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Education and Training ServicesOverviewReturn to top2007-2008 2008-2009 2010 (estimated)Total Number of Mexican 14,837 14,850 14,850StudentsPercentage of Total2.5% 2.2% 2%Foreign Students in U.S.Source: Open Doors 2009, Educational Sector PublicationMexico remains the seventh leading country of origin for students studying in the UnitedStates, with over 14,000 Mexican students enrolled mainly in undergraduate programs.About 50% of Mexican students who decide to study abroad choose the U.S. because ofthe strong commercial ties between the countries, as well as the prestige of the highereducation system.Percentage of Mexican Students inU.S.Undergraduate6 % 5.4 %Graduate30.6 %58.8%OtherOptional PracticalTraining*Source: Open Doors 2009There is growing demand for English language competency within Mexican highereducation. In order to increase the knowledge of a second language in this competitivemarket, several Mexican private universities use the TOEFL Institutional exam as arequirement for students in all fields of study. It is estimated that about 5% of MexicanESL students travel abroad for intensive English programs.Training Services:As a result of the competition in the global market, forward-looking companies andinstitutions are developing and promoting a new working culture that increases personaland professional development opportunities for their employees.Due to slowed economic growth in 2009, the demand for educational programs withincompanies has been negatively affected; therefore, it is important to develop a strategythat includes more distance learning/training options.Best Prospects/ServicesReturn to top• Short term ESL Programs for students;• Recruitment of students to study in the U.S. in areas such as engineering,business administration, environment and health programs;