News

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.

Vietnam seeks ways to improve quality of education

Cabinet members convened a meeting to identify specific measures to improve the education system in Vietnam with an aim...
East Asia
02/08/2013

Top leader proposes abolishing high school graduation exam

Unlike many countries which select students for higher education mainly based on the applicants’ high school academic...
East Asia
02/08/2013

New Education UK website to boost international promotion of UK education

We are very pleased to let you know that the new Education UK website is now live - you can see it at www.educationuk....
United Kingdom
31/07/2013

Uncertainty dogs grads' job prospects

According to the annual survey of Chinese education consulting company MyCOS, by April, only 26 per cent of...
East Asia
31/07/2013

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

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