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The Western Ghats International was founded in the year 2011. It is an English medium Co-educational Independent school affiliated to CBSE with affiliation number 1930648, with classes Nursery/KG/LKG, I to XII, and has a General affiliation which is valid up to 31/3/2021. It lies in the Coimbatore district of Tamilnadu and is currently being managed by the Lakshmi Shamraj Educational Trust, Tamilnadu. It is presently under the principal -administration of Sashi Kumaar S, with a total of 17 staff members. There are a total of 29 rooms, 1 Labs, and 1 Library present in the school. The nearest railway station is Ettimadai and it is 2 KM far from the school. You can find other information about the school in the tables below. NATURE OF THE SCHOOL Category of School Co-educational Medium of Instruction English Types of School Independent LOCATION OF SCHOOL Nearest Railway Station Ettimadai Distance in KM 2 Nearest Police Station EttimadaiK.G.Chavadi Distance in KM 2 Nearest Nationalised Bank Indian Overseas Bank Distance in KM 3 ENROLLMENT OF THE STUDENTS Class No. of Section No. of Student Nursery/KG/LKG 0 0 I 1 40 II 1 24 III 1 18 IV 1 18 V 1 16 VI 1 14 VII 1 14 VIII 1 9 IX 0 0 X 0 0 XI 0 0 XII 0 0 Labs and Rooms Details Total Rooms Total Lab Total Libraries Small Room Medium Room Large Room School Area (in Sq m.) Play Area (in Sq m.) 29 1 1 8 12 9 14150 3798 Labs and Rooms Details Room Number Size Length (in Ft.) Breadth (in Ft.) Bio-Tech Lab 0 0 0 Biology Lab 0 0 0 Maths Lab 1 20 14.52 Computer Science Lab 1 34.71 20 Home Science Lab 0 0 0 Library 1 66.66 40.26 Other Rooms 1 42.04 26.4 Chemistry Lab 0 0 0 Class Room 10 26.4 20 Composite Science Lab 1 34.71 20 Physics Lab 0 0 0 PARTICULARS OF TEACHING STAFF Staff Number Trained Untrained NTTs 0 0 0 PRTs 1 1 0 TGTs 7 6 1 Librarian 1 1 0 PTI 1 1 0 PGTs 7 5 2 *Vice Principal/Supervisor/Head Master/ Head Mistres 0 0 0 Physical Size Area of Campus (in sq. Mtrs.) 8093.7128 (in Acres.) 2 Built up Area in (in sq. Mtrs.) 1854.2 Whether the School at one site or two site NO Area of Playground (in sq. Mtrs.) 6747.53 SANITARY CONDITIONS Type of W.C and Urinals flush No. of Urinals/Lavatories Separately for Boys 17 No. of Urinals/Lavatories Separately for Girls 17 Potable Water yes Has Certificate about health and sanitary conditions, drinking water and fire safety of the school has been obtained from the competent authorities of the area? yes LIBRARY FACILITIES Total No of Books 1500 Periodicals 2 Dailies 4 Reference Books 150 Magazine 6 SPORTS & GAMES Swimming Pool Yes Indoor Games Yes Dance Rooms Yes Gymnasium No Music Rooms Yes Hostel No Health and Medical Check up Yes

Western Railway School (En) was founded in the year 1934. It is an English medium Co-educational Govt school affiliated to CBSE with affiliation number 1180028 and has a General affiliation which is valid up to 31/3/2021. It lies in the Valsad district of Gujarat and is currently being managed by the Managing Committee Birla School, Gujarat. It is presently under the principal -administration of Nirmal Kumar Dave. There are a total of 11 rooms, 1 Labs, and 1 Library present in the school. You can find other information about the school in the tables below. NATURE OF THE SCHOOL Category of School Co-educational Medium of Instruction English Types of School Govt Labs and Rooms Details Total Rooms Total Lab Total Libraries Small Room Medium Room Large Room School Area (in Sq m.) Play Area (in Sq m.) 11 1 1 5 5 1 2814 12600

Western Private Model School was established in the year 1998. It is an English medium Co-educational Independent school affiliated to CBSE with affiliation number 6630039, with classes Nursery/KG/LKG, I to XII, and has a General affiliation which is valid up to 31/3/2014. It lies in the United Arab Emirates district of Foreign Schools and is currently being managed by the , Foreign Schools. It is presently under the principal -administration of Mrs. RAJALEKSHMI.N, with a total of 22 staff members. There are a total of 27 rooms present in the school. The nearest railway station is Not applicable and it is 0 KM far from the school. You can find other information about the school in the tables below. NATURE OF THE SCHOOL Category of School Co-educational Medium of Instruction English Types of School Independent LOCATION OF SCHOOL Nearest Railway Station Not applicable Distance in KM 0 Nearest Police Station Not applicableGayathy Distance in KM 2 Nearest Nationalised Bank ADCB Gayathy Distance in KM 2 ENROLLMENT OF THE STUDENTS Class No. of Section No. of Student Nursery/KG/LKG 3 87 I-V 1 96 VI-VIII 1 21 IX-X 1 9 XI-XII 0 0 Labs and Rooms Details Room Number Size Length (in Ft.) Breadth (in Ft.) Class Room 16 500 500 Composite Science Lab 0 0 0 Physics Lab 0 0 0 Chemistry Lab 0 0 0 Biology Lab 1 600 600 Maths Lab 1 500 500 Computer Science Lab 1 0 0 Home Science Lab 0 0 0 Library 1 500 400 Other Rooms 7 500 500 PARTICULARS OF TEACHING STAFF Staff Number Trained Untrained NTTs 0 0 0 PRTs 0 0 0 TGTs 14 12 2 Librarian 1 0 1 PTI 0 0 0 PGTs 6 6 0 *Vice Principal/Supervisor/Head Master/ Head Mistres 1 1 0 Physical Size Area of Campus (in sq. Mtrs.) 8093.7128 (in Acres.) 