US: anti-DEI rules spark “exodus” from Florida
Florida governor DeSantis signed a law that prohibits public colleges from spending money on DEI initiatives for students, faculty or staff.
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China int’l fees could increase fivefold, Xi calls for “world-class” universities
China should raise international student fees in line with popular student destinations like the US and UK, researchers have recommended, as president Xi calls for more investment in China’s higher education system.
US intensive English saw 63% bounce in 2022
New data from IIE Open Doors has suggested that the US’ ELT inbound program has finally begun to bounce back from a crippling pandemic.
UK sector must bring in urgent reform, says former minister
Urgent reform is needed if UK institutions are to remain sustainable in the global higher education sector, former UK Universities minister Jo Johnson has warned.
UK ‘recommits’ to strategy after PGT dependant ban
The UK has “recommitted” to the aims of its international education strategy days after announcing a ban on PGT students bringing dependants to the country.
Study abroad a “priority” for Biden government
Streamlining and prioritising US study visas and creating inclusive and accessible study abroad opportunities are top of the State Department’s agenda.
Russian schools to start teaching African languages
Russia will start teaching three major African languages in four schools in Moscow this year, as the country seeks to deepen ties with the continent.
Australia consulting on upcoming changes in overseas student reform
Australia is looking to enact wide-ranging changes this year to put a stop to unscrupulous agent behaviour and non-genuine students switching courses.
Canada: IRCC expands range of accepted SDS English tests
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has expanded the range of accepted English language tests for the Student Direct Stream, causing the shares of previous monopolisers IDP to plummet.
Indian ordered to be deported from Canada
Canadian officials have ordered the deportation of an Edmonton woman in a decision that could impact hundreds of victims of a rogue Indian education agent.
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