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Wealthy family seeks £192k tutor for four children

A prestigious agency advertises for a £192,000-a-year private tutor to educate four 'exceptionally bright' children splitting time between London and Miami. The ideal candidate must be inspiring, sporty, and handle last-minute changes with grace.

US international student numbers plunge 17%

New international student enrolment in US universities has fallen by 17%, costing an estimated $1.1 billion and 23,000 jobs amid tightened visa rules. Discover the impact on global education competition.

Chinese families move to US for elite universities

Ambitious Chinese mothers are uprooting their lives and moving to America to bypass the ultra-competitive gaokao exam and boost their children's chances of attending top-tier universities like Stanford.

Business groups urge scrapping of student levy

Business leaders warn Rachel Reeves that a proposed 6% levy on international student fees threatens UK growth and competitiveness. Read the full open letter and its implications.

First UK state school opens fee-paying branch in Dubai

Historic Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet becomes the first UK state school to launch an overseas branch in Dubai. The venture aims to generate funds for its British counterpart amid funding shortages.

UK cracks down on foreign student visas

The Home Office reveals tough new measures targeting international students, including banning dependants and raising financial requirements in major immigration overhaul.

Francis Review: Rethinking Education for Uncertain Times

The landmark Francis curriculum review challenges traditional teaching methods and calls for an education system that prepares students for complexity, critical thinking, and rapid technological change in post-Brexit Britain.

Chinese student applications to UK universities surge 81%

New UCAS data reveals Chinese student applications to UK universities have increased by over 80% since 2019, with Oxford and Cambridge experiencing particularly high demand as international competition intensifies.

Trump Plans Transgender Education Restrictions

The Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to sex education, limiting transgender topics in schools and redefining 'sex' as biological. Critics warn of dangerous consequences for LGBTQ+ youth.

UK Homeschooling Surges 40% Post-Pandemic

New data reveals homeschooling in the UK has surged by over 40% since the pandemic, as parents cite concerns about bullying, mental health and educational quality.

Labour unveils ambitious education reform plans

Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to transform England's education system, focusing on curriculum overhaul, teacher recruitment, and early years investment.

ICJ: Israel's Gaza blockade illegal, must allow aid

The International Court of Justice has delivered a landmark ruling declaring Israel's blockade of Gaza a breach of international law and ordering immediate humanitarian aid access to the besieged territory.

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