By Anton Crace. Ashikaga University and Fukui University of Technology were among the big winners of the Ryugaku Awards, entering its hall of fame at the seventh annual event organised by the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education. More...
Asia Exchange expands into New Zealand
By Anton Crace. Internship and study abroad provider Asia Exchange has signed an agreement with the Institute of the Pacific United to extend its reach into New Zealand and enter its first native English-speaking country. More...
Kinedu launches program for toddlers
By Anton Crace. Mexican-based parenting app Kinedu has launched a new set of programs focused on two to four-year-olds, in a bid to improve its reach within the millennial parent market and increase understanding of early childhood development. More...
Aus: ISEAA launches agent training sessions
By Anton Crace. The body representing agents in Australia, the International Student Education Agents Association, has launched a series of in-person training events to broaden understanding of the visa system and best practice. More...
NZ: industry hits back after education levy increase
By Anton Crace. Stakeholders in New Zealand’s international education industry have criticised the government’s decision to increase the export education levy after the central government fund it supplies almost ran out earlier this year, due to provider closures. More...
Japan bans 12 Vietnamese agents
By Anton Crace. Japan will not accept visa applications from 12 Vietnamese agents for six months over concerns of forgery and rising crime rates under orders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to reports from within the country. More...
Malaysia: Sunago signs Pearson content deal
By Anton Crace. English language learning platform, Sunago, will deliver Malaysia’s first online workplace English course endorsed by the Ministry of Human Resources, after signing an agreement with education publisher Pearson. More...
DET upgrades Australia’s intled jobs figure
By Anton Crace. Australia’s international education industry supported more than 241,000 jobs in 2017, according to figures published by the Department of Education and Training for the first time. More...
NZ: education minister rejects VUW name change
By Anton Crace. New Zealand’s Victoria University of Wellington has been left to consider its options after the government rejected a bid to change its name to the University of Wellington and avoid confusion with similarly named universities. More...
Aus: Greenwich wins Brazilian community award
By Anton Crace. English language and management training provider Greenwich College has taken out the Excellence in Education award at the inaugural Australia Brazil Business Council Awards in Sydney. More...