Announcing the new Director of CIS Higher Education Services
Announcing the new Director of CIS Higher Education Services

 

We are excited to announce the appointment of Frederico Silva as Director of CIS Higher Education Services. Based at the CIS Netherlands Office in Leiden, Fred will lead our team to further develop services facilitating international student recruitment, admission and their transitions to higher education.

We continue to examine the quality of guidance and support for students transitioning to higher education internationally, recognizing the importance of supporting students throughout this experience. As they learn about their higher education options, choose where to apply, evaluate their options, and identify the right fit, our support does not end with these decisions. We care about what happens to students as they move from secondary school into a new environment and build a new community for themselves.

In his leadership role at CIS, Fred will work closely with you to identify opportunities to develop networks across educational sectors, connect CIS universities with students in CIS schools, and strengthen transition programmes led by school counsellors and university student services teams.

 

CIS has played a vital role in supporting and shaping my career and professional philosophy. I am honoured to be joining a passionate team to contribute to the immense impact that members all over the world make in the lives of students, and the field of international education..

Frederico Silva

 

Most importantly, you can count on Fred’s ability to lead our team effectively as they bring together their deep collective knowledge and understanding of higher education admission and recruitment strategies and related student support practices across the world.

Some of you already know Fred through his leadership at Northwestern University in Qatar and overseeing international admissions at Furman University in the United States. If you do, you’ll know that our higher education community is gaining a thoughtful colleague who will value your perspective and put it to good use as we develop our services. Fred will join the CIS Team in May 2025

 

Announcing the new Director of CIS Higher Education Services