Uruguay - South America Education

Education System Information
	Comprehensive Description of Education System (Spanish):
	http://www.campus-oei.org/quipu/uruguay/index.html
	Education System:
	http://www.ibe.unesco.org/en/worldwide/unesco-regions/latin-america-an d-the-caribbean/uruguay/profile-of-education.html?type=tar g
	IESALC Uruguay Page:
	http://www.iesalc.unesco.org.ve/index.php?option=com_content&view=arti cle&id=357&Itemid=410&lang=en
	Reports on various aspects of education in Uruguay; (Page opens in Spanish, available in English and French; search under “studies by country” on the upper right hand side)
	WENR - Uruguay Education Profile:
	http://www.wes.org/ewenr/wenrarchive/UY_ProfSpr94.pdf
Government Links
	Ministry of Education and Culture (Spanish):
	http://www.mec.gub.uy/
	Provides information on international exchanges and financial aid for study, the recognition of private higher education institutions, and vocational/technical education
Educational Institutions
	University Listings:
	http://www.unesco.org/iau/onlinedatabases/list_data/u-nw.html#Uruguay
	University Portal (Spanish):
	http://www.universia.edu.uy/
	Comprehensive information and links regarding Uruguay’s universities
Professional Bodies
	Administración Nacional de Educación Publica (Spanish):
	http://www.anep.edu.uy/
	National Administration of Public Education; online databases of schools with web sites, teacher training information (including approved training locations); and the web sites of the Councils for Primary, Secondary, & Technical Education.
	Fulbright Commission:
	http://www.fulbright.org.uy/
	Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Uruguay
	Red Académica Uruguaya (Spanish):
	http://www.rau.edu.uy/
	Uruguayan Academic Network; directory of Uruguayan academic, cultural, scientific, and educational web sites including many universities, higher education institutions, secondary schools, and national associations

Belize - Central America Education

	Education System:
	http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0013/001399/139975e.pdf
	Higher Education Listings:
	http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/region/highered/#Belize  and  http://www.findaschool.org/index.php?Country=Belize
	Ministry of Education and Sports:
	http://www.unesco.org/education/wef/countryreports/belize/contents.html

Peru - South America Education

Education System Information
	Comprehensive Description of Education System (Spanish):
	http://www.campus-oei.org/quipu/peru/index.html
	Education System:
	http://www.ibe.unesco.org/en/worldwide/unesco-regions/latin-america-an d-the-caribbean/peru/profile-of-education.html?type=targ
	IESALC Peru Page:
	http://www.iesalc.unesco.org.ve/index.php?option=com_content&view=arti cle&id=357&Itemid=410&lang=en
	Reports on various aspects of education in Peru; (Page opens in Spanish, available in English and French; search under “studies by country” on the upper right hand side)
	WENR - Peru Education Profile:
	http://www.wes.org/ewenr/wenrarchive/PE_ProfSpr94.pdf
Government Links
	Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (Spanish):
	http://www.concytec.gob.pe/
	National Council of Science and Technology
	Instituto Nacional de Becas y Crédito Educativo (Spanish):
	http://www.inabec.gob.pe/
	National Institute for Scholarships and Educational Credit; official organization coordinating financial assistance & credit recognition for Peruvian students attending Peruvian and foreign institutions.
	Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática (Spanish):
	http://www.inei.gob.pe/
	National Institute of Statistics and Computer Science; national statistics and databases, including educational data, and links to Peruvian higher education institutions
	Ministry of Education (Spanish):
	http://www.minedu.gob.pe/
	General information about the education system; current reforms, projects and programs; legislation; statistics; news
Educational Institutions
	University Listings:
	http://www.universia.edu.pe/contenidos/universidad/institucionales/
	An interactive map that lists the universities within each Peruvian province; click on the map that reads “Universidades Peruanas”
	University Portal (Spanish):
	http://www.universia.edu.pe/
	Comprehensive information and links regarding Peru’s universities
Professional Bodies
	Asamblea Nacional de Rectors:
	http://www.anr.edu.pe/
	National Assembly of Rectors; information on university accreditation, scholarships, academic networks, and education statistics
	Consejo Nacional para la Autorización de Funcionamiento de Universidades (Spanish):
	http://www.anr.edu.pe/conafu/default.htm
	National Council for the Authorization and Function of Universities; quality assurance organization that evaluates universities and programs
	Consorcio de Universidades (Spanish):
	http://www.consorcio.edu.pe/
	University Consortium; information about accreditation in Peru, interuniversity programs, and international study programs
	EDUCARED Education Portal (Spanish):
	http://www.educared.org.pe/
	Peruvian education portal; links to education statistics, regional information, and information for teachers and students
	Fulbright Commission:
	http://www.fulbrightperu.info/
	Information on educational exchange between Peru and the U.S.

