US, British universities top in academic excellence
US and British universities continue to dominate in academic excellence but Asia is catching up fast, said an influential education rankings report.
US scholarships aim to close cybersecurity gap
For students seeking to become cyber warriors, the US government has a sweet deal.
YouTube seeking education video 'gurus'
YouTube on Friday was searching for education "gurus" with knowledge to impart to fast-growing ranks of students turning to online videos for lessons.
Over 10 thousand foreign students study in Kazakhstan universities
Over 10 thousand foreign students from 45 countries, including 250 students from Turkey, are studying in Kazakhstan: Education Minister.
Thailand grapples with killer student gangs
Sweat dripping from their foreheads as they complete a set of press-ups, students at a Thai army boot camp are momentary allies, but a spate of gang shootings suggests it is an uneasy peace.
'Noses' hone senses at Paris perfume school
Bent over strips of blotting paper, senses primed and notebooks in hand: this is how generations of "noses" have honed their art at the world-famous Givaudan perfumery school near Paris.
Homeschooling gains traction among US families
For a small but growing number of young Americans, the living room is the classroom when it comes to the "three R's" of reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic.
Quebec separatists set for election win
Quebec's separatists look to sweep back into power