Posts Categorized: International Education

Date Posted: August 14, 2014

Just recently, Russia launched a celebration of Africa’s cultural heritage in Moscow entitled “Afrofest 2014”. The celebration displays traditional dances, games and food as well as contemporary films and entertainment from 40 countries across the continent. “Russians don’t know what Africa is.” The House of Africa Organization’s President, Serge Phocas Odunlami, said.   Odunlami stated… Read more »

Date Posted: August 11, 2014

That’s right, for the first time in years a widespread plan to refurbish all of Abu Dhabi’s Public Schools is underway and as a result, 227 schools are set to be completely revamped and refreshed with new pedestrian crossings, footpaths, signs, road markings, speed humps, drop off and collection areas and even brand new school… Read more »

Date Posted: August 07, 2014

Saudi Arabia has opened its doors and this coming year will have approximately 174,202 places open in universities across the country in 25 universities. After the first phase of student admittal, 213,937 students have been admitted with 54% of students being female and 46% being male.   This first lot of students already account for… Read more »

Date Posted: August 04, 2014

Parents, legal guardians and educators alike feel the sting of theological and political backlash all too often. It seems every day somewhere in the world, there’s some sort of big breakout in education due to a massive event or influx of individuals and it’s always the child carers that take the brunt of the force… Read more »

Date Posted: July 30, 2014

It’s tough starting a new job; there’s the moving costs and expenses, shaking hands with new coworkers, planning out your lessons, and, best (or worst) of all, getting to know your new class. But below are a few tips to help you out during those first few weeks at your new job, so pay close… Read more »

Date Posted: July 28, 2014

As Ramadan, the month of fasting and ritual cleansing by Muslims, ends worldwide on the 27th of July, Eid, the end of the fast, is widely celebrated. Eid al-Fitr is translated loosely as the Festival of Breaking of the Fast and consists of several prayers spoken, which differ based on sect, and then multiple feasts…. Read more »

Date Posted: July 16, 2014

Kenya has recently seen some drastic changes to society and politics, and with it, it has seen a variety of improvements to many areas of its infrastructure and economy. But apparently its education still has a way to go, despite the donation of a string of Solar-Powered Internet Schools by Samsung.   Meet the school… Read more »

Date Posted: July 14, 2014

Time and time again, the top universities remain the same; Oxford and Cambridge. The two names are synonymous with academia’s elite, the best of the best, producing some of the world’s most highly intelligent intellectuals with professional qualifications at the lead of their field.   It’s this reputation that has bolstered the British Curriculum’s reputation… Read more »

Date Posted: July 10, 2014

It’s no doubt that Nigeria is rapidly rising to become a global superpower due to its discovery of oil and stabilization of government and education facilities. But now more than ever, Nigeria’s progress has skyrocketed especially fast thanks to a couple of new developments in the country.   First and foremost, the country has obtained… Read more »

Date Posted: July 07, 2014

Known for its distinctive culture, music and food, Spain has always been a country that stands out as a European nation and it has rapidly become one of the most influential countries in the world. Today, many people know just how colourful and flamboyant Spanish dress and festivals can be, but few know just how… Read more »