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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.

Chinese Education Minister discusses higher education development over the last five years; 36.5 million students received higher education in 2015

China's Education Minister Chen Baosheng recently announced a report on HE progress and reform over the previous Five...
East Asia
30/09/2016

Agents reporting Japanese over 50s seeking study abroad opportunities for improving English skills

Major study abroad agents in Japan have recently seen an expansion of the study abroad market for Japanese older adults...
East Asia
30/09/2016

‘Internet to be career driver by 2020’ for Bangladeshi youth

Six-nation online survey reveals Asia’s youth are ‘excited’ about future digital job prospects but still prioritise...
South Asia
28/09/2016

Malaysia: Update your TNE and scholarship listings

The British Council Malaysia is currently updating both our TNE and Scholarship listings.  These will be featured on...
East Asia
28/09/2016

India’s education technology market to gain popularity amongst students in Tier II and III cities

A recent report by a consulting firm highlights that India’s online supplemental education market is expected to be...
South Asia
26/09/2016

Maharashtra to participate in PISA to improve state education

The government in its constant endeavour to improve secondary education provided t
South Asia
26/09/2016

Higher Education is Required to Resolve the Shortage of Engineers in Indonesia

Indonesia Ministry of Public Works and Housing to collaborate with Indonesia Ministry of Research, Technology and...
East Asia
26/09/2016

Government Encourages Universities to Contribute to the Industrial Sector

Development in industries does not necessarily depend on the availability of natural resources within a country.
East Asia
26/09/2016

Malaysia: Roadmap for English Language 2015 – 2025 launched

Following the release of the Malaysia Education Blueprint Annual Report, the Malaysian government launched yet another...
East Asia
24/09/2016

Alumni Awards 2017 - promote the awards and nominate your outstanding alumni today!

The Alumni Awards celebrate and showcase the impact and value of a UK higher education by finding the stories of...
East Asia
23/09/2016

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