China’s school students enjoy winter break as tutoring craze abates
To reduce excessive academic burden, academic tutoring has been banned during the winter and summer breaks.
EDUCATION
Singapore universities to launch new courses in green, digital subjects
Some of the new courses at NUS include a new full-time undergraduate programme known as the Bachelor of Engineering (Infrastructure and Project Management).
Trolley school helps Philippine children keep studies on track
Kitted out with a whiteboard, colorful charts, and a stack of books, the tiny, mobile school slides along from village to village three times a week, bringing education to…
China’s law enforcement officials to serve as school vice-principals
Responsibilities include safety management, preventing juvenile delinquency, and handing out punishment for students.
One year after the coup, Myanmar children face learning, life loss
In Myanmar, more than 12 million children have lost access to education since early 2020.
China’s latest guideline bans exams for pupils at kindergarten
The guidelines aim to put less emphasis on academic performance and more on nonacademic skills.
Grades one to six in Hanoi’s urban districts set to return to school from Feb 21
Kindergarten children will continue to stay at home to prevent the spread of the virus.
China’s ‘world-class’ universities list expanded, seven institutions added after review
The universities and disciplines were chosen based on their ability to nurture top talent.
Two years into pandemic, international programs continue despite obstacles for students
While demand for language courses nearly halved compared to two years ago, more pursued a degree than ever last year.
South Korean government considering requiring at-home Covid-19 tests for young students
Schools are bracing for the new semester next month amid the rapid spread of omicron.