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News Archive October 2010

Older people can get a degree while learning from afar

More older people are using distance learning to obtain a degree.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 29 Oct 2010

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Bi-lingual students perform better than counterparts

Bi-lingual students tend to outperform their peers after sixth grade.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 29 Oct 2010

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Primary school teachers in India to learn English

Primary school teachers in India will be expected to pass on their English skills to their students.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 29 Oct 2010

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India developing new hotels to help attract visitors

India is currently developing new hotels and introducing guidelines to help tourists.

Category: Moving Abroad
Posted 29 Oct 2010

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Training can help NEETS gain self-esteem

Training and education can help youngsters not in work to feel better about themselves.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 29 Oct 2010

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A cap on tuition fees will not help student’s choice

Even if a cap is set on tuition fees it will still be at a much higher level, suggests an expert.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 28 Oct 2010

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Those planning to move abroad should be aware of flight tax

People flying from November 1st could be faced with a hike in their air fares.

Category: Moving Abroad
Posted 28 Oct 2010

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Solo holidays increasing in popularity

More and more Brits are choosing to holiday on their own even if they are in a relationship.

Category: Moving Abroad
Posted 28 Oct 2010

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Singapore rated as least corrupt country in the world

Singapore has come joint first with New Zealand and Denmark in terms of being the least corrupt country.

Category: Asia, Moving Abroad
Posted 28 Oct 2010

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Education secretary apologises to unemployed Scottish teachers

Michael Russell has apologised to those who are unemployed, despite being qualified teachers.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 28 Oct 2010

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