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Private high school education in Myanmar: A new market for UK education providers

Since Myanmar’s government ratified the Private School Law five years ago, in December 2011, hundreds of private...
East Asia
Myanmar
01/11/2016

Seven more Chinese provinces set up free trade pilot zones, bringing total to 11

Chinese authorities will set up seven new free trade pilot zones (FTZs) across the country, bringing the total number...
East Asia
China
31/10/2016

China's Ministry of Education plans art education reform in eight provinces and cities

China's Ministry of Education has recently signed a memorandum for the further development of art education at school...
East Asia
China
31/10/2016

New measures for the private education sector in Singapore

Synopsis and analysis by Susan Tan, Marketing Services Manager, British Council Singapore
East Asia
Singapore
31/10/2016

Adec to direct scholarships towards students pursuing in-demand careers

Abu Dhabi Education Council is offering scholarships only for students studying fields in demand by the private and...
Middle East & Africa
UAE
30/10/2016

Malaysia Budget 2017 presents good and bad news for the education sector

The Malaysian federal budget 2017 presented last week revealed both good and bad news for the education sector.
East Asia
Malaysia
27/10/2016

Dahshah makers - (Short film)

The King Salman Center for Youth announced a competition "Dahshah makers ",  to enable and highlight the skills of  ...
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
27/10/2016

Three recent reports provide statistics and analysis on international education in China

Recently, three reports have been released which provide useful information and context about the Chinese market for...
East Asia
China
26/10/2016

Dubai to have region’s first design university

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and New York’s Parson School of Design (Parsons) will jointly develop...
Middle East & Africa
UAE
26/10/2016

China’s MOOC learners are expected to exceed more than 11 million in 2016

A MOOC Industry Research White Paper released by China Ministry of Education shows the rapid growth of MOOCs in China...
East Asia
China
25/10/2016

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