AI robots to aid English education in Seoul schools
For students struggling academically, the robots will also provide a customized education service, enabling them to learn the language at their own pace.
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PAS MP claims lower income students moonlighting as ‘sugar babies’ to cover expenses
The MP said the students had to find alternative income during their studies to pay for their campus expenses.
Will Suneung without ‘killer questions’ reduce reliance on private education?
All eyes are on whether the new test format will reduce reliance on private education, as a slew of test takers assessed this year’s Suneung to be more difficult, despite the…
Half a million take Suneung as nation holds its breath
A total of 504,588 examinees flocked to 1,279 test sites in 84 cities, counties and districts nationwide to sit the nine-hour five-session exam.
Why Korea’s national college entrance exam, the Suneung, is always on a Thursday
The nationwide test, regarded as the most important exam Koreans take in their lifetimes, is held on the same weekday every year to secure the test distribution process.
High school dropout vlogs become more popular in South Korea
Aside from sharing life updates, these teenagers also create videos where they inform their parents about the decision to drop out, submit withdrawal letters and celebrate a…
Plunging popularity of Bahasa among Australian students could hurt future ties with Indonesia
The startlingly low intake at the university is part of a worrying trend that has played out across Australia at universities and schools. Of Australia’s more than 40…
More US students expected to study in China
With tensions between China and the US showing signs of easing in recent months following a series of high-level engagements, more government support for studying abroad in each…
Bangladeshi student enrolment in US hits record high: report
The report showed a 28 per cent increase in enrolment of Bangladeshi students in US colleges and universities, from the previous academic year, which is one of the highest overall…
South Korea’s national college entrance exam to take place without ‘killer questions’
The exclusion of "killer questions" or excessively difficult questions, came following President Yoon Suk Yeol's comments that such questions might create an excessive dependence…