2 Built up Area in (in sq. Mtrs.) 10000 Whether the School at one site or two site ONE Area of Playground (in sq. Mtrs.) 1000 SANITARY CONDITIONS Type of W.C and Urinals flush No. of Urinals/Lavatories Separately for Boys 8 No. of Urinals/Lavatories Separately for Girls 8 Potable Water yes Has Certificate about health and sanitary conditions, drinking water and fire safety of the school has been obtained from the competent authorities of the area? yes LIBRARY FACILITIES Total No of Books 3000 Periodicals 2 Dailies 2 Reference Books 350 Magazine 5 SPORTS & GAMES Swimming Pool No Indoor Games Yes Dance Rooms Yes Gymnasium No Music Rooms No Hostel No Health and Medical Check up Yes

Western University is formerly known as Niwattana University and has been authorized and accredited by the Minister of Education (Minister of University Affairs) to establish a private higher education institution under license no. 2/2540. On June 18th, 1997, the University was established to commemorate the auspicious occasion decreed by the late Bhumibol Adulyadej to bestow the royal title "Princess of Naradhiwas" to his late sister Galyani Vadhana. The University aims to sustain the country's growth in the central region and introduce more education opportunities to all regions of Thailand by emphasizing promoting the country's human resources development. The University's missions are guided by four main tasks: producing quality graduates, promoting research and studies, providing academic services to society, and preserving art and culture. The missions' totality is to promote the development of the country's human resources and ultimately address the country's need to provide higher education that produces human resources that are highly skilled, equipped with academic excellence, highly professional, and righteous. It strives to be recognized by society on its academic fields in health, medical science, humanities, and sociology by providing academic programs in bachelor, master, and doctorate degrees, and the University prides itself on the continuous commitment to serve society. In 1997, the country had initiated the 12th National Economic and Social Development Plan (2017-2021), which aims to prioritize creating a roadmap to achieve the change of national economic status from a middle-income country to a high-income country. It also aims to maintain social stability and sustainability in order to achieve harmony and to realize its long term vision "Thailand 4.0 – stable, prosperous and sustainable" by emphasizing the followings: To promote quality education that is equal and accessible to develop human potential in attaining knowledge and capability in line with the market's requirements and to support the ASEAN regional liberalization. To promote the quality of the country's aging society. An aging society requires healthcare services to cope with the deterioration of health. Thus, it establishes the need for healthcare practitioners in various fields to provide better health and sanitation services to enable the elderly to continue working according to their capacity and experiences. This ensures an adequate income for living, health restoration to prevent disability, and chronic diseases that may become a burden to themselves, their families, and the healthcare system. To promote an environmentally friendly economy and society using utilizing available resources sustainably. Furthermore, as a higher education institution, Western University can produce professionals in health medical science that are intellectual leaders, possess the moral and professional ethics to live and work in society to serve the country's aging society. The University aims to enhance human potential by providing an education based on value and quality that cater to the country's needs and society. It supports educational activities that promote students' academic competence and becoming quality and righteous citizens in a borderless society. The University recognizes the importance of Information technology enhancement as a tool for long-distance education via the network to provide access for everyone who seeks knowledge regardless of gender, location, and age by addressing the needs and continuously maintaining a learning environment conducive to lifelong education and human resources development. Finally, it is to ensure the University's capability to produce quality graduates that match international standards and become intellectuals who possess moral and professional ethics.

