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Indian student in UAE achieves rare perfect score of 1600 in SAT

Ahaan Shetty, 16, earned highest possible 800 in maths and 800 in reading/writing Source

The Death of EdTech IPOs? Sector Rotations and Stock Declines from LTM Highs

Much has been written on the post-pandemic rush of edtech IPOs over the past year, with Coursera, Duolingo, Udacity, Desire2Learn,…

US updates consular guidance on study visa applications

The US Department of State has adjusted its study visa guidance forย consular officers who approve visas for prospective international students…

Global survey highlights increasing importance of student supports during pandemic – ICEF Monitor

New data from the QS International Student Survey (ISS) suggests that universities that are able to reassure prospective students about…

South Asian international students struggling during COVID isolation, harsh winter

South Asian international students in Calgary need more help than ever, according to a group that works to support them.…

US announces important changes for student visa policy – ICEF Monitor

Today weโ€™re reporting on policy changes in the US that will affect international students going to the country in the…

Australia risks creating a ‘hierarchy’ of international student mobility

Australia'sย policies for international students during the Covid-19 pandemicย have created a “hierarchy” of (international) student mobility, according to stakeholders who suggest…

AI, standardised testing and student outcomes

Marten Roorda is chief measurement and learning officer at AI and education company Riiid Labs Source

Times Higher Education acquires Inside Higher Ed

UK-headquartered Times Higher Education has acquired the US news provider Inside Higher Ed for an undisclosed fee. Source