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s serving approximately 367 students. Through Bradford College and Murdoch Institute of Technology, Kaplan offers 2 academic preparation programs for entry into Australian undergraduate university programs for approximately 950 international students. During 2011, Kaplan made two significant acquisitions in Australia, including Franklyn Scholar and Carrick Education Group. Franklyn Scholar’s focus is on developing partnerships with companies through the creation of scalable training models that support the growth of employee skills and help increase their knowledge base. Franklyn Scholar offers approximately 80 accredited courses to large companies and small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as short courses for individuals seeking training. Carrick Education Group offers English-language programs primarily to the international student market, in addition to vocational and higher education courses in 12 subject areas covering 35 specific courses. Carrick offers college-based programs in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Brisbane. In Hong Kong, Kaplan offers an array of programs, ranging from language education and standardized test preparation to corporate and financial training and higher education degree courses. During 2011, Kaplan’s Hong Kong business provided courses to approximately 18,200 students. In China, Kaplan provides foundation programs to Chinese students through partnerships with prestigious Chinese universities and high schools. Kaplan China offers foundation programs at 11 campuses and had approximately 1,500 students enrolled as of December 31, 2011. Kaplan Asia Pacific also includes the Kaplan Global Solutions business unit, which develops partnerships with colleges, universities and non-profit corporations and foundations. Kaplan Global Solutions offers its clients an array of research, curriculum, design services and education programs and services that attract and manage lifelong learners. Through its Global Pathway programs for international students, Kaplan Global Solutions enables its partner institutions in the Americas to expand globally and increase international student enrollments through custom programs aimed at student success. Kaplan Ventures The Kaplan Ventures division manages and develops businesses in markets adjacent to Kaplan’s core educational businesses. Kaplan Ventures management provides these businesses with industry expertise and management support with a view toward the long-term strategic benefits these businesses may provide to Kaplan. The Kaplan Ventures division comprises Kaplan EduNeering, The Kidum Group (Kidum), and Kaplan VC LLC. Kaplan EduNeering provides online regulatory compliance training and learning management systems technology principally for businesses in the pharmaceutical, medical technology, health care, energy, telecom, and defense-related industries. During 2011, Kaplan EduNeering provided services to approximately 1.7 million users at approximately 420 companies. Kidum provides test preparation courses for Israeli high school graduation exams, university admissions exams and the GMAT. Kidum also provides English-language courses at 10 permanent centers located throughout Israel as a franchisee of Wall Street Institute, which is a provider of English-language training to corporations and individuals at locations outside the U.S. During 2011, Kidum provided courses to approximately 28,000 students. Kaplan VC LLC serves as Kaplan’s corporate venture capital arm, identifying and investing in high-growth education technology companies. During 2011, Kaplan Ventures acquired Insight Schools, Inc., which provides online and blended learning solutions for K12 learners and educators. Dispositions In February 2012, Kaplan Ventures completed the sale of its Kaplan Learning Technologies business, which provided software products, including STT Trainer and Atlantic Link to individuals and organizations train on software applications. CABLE TELEVISION OPERATIONS The company, through its subsidiary Cable One, Inc. (Cable ONE), owns and operates cable television systems that provide video, Internet, and voice service to subs