A public institution founded in 1971, UBO is a medium-sized university (around 20,000 students) offering a wide range of programs in all fields. It is a member of the Université Bretagne Loire (UBL), a regional coordination structure for higher education. The Université de Bretagne Occidentale (UBO) is in Brittany, on the north-western coast of France. It is a multicampus university, with the leading site in Brest and satellite campuses in Quimper and Morlaix. Brest is one of the world's marine science capitals and is home to 60% of French marine researchers and several influential organizations such as IFREMER and IPEV. The city is also famous for its sailing activities. Brittany's economic development is driven by the agri-food, health, and telecommunications sectors. French universities function via a system of collegiate administration. Each institution is led by a team of lecturer-researchers and overseen by a president, bringing together representatives from all affiliated faculties and institutes and student-elected delegates. The French government chiefly finances universities. French research is essentially academic, encompassing the work of university laboratories and their partner organizations. UBO is home to 37 laboratories, some of which are supported by prestigious French research bodies, such as CNRS, INSERM, and IRD. Each library is located in or near the relevant faculty or institute. Most of them are in Brest, but we also have libraries in Quimper, Plouzané, and several other Brittany towns. You are very welcome to use any of them. You will find vast multidisciplinary collections of books, journals, and many other printed documents easily accessible by browsing the open shelves and search catalogs. We also subscribe to a wide range of online resources. These include electronic journals (e-journals), databases, electronic books (e-books) and newspapers, and much more. The online resources and the printed documents are easily accessible via our website, UBODOC. Opening hours for the libraries can be found on UBODOC and the individual library web pages and information about specific facilities and services. To support student's and researchers' work, the UBO Library provides Marine Science collections, mostly held in Bibliothèque La Pérouse (BLP), and Food Science and Industry documentation, mainly located in Quimper. Les Bibliothèques universitaires also manage the BU ESPE, located in several towns around Brittany: Brest, Quimper, Rennes, Saint-Brieuc and Vannes. They are specifically dedicated to Education studies. Study spaces or individual study desks can be booked at most of the libraries. You can work in the BU de Lettres and the BU de Santé until 10 p.m. From Monday to Thursday. Our sites are equipped with lab rooms, Wi-Fi, printers, photocopiers, and information desks. Group or individual training sessions in literature and information skills can be organized on request. Studying at UBO offers students a wide range of aquatic sports, including windsurfing, sailing, surfing, and kitesurfing - all for only €25 per year! Stroll along the boardwalks at Moulin Blanc or the Château harbors and soak up the maritime atmosphere. You will find a variety of restaurants and cafes with inviting terraces. On weekends, the Rade de Brest sees the arrival of all kinds of sailboats, which you can admire from one of the many coastal trails that are particularly popular with hikers. There are three UBO three campuses in Brest: two are in the city center, and the Science campus (where the university halls of residence are located) is a 10-minute bus ride from Place de la Liberté, the city's central square. Brest has an excellent public transport system, with a tramway, multiple bus routes and cycle paths to help you travel around easily. Accommodation is both plentiful and affordable, with the average rent starting at around €250 per month. Consult the "Brest- campus" website for further information. Accommodation in Brest is varied and accessible. The cheapest cost of renting is one of the cheapest in the Grand Ouest region: the average price per m2 is €7.64, compared to €11.70 in the nearby cities of Rennes and Nantes, and over €25 in Paris! You can get to Brest by TGV or plane, but UBO also offers its very own car-sharing scheme, in collaboration with Roulez Malin. Brest is a lively university town, its streets animated with the energy of its 23,000 young people. There is a rich and vibrant cultural scene with weekly music, dance and theatre performances, and different festivals throughout the year. It is easy to get caught up in the city's attractive nightlife! Whatever your musical tastes, you will find what you are looking for in Brest, from classical music to the most famous music scene bands.

