Admissions needs extra manpower in “race” to submit
Online-delivered English language tests may require additional screening by admissions departments at some institutions, stakeholders have suggested.
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Work limits are off for health students in UK
The UK has confirmed that international students who are employed by an NHS trust are not confined to usual working hours caps of 20 hours per week.
NZ: Wage Subsidy Scheme open for int’l students
New Zealand’s Wage Subsidy Scheme will be open to international students if they are missing out on work due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Aus: int’l students to be given access to superannuation savings
Australia will allow international students to access retirement savings they have accumulated while working in the country, as the international education sector urges more support.
Languages Canada’s new roadmap as data shows slowdown for long-term enrolments
Languages Canada’s new strategic plan includes work rights for language students and the rollout of a teaching assistant program as part of its bold new vision, unveiled at its recent Vancouver conference.
UK sector must shape up on employability outcomes
With post-study work rights coming soon, the need is even more pressing to make employability central to a university’s mission, driving post-study success in the UK and overseas. Delegates heard diverse perspectives on how to achieve this at a UUKi event.
Canada: int’l grad & Canadian counterpart pay gap narrows over time
International students who remain in Canada earn between 17% and 38% less than Canadian graduates one year after graduation, a report has found. However, the salary gaps narrow over time.
US: Thousands of int’l students may have overstayed their visas
An investigation found that a handful of suspicious companies with unclear business dealings and virtually no online footprint were employing students through the country’s Optional Practical Training program.
Japan targets int’l workers with PSW boost
Japan has pledged to create more opportunities for international students to find work in the country, the government has announced.
Alumni are “most reliable” source of info for students looking to UK, Europe
Alumni are the most reliable source of accurate information for students looking to study in the UK and Europe, a new survey has shown. However, relatively few respondents cited alumni as their primary source of information.
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