China: belongings and valuables still in dormitories
China’s latest announcement of reducing entry requirements for those who have taken China-produced vaccines made no mention of international students.
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Process visas and give students interview waivers, urge US unis
New York State higher education institutions have written to the US government urging it to open consulates for F-1 student visa processing and allow officers to either waive in-person interview requirements or allow online interviews.
50% say unis should require vaccine – survey
Half of international students said universities should “require students to have had the vaccine before the student can travel to the country of their chosen institution”.
Australia: student satisfaction rates fall in international cohorts
A survey funded by government in Australia has found a sharp drop in student satisfaction with the entire educational experience, particularly among international students, based on “quality indicators for learning & teaching”.
Disruptive tech players consider future of international recruitment
Edtech solutions catering to “geography agnostic” students across the world are preparing for a disrupted student recruitment market beyond the Covid-19 pandemic. Successful and scaling entrepreneurs were among those speaking at The PIE Live.
AECC Global to open 15 offices in Asia
AECC Global has announced new offices in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, and a plan to overhaul it’s approach to student recruitment beyond the crisis.
Canada: government action needed to support int’l students
The Canadian government must take action to support international students who have been affected by Covid-19 according to a new report.
Study Group links with WeWork and Airbnb in China
Study Group has come up with measures to make virtual learning more social after noting that many learners wanted a space where they could go and study.
US: IIE highlights key concerns for Chinese students
Key concerns Chinese students hold about studying in the US include around safety, visa and testing delays, IIE has suggested.
France sees “moderate decline” in int’l students due to Covid-19
The number of international students in France increased to 370,000 in 2019-20, up 23% compared to five years before.
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