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At its 8th of May, 2022 meeting, the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) rallied behind Ukraine in its fight against Russia. A spokesperson for the COBIS said that the group was very much a supportive network for schools globally. The group has a total of four to five member schools in Ukraine and one of them is British International School Ukraine.

May 09, 2022

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Americans have always relied on their education system to ready graduates for successful careers. However, the fear of an outdated traditional educational system hampering the skills needed to succeed in the 21st century seems to have parents and educators worried.

May 09, 2022

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The post pandemic world has made British International Schools rethink and reset their education system. At the recently concluded COBIS Annual Conference in London, members believed that a change in learning system is needed.

May 09, 2022

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China is working on a plan that will see Indian and Pakistani students re-enter China. The move allows students to complete pending courses that had been in limbo after the recent lockdown measures were announced. The news broke out after a meeting between Pakistani Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal and Acting Ambassador of China Peng Chonzoi.

May 06, 2022

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Learning Abroad in Australian Universities’ latest report has urgently called for the need to speed up global mobility programs. The recent report states, “Learning Abroad, or global mobility, programs have developed well beyond semester-long reciprocal exchange programs to embrace credit-bearing and extra-curricular short-term experiences; faculty-led and centrally-designed global study tours; global health placements; global studios and research experiences; as well as global internships and work placements.”

May 03, 2022

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The Supreme Court of India has ordered the National Medical Commission (NMC) to formulate a plan to help returning Indian MBBS students hit by the Ukraine war. In its judgement, the court directed the NMC to find a viable solution to returning students' issues within a set time frame.

May 02, 2022

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In a bid to improve the UAE's workforce, the cabinet made a push to attract global talent through a new golden visa. Announced on April 18th, a statement by Emirates News Agency revealed the new amendment is aimed at “attracting and retaining global talents and skilled workers” and “boosting the competitiveness” of the UAE’s job market.”

May 02, 2022

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Scotland has promised displaced Ukrainian students settling in the country financial support. Following in Scottish footsteps, the UK Government is the latest to assure Ukrainian migrant students with financial aid. UK’s Higher and Further Education Minister, Michelle Donelan confirmed the news via a letter to displaced students.

April 29, 2022

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According to Sportico, the US Military is contemplating offering athletic scholarships to college athletes in return for participation in military activity. The idea that was conceived by a protection contractor is mutually beneficial to both parties, athletes and the military.

April 29, 2022

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The United Kingdom plans to boost its skill base by attracting global talent from the best global universities. To achieve this, the government has launched a “highly selective” visa scheme for graduates.

April 28, 2022

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In a bid to better international student experience in the USA, Edtech company Ellis has raised a $5.6 million seed round. Led by Kindred Venturers, some other backers of the company are immigrant founders. The idea behind the move is to have people on board that understand Ellis’ vision and mission.

April 26, 2022

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In a move aimed at promoting Indian education to the world, the All India Council for Technical Education has launched a new portal named EducationINdia. Through the portal, foreign students planning on studying in India can avail information on course programs, scholarships, visa assistance, and other relevant data.

April 26, 2022

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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s sixth report describes how human-induced climate change has caused adverse impacts and related losses and damages to nature and people across the globe. The impact is so severe, it has not spared International Education.

April 25, 2022

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Recent data from the ISC Research identified five leading school groups within the international school market, namely, Maple Bear Global Schools Ltd, Beaconhouse Group, Grupo SEB, The City School, and Nord Anglia Education Ltd, which collectively owns or manages 867 international schools.

April 22, 2022

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The UK is currently undergoing a productivity crisis which caught the attention of the former prime minister Tony Blair. In 1999 Blair set a target to have 50% of young adults go into higher education and higher diplomas “in the next century”.

April 18, 2022