A top French business school is stepping in to support international students caught in the chaos of new US visa restrictions. Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM) has announced it will fast-track applications for students whose plans to study in the United States have been disrupted following the suspension of visa interviews — a move that
Fifree, the publisher of Fifreedomtoday, has entered into a strategic partnership with Sim Institute to provide interactive digital educational simulations. This collaboration aims to make Sim Institute’s educational simulations accessible to a broader audience through Fifreedomtoday’s digital platforms, including its website and social media channels. The first outcome of this partnership is the “Coffee Shop
A dynamic leader and visionary in early childhood education, Natasha Shaikh committed to creating nurturing, inspiring environments for young children. As the Co-Founder & CEO of Kinder Castle Nursery and the Founder of Rainbow Valley Nursery and Kids Unlimited, Natasha has made a significant impact on the industry. Her passion for holistic development, coupled with
The United Kingdom has announced changes to its student visa requirements, effective January 2025. As of the new year, international students will need to demonstrate increased financial resources to secure a student visa. Increased Maintenance FundsThe UK government has raised the required maintenance funds by 11.17%. Students applying for a UK student visa will now
New Zealand is fast becoming a leading destination for overseas students. International students also pick New Zealand to experience the Kiwi lifestyle, as a safe location to push personal boundaries, and, in certain cases, to pursue long-term or permanent residency prospects. Tertiary Education and Skills Minister Penny Simmonds said that New Zealand’s international education sector
Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, participated in a high-level panel discussion titled ‘Empowering Girls for Climate Action’ alongside ministers and key decision-makers at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) at the ICESCO Pavilion, Blue Zone, held in Baku, Azerbaijan recently. This year’s conference, themed ‘In Solidarity for a Green World’,
A recent report from the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) confirms that the United States continues to be the leading destination for international students pursuing business education. The findings, part of GMAC’s 2024 Application Trends Survey, reveal a significant 12% increase in global applications to business schools, marking a rebound after a two-year decline. The
A new series of Museum Studies courses has been announced by ilmi Science, Discovery & Innovation Center and Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU). These courses are designed to foster a new generation of museum professionals in Saudi Arabia, providing educational opportunities to a wide range of learners from high-school graduates to seasoned professionals. The
A hospital in Shanghai has launched a clinic designed to assist children struggling with mathematics, incorporating a holistic intervention strategy that includes medical support. The Shanghai Children’s Medical Centre will open the Spatial and Mathematical Learning Difficulties Clinic on October 8, as reported by local media. Managed by the hospital’s mental health team in collaboration
Italy is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) in education, aiming to bridge the country’s digital skills gap with its European Union counterparts. The pilot program, introduced by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government, will test AI-assisted teaching in 15 classrooms across four regions, signalling a step towards modernising education in Italy. Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara announced this
