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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.

Update: British Council events and exhibitions

The health and safety of our clients, visitors, students, partners and staff remains our top priority. In March 2020...
All regions
30/06/2020

Applications to overseas universities from Hong Kong surge over autonomy fears

The passing of the new National Security Law, coupled with social unrest since the previous summer, appears to have ...
East Asia
30/06/2020

MENA - Covid-19 update – 30 June

We continue to work with schools and ministries locally to ensure that you are kept updated with what’s happening...
Middle East & Africa
29/06/2020

Bangladesh plans to cut down Higher Secondary Certificate exams due to Covid 19.

The government of Bangladesh is planning to reduce the number of higher secondary and equivalent examinations to...
South Asia
29/06/2020

Bangladesh online education during Covid 19.

The Coronavirus pandemic has disrupted life around the globe, which has its impact on education sector as well.
South Asia
29/06/2020

IELTS test arrangements for July 2020

IELTS will begin a phased reopening of testing in China in agreement with NEEA (National Education Examinations...
East Asia
29/06/2020

East Asia - Covid-19 update – 26 June 2020

Advice for UK Education Institutions on Covid-19 impact in East Asia

South Asia - Covid-19 update – 26 June 2020

Quick update on some key markets in South Asia on their Covid19 response
South Asia
25/06/2020

University examinations might get cancelled in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

The University Grants Commission (UGC) formed two expert committees to recommend a new academic calendar and scope of...
South Asia
25/06/2020

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and ICSE cancel examinations

Following students and parents appeals to the supreme court to cancel pending examinations, CSBE and ICSE have...
South Asia
25/06/2020

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