Rates of commission being paid to education agents by language schools have been creeping upwards to the point that profitability is being threatened, according to some stakeholders.

For the 11-day module, the Russian Island event brought together over 1,000 individuals to train for the digital economy through computer-based tests, roleplaying and games.

The Russian government has launched a plan to attract Russian students in nations seen as "unfriendly" back home, as the global political environment has become tense.

A diplomatic row between the UK and Russia following a nerve agent attack will not affect educational programs between the two nations say Russian ministers, however educational agents warn that there may be repercussions.

The British Council has been ordered to cease operations in Russia, following a diplomatic row over a nerve agent attack in the UK which left a former Russian spy and his daughter critically ill.

Stanford University has suspended its undergraduate programs to Russia following a level three travel advisory from the US Department of State.

Applications for fully-funded international scholarships are now open for South Africans, the SA Department of Higher Education and Training has announced.

Kazakhstan is looking to attract 50,000 international students over the next four years, officials have announced. Partnerships will also be strengthened.