Overview - Overseas Education Services
Over the years, EdCIL has established a strong brand reputation and linkages in India and internationally for facilitating the placement of experts/teachers/professionals abroad to support capacity-building initiatives.
EdCIL manages sponsored and aggregated inbound admissions for international students, faculty recruitment, and specialist services to meet human resource needs in developing and neighbouring countries.
The focus regions include SAARC nations, Middle East, and African countries. Key services encompass the placement of international students in select Indian institutions (through sponsored schemes and self-financed programs), deployment of Indian faculty to overseas institutions, and facilitating student and faculty exchange programs.
Major Scholarships operated by EdCIL
- Nepal Scholarship Scheme
Nepal Scholarship scheme is sponsored by Ministry of external Affairs (MEA), Govt of India and is managed by EdCIL in coordination with Embassy of India (EoI) Nepal. The various schemes covered under the same are as follows:
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee General Scholarship Scheme (ABVGSS)-The various courses covered under this scheme are BBA, BCA, BSc, B.Com, BA (Under Graduate courses) – 50 Seats.
- Sushma Swaraj Silver Jubilee Scholarship Scheme (SSSJSS)-The various courses covered under this scheme are MBA, MCA, MA, MSc, C. Com, PhD etc. (Post Graduate Course) – 60 Seats
- Dr Homi Jahangir Bhabha Scholarship Scheme (HJBSS) - ME/M. Tech courses are covered under this scheme – 40 seats (Post Graduate).
- COMPEX Scholarship Scheme – The various courses covered under COMPEX are BE/B. Tech/BSc-Hons (Food Technology/Agriculture)/BSc (Nursing)/B. Pharmacy (Under Graduate course) – 220 seats
- Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC)
Ministry of External Affairs, the Government of India executes Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC) Scheme.
The SPDC Scheme is applicable to eligible applicants from NRI/PIO/OCI community in all foreign countries and Children of Indian Workers in ECR countries - those who have studied outside India and those who have studied in India.
With preference being accorded for female applicants in 50% of seats available in each category and medical students pursuing UG courses have also been brought under the purview of the scheme.
The total number of scholarships under the SPDC programme is 150 out of which 50 slots are reserved for Children of Indian Workers in ECR countries. Further, out of these 50 slots, one-third of slots (i.e. 17 slots) shall be reserved for those Children of Indian Workers in ECR countries who have studied in India.
- Syria Scholarship Phase III and Phase IV
Syria Scholarship scheme is sponsored by Ministry of external Affairs (MEA), Govt of India and is managed by EdCIL in coordination with Indian Mission in Damascus. Currently Phase III and Phase IV of this scholarship scheme are in progress. Phase III covered the students for all allied medical courses and Phase IV covered the students for B. Tech, MBA and BCA.
- Secondment Projects by EdCIL
EdCIL employs a comprehensive and systematic approach for selecting and deploying teachers and experts overseas:
- Collaborate with host countries and Indian Missions (MEA) to assess teaching requirements, ensuring a thorough understanding of their needs.
- Define the qualifications, experience, eligibility criteria, remuneration packages, and additional terms to ensure alignment with the host country's standards.
- Utilize multiple channels for advertisement, such as national and local media, online job boards, and social media platforms.
- Engage with government and private educational institutions and teacher associations to widen the outreach.
- Establish a screening committee with experts from both the Indian education system (e.g., Government and Private) and officials from the host country to ensure cultural and educational alignment.
- Utilize technology to streamline the initial application process and ensure that all documentation and eligibility checks are conducted efficiently.
- Organize in-depth interviews (virtual or in-person) with shortlisted candidates, assessing their subject matter expertise, adaptability to international settings, and cultural sensitivity.
- Involve host country representatives in finalizing selections to ensure the candidates meet the specific expectations of the educational institutions abroad.
- Prepare contracts outlining responsibilities, duties, terms of employment, and compensation clearly to ensure both parties’ expectations are met.
- Include a pre-departure orientation program that covers cultural, professional, and logistical details to ensure smooth transitions for teachers.
- Establish a robust deployment mechanism, including travel arrangements, housing support, and local integration support for teachers once they arrive at their destination.
- Ensure continuous communication with the host country institutions and the teachers to monitor progress and resolve any challenges.
- Some of the major projects undertaken by EdCIL in placement of experts are as follows:
- STEM Teachers to Bhutan (3 Phases)
- Tamil Teachers to Fiji
- STEM & English Teacher Trainers to Sri Lanka
