Globally, participation rates in higher education are rising. Between 2011-2021, global gross enrolment rates in university increased from 19% to 38% (UNESCO).
Yet significant disparities still exist between the richest and poorest countries, and between regions in those countries.
Only 10% of low-income students access university compared to 77% of higher-income students.
Across less economically developed countries, a young person's chance of progressing to university and completing an undergraduate education are significantly influenced by their background.
Across 23 OECD countries, a child’s chances of entering university are four times higher if one of their parents has also been to university.
It's time for change.
Evidence shows that there is no single skill - cognitive or noncognitive - that drives academic outcomes and progression. There is no "silver bullet".
A range of interrelated competencies are required to give under-served young people the best chance of progression to university.
We need programme interventions that provide not just skills, but additional tools, motivation, confidence and self-awareness.
It has to start with partnerships, in local communities. This is where AccessEd comes in.
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