Record number of students to take ‘gaokao’ this year
The exam, which takes place from June 7 to 8 this year, is one of the most important ones for Chinese students as the scores will largely determine which university they can…
EDUCATION
84% of kindergartens report sharp drop in enrollment due to declining birth rate
Nearly 90% of the schools surveyed in Hong Kong said that they were in financial difficulties, and more than 75.6% had laid off staff as a result.
Record number of Hong Kong students to study in mainland China
China offers from HK$5,900 to HK$19,400 per academic year to Hong Kong students pursuing bachelor's degrees on the mainland.
Cambodia has sent ‘over 1,200 students’ to France: Education minister
The education ministry has partnered with the French embassy since 2017 to provide scholarships to students who wish to study in France, especially those vying for post-graduate…
Get kids hooked on science: Malaysian PM
He said the subjects were becoming more important with the global focus on green technology, especially in the automotive field.
Singapore’s Primary 4 pupils are world’s best in reading
Ireland took second spot in the latest 2021 study, followed by Hong Kong, Russia and Northern Ireland.
Phone-based lessons boost Philippines students’ math skills
Students received a 20-minute weekly phone call tutorial conducted in the most commonly spoken languages in the regions, along with a weekly text message with simple math…
Teachers’ job satisfaction plummets to all-time low
Teachers reported a lack of interest in educating students, a decline in enthusiasm and distrust in the education system.
Cambodia’s education ministry calls for Asean STEM collaboration
The ministry added that mutual assistance between member states at all levels is critical to boosting market competitiveness, improving research capacity and building resilience…
Number of foreign students at Korean colleges hits all-time high
The rebound in the figures is not only because classes are back to full operation, but also because Korean universities have been active in recruiting international students due…