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All You Need to Know About the Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarship
We are pleased to announce the launch of the sixth round of the Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarship Program (YLSS). Established in 2016, YLSS is a program of the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development. Newton Education Services has the honor of managing the...
Beyond COVID-19: Positive Directions
It's a strange time, living under the COVID-19 threat, but not a time without hope. We at Newton Education Services wish you continuing success moving through and beyond the current days. While some doors are temporarily closing, many paths to international learning...
Studying in Germany: What you need to know!
Update: As of August 2020, Newton Education Services is introducing a comprehensive German University Track combining online language instruction with advising for admission success. Please complete our inquiry form to receive full, current details. Is a German degree...
Why Great Recommendations Matter!
Reference, recommendation, letter of recommendation.... Whatever term your dream university uses, we're talking about the one piece of the application that you don't have to complete yourself. So....hand off the request and head off for a nap? Alas, even your favorite...
King’s Academy: Enrich Your Future On October 12
You don't have to stray too far from home to find a school of top international caliber. Only an hour away from Cairo, you will find a unique institution fit for (and founded by) a king. King's Academy in Madaba, Jordan — a 30-minute drive from Amman — is a...
First Steps: Planning Early for Admissions
How early is too early? Some would say "never." One program described in a New York Times column is geared to making five- and six-year old first graders "college ready." (Crayons are involved.) Another school mentioned in the column arranges campus tours for ten-...
U.K. Undergraduate Admissions: An FAQ on UCAS
Pursuing admission to undergraduate programs in the United Kingdom can be rather a mysterious business. One of the main challenges is UCAS, which was not set up with international students in mind. This guide will help you know what you need to know. What's UCAS? The...
Grant Brings Top Executive Education to Egypt
Grant Brings Top Executive Education to Egypt Nassef Sawiris, the CEO of OCI N.V., together with the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development, has awarded a grant of $6 million to the University of Chicago Booth School of Business to create an executive education...
Boarding Schools: The Facts and Summer Options
Boarding schools? Boarding schools! A tradition going back to shaping children of elite families in ancient Greece and future priests in Britain over 1,200 years ago is now enjoying a golden age in many countries, offering exciting options for young people worldwide....
Decision Day USA: Making Your University Choice
All across the United States, universities are waiting for May 1. They've sent out their admissions offers and May 1 is the deadline for students to respond, making a final university choice. This last step in the application process is perhaps the simplest but...