Over 15,300 international students pulled out of their Australian visa applications last year, marking a substantial increase from around 5,000 withdrawals in both 2023 and 2019, as per government statistics. The number of withdrawn visa applications increased from 4,156 in 2019 to around 5,700 in 2023, accounting for approximately 1% of all submissions in each...
Category: education
Harvard Goes Tuition-Free for Families Earning Up to $200K in International Edition (English)
Harvard University has introduced a fresh financial assistance program, which will cover tuition costs for students whose families earn up to $200,000 per year, beginning with the 2025-26 academic term. “Making Harvard financially accessible to a broader range of people expands the variety of backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints that all our students come across, thereby...
Ireland’s Warm Welcome for Students: Post-Study Visa Options Confirmed by Education Minister Lawless – International Edition
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): James Lawless Ireland’s Education Minister stated on Monday that the country is “highly receptive” to international students and offers a beneficial work visa option after graduation. “Ireland is an exceptionally hospitable nation with a highly diverse cultural landscape,” remarked the Irish minister in response to inquiries about potential adjustments...
Mathematics no longer compulsory for senior secondary learners, govt announces changes
Mathematics will no longer be a compulsory subject for students transitioning to senior school under the CBC reforms Learners will have take four mandatory subjects but will choose their academic pathway from Arts and Sports Science, Social Sciences, or STEM The Ministry of Education aims to have at least 60% of Grade 9 learners pursue...
KCSE July exams registration guidelines and fees payable
payable via E-Citizen. Key takeaways , allowing repeat candidates and those who previously missed the exams to improve their grades. The July exams are open to repeaters, candidates who had registered but could not sit the exam due to unforeseen circumstances, and adult learners with proof of primary education qualifications. via E-Citizen. Is there KCSE...
From Top Student to 40: Why Wealth Eludes Me
Clutching my college degree, I felt as though a burden had been removed from me, yet I remained unaware that numerous crucial life skills were absent from my repertoire. In my younger years, I excelled as a top student in high school, went on to attend an esteemed university, and eventually secured employment with a...