Nghe An: Prosecuted 8 defendants related to study abroad activities

In Nghe An province, there are currently 47 units that have been granted certificates of business operation of study abroad consulting services by the Department of Education and Training. In 2017, the Department of Education and Training also decided to revoke the certificates of 2 units due to ineffective operations. In addition, 1 unit is in the process of dissolution and 2 units cannot be contacted.

Representatives from the Department of Foreign Affairs, Nghe An Police and the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs attended the conference. Photo: My Ha

In summary, in 2017, the units sent 925 students to study abroad in countries such as Japan, Korea, Thailand, Canada, Germany. The number of students who went on their own account for nearly 90%.

However, besides the achieved results, studying abroad in the province still has shortcomings such as many units operating in violation of the law; not updating information fully and regularly on the study and part-time work situation of international students; the signing of contracts between study abroad consulting units and foreign partners is unclear; some units organizing foreign language teaching are not in accordance with their functions, the "monopoly" situation in studying abroad recruitment causes difficulties for students.

From the above shortcomings, the conference also discussed solutions to rectify the operations of study abroad companies and improve the quality and effectiveness of study abroad activities. In addition, opinions also focused on whether or not to organize foreign language training in schools, coordinate the implementation of career guidance activities associated with study abroad activities...

Teaching Japanese to students studying abroad in Vinh city. Photo: My Ha

In the coming years, Nghe An also aims to increase propaganda and counseling for good students to improve their foreign languages ​​to study abroad with scholarships. By 2020, the province strives to have 300 high school graduates studying abroad with scholarships and about 1,000 - 1,500 students studying abroad on their own, and exporting labor who know foreign languages ​​and have skills.

Speaking at the conference, Major Vu Dinh Duc, Department PA61, Nghe An Police said: Currently, the number of study abroad consulting companies in Nghe An is increasing, the number of companies that have not registered with the Department of Education and Training is quite large. Many companies have not provided accurate advice, "painted" many "rosy" pictures, and charged high fees.

In 2017, the provincial police investigated, verified and prosecuted 8 defendants related to study abroad activities for fraud, appropriation of property, and organizing for others to flee abroad.