The Western Philippines University facilitates its Admission and Scholarships Grants by a collaboration of the different University units and colleges that ensure the proper enlistment, selection, settlement, and admission of the student, under the University's law, policy and standard. From being a humble farm settlement school in 1910, WPU has evolved into a prime mover, a leader, in sustainable development in Western Philippines and beyond through relevant instruction, research, and extension services. Its name has become synonymous with environmental protection and green technology, enabling more people to lead a better life. WPU commits to developing quality human resources and green technologies for a dynamic economy and sustainable development through relevant instruction, research, and extension services. The Western Philippines University promotes the best quality education and aims to lead the West Philippines as the leading knowledge center for sustainable development. The University commits itself to advocate using green technology with timely relevant research and innovative instruction for the dynamic economy in an eco-friendly environment. The University's academic year is divided into two semesters, including sixteen (16) weeks per semester, exclusive registration sessions, and examination periods. A summer session of six (6) weeks following the second semester. The first semester begins every month of June, and the second semester resides in November. The summer term is held from April to May. The Administration so formed and constituted shall review and recommend to the G.B. policies governing the administration, management, and development planning of the SUC for appropriate action and shall act in an advisory capacity to the SUC President in all matters of his/her office for which he/she seeks advice. They also support services. The Department of Research and Extension Development certifies the dedication of the Western Philippines University to provide relevant, timely, and globally competitive research and extension for sustainable development that will cater to its students, constituents, stakeholders, and the community. The Department of Research, Extension, and Development evolved from separate Committees of Research and Extension of the Palawan National Agricultural College in 1972. It was strengthened by establishing the Palawan Agricultural Research Center (PARC) and became one division. Two of the four main functions of a higher education institution were separated into two departments by Board Resolution No. 26 s. 1993, namely: the Department of Research and Development and the Department of Extension, Non-formal and Livelihood Education and Cultural Minority Services. In 1999, it was started to be called the Department of Research, Extension, and Development. However, the two departments were transferred to the Office of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs in 2004. In 2006, research and extension were again placed under a new department, the Research, Extension, and Development Department through BOR Resolution No. 18., and on June 5, 2009, it was renamed as Department of Research and Development/Extension through Board Resolution No. 240 s.2009. The Library began the same time with the establishment of the Palawan National Agricultural College in 1963. Prof. Trinidad E. Palao first managed it. The Library was then housed in the present location of the Office of Student Affairs. It has an initial collection of almost 2,000 volumes of books acquired from school funds and donations from AEOP, PCARRD, Asia Foundation, FAO, and UNESCO. In 1985, the Library was transferred to the present building. In 1986, Mr. Anastacio Vergel de Dios took over the post as a Librarian due to the retirement of Prof. Palao. From 1989-1994, Mrs. Celsa Adier was designated as In-charge of the unit. The Library has undergone several changes in management after the resignation of Mrs. Adier. Faculty members were designated to supervise the Library, namely: Mrs. Rosalinda Cruz, Ms. Analyn Vergel de Dios, Mr. Erfen Bautista, Mrs. Santisima Sotabinto, and Mrs. Maphella A. Ruado. As of 2011, there are approximately 32,000 volumes of books at the Library classified and organized into seven (7) sections that include: reserve, circulation, Filipiniana, special collections, serials and periodicals, and instructional media where the non-print materials were housed. Mini-libraries were established in extramural campuses and colleges within the main campus. The Library is headed by a licensed librarian, an assistant librarian, casual employees, and ten (10) student assistants. This personnel attends to the needs of the library customers. The Western Philippines University is a state higher education institution located at Aborlan, Palawan. The University began as the Aborlan Farm Settlement School for the Tagbanuas (an indigenous cultural community of Palawan) in 1910. It became the Aborlan Agricultural High School in 1928 and the Palawan Regional Agricultural School in 1960. It was renamed Palawan National School in 1962 and became the Palawan National Agricultural College. Its name was again changed to State Polytechnic College of Palawan in 1995 under R.A. 8012, and in 2004 President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed the R.A. 9260 converting it to Western Philippines University.

The University is committed to providing quality and relevant advanced education, higher technological, professional instruction, and training in arts, sciences, education, architecture, engineering, agriculture, forestry, and other fields of study, thereby producing locally oriented, globally competitive, and eco-friendly human resources. It shall promote research and development programs to advance science and technology and undertake sustainable extension and production activities. ISAT University College of Arts and Sciences envisions itself as the center of excellence in arts and science education. The ISAT University College of Arts and Sciences is committed to man's development through excellence in arts and science education and community service. The College of Engineering is the center of excellence in engineering education in Region VI for local and global competitiveness. The College of Engineering is committed to developing man through the integration of knowledge, technical skills, and attitude for leadership in national development. It shall promote quality engineering education through research, training, relevant curriculum, production, and extension services for excellence. ISAT University College of Arts and Sciences envisions itself as the center of excellence in arts and science education. The ISAT University College of Arts and Sciences is committed to man's development through excellence in arts and science education and community service. Research Services Division (RSD) a center of excellence in science and technology researches. The Research Services Division is committed to generating quality and relevant research to improve the Filipino people's quality of life. This school was established in 1905 as an elementary trade school known as the Iloilo Trade School. By Commonwealth Act No. 313, in 1939, the school was converted into a National School of Arts and Trade with Iloilo School of Arts and Trades as its official name. In 1940, the school offered the Two-year Teacher Education Curriculum for the secondary trade school graduates and the Three-Year Education Curriculum for graduates in public high school. In 1951, the school was authorized to open a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education (BSIE). The school was made a training