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Nearly 59,000 IELTS exams saw scores raised worldwide after technical error

Nearly 59,000 IELTS exams saw scores raised worldwide after technical error

More than 63,000 computer-based IELTS tests worldwide have had their results adjusted after a technical error affected scores recorded between Aug. 24, 2023 and Sept. 4, 2025, according to IELTS.
International students' enrollments in Germany hit all-time high

International students' enrollments in Germany hit all-time high

Vietnamese student goes from academic crisis to Microsoft engineer after $8,000 internship

Vietnamese student goes from academic crisis to Microsoft engineer after $8,000 internship

Vietnamese student who once failed college exam lands $93,000 role at US government agency

Vietnamese student who once failed college exam lands $93,000 role at US government agency

Tran Thanh Nhan Duc failed his university entrance exam, a shocking failure that set him on study mission to secure a US$93,000-a-year fellowship with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service.
November 29, 2025 | 03:00 am PT
IELTS candidates see scores changed months later as test maker admits technical error

IELTS candidates see scores changed months later as test maker admits technical error

Many IELTS test-takers worldwide, including in Vietnam, have been told their results were incorrect after a technical error in the Reading and Listening sections, triggering widespread re-marking and revised scores.
November 12, 2025 | 08:16 pm PT
US universities see just 1% drop in international student enrollment despite visa hurdles

US universities see just 1% drop in international student enrollment despite visa hurdles

Despite fears of a steep decline, international student enrollment in the U.S. fell by just 1% this fall, as new data suggest universities are weathering visa and immigration challenges better than expected.
November 12, 2025 | 05:04 pm PT
Global education power shift: Why international students are turning away from the West

Global education power shift: Why international students are turning away from the West

The U.S., U.K., Australia and Canada, long considered the “Big Four” destinations for international students, are steadily losing their dominance as visa rules tighten and new education hubs rise across Asia and the Middle East.
November 10, 2025 | 08:05 pm PT
'We've worked hard': Vietnamese students devastated as German medical program gets shut down

'We've worked hard': Vietnamese students devastated as German medical program gets shut down

Nearly 80 medical students in Ho Chi Minh City have been left in limbo after Pham Ngoc Thach University's joint training program with a German partner was suddenly suspended.
October 23, 2025 | 05:09 am PT
Vietnamese student wins rare double scholarships at world's top 8 university in Singapore

Vietnamese student wins rare double scholarships at world's top 8 university in Singapore

A 20-year-old student from central Vietnam has pulled off a rare feat: winning scholarships for both a bachelor's and a master's degree at the National University of Singapore (NUS), ranked eighth in the world by QS.
October 17, 2025 | 10:00 pm PT
Australia adds 17,500 study spots for foreign students despite tougher visa rules

Australia adds 17,500 study spots for foreign students despite tougher visa rules

Australia plans to add 17,500 international student places at 32 public universities in 2026, even as visa applications drop under tougher immigration rules.
October 17, 2025 | 06:00 pm PT
47,000 international students risk losing status in Canada's visa crackdown

47,000 international students risk losing status in Canada's visa crackdown

Canada's immigration department is reviewing over 47,000 international students for possible visa violations, intensifying scrutiny on the country's fast-growing education system.
October 12, 2025 | 06:11 pm PT
Ivy League universities slash tuition for middle-class families, fully support lower incomes

Ivy League universities slash tuition for middle-class families, fully support lower incomes

Princeton, Harvard, MIT and other top U.S. universities are making Ivy League education more affordable, offering free tuition and even full support for middle-class families.
August 20, 2025 | 03:19 pm PT
Vietnamese man earns Stanford scholarship despite low GPA, shares tips for future applicants

Vietnamese man earns Stanford scholarship despite low GPA, shares tips for future applicants

Despite having a modest undergraduate GPA of 2.99/4.0, with more than half of his courses graded B or C, a Vietnamese man secured a 50% master's scholarship from Stanford University, ranked third in the world.
July 31, 2025 | 11:00 pm PT
From tragedy to triumph: Vietnamese student’s journey to South Korea with no arms

From tragedy to triumph: Vietnamese student’s journey to South Korea with no arms

Nguyen Ngoc Nhut, a man who lost both arms in an accident 12 years ago, felt like he was dreaming when he arrived at Seoul’s Incheon Airport.
July 18, 2025 | 12:58 am PT
Reality check: Vocational study abroad won't yield $4,000 monthly

Reality check: Vocational study abroad won't yield $4,000 monthly

"Sending VND100 million (US$4,000) home every month after deducting taxes and expenses..." is one advertisement promoting vocational study abroad programs that made me laugh.
May 20, 2025 | 03:55 am PT
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