In South Korea's affluent Daechi-dong neighborhood, four-year-olds are being subjected to grueling tests, including writing five-paragraph English essays in 15 minutes, to gain admission into exclusive English-language kindergartens. These entrance exams, designed for secondary school students, are part of the country's intense education arms race, which critics warn is exacerbating inequality and harming children's emotional well-being. Parents in this neighborhood see securing a spot at one of these kindergartens as crucial to getting their child into top universities, known as "SKY".
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3305274/south-korea-crushing-academic-pressures-start-kindergarten-its-very-worrying?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionParliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting Barrister Danyal Chaudhry highlighted Pakistan's progress under the current government, citing improvements in foreign reserves and economic stability. The country has achieved significant milestones, including providing digital cash assistance to four million families during Ramadan and a Rs 10,000 ration package to three million people in Punjab. The government also credited itself with resolving the energy crisis that plagued Pakistan in 2013, reviving the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) after a brief halt. Chaudhry criticized the opposition for corruption, citing examples such as fake degrees at Swabi University and illegal hiring at Agriculture University. He emphasized the government's efforts to bring transparency and deliver on its promises, including launching public welfare projects like the Kisan Program and Apni Chat Apna Ghar program.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40356156/pakistan-sees-economic-stability-under-current-govt-danyalPeter Dutton's Coalition plans to cut Australia's international student intake by 80,000, from a high of 320,000 in 2023 to around 240,000, as part of its immigration policy. The plan would see a significant drop in university and VET student commencements, with the number of new international students starting higher education expected to decrease by at least 30,000 annually compared to Labor's 2025 allocation. The Coalition will also increase the cost for foreign students to study in Australia, with student visa applications rising to $5,000 for Group of Eight universities and $2,500 for remaining international students.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14575745/Foreign-student-visa-cap-Peter-Dutton.htmlThe Goa Board has released the Class 10 and Class 12 results for 2025, with exams conducted from March 1 to March 21 across 32 examination centres in the state of Goa. The results can be accessed on the official websites gbshse.in or results.gbshsegoa.net by entering credentials such as seat number or roll number. Original mark sheets will be collected from respective schools starting April 9, 2025, while consolidated result sheets can be downloaded using login credentials at service1.gbshse.in.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/goa-board-ssc-result-2025-class-10-results-to-be-declared-on-april-7-check-key-details-8099589#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationHong Kong's schools have seen a net increase of 4,500 students for the past academic year, reversing a trend of over 80,000 pupils leaving between 2019-20 and 2022-23 due to social unrest and the Covid-19 pandemic. The Education Bureau's recent submission of enrolment figures revealed this change, attributed to diminishing emigration waves and an influx of young dependants linked to Hong Kong's talent trawl efforts.
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3305372/hong-kong-schools-record-net-increase-4500-students-reversing-outflow-trend?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionThe Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) in India has issued guidelines for submitting corrections to student records, emphasizing the importance of providing supporting documents. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has specified two email addresses for submissions: ds-marb@nmcindia.gov.in and ug-marb@nmcindia.gov.in. Failure to report discrepancies may impact the update of student details on the NMC's Admission Portal.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/nmc-releases-seat-details-for-medical-courses-colleges-asked-to-verify-data-8099789#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationThe National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has not issued a notice rescheduling the NEET PG 2025 examination, contrary to a circulating social media claim. The official NBEMS notification confirms that the exam is scheduled for June 15, 2025, in two shifts through computer-based mode (CBT). Candidates are advised to rely on the official website natboard.edu.in for accurate and verified updates regarding NEET PG 2025.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/neet-pg-2025-rescheduled-to-august-heres-what-pib-fact-check-revealed-8098385#pfrom=home-ndtv_lateststoriesA viral video has highlighted the issue of private schools prioritizing profits over education, with some charging exorbitant prices for textbooks. The man in the video questions why schools are selling books at such high rates when the New Education Policy promises a unified curriculum and affordable learning materials. He suggests that schools are turning into "shopping malls" where parents are burdened with unnecessary expenses, including heavy school bags and inflated costs of supplies. Many users have expressed frustration online, demanding reforms to prevent schools from becoming commercial entities that compromise on education.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/books-covers-made-of-silver-man-slams-private-schools-for-overcharging-8099135#pfrom=home-ndtv_lateststoriesIn South Korea, a vocal advocate for education reform, is pushing for a change from the current scoring system to a pass-fail model, citing concerns over suffocating pressure and widening social divides driven by expensive hagwons. The country's top-income families spend an average of 676,000 won (US$460) per child each month on private education, highlighting the stark disparities in access to quality education.
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