center in developing an industrial arts program when the team of Industrial Educators from Stanford University arrived in 1957. In 1968, it also became a training center for implementing the reconstructed human resources program of the National Manpower and Youth Council. In 1974, the Educational Development Project Implementation Task Force (EDPITAF) identified the school as the Regional Staff Development Center (RSDC) for Practical Arts in Western Visayas. It also pioneered implementing the graduate program for vocational-technical education in 1976, offering the degree Master of Arts in Teaching Vocational Education. In May 1983, by Batas Pambansa Blg 395, the school was converted into a chartered state college known as the Western Visayas College of Science and Technology. The College has grown into a leading technological and professional workforce development institution as it serves Region VI and the whole country. To meet its vision as the Center of Excellence in Science and Technology, the College has established its Local Area Network (LAN) that links different colleges and departments to the internet for the virtual world's vast resources. Through this worldwide web, the College gets wired, giving our students, faculty, and staff access to information highway needed to harness instruction, research, extension, and production of the College. The College Library has its Online Public Catalog (OPAC) to retrieve fast and accessible information on the books' author, title, and subjects. The Administration and Operation of the College have been certified by Anglo Japan American (AJA) Registrars and registered under the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001:1994 with Certificate NO. AJA01/3635 on August 24, 2001. The College acquired a 1.5-hectare lot across the road in addition to its present 4.75 ha. An area that accommodates the main campus.

Western Institute of Technology (W.I.T.) was organized in 1964 to establish an Engineering school to serve the growing human resources needs of Western Visayas. This dream became a reality with the sacrifices and determination of the organizers, their steadfast friends, and the first group of students who believed in the dream and looked forward to the challenge of putting the new School's name on the map. W.I.T. has produced some of the country's foremost talents and thinkers who occupy meaningful posts and stations in the public and private sectors. She continues her noble commitment to train and teach well so that our nation will benefit from the educational excellence she offers. Her alumni present a strong profile as they enhance the development and growth of Region VI and the nation as a whole. They attest to the School's commitment to providing a well-trained, competent workforce and professional leadership with integrity. Since 1964, years of productive endeavors resulted in a long list of alumni who have done well for the growth of Iloilo and the global community. The success of the Western Institute of Technology can be gauged by the graduates who stand out in competition among graduates of other schools along their lines of specialization. Having produced more than 200 topnotchers in the different licensure examinations given by the Professional Regulation Commission is a feat that placed W.I.T. among the country's top engineering schools – formidable accomplishments, indeed. Sometime in the early part of 1953, the faculty members under the leadership of Dean Retogo A. Aldeguer of the College of Engineering of the former Iloilo City Colleges (I.C.C.) – now University of Iloilo-PHINMA – signed an agreement with the Comptroller of said School to take over the management of the I.C.C. College of Engineering which was then offering Civil and Mechanical Engineering courses. Engr represented the faculty members. Rego A. Aldeguer as the Dean and Engr. Ricardo T. Salas as the Assistant Dean. The agreement would be for five (5) years, subject to renewal for another five (5) years, at both parties' options. After the first five (5) years had elapsed, the agreement was renewed for another five (5) years. When the second term was about to expire, the school administration of I.C.C. turned down the renewal because the School was applying for university status. For ten (10) years while the agreement was in force, the group developed so close a relationship and fellowship among themselves that the imminent parting of ways was unacceptable. And so, the plan to put up a school of their own was born. During the early stage of planning, their biggest problem was lack of finances. Engr. Ricardo T. Salas pooled together the resources of family and friends, and the group was able to raise P200,000.00. Under his leadership, they then formed a stock corporation. This was named the Western Institute of Technology of the Philippines, Incorporated, with an authorized capitalization of P500,000.00 and a paid-up capital of P75,000.00. The Corporation was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission in 1962 with the following incorporators and stockholders, now referred to as the "Organizers of W.I.T." Iloilo Rizal College was then offering Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Associate in Secretarial Science, and High School, all of which were given recognition by the Department of Education. The new leadership converted the School to a technological institution and offered engineering courses and chemistry. For this purpose, the following definite steps were taken: Changed the name of the School from Iloilo Rizal College to Western Institute of Technology and amended the name of the Corporation from Panay Educational Institutions, Inc. to Western Institute of Technology, Inc. The name change required the shortening of the corporate life of the previously formed Western Institute of Technology of the Philippines, Inc. Submitted a petition to the Bureau of Private Schools to offer complete degree courses in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and the first two (2) years of the B.S. Chemistry course Increased the authorized capitalization from P200,000.00 to P1,000,000.00 to finance the construction of buildings and laboratories and the purchase of the necessary engineering equipment, apparatuses, and library books Changed the name of the Board of Directors to Board of Trustees and increased its membership from five (5) to ten (10) Changed the titles President and Vice President to Chairman and Vice-Chairman, respectively, to distinguish them from the President and Vice President of the School Paid in full the balance of the lot purchased from C.N. Hodges. The construction of classrooms and laboratories, which were prepared by Architect Luis J. Dichupa, proceeded under Engr's supervision. Ricardo T. Salas, with the able assistance of Mr. Tomas S. Tolentino, procured the needed building materials. To save on the cost of cement and reinforcement steel bars, these materials, which were bought for the renovation of River Queen Hotel, formerly the "Ledesma Hotel," were used for the School. This resulted in savings for the School since they were obtained earlier at a lesser cost. The necessary laboratory equipment, apparatuses, and library books were purchased. Equipment and laboratory apparatuses that were not available in the market were manufactured in our shop. To facilitate the work, the group readily accepted Mr. Leon Sollezato to sell to the Corporation his machine shop tools and equipment, which he brought to Iloilo from Mindanao. He invested the proceeds of the sale as shares of stock in the Corporation. Because of his proficiency in machine shop practice, Mr. Solleza was appointed Shop Superintendent.

