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The latest education market news from our UK and local country staff and from selected external sources, focusing on issues affecting UK education, from changes to higher education policy and student visa procedures, to competitor analysis and media coverage.

UK university provides inputs for Philippine Academy for Sports

Leeds Metropolitan University was chosen to develop the coaches’ education program and sports curriculum under a two-...
East Asia
17/04/2013

US Department of Education working announces process for new financial aid regulations

Yesterday the US Department of Education issued a notice to announce that hearings will be held to discuss rules to be...
Americas
17/04/2013

China's GDP growth slows to 7.7%

China's gross domestic product (GDP) growth unexpectedly slowed to 7.7 per cent in the first quarter of 2013, down from...
East Asia
17/04/2013

MOE announces enrollment plan for post-graduates in 2013

China will enroll 539,000 post-graduates and 69,000 doctoral students in 2013.
East Asia
17/04/2013
East Asia
16/04/2013

HK government allocates 3 new sites to boost international school places

Three new sites allocated, but legislators accuse the government of catering only to the wealthy.
East Asia
12/04/2013

Challenges of being an education hub

Hong Kong has what it takes to be an education hub, recently released international research has shown.
East Asia
12/04/2013

Rich Chinese send children as young as seven on mini MBA courses

Some rich families in Chengdu are sending young children to special training programmes so they can learn how to manage...
East Asia
12/04/2013

Top British school offers Hong Kong pupils study grant

A top British independent school has announced its first bursary solely for Hong Kong pupils.
East Asia
12/04/2013

Regent’s College given green light on university title

Regent’s College will become the latest private provider to gain university status, with the charitable institution...
East Asia
12/04/2013

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