order to have the necessary documents for travel.

Transfer of Credit

Macquarie University is the steward overseeing the award of academic credit and transcripts.

Voyage

The Scholarship will pay visit to five continents and the first batch of voyagers will be making history in setting an example for future voyages of this magnitude.

Campus profile
Facilities available to students include :
Academic Support Services
Bookstore
Convenience stores
Fitness Centre
Internet hotspots
Laundry
Learning Resource Centre
24-hour medical clinic
Multiple dining facilities
Recreation and activity rooms
Religious observation spaces
Swimming pool
Theatre

Assessment

The assessment process onboard the Scholarship is aimed at developing and nurturing the intercultural abilities of all students. The main tool for this purpose is the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) which is taken at the beginning and end of each voyage. This helps to gauge the level of acquired intercultural ability as well as the overall effectiveness of the program.

This form of assessment is used as a quality control mechanism to ensure superior learning outcomes for all students.

The Application Process

The Application process is designed to be as simple as possible. Please contact the AA Education Network for free advice and enrolment counselling.

Admission requirements

Preference is given to students with an above average grade average from a recognised tertiary institution. Some prior knowledge may be required for advanced study.

Undergraduate program

Undergraduates are required to complete at least one year of undergraduate study at a recognised tertiary institution prior to applying.

The following English language requirements also apply;

TOEFL - Paper Test 550
TWE- - 4.5
Minimum 50 in all sections
Computer test 213
Minimum 18 in all sections
IELTS
Minimum overall score 6.0
Minimum 5.5 in each band
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English Test
"B" score
The following tests may also suffice ;
Norway Upper Secondary School, IEC4
Sweden Upper Secondary School, Very Good
Denmark Secondary School, 8 in English
DAAD, B in each section and a minimum of 7 in High School English
Hong Kong, Indian, Sri Lankan, Singapore GCE "A" Level general English paper with a grade of C or better
The International Baccalaureate Diploma, must include the "extended essay" option

Postgraduate program

The minimum requirement is a Bachelors degree from a recognised tertiary institution.

The following English language requirements also apply :

TOEFL - Paper test 580
TWE - 5
Listening 53, Writing 51, Reading 52
Computer test 237
Minimum 19 in all sections
Internet test 92
Listening 18, Writing 13, Reading 17
IELTS - Minimum overall score 6.5
Minimum 6.0 in each band
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English test
"A" score

Admission may also be considered on the basis of secondary or tertiary study completed in a country where English is the official language or the language of instruction in the past two years prior to applying.

Academic Stewards

Charter Members
Al Akhawayn University, Morocco
Macquarie University, Australia
Peking University, China
Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico
University of California at Berkeley, USA
University of Ghana, Ghana
Al Akhawayn University, Morocco
www.aui.ma
Founded in 1993 by Royal Charter

Co-educational, residential and primarily an undergraduate institution but postgraduate programs are increasing

• Majority of students study on campus and full-time
• Balanced student gender ratio
• International student body
• Seven undergraduate degrees offered
• Personalised assistance by qualified teaching staff
• Financial assistance available

Macquarie University, Australia
www.mq.edu.au/
Pioneer in education
International outlook
Teaching, learning and research the key to success at Macquarie
Peking University, China
www.pku.edu.cn
China's national university
A centre for scientific research
Global mission
Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico
cmportal.itesm.mx/wps/portal
Founded in 1943
International exchange a key priority
University of California, Berkeley
www.berkeley.edu
A university of international repute
An institution renowned for academic excellence
Preparing the leaders of tomorrow
University of Ghana, Ghana
A premier African university
A development-oriented university
Strong links with other international universities
A diversity-oriented learning approach

The Scholarship Research Institute
The institute pursues research in the following areas:

• intercultural development
• Effective multicultural instruction
• Conflict resolution and peace studies
• Environmentally sustainable development

The United Nations Millennium Development Goals

The institute has strong research links with the following institutions:
The United Nations University
The Jane Goodall University
The Intercultural Communication Institute

International outlook and educational philosophy

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