Education

With 272 million children out of school, UNESCO flags SDG4 target

With 272 million children out of school, UNESCO fl...

July 1, 2025

Ahead of the 2030 SDG 4 targets, the global number of out-of-school children and youth reached 272 million in 2023, which is 21 million higher than previously estimated. This figure challenges the global commitment to reduce the out-of-school population by 165 million by 2030 und...

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Demand for microcredentials rises as traditional degrees fall short

Demand for microcredentials rises as traditional d...

June 24, 2025

In a world where technology evolves faster than textbooks can be printed, students and professionals alike are searching for ways to stay ahead. Enter microcredentials, short, targetted certificates that promise to bridge the gap between what traditional education offers and what...

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Australia’s WACE becomes first foreign government-backed school board to operate in India in 25 years

Australia’s WACE becomes first foreign governmen...

June 22, 2025

Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) has become the first foreign government-backed school board to begin operations in India in over two decades. Rollout is expected to begin with pilot implementation in select Indian schools from July, expanding to 100 partner ins...

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Indian students in suspense as US suspends visas

Indian students in suspense as US suspends visas

June 5, 2025

The recent suspension of student visa interviews and heightened scrutiny of Indian applicants by the United States has sent shockwaves through India’s academic community, abruptly halting the dreams of thousands of students aspiring to study in America this year. As of June, th...

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Despite gaps, Mizoram overtakes Kerala in literacy rate

Despite gaps, Mizoram overtakes Kerala in literacy...

May 23, 2025

Almost 35 years after Kerala was crowned as the first fully literate state of India by the National Literacy Mission in 1991, with a literacy rate exceeding 90 pc, the southern state has been dethroned at the top by Mizoram, that achieved a literacy rate of 98.2 pc, exceeding tha...

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Beyond the Big Four: Indian students flock to Singapore, Ireland & Dubai for overseas studies

Beyond the Big Four: Indian students flock to Sing...

May 22, 2025

Studying abroad has long been viewed in India as a symbol of prestige and is often a pathway to better opportunities and a more secure life overseas. This number has been rising steadily, mainly due to growth in the Indian economy as well as availability of scholarships and stude...

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Australia tightens student visa rules but Indians still lead international enrolments

Australia tightens student visa rules but Indians ...

May 14, 2025

Australia has long been a hot destination for Indian students seeking international education. However, recent developments in immigration policy have introduced significant hurdles, particularly for applicants from specific Indian states. In a move that has sparked concern acros...

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NSDC International to train 100,000 caregivers for global healthcare roles

NSDC International to train 100,000 caregivers for...

May 13, 2025

To address the growing demand for skilled professionals in the overseas healthcare sector, NSDC International, the international wing of National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC) has announced a plan to train around 100,000 caregivers for deployment in countries such as Germ...

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Holiday homework sustains learning, prevents summer slide effects

Holiday homework sustains learning, prevents summe...

May 9, 2025

In order to keep up academic momentum and address worries about learning regression, schools continue to assign holiday homework, especially during summer breaks. Teachers stress that structured assignments are essential for reiterating classroom concepts, encouraging independent...

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5th consecutive EducationWorld Award for Guru Nanak College, Chennai

5th consecutive EducationWorld Award for Guru Nana...

April 26, 2025

Guru Nanak College (Autonomous), a socially-inclusive educational institution in Chennai received twin honours at the EducationWorld India Higher Education Ranking 2025-26 Awards and India Higher Education Grand Jury Rankings 2025-26 awards at a ceremony held in New Delhi on Frid...

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