• Jon Santangelo

     

    An occasional writer, award-winning, and always still learning...

     

    International Educator

    BS in Communication (USA); MA in Education Management & Leadership (United Kingdom)

    • (Current) Bilingual Boarding School - Special Projects Coordinator & Teacher of
    • Critical Thinking
    • Global Citizenship Education (GCE)
    • Project-based Learning (PBL)
    • Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (ESL)

    Over a decade in Asia, experienced in both sides of Edu: Industry & Institution

  • Tiimeline

    2010-2015

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    4 years of Higher Education Level Instructing

    The opening ceremony at the University College Dublin - Beijing University of Technology joint-campus
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    Global Community Relations Award Winner: Doubletree by Hilton Worldwide

    A part of a team that lead a Global Citizenship Education campaign to spread awareness about Earth Hour to public primary schools in Beijing, in partnership with the WWF (World Wildlife Fund). Hilton's official philanthropy partner.
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    2015-2022

    Private and Corporate Training

     

    Founded Chariot Global Education, a consultancy specializing bespoke soft skill training of language & cultural communication to C-suite executives, business owners, and students.

     

    As well as in recruitment in China & Southeast Asia: Specializations in public relations, business development, strategic partnerships;

    Clients included a US J1-visa exchange program, an Oxford-Cambridge/G5 university tuition service provider, the world's largest platform for online ESL tutoring, and China's study abroad consultants association.

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    2022-now

    Teaching & Administrating in Bilingual Boarding Schools

     

    In 2022, Jon rejoined the institutional side of education as an Interim Vice Principal at the satellite school partner of Renaissance Academy of California, USA, located in Guangzhou.

     

    In addition to administrative duties, He taught Global Studies, Business, and English.

     

    Following the closure of the program, he transitioned to HG Bilingual School, where Jon currently serves as the coordinator for Global Citizenship Education. Additionally, he teaches Critical Thinking and IGCSE English as a Second Language.

  • Publishings 

    From self-published writings in recognized news, to commentaries in nearly 100+ education news media

     

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    With a focus on the growing number of institutions employing commercial agents to support international student recruitment, Student Recruitment Agents in International Higher Education provides an evidence-based exploration of this phenomenon, and will increase the reader’s understanding of the multiple dimensions of agent engagement, its contradictions and complexities

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    Self-publishings

    Teaching & Learning Resources

    Resources for Global Citizenship Education (GCE) Global Studies & Communications English as a Second Language (ESL) Critical Thinking, Project-based Learning (PBL)

    For GCE (Global Citizenship Education) Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and...
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    We as educators get it. The pressure to excel on the IELTS is immense. After all, a strong...
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    Overview Why is studying cross-cultural communication is important? Avoid misunderstandings ...
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    Ever feel like "like" is your verbal crutch? You're not alone. As a recovering "like"-aholic...
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    Overview: "The Day After Tomorrow" is a great movie for students to learn both English and Global...
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      Many discussions about education fall into the trap of assuming it's simply about consuming...
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    UNESCO has unveiled its comprehensive blueprint for "Guidance for Generative AI in Education &...
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    Traveling to Thailand for the 1st Time PART 1 Traveling to Thailand for the 1st Time Note:...
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    Syllabus for CEFR B1 Level Non-Native English Learners (Writing and Speaking) - One Semester: ...
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    The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is known for its focus on inquiry-based learning and...
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    More Posts
  • Thought Leadership

    Featured commentaries on Chinese student outbound mobility, and more.

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    Can This Online Course Get Me a Job?

     

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    Are Online Graduate And Professional Programs A Scam Or An Opportunity?

     

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    Chinese seek U.S. college admission at any price

     

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    Is this the end of the romance between Chinese students and- US colleges?

     

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    US colleges look to insure against impact of trade war

     

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    WeChat and stolen credit cards: How scammers victimized Miami Chinese college students

     

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    China Steps Up Efforts to Lure Academic Talent From Overseas

     

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    China Bans Overseas Online Colleges

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    BOSSA and Pearson partner to help PTE Chinese students bound for US & UK

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    Stay or Go? COVID-19 Forces Students to Rethink Study Abroad Plans

     

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    China’s $100bn education sector fights to survive after crackdown

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    Chinese school-leavers look closer to home for overseas study

     

     

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    Number of New Chinese Students at U.S. Colleges Plummeted This Fall, Visa Data Show

     

     

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    86% Chinese students want to return home

     

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    Coronavirus epidemic to hit short-term summer programs hardest – BOSSA

     

     

