By . Oxford International, the private education provider, has agreed a new partnership deal with the University of Greenwich, in London. More...
Rwanda: UK academic teaching study skills
By . A British academic has made a third trip in as many years to Rwanda, on charitable visits to assist local PhD candidates at the University of Rwanda, in Kigali. More...
Tamwood expands work-study offering
By . Tamwood international, a Canadian language training and study abroad provider, is expanding its work-study division, due what it says has been a popular reaction to its hospitality course. More...
Accused in TOEIC cheating scandal have right to appeal in UK says Court
By . The Court of Appeals has ruled that those accused of cheating in a 2014 investigation into two ETS test centres have the right to challenge the original ruling from within the UK. More...
Canadian province offers residency to STEM grads
By . Canadian province Manitoba is launching a International Education Stream, which will give international STEM graduates a chance to apply for permanent residency as soon as they finish their studies. More...
“Global competence” to be tested by OECD
By . The Programme for International Student Assessment, which measures students’ literacy, numeracy and scientific knowledge will include a section on ‘global competency’ for the first time in 2018. More...
UK HE relations with Gulf states changing – UUKi
By . UK higher education institutions are changing their relationships with Gulf nations, according to a new report from Universities UK international. More...
US: Drop in international students forcing HEI budget cuts
By . The decrease in international student enrolments in the US has forced many universities to cut their budgets, including deferring maintenance, laying off instructors, and reducing the number of languages on offer, according to a New York Times article. More...
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Iran bans teaching of English in primary schools
By . Iran has banned the teaching of English language in its primary schools, according to international media reports. The department for education said the move was made due to the perception that English is a “cultural invasion”. More...