Amendments to Malaysia’s Education Act passed, secondary school education now compulsory
It states that parents are legally required to enrol their children in both primary and secondary institutions, unless officially exempted.
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Bhutan opens specialised school to combat youth substance abuse
Bhutan has launched its first specialised “recovery school” in Yonphula, Trashigang, for students battling substance abuse. The school blends academics with therapy and…
South Korea aims to make preschool free for all children by 2027
A funding of 128.9 billion won ($92.6 million) for the second half of the year is part of a broader push to gradually expand free education and care to children aged between 4 and…
Bhutanese government rolls out low-interest education loan for less fortunate students
The scheme is specifically designed to support academically sounf students from families without business income and with an annual household income below Nu 500,000.
Over 3,000 classrooms in the Philippines damaged by southwest monsoon
Several days of heavy rain have also resulted in 24,648 schools suspending in-person classes.
South Korean toddlers cramming for English tests: Time for a legal ban?
Bill seeks to curb intensive English courses for young kids amid frenzy over elite English preschools.
‘Pet’ major launched in China as demand surges
Officially titled Animal Science (Companion Animals), the new program aims to cultivate graduates who are both scientifically trained and ready for the modern pet economy.
Bhutan opposition questions uneven education funding, calls for equity across schools
Responding to the criticism, the MoESD Minister stated that the primary objective of central schools is to support students from low-income families by offering comprehensive…
Chinese foreign language majors face uncertain future as AI replaces basic skills
AI translation tools now achieve over 95 percent accuracy at 1 percent the cost of human services, and have seized 40 percent of the general translation market.
Parent of top student, teacher break into school to steal exam papers in South Korea’s Andong
It is unclear whether the student's previous achievements are in any way related to the crime, as the suspect has remained silent on whether she has committed similar thefts in…