Posts Categorized: International Education

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

It’s easy enough math and it’s a law that is applied almost everywhere around the world, especially in the Gulf: Fake Documents = Jail Time. But apparently it’s not that well-known after all, at least, not until after over a hundred cases of falsified documents were brought forth by the Public Prosecution of the Abu… Read more »

Ramadan’s one of these events that is tiring, but even more so than most. During this month-long festival, Muslims will fast during daylight hours and will not even drink water until the last light of the sun has all but disappeared, and cease eating and drinking the moment that light returns.   Of course as… Read more »