While P.D. 1427, which legitimized its creation, embodied the above mission and defined its role in Western Mindanao, it merely echoed the same mission that saw the Zamboanga Normal School's establishment sixty years earlier. The institution, which started as a teacher training school in 1918 by the Department of Mindanao and Sulu, served the educational needs of the diverse cultural communities of the southern Philippine provinces. Today's Western Mindanao State University stands with the mandate of serving as a flagship educational institution and increasing access to quality education to a broader number of people in a more pluralistic social, economic, and cultural setting. It is further advances the philosophy that Education remains the most potent tool for change in socio-economic development and shall serve as a lead institution in the promotion of the same. In fulfilling its educational mandate, the Western Mindanao State University is tasked to perform a four-pronged function in evolving a simple educational framework relevant to social needs and standards. The University offers curricular programs that suit the needs of the diverse sectors of society, focusing on the development potentials of industries. It always initiates the review and revision of course offerings and updating their contents that should reflect the needs of the times. It believes that the relevance of its offerings can only be gauged by the extent to which its graduates serve the greater society's needs. The role of research is to expand the frontiers of knowledge. It remains to be Education's significant contribution to society's reservoir of knowledge and innovation. The university research function is anchored on CHED's long-term development plan, which provides that "Research in priority areas shall be pursued not only for improving educational programs but also for advancing inventions and technologies." Research continues to set the base for knowledge acquisition and application in rational decision-making and problem-solving. The extension's primary goal is to reach out to peoples and communities who usually cannot avail of the services of the formal educational system. It mostly involves the formulation and administration of diversified technical, educational, and community development services mostly concentrated in depressed areas. Extension services aim to improve the quality of life at the grassroots level and create complementary services to industry, the academe, and the community in the vision of sustainable development. The University's production function's performance complements the concern of developing and utilizing the maximum potentials of both its human and capital resources. It rests on enhancing the output potentials of units to provide a sustainable source of income to finance its many educational and social concerns. This is to aid in the unburdening government of the bloating costs of subsidy in state-run colleges and universities' operations. While production would show direct evidence of educational institutions' relevance in actual social processes, the generation of alternative sources of income from production ventures would help spur and sustain the growth and development of the University. The University of Choice for higher learning with robust research orientation produces socially responsive and responsible professionals for human development, ecological sustainability, peace, and security within and beyond the region. The Western Mindanao State University is committed to provide internationally recognized quality education and to be the lead provider of quality human resources and research and development in the country and the ASEAN region in compliance with international, national, and local statutory and regulatory requirements. The University commits itself to ensure that its internal and external clientele receive the highest quality service that exceeds their requirements. In so doing, the management shall continually monitor, review, and improve the University's systems and processes by maintaining a comprehensive and useful quality management system concerning the standard and requirements of ISO 9001:2015. The original home of the present Western Mindanao State University (Normal School) library saw her first light as a baby library, located at the balcony, second floor, just behind the Social Hall (Assembly Hall) of the main building in 1918. The library had two entrances. The most exciting and famous winding stairs were once upon a time our beloved Mayor Cesar C. Climaco, Minister Romulo M. Espaldon, and so many other prominent that finished their pre-war school in the region used the stairs often during their student days. After the war, the Zamboanga Normal School increased her school population, and the number of books increased. A two-story wooden building was constructed behind the main building with Mrs. Pilar Duldulao as the head librarian. Under R.A. 3272, as approved by the President of the Philippines on June 17, 1961, the Zamboanga Normal School became the Zamboanga Normal College, as it opened a graduate course in Education. In 1969 it further transformed into the Zamboanga State College under Republic Act No. 5492. There was an increase in enrollment because of the other courses offered. These led to the construction of a library building at the cost of Php 312,706.00. It was completed and turned over to Mrs. Abundia E. Ortega and the library staff members on the morning of December 15, 1971. Transfer of the library properties from the old library building to the new one was made, and the students were able to use the new library after the Christmas vacation. The spacious and well-ventilated library is conducive to serious study and research by the students and faculty members. Nine years later, with the expansion of the curricular offerings on June 10, 1978, the ZSC was converted into the present Western Mindanao State University following President Degree No.1427 to meet the region's educational needs. As the University population expanded, the library became smaller. The library extension building was built at three (3) million to house the Periodical and Law Section, first floor, and the Graduate Library, second floor. It was completed and turned over to Mrs. Purification S. Pichel and the library staff on September 29, 1979. Although the extension was made because of convenience and accessibility for the Agriculture and Science students, a mini-library was provided in their respective buildings. As a developing University, the extension for all existing library facilities to the different Colleges, like the College of Engineering, College of Arts and Science, College of Education and other Colleges in the future, should have their libraries. All of these lies in the planning and the full implementation rest upon the budget of the University.

