Online learning platform OpenClassrooms has announced it has raised nearly $60m in a second round of funding, led by global equity group General Atlantic.

Management specialist HEC Paris has brushed off competition to rank above other French business schools in recent international master's degree ranking.

India and France have signed a MoU for mutual recognition of academic qualifications between the two countries, paving the way for a stronger education exchange.

Learning a new language is not just for the young. Outside the customary reasons for pursuing a new language, such as university studies or a better job, there is also the relaxed-pace learner. Reem Nafie explores the 50+ age bracket and how educators are enticing this growing market segment.

Germany's combination of world-class higher education institutions and a tuition-free public university system made it the first choice for many students ahead of the UK and France.

The aim is to encourage the next generation of Filipino leaders who have shown strong academic and professional abilities to develop their expertise by studying and carrying out research work in France.

The attractiveness of France as a study destination is continuing to grow, with 64% of respondents in a recent survey choosing it ahead of Germany, the US and the UK.

The entertainment-based English language learning service has announced new distribution partnerships in Asia and the Middle East after reaching the 1 million user mark for learners outside of France.