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Housing Shortages Fuel Scams Against International Students

This year's historically busy rental season has seen an unprecedented rise in rental scams, which puts renters who are already under pressure to find housing at greater risk. International students have also been impacted by housing shortages, in addition to tenants. According to a recent study by a student housing cooperative, many international students may become the target of the recent housing scam that is roiling Canada.

Tamil Nadu to Launch ‘Delhi Model School Plan’ on Lines of Schools in Delhi

The Schools of Excellence and Model Schools Scheme, which is largely based on schools in Delhi with upgraded infrastructure, will be officially launched by the Tamil Nadu current government. Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi, will introduce the programme in Chennai in front of M K Stalin, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, at a ceremony to be held at the government-run Bharathi Women's College.

75 Vadodara Village Students Return to Government School After Launch of Smart Classes

After the district administration in Vadodara district launched a campaign to highlight the quality outcomes of the Smart classes in the current academic year, about 75 students from villages have returned to government-run schools. District Collector Atul Gor started the initiative to use technology to make sure that students in remote locations also receive a high-quality education, according to a release from the district administration of Vadodara.

India’s Education Minister:NEP India’s Guiding Light for Achieving Vision of G20

Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Minister for Education, told the other education ministers in attendance at a meeting that he sees India's new National Education Policy (NEP) as the compass for achieving the G-20 goals. He stated to the crowd that access, equity, quality, affordability, and accountability are the new National Education Policies' guiding principles.

Good News for International Students: Australia Extends Post-Study Visa Authorization

In an effort to address Australia's labour shortage, post-study work rights for graduates with degrees that teach in-demand skills will be extended by two years. As a result, holders of certain bachelor's degrees will be permitted to remain in the country for a period of four years, five years for holders of master's degrees, and six years for holders of PhDs.

International Education: Iran and Russia Intend to Increase Student Exchanges

According to recent reports from Iranian state media, student exchanges between Iranian and Russian universities may increase. Following discussions with Russian representatives in Iran on August 13, the Iranian education ministry told the press that it would welcome Russian students to Iran's universities and that there might be additional student exchanges between Moscow and Tehran.

IDP Education’s Revenue Increases by 50% Due to Placement Boom and IELTS Rebound

IDPs most recent financial results showed a 50% increase in revenue. All significant business segments saw increases in FY22, except English Language Teaching, which saw a 6% decline. The company's profit is viewed as fantastic news after its revenue fell by 9.9% in 2021. According to sources, the rise in revenue is due to "the strength of IDPs business strategy and the industry's resilience.

Indian Students: Get Twice As Many US Visas As China...

According to a study of non-immigrant visas issued by the US State Department, Indians received roughly twice as many student visas as Chinese this year (through July), despite the fact that the US receives the majority of international students from China.

Australian & Canadian Universities: Eager to Work Collaboratively with Indian HEIs

It is encouraging that international universities from Australia and Canada are eager to collaborate with Indian HEIs. The eagerness stems from the Indian government's efforts to promote and collaborate with foreign universities. The government established the UGC regulations 2022 policy as part of the country's National Education Policy 2020 in order to encourage foreign universities to establish campuses in collaboration with Indian HEIs.