Will Nott
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Agents in Nigeria helping students break UK immigration rules
Before coming to the UK, students must first show they have enough money to pay for their courses and support themselves while they are studying. > “It’s not good for the students, it’s not good for the universities, it’s not good for the UK” Now, agents are lending money to students so they can show UK immigration authorities they have the requisite funds in their accounts. When the student… → Read More
Number of South Korean students abroad drops by 41%
The research found that as of December 2020, the number of Korean students studying abroad was 171,343. By comparison this number was 293,157, recorded at the end of 2018. > “The number of South Koreans studying abroad in 2020 decreased by around 41% compared to 2018” South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports the status of Koreans as of the end of the previous year through diplomatic… → Read More
Human traffickers target international students
Each year the State Department profiles countries around the world to monitor and combat human trafficking, with officials detailing in the latest report that Covid-19 has provided an “ideal environment” for trafficking. > “Human trafficking does not stop during a pandemic” Researchers found that international students are falling victim to traffickers in numerous countries, including key… → Read More
Review of student experience in 2021
The situation for students trying to reach Australia is worth special attention. Students hoping to return to the country have had an extraordinarily difficult time. > Students argued online courses were not up to scratch, communication between students, authorities and universities was poor However, the impact of all of the pandemic on the welfare of students all around the world has been… → Read More
Ontario: some DLIs approved their own Covid-19 readiness plans
In 2020 it was announced that institutions in the Canadian province could welcome back international students to campuses if they had a Covid-19 readiness plan approved by their provincial or territorial government. > “Submitted plans do not contain all of the detail and information necessary to meet federal and provincial requirements” However, public health officials were inundated with… → Read More
New recruitment platform launched for creative students
Founder and CEO Gabriel Providel said that there are currently large numbers of these students and colleges, but nobody has been connecting them to date. > “The intuitive platform is efficient and easy to use, and saves students’ time.” The platform offers online, on campus and blended programs, with more than 2,000 creative courses available for students to choose from. “The new Mozaik Play… → Read More
Institutions sever ties with agencies following PIE investigation
After our investigation, a number of education institutions have taken steps to terminate agreements with recruitment partners or revealed that publicised partnerships are in fact expired trading agreements. > “Unprofessional or dishonest education agents can cause huge emotional and financial problems for students and their families” Using data and research carried out by due diligence… → Read More
ICOS survey: 40% of international students in Ireland experience racism
The new report from the Irish Council for International Students was carried out to provide insights into the lived experiences of international students. > “Many international students in Ireland are facing hugely challenging conditions that negatively impact their academic performance” More than 760 international students from 75 countries participated in the research, which was conducted… → Read More
Brazilian international students face accommodation shortages
As part of the Impact of Covid-19 Research 2021 paper Belta surveyed some 512 agents and 1,034 students across Latin America. They also got responses from 334 agents and 374 students across Brazil. Participants completed an online questionnaire between August and September 2021. > “There are issues concerning accommodation and bookings, which is something that we have pointed out during this… → Read More
Aus: Students lose thousands of dollars after border reopening delay
Earlier this month the federal government of Australia said the country’s borders would open for vaccinated students on December 1, giving them what stakeholders describe as a “clear pathway” to arriving on the country’s shores. > “The most hurtful thing is that these people in power didn’t even think of us once” However, the government has now announced that it will pause the reopening of… → Read More
United Lisbon selected as a Microsoft Showcase School
Microsoft Showcase Schools are a global community of schools engaged in “innovative change to continuously improve teaching and learning”. Their aim is to create “immersive and inclusive” experiences that inspire lifelong learning, stimulating development of essential life skills. > “ULIS’s facilities enable the teaching community to implement transformational learning at the highest level”… → Read More
Tomorrow's Education first European startup to launch a uni
The remote-first Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences aims to educate future generations to create solutions for a more sustainable society, with a focus on impact and joint wealth. > “Today’s learners care about sustainability – they are the drivers behind tomorrow’s change” It will allow learners to build “21st Century skills” in sustainability, entrepreneurship and technology through… → Read More
Canada: Sikh international students save men with rope made from turbans
Ajay Kumar, Arvindjeet Singh, Gagandeep Singh, Kuljinder Singh and Gurpreet Singh – all current or former international students – came across two men struggling to get up a steep cliff at the falls in the park in British Columbia. > “In Sikhi, we are taught to help someone in any way we can with anything we have, even our turban” The group were unable to call for help as there was no… → Read More
DK: English language program reduction causes disruption
Earlier this year the Danish government announced it will reduce the number of higher education programs offered in English in an attempt to control rising financial aid expenditure (SU) for EU students. > “When I came to Denmark my intention was to come here and get the full bachelor’s degree and become a young professional” They said that more and more students from EU and EEA countries are… → Read More
Open Doors 2021: 68% increase in new international enrolments across US
The Open Doors 2021 report showed that in the 2020/21 academic year, 914,095 international students studied at US colleges and universities – a decrease of 15% from the previous academic year. Between 2014/15 and 2019/20, there were consistently more than one million international students in the country annually. According to NAFSA, the combined decline in international students in the US over… → Read More
Saskatchewan announces international student growth strategy
Saskatchewan’s strategy includes a number of initiatives related to global engagement, capacity building and leadership to attract key international student markets. > “International education is a major contributor to the Saskatchewan economy” It is hoped that an increase in international students will help meet labour market needs in the region and “connect the world to Saskatchewan”. “The… → Read More
ApplyBoard on track to place 60,000 students
Basiri spoke with The PIE’s Amy Baker during a PIE Chat Live session about ApplyBoard’s future plans, the democratisation of access for students and how the company is tackling quality and calibre concerns when it comes to student profile. > “We’re doing over 25,000 this year… next year we’re going to be on track to do over 60,000” ApplyBoard, which has helped popularise the term… → Read More
International Education News l The PIE News l English cricketer named Fateh ambassador
Malan is currently ranked as ‘ICC world number 1 batsman’ in the T20 Men’s ranking. In March 2021, during England’s tour of India, he became the fastest batsman to score 1,000 runs in T20Is in 24 innings. > “Awareness and income levels are likely to steadily increase” The campaign, which is being launched later this month, will celebrate the successes that Fateh has achieved since 2004 and… → Read More
UK seeks to attract global talent with new Scale-Up Visa
Launching in spring 2022, the visa will allow fast-growing businesses to access highly skilled overseas workers. > “An economy built on innovation must be open and attractive to the best and brightest minds” The fast-track visa will be available for those who have a high-skilled job offer from an eligible business with a salary of at least £33,000. Sunak justified the move by saying an… → Read More
CBIE 2021 Excellence Awards winners announced
CBIE is a non-profit organisation that seeks to advance Canadian international education by creating and mobilising expertise, knowledge, opportunity and leadership. > “Richard Poulin has been a source of inspiration for many international education stakeholders” A number of individuals and teams from Canadian colleges and universities were honoured by CBIE and iCent – International Student… → Read More