From January 1, 2017, Bergen University College, Sogn og Fjordane University College, and Stord/Haugesund University College have merged to form Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. With about 16,000 students, the new institution is one of the largest higher education institutions in Norway. The new institution offers a broad range of academic programs at Bachelor’s, Masters, and Ph.D. levels. The ambition is to build healthier and more solid academic and research environments that will interact nationally and internationally. The aim is to become a visible actor in the international higher education arena through increased international cooperation and engagement in externally funded projects within education and research. Students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels have access to high-quality exchange opportunities abroad, and staff-mobility is be encouraged. Because of the merger, renegotiating all international agreements will start from 2017 as part of an assessment of existing international links and cooperation in the new institution.

The Western Academy of Beijing provides a learner-centered atmosphere that nurtures a strong sense of community among our 1,400 students in our mission to "Connect, Inspire, Challenge: Make a Difference". A school's mission statement describes what a school is seeking to achieve as a community of learners. At WAB, our mission statement is the cornerstone by which we interact as a community and design strategic plans for the future. The mission logo shown here is the culmination of collaboration by nine stakeholder groups: WAB's Founders, the Board of Trustees, Director, parents, teaching staff, support staff, students, alumni, and friends of WAB. Under this unifying mission, both the long-term vision for our school and the day-to-day practices are evident. With a shared commitment to this mission, WAB's future as a leading, top-tier international school is assured. The Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) is a leading non-profit, independent IB World School. Founded in 1994, WAB prides itself on innovative and highly qualified teachers, world-class facilities, diverse community, warm and supportive environment, and service-oriented culture. Students from over 50 countries focus on WAB's learner-centered atmosphere and are encouraged to take their place as responsible citizens of the world. Along with our Philosophy and Core Values, WAB's mission provides the context for our daily activities and the framework for our strategic direction. Since its founding, WAB has championed our students' rights with a central tenet that education at WAB is accessible to all. With our school-wide social and educational learning support programs and our unique focus on diversity and inclusiveness, WAB's philosophy, mission, and values are all aligned with the United Nation's Convention on the Rights of the Child. WAB was founded with a strong sense of purpose, recognizing that there was a need for a truly international school that put children at the center of its efforts, embracing the experience of being in China and responsive to its community. After more than 20 years, WAB continues its tradition of excellence and embodies its founding.

