The Research, Evaluation and Learning (REL) Unit at the Blooming World International (BWI), combines leading experts in academic mobility with our in-house evaluation expertise to conduct timely and relevant research studies, assessments, and impact studies. The REL Unit provides holistic research and evaluation services to domestic and international governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, foundations, and corporations to facilitate the collection of more comprehensive and policy-relevant data on international education, and to assess the impact of programs on beneficiaries, communities, and policymaking.
Research Capabilities
As pioneers in the international educational exchange field, BWI has conducted research on global education and academic mobility trends for more than 6 years.
We leverage our knowledge of historic trends and data when applying our expertise in research design, data collection, analysis, and global dissemination. We tailor our approach to each study we design, develop, and implement, tapping our experience with a wide range of research methodologies. Our research on Education informs higher education institutions, governements. and foreign governments, corporations, and policymakers on current global trends in international educational exchange, providing stakeholders with an evidence base to make decisions on critical issues in the field, advocate for internationalization, and design global programs.
Research Expertise
Survey design, administration, and analysis
BWI has more than 6 years of experience designing, collecting, analyzing, and disseminating survey research that provides evidence-driven insights on international educational exchange. Through our network, we have strong, established relationships and access to more than 5,000 Primary schools, seconadray schools and higher education institutions and international partners to conduct research. Our timely snapshot surveys, landscape analyses, and longitudinal studies inform data collection, decision making, and advocacy efforts of international education stakeholders.
Qualitative data collection and analysis
BWI recognizes the value of mixed methods research, including hearing participants’ voices and using their words to articulate and contextualize quantitative research findings. We frequently integrate qualitative data collection and analysis in research study designs, using in-depth interviews, focus groups, and case studies to complement quantitative data. BWI also employs qualitative research methods to conduct comparative and international education research on educational systems, practices, and policies around the world.
Research Services
Research Reports, Policy Briefs, White Papers
BWI provides our partiners with a full-service research experience. Our team is prepared to draft, design, and publish research reports, insight briefs, policy briefs, and white papers to disseminate research findings to your internal office or a global audience.
Custom Data Reports
BWI prepares customized reports on student mobility to and from the United States and provides historical trend information and aggregated analyses using Open Doors data. We monitor trends in international student mobility by geography (state, region, metropolitan area), institution type (public/private and degree-granting classification), and target market profile (country or world region of origin, degree level, and field of study).
Workshops and Conference Presentations
BWI partners with colleagues from around the world to deliver workshops and conference presentations focused on strengthening the capacity to collect and analyze comprehensive data on international educational exchange and campus internationalization to kenya and global higher education institutions, data-collection agencies, and governments.