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59 British Primary and Secondary School Principals Visit China
To promote the learning of Chinese in the UK, the 2015 "Chinese Bridge—Chinese Proficiency Competition for UK Primary and Secondary School Principals and Delegates" tour, organized by Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters and the British Council, has recently commenced.
Outstanding Overseas Chinese Language Teachers in Canada Honored
On October 25 local time, at the 2015 "China Panda Cup" Student Video Creation Contest and Outstanding Overseas Chinese Language Teacher Awards ceremony held by the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Toronto, certificates were presented to 27 local Chinese language teachers recognized by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council of China. The awards honor these teachers for their decades of dedication to the classroom, their commitment to educating students, and their tireless contributions to the cause of Chinese language education.
How to Select a High-Quality Kindergarten in Hong Kong? (Includes the 2016 List of the Top 50 Most Competitive Kindergartens in Hong Kong)
Hong Kong: The Number of Mainland Universities Admitting Hong Kong Students Without Examination Increases to 84
The Education Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government stated on the 19th that it welcomes the Ministry of Education's announcement of the specific arrangements for the 2016 plan for certain mainland universities to admit Hong Kong students without examination.
The Reality of Education in the United States
When we think of education in the United States, we often associate it with words like openness, freedom, casualness, and lack of constraints... However, when I truly engaged with the education system in the United States, I felt the pervasive "implicit" rules that exist everywhere.
Why Do American Primary and Secondary Schools Emphasize Drama Education?
Introspection is an important ability. "Who am I?" "How am I different from others?" "What are my strengths and advantages?" Drama education can guide students into their inner selves to seek answers to these questions. The days of adolescence are not always bright and sunny, and the interaction between emotions and hormones can easily lead to anxiety and insecurity.
Overview of Private Universities in Singapore
Within the Chinese education system, "private universities" have long been criticized due to concerns regarding teaching quality and standards. However, this is not the case for private schools in Singapore. In fact, Singaporean private universities feature accessible admissions but rigorous graduation requirements, emphasizing disciplined instruction, career-orientation, and practical application. Consequently, they have become a key choice for local students pursuing higher education, and in recent years, an increasing number of international students have chosen to enroll in Singapore...
The UK has the largest number of Confucius Institutes in Europe
On the eve of President Xi Jinping's state visit to the UK at the invitation of the British government, Minister of Education Yuan Guiren gave an interview to the media. Yuan stated that educational exchange and cooperation between China and the UK now comprehensively cover all levels and types of education, from basic education to higher education, yielding fruitful results and exerting a broad and positive influence on the people of both countries.
[Immigration & Education] Top 10 U.S. Public High Schools in 2015
[Immigration & Education] Top 10 U.S. Public High Schools in 2015 — Recently, Newsweek magazine released its latest survey and ranking of U.S. public high schools for 2015. It identified the top 500 high schools in the United States based on various indicators, including graduation rates, college enrollment rates, SAT and ACT participation and scores, participation and scores in AP or international curriculum, full-time teacher-to-student ratios, and more...
Why Singapore Produces the World's Smartest Children
World-class teachers favor the top-performing students in their classes. Singapore is widely recognized as having the smartest high school students in the world. The success of Singapore's education system has helped it become a prosperous nation, and the way Singapore has built its educational framework offers valuable lessons for other countries.
UK Plans to Increase Difficulty of Language Tests to Reduce Number of International Students
Recently, the UK Home Office has been consulting with various universities to reduce the number of foreign students coming to the UK. The government plans to achieve this goal by implementing stricter English language tests.
Ireland Survey: Negative Correlation Between Children's Gaming and Exam Results
The National Children's Bureau in Northern Ireland tracked 611 students aged 14 to 16 in Northern Ireland between 2012 and 2014. The survey results show that students who play video games twice a day struggle to achieve high marks in five GCSE subjects. Compared to the 77% of students who rarely play games during the week, only 41% of students who own handheld consoles and play games at least twice a day achieve five A to C grades in their GCSEs...