Western Grammar has started from humble beginnings, but our school has seen rapid development over a brief period. The future only holds the possibility of more significant achievements that will benefit Australia's diverse community. We stand committed to providing an individualized academic focus and opportunities for creative expression for our students at all levels of development. At Western Grammar School, we understand that a positive environment has a significant impact on a student's ability to learn and grow. Recognizing that we are a nation of immigrants in a diverse country, Western Grammar cherishes the multicultural, multi-racial, and multi-faith nature of our society. We encourage our students to cultivate a Universalist outlook on life and to continually seek to broaden their horizons in tolerance, compassion, and cooperation with one another. We seek to prevent discrimination on gender, race, and religion in all areas of our school. Our school environment will be based upon the well guided Islamic teachings and ideologies to educate students to display these positive behaviors in their personal lives and school. Our vision is to provide a well-rounded education suited to Australia's current living environment that is respectful of Australian cultural and historical frameworks. We hope to empower and equip future generations to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving and highly competitive world. Western Grammar School is committed to establishing a dynamic and supportive learning environment where all students can become caring and considerate citizens of Australia. We encourage students to achieve their highest potential as we strive to uphold the highest education standards as set out in the New South Wales Board of Studies curriculum. Western Grammar seeks to foster our students' understanding and respect for each other and the diversity of multicultural communities in Australia. Students are encouraged to be innovative, creative, and problem-solving individuals. Students strive to achieve their personal best in an ideal educational and Islamic environment. They will be able to take their place with pride in the community and the world. Our mission is to facilitate an environment where students develop a complimentary, purposeful view of the future for themselves and the wider community. We aim to establish a place of learning and teaching that is safe and happy both for students and teachers alike. WGS intends to be a place that best reflects our community's needs and expectations by endeavoring to provide opportunities for students to enjoy success and recognition. It is hoped current, and past students will make useful contributions, serving others as global citizens. We are highly quality conscious and will take the necessary measures to ensure our position as a leader in Australia's education. We are currently in the process of improving our infrastructure and educational facilities. We will achieve our target of quality education by: Meeting all of Australia's high standards of education and fulfilling the requirements of governmental departments. Employing highly capable and qualified staff members, considering that each staff member directly contributes to upholding and maintaining the school's quality standards. Putting forth our best efforts to achieve our targets while complying with all legal and regulatory requirements. Ensuring quality control of operational variations by training the teaching staff and governing body to enhance their skill set and continuously improve their abilities. Operating in a safe and healthy environment to improve employee satisfaction. Operating under a code of conduct and ethics to create a healthy working and educational environment at our institution. Prioritizing quality for character building and focusing on the bright futures of the next generations.

We teach the Australian Curriculum from Kindergarten through to Year 10, focusing on the Reggio Emilia philosophy and nature play in the Early Childhood Years from Kindergarten to Year 2 and the International Baccalaureate pedagogy from Kindergarten to Year 12. ISWA is accredited to teach the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program, and we are a Candidate School for the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program. ISWA is part of an emergent network of IB Schools in Western Australia and Australia that share a common philosophy – a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that will equip our students to become compassionate and productive global citizens. The school is also registered with the College Board (USA) to offer the rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses to our older students – the only school in Australia. ISWA is also registered with the Department of Education Services (Government of Western Australia). Our International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement curricula provide students with a high quality 'portable' education that will stand them in good stead whether they return home, move on to a new country, or stay in Australia. Our students have achieved outstanding results in the NAPLAN tests (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy), which have placed us amongst the top schools in Australia. You can read more about these results and other aspects of the school's performance under School Performance. ISWA is open to local students as well as international students from Kindergarten through to Year 12. The school is situated in the beautiful suburb of City Beach. It has a strong community feel while at the same time integrating seamlessly with the global community. The International School of WA (ISWA) provides a unique educational opportunity for both local (Perth) and international students from Kindergarten (K) to Year 12. At ISWA, students study the Australian Curriculum from Years K-10, ensuring a seamless transition from local schools. Our Curriculum is transferable and transportable both within Australia and around the world. ISWA is the only school in Western Australia. Students can benefit from the progressive, inquiry-based, and child-centered international Baccalaureate (IB) learning pedagogy in a co-educational, non-denominational, egalitarian environment from Kindergarten through to Year 12. The mission of an IB is to create knowledgeable, tolerant, open-minded, compassionate, and principled learners, and the global perspectives of staff and students readily facilitates this through an inclusive, welcoming, and internationally-minded focus and approach to learning. In our Kindergarten program, we have embedded the Reggio Emilia approach to Early Childhood education that focuses on the child and learning through nature. ISWA celebrates a modern, progressive approach to educational values, where teachers and students are collaborators in a common goal, and where uniqueness is celebrated within an overarching framework of finding common ground, harmony, and mutual respect. The International School of Western Australia is a co-educational, non-denominational independent school situated in Perth and globally. We support children's growth and achievement from families who desire a unique boutique education characterized by an experience of excellence and student voice within an internationally-minded, open-minded, and culturally minded 21st-century learning community. At the International School of Western Australia, we inspire and challenge our students to achieve personal excellence, pursue a passion for learning, and be responsible global citizens who take the initiative to make a positive difference. Our international Curriculum, holistic education, and excellent academic results prepare our students for further studies worldwide and position ISWA as a well recognized and sought after international school. Our growing, energetic, and enthusiastic international community of students, teachers, and parents all work together to provide a balanced learning environment that nurtures inclusivity, inquiry, and responsible risk-taking. Our warmth of welcome allows students and parents to quickly develop a strong sense of belonging to our school community, where cultural diversity is celebrated.