Prabowo’s flagship program to offer two school meals daily: Advisor
The president-elect's flagship free meal program has evolved from its initial aim to combat stunting to providing two meals per student per day, a top advisor has said at an…
EDUCATION
Roadmap needed to make English the second language in Vietnam’s schools
Of course, there are differences between urban and rural environments. However, being in rural or remote areas doesn't mean students don't have the opportunity to learn foreign…
Teachers’ mental health in focus after fatal school assaults in Indonesia
A 14-year-old junior high school student in Deli Serdang regency, North Sumatra, identified by his initials RSS, reportedly died on Sept. 26 after receiving a harsh punishment…
South Korea’s AI textbook bubble could burst, expert warns
The world watches as South Korea pioneers AI textbooks, but schools need better environment, not revolution, says an Australian scholar.
Yale to offer Tagalog courses for first time next fall
This initiative mirrors a similar effort by Harvard, which introduced Filipino language courses last fall.
Floods affect almost 6,000 teachers, children in Laos’ Luang Namtha
Floodwaters ravaged buildings and equipment and many schools are still closed, with the provincial Education and Sports Department unable to say when they might reopen.
Affordable fees and quality of education fuelling Malaysia’s international school boom
Malaysia’s international schools are gaining popularity among foreign families who see it as an option for quality education at a more pocket-friendly price compared with their…
College is expensive? In South Korea, English preschools cost much more
The average yearly fees for "English kindergartens" in Seoul amounted to 15.72 million won ($11,800) in 2023—2.3 times higher than the average annual university tuition of 6.78…
South Korea’s science ministry opens joint AI research lab with NYU
The science ministry has set aside 45 billion won ($33.8 million) to fund the lab over the next five years, and NYU plans to contribute $31.5 million.
US visas for Chinese students on rise, American embassy official in Beijing says
Karen Gustafson, the embassy's minister counselor for consular affairs, told China Daily on Sunday that the embassy issued 105,000 visas to students from China last year.