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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.

Thailand to lead education export market

Thailand aims to position itself as a hub for international education and take full advantage of the ASEAN Economic...
East Asia
31/07/2013

Students question fee increases at private universities

Students are questioning steady fee increases at private universities, but demand for places is still soaring.
East Asia
30/07/2013

Overpricing English-medium schools could hurt Hong Kong's future, say critics

The loss of government subsidy will make schools teaching in English too costly for many professionals, who will take...
East Asia
30/07/2013

China releases new exit-entry regulation for foreigners

The Chinese government promulgated a new exit-and-entry regulation on Monday that is intended to standardise the...
East Asia
29/07/2013

Update on branch campuses in Singapore

University of Chicago’s campus to leave Singapore?
East Asia
25/07/2013

The rise of English in academe – A cautionary tale

Two recent cases in Europe – one in France and one in Italy – give food for thought for those who see offering courses...
Europe
24/07/2013

Cross-border education under the spotlight

A new study from the European Commission has revealed that cross-border higher education affects a small but growing...
Europe
24/07/2013

4500 foreign scholarships in 13 countries

Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr Nayef Al-Hajraf … added that the majors to be studied through those...
Middle East & Africa
24/07/2013

British schools in UAE will cherry pick new curriculum

British schools in the UAE will not be bound by changes to England’s national curriculum that come into effect next...
Middle East & Africa
24/07/2013

SR2.64bn to boost higher education

Higher Education Minister Khaled Al-Anqari on Saturday signed a number of contracts worth SR2.64 billion for...
Middle East & Africa
24/07/2013

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