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    Visa waiver deal puts Singapore in good stead to attract the coveted Chinese tourist 

     

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    Please answer 2021:
    the post-epidemic era for students studying in the US
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    U.S. colleges seek to combat fraudulent applications

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    US-China Trade War Impact on Student Flows

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    China: safety as crucial as ranking for study abroad

     

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    Chinese Education Association BOSSA and Payments Specialist Flywire Announce Strategic Partnership

     

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    US-China relations impacting on student recruitment

     

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    Agents predict drop in Chinese students studying abroad

     

     

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    Chinese agents and schools outline virus impact

     

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    疯狂造假?中国人不惜一切代价“留美”

     

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    ICEF-BOSSA qualification primed as China’s international education advising standard

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    Chinese students at “disadvantage” in US jobs market

     

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    Beijing eases policy for internships, post-study work in China’s tech centre

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    First time audits of Beijing agencies to be made public

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    How have the new SELT rules at sub-degree level impacted the UK sector?

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    Overseas education demand unstirred amid China slowdown

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    StudentMarketing & BOSSA MoU on China study opps

     

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    China: 100 agents certified by BOSSA, ICEF

     

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    Trade deal gives Australia access to China's universities

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    View from the desk of: Jon Santangelo, Association Q&A

     

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    Agents and educators concerned about UK test capacity
     

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    Chinese agents predict recruitment bounceback after coronavirus

     

     

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    冲坡勇士团:在瞬息万变的签证政策缝隙中,绕路回美国

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    专访IES国际教育解决方案 公共关系负责人

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    Q&A Agency Association:

    Jon Santangelo from BOSSA in China

     

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    Non-EU agents feel bounce from post-Brexit weaker pound

     

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    Bossa promoting verification services

     

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    15+ Extra Curricular Activities to Boost Your College Resume

     

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    China Student Recruitment Problems – Q & A With 5 Experts

     

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    Why Finding an Apartment is a Challenge for Chinese Students in the US

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    China: BOSSA, Vericant team up to combat fraud

     

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    Chinese students consider UK study over US

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    China agents report online study hesitancy

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    Chinese students head to Singapore in search of US visas

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    China: US begins processing student visas

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    Reduced demand for UK study across East Asia

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    Sinorbis forms partnership with BOSSA

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    US issues fewer China visas as interest declines

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    Chinese students looking to UK, major research shows

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    City lockdowns hinder Chinese students’ study-abroad plans

     

     

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    China opens student visa applications, direct flights resumed

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    Agency association BOSSA partners with The Lygon Group on China-Australia mobility insights

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    UCAS and BOSSA partner to recruit Chinese students

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    Drop in China UCAS applications as Nigeria grows

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    Enrollment Headaches From Coronavirus Are Many. They Won’t Be Relieved Soon.

     

     

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    China Was Long the Top Source of Foreign Students in the U.S. Now India Has Overtaken It.

     

     

  • Presenting

    For, or with, the following organizations

     

     

     
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    AAE

    Vietnam

    Access American Education (AAE) is an AIRC certified, full service education consulting agency that hosts Vietnam's largest student recruitment expos and forums with North American educators.

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    AIESEC

    Global

    AIESEC is the world's largest global non-profit youth-run organization that provides young people with leadership development, cross-cultural global internships, and volunteer exchange experiences across the globe.

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    UK VI

    UK/China

    UK Visas and Immigration is a division of the Home Office responsible for the United Kingdom's visa system. It was formed in 2013 from the section of the UK Border Agency that had administered the visa system.

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    ETN Educators Training Network

    EU

    ETN Focus Workshops are boutique agent fairs offering a unique, personalised and innovative networking experience. We bring a human touch into international student recruitment.
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    ICEF

    China

    ICEF brings together international educators, industry service providers and carefully screened student recruitment agents at networking events around the world, helping them to create strategic partnerships and increase international student enrolments.

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    BONARD

    EU & China

    BONARD is a global market intelligence consultancy that specialises in international education, youth and student travel market, student housing and micro-living asset classes, and is a United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Affiliate Member.

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    WEBA

    China

    WEBA (World Educate Business Association) is the umbrella organisation and international voice for Education Business Partnerships working around the world.

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    The PIE

    UK

    The PIE Live: Student Journey is a dynamic, virtual conference from The PIE (Professionals in International Education) News team, offering exceptional learning and global networking opportunities.

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    Study Travel Live

    UK

    The StudyTravel Magazine editorial team will present news, stats and current affairs and invite opinion from their special guests. Members of the audience will have the chance to interact with any of the presenters.

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