Explore the transformative collaboration between ICDL Asia and the National Association of Private Educational Institutions (NAPEI) in Malaysia. This strategic alliance seeks to empower NAPEI members as Accredited Test Centers (ATCs) to implement ICDL programs, fostering a culture of digital proficiency among students and staff.
ICDL China proudly announce its collaboration with AISL Harrow Haikou, designating the school as the first Accredited Test Centre (ATC) for ICDL in Hainan province. As part of this partnership, students in the Upper School and the Sixth Form at Harrow Haikou will embark on their ICDL journey, integrating ICDL certifications into their computing curriculum.
In a commitment to fostering digital literacy among its students, Hon Wah College located at Siu Sai Wan, the east of Hong Kong Island continues to integrate ICDL programs into its second-year Junior Secondary education curriculum. This initiative is designed to cater to the ICT learning needs of 13-14-year-old students. Each academic year sees approximately 120 students enrolling in the ICDL program, spread across three classes.
This partnership aims to empower AOF students to enhance their employment prospects through digital literacy in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
The collaboration between ICDL Vietnam and Academy of Finance is set to be a game-changer in enhancing digital skills, empowering students to embrace digital transformation and broaden their employment prospects upon graduation.
Wellington College International Tianjin has taken the pioneering step to become the city’s first Accredited Test Centre (ATC) of ICDL. This partnership enables the school to offer ICDL program to its Senior School pupils, benefiting over 40 students who are set to participate in the ICDL Digital Student program in the initial phase of implementation.
The Ministry of Information & Communications Vietnam (MIC) has made an official announcement on renewing its endorsement of ICDL certification through Decision 2031/QĐ/BTTTTT. This development aligns and reaffirms its commitment to the previously approved framework which recognises five ICDL modules as meeting the standards for basic Information Technology skills in Vietnam outlined in Circular 03/2014/TT-BTTTT.
This strategic partnership is a significant milestone for ICDL in mainland China, signifying a concerted effort to enhance digital literacy and information and communication technology in the region. Going forward, the partnership between ICDL China and Zhongjiang International will deepen and encompass a wider range of activities, including skills training, academic exchanges, and competitions associated with ICDL.
ICDL Asia organised a two-day Industrial Visit event last month with the aim of fostering digital literacy and exploring innovative ideas within the education and training landscape across the Asia region. This unique experience, held in conjunction with Digital Literacy Day 2023, offered our delegates valuable insights into pioneering programmes and initiatives within Singapore’s education and training community.
Employers’ Confederation of Thailand (ECOT) and ICDL Thailand joined forces and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Sukanan Charoen Villa Building, marking a significant step toward equipping Thai businesses and workforce with essential digital skills required to thrive in the digital age.
The National Center of Educational Technology (NCET) and Dell Technologies jointly hosted the “Upskilling the Future Workforce for the Digital Economy” project seminar in China. The seminar was chaired by Mr. Zhao Lin, the Director of Vocational Education Teaching Resources Division at NCET and featured participation from representatives of Dell Technologies, ICDL China, and various educational institutions.
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