Based on UK Home Office data on confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) by UK providers from 2022-23 to 2023-24, an Office for Students (OfS) analysis released on Friday, November 15, shows a 20.4 percent drop in Indian student numbers – down from 139,914 to 111,329.
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Rhodes Scholarship for 2025 accorded to five Indians
The Rhodes Scholarship is the world’s oldest graduate fellowship, based at the University of Oxford since 1903. The scholarships for India began in 1947 and have been awarded to outstanding applicants each year.
Singapore parents, rejoice! Government adding 40,000 new infant and child care places over next 5 years
In addition, to make early child care and preschool affordable, the Singapore Government has brought in measures to cap full-day childcare fee (per month) at anchor and partner operators at SGD 640 and SGD 680, a cut of SGD 40 that will come into effect from January 1, 2025.
Singapore International Math Contests Centre gives SGD 3 million in scholarships to encourage math skills in digital era
This scholarship initiative is aligned with the increasing demand for mathematical skills, as Singapore continues to develop its digital competitiveness, particularly in the areas of finance and digital infrastructure.
Princeton beats MIT, Harvard to emerge as best National University in US
More than 50 percent of an institution’s ranking includes varying outcome measures related to its success in enrolling and graduating students from all backgrounds with manageable debt as well as earnings of post graduates.
Bilingualism is “a special power”, says Singapore education minister Chan Chun Sing; announces 3 key initiatives for it
Speaking of its importance at the Mother Tongue Languages Symposium 2024, Singapore Minister for Education Chan Chun Sing announced three key initiatives to promote bilingualism in the country.
American Consulate in Kolkata hosts ‘Study in the U.S.’ fair, 26 colleges, universities participate
The US Consulate in Kolkata conducts education fair for students
Indian student fakes father’s death to win US scholarship; gets caught through Reddit post
Aryan Anand had submitted fake and falsified documents to secure admission into Lehigh University, a private research university in Pennsylvania for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Singapore plans more steps to control device usage among kids in 0-6 age group
Based on the research done in Singapore and in other countries, the Ministry of Health issued in March 2023 a formal advisory on screen use in children.
Singapore pre-schoolers take part in Police Pal community programme and carnival
The Police Pal programme offers a suite of age-appropriate resources for students to understand the roles of Singapore Police Force officers and learn how they can protect themselves against crime.
