WWEC Jan’24: News Impacting Global Education
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POPULAR STUDY DESTINATION UPDATES
United States | Updates visa interview waiver guidance
The US Department of State made changes to the interview waiver system for non-immigrant visa applications. This will reduce the eligibility for student visa streams. Read more here.
Germany | Career prospects and affordability appeal to international students
As per the outcomes of Germany’s International Student Barometer 2022, of the final-year international students in Germany, 77% of those surveyed felt prepared for their future career goals, higher than the global benchmark of 71%. Read more here.
Australia | Releases its new migration strategy
Australia announced a new Migration Strategy, which features several tougher requirements for international students, including higher English language requirements, shorter post-study work rights, routes to new work visas, and more. Read more here.
United Kingdom | Expands scope for tourist visas
The United Kingdom (UK) announced that it will introduce significant changes to its visa regulations, which will allow tourist visa holders to start their business ventures and work in the country. Read the report here.
Canada | Plans to welcome nearly 1.5 million new immigrants
Canada aims to welcome nearly 1.5 million new immigrants between 2024 and 2026, which will represent a significant increase from previous years. Read more here.
ASIA UPDATES
- In its effort to become a developed economy by involving more people to study and join the skilled workforce, India has set the target to raise its higher education gross enrolment ratio from the present 27% to 50% by 2030.
- Japan and the United States craft various measures to step up education cooperation, including increasing the number of licensed Japanese language teachers.
- Singapore’s specialized institutions and tuition centers make the city-state an attractive destination for international students.
- Thai students ranked lower on every International Student Assessment Index (PISA) 2022, lower than those for Singapore, Vietnam, Brunei, and Malaysia.
- As per the 2023 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) report, while the schools in the Philippines have welcomed the adoption and use of technology in the curriculum and school management, most students need a computer for learning activities.
AFRICA UPDATES
- Nigeria has announced an expansion of its suspension of degree accreditation, adding additional countries such as Kenya and Uganda to the list of foreign degree crackdowns.
- Kenya’s national government through the Treasury has released Sh31.34 billion to the Education sector for the 2024 academic year.
- The Kenya University Students Association Organization (KUSO) has voiced support for the housing levy to provide dignified accommodation and employment opportunities to university students.
- To bolster the education sector, the Coast Region in Tanzania is pushing for an extensive registration drive for the academic year 2024, aiming at enrolling 55,771 pre-school pupils and 51,446 Standard One students.
- The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education of Zimbabwe rejects some school budgets due to highly inflated prices to raise budgets and justify unwarranted fee increases.
- According to data published on Tunisia’s Ministry of Education’s platform, out of a total of 3,307 educational institutions, 25% (837) are now connected to fiber internet.
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