Paraguay - South America Education

Education System Information
	Comprehensive Description of Education System (Spanish):
	http://www.campus-oei.org/quipu/paraguay/index.html
	Education System:
	http://www.ibe.unesco.org/en/worldwide/unesco-regions/latin-america-an d-the-caribbean/paraguay/profile-of-education.html?type=ta rget%253D_top
	IESALC Paraguay Page:
	http://www.iesalc.unesco.org.ve/index.php?option=com_content&view=arti cle&id=357&Itemid=410&lang=en
	Reports on various aspects of education in Paraguay; (Page opens in Spanish, available in English and French; search under “studies by country” on the upper right hand side)
	WENR - Paraguay Education Profile:
	http://www.wes.org/ewenr/wenrarchive/PA_ProfSpr94.pdf
Government Links
	Dirección General de Educación Superior:
	http://educacionsuperior.mec.gov.py/v2/index2.php?NIV=3&SEC=2
	Directorate of Higher Education; information pertaining to higher education in Paraguay
	Dirección General de Planificación Educativa y Cultural:
	http://www.mec.gov.py/dependencias/depei/web%202004/indext.htm
	Directorate of Education and Cultural Planning; government organization that maintains statistics pertaining to educational and cultural issues
	Ministry of Education and Culture (Spanish):
	http://www.mec.gov.py/
	General information about the Ministry; structure of the education system; legislation; directory of the Ministry
Educational Institutions
	University Listings:
	http://www.unesco.org/iau/onlinedatabases/list_data/np-nw.html#Paraguay
Additional Links
	Education portal (Spanish):
	http://www.uninet.com.py/educacion/
	Online resources for Paraguayan education including links to schools, universities, and academic publications
	Portal Educativo de la República del Paraguay (Spanish):
	http://www.educaparaguay.edu.py/default.asp
	Education Portal with links to information on all aspects of Paraguayan education
	Yagua.com (Spanish):
	http://www.yagua.com/categories.php?c=22
	National web server, providing links to schools, higher education institutions, curricular resources, organizations, and other education-related services

Guyana - South America Education

	Education System:
	http://www.ibe.unesco.org/en/worldwide/unesco-regions/latin-america-and-th e-caribbean/guyana/profile-of-education.html?type=
	IESALC Guyana Page:
	http://www.iesalc.unesco.org.ve/index.php?option=com_content&view=article& id=357&Itemid=410&lang=en
	Detailed reports on Guyanese higher education (Page opens in Spanish, available in English and French; search under studies by country on the upper right hand side)
	Ministry of Education (English):
	http://www.sdnp.org.gy/minedu/
	Provides information on national education programs and projects; Educational statistics and a directory of recognized primary, secondary, and vocational/technical schools organized by region
	Sustainable Development Networking Program, Education:
	http://www.sdnp.org.gy/education.html
	Directory of links to Guyana education resources, including teaching/learning resources and institutions
	University of Guyana:
	http://www.uog.edu.gy/

Ecuador - South America Education

Education System Information
	Comprehensive Description of Education System (Spanish):
	http://www.campus-oei.org/quipu/ecuador/index.html
	Education System:
	http://www.ibe.unesco.org/en/worldwide/unesco-regions/latin-america-an d-the-caribbean/ecuador/profile-of-education.html
	WENR - Ecuador Education Profile:
	http://www.wes.org/ewenr/wenrarchive/EC_ProfSpr94.pdf
Government Links
	Consejo Nacional de Educación Superior:
	http://www.conesup.net/
	National Counsel on Higher Education: supervisory and accrediting body under the auspices of the Ministry of Education
	Ministry of Education and Culture:
	http://www.mec.gov.ec/inicio/inicio.php
Educational Institutions
	University Listings:
	http://www.unesco.org/iau/onlinedatabases/list_data/df-nw.html#Ecuador
Professional Bodies
	Foundation for Science and Technology (Spanish):
	http://www.fundacyt.org/
	Extensive news and information, statistics, research and program reports, notices of scholarships, and links to Ecuadorian and foreign higher education institutions, science agencies, and search engines