International students with significant health needs or disabilities could be restricted from studying in Australia because of regulations around who pays for the cost of their care, despite the fact that all temporary residents are banned from accessing public health care services anyway. Anton Crace reports.
A recent tragic case of a South Korean student who fell from a clifftop to her death in the UK is a reminder of the responsibilities that schools, tourism authorities and even local councils have in advocating for responsible behaviour. As Viggo Stacey explores, international students can be more vulnerable, but it is imperative that they are counselled on how to protect themselves from harm while enjoying an adventure overseas.
As fintech innovations spread across the globe, our way of life is changing. Buying a morning coffee with a wave of your watch, converting foreign currency online and sending money to someone on the other side of the world are all transactions that have become simple. And international education is one of the many global industries benefitting from the rise of fintech. Natalie Marsh reports.
A government-regulated private education system in Burma, well educated Iranians able to articulate smoothly overseas and an appetite for English language training in Cuba: Sara Custer considers opportunities in some of the lesser travelled countries on the international education beat.
The education agency industry is considered a nascent, perhaps unregulated profession by some, but in fact in most countries, the business of counselling students about where to study overseas stretches back 20 years. Amy Baker charts the evolution of education advising.
DREAMers, undocumented students in the United States, just might become international students —at least in Canada. While hopes of a reprieve for DACA floated this week, Canadian institutions are using the uncertainty to reach out and offer scholarships. Elaina Loveland reports.
The inaugural PIEoneer Awards from The PIE team will celebrate the individuals and organisations that are reaching new heights in the global education field. Sara Custer provides a synopsis of the shortlisted entries.
Free university tuition may sound like a worthy model but the question of whether or not it’s the best way to attract and keep foreign talent is never too far from public debate. As Finland’s plans to introduce fees take hold this year, Beckie Smith looks at current and former fee-free countries to see what the future may hold for this ideal.
Early reports suggest 2017 will be another booming year for Canadian educators and it’s got little to do with politics south of the border, providers say. The growth in students doesn’t come without its challenges, however, as accommodation, student services and teaching resources being to show signs of strain. Sara Custer reports.
Studying overseas can provide students with an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, but there are a number of challenges for LGBTQI+ students, who may have to rebuild their support network away from home. Anton Crace looks at what education institutions are doing to support LGBTQI+ international students.
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