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Checklist before you go for student groups
A school trip naturally carries an element of risk. Keep your group safe through any adventure with our tips and checklist.
International schools continue 21st century evolution
Across the world, international schools continue to bloom. Maureen Manning examines the expanding market, speaking to international school leaders from various regions to consider the latest developments, trends, challenges and opportunities , post- pandemic.
Easy access, on-demand mental health support now a must-have
The Covid-19 pandemic triggered a 25% increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide. This has been a wake-up call to all countries to step up mental health services and support.
Canada Lifts Limits on Off-Campus Work Opportunities for International Students
Canada’s critical labour shortage has opened major new opportunities for international students seeking off-campus jobs during their tenure in the country.
International Student Insurance
Before embarking on their international studies, students need to ensure that they obtain sufficient and appropriate insurance cover to protect them in the event of health or other problems experienced abroad. Fortunately, a number of providers are specifically focused on the international education sector, and offer a range of options appropriate to changing student needs, as Jane Vernon Smith reports.
Gap year insurance – has Covid reignited a passion for travel among younger people?
Taking a year out to travel and see the world – a ‘Gap Year’ – has become more popular with young people around the globe in recent times. Students might decide to volunteer for a non-profit organisation or work abroad for a while. Travel insurers have adapted to the demand and often offer specific cover for these kinds of trips.
British Students Are Being Priced out of Dutch Universities
High tuition fees are being blamed for a sharp drop of British students applying to Dutch schools reports Nuffic, a Dutch organization promoting internationalization in education.
World Nations Rally to Aid Ukrainian University Students
The worldwide initiative to support Ukraine’s students clearly appears to be more than a reaction to a single catastrophic episode, but recognition that we can’t afford to lose a generation of students and scholars wherever they may be located.
UK Paves New Pathways for International Students
The UK is repolishing its brand as “provider of choice” for the world’s cohort of five million students studying in countries other than their own
International Students Remain a Resilient Market for Health Insurers
Navigating choices for an education abroad can be a formidable task. Fitting out the student with appropriate health insurance should be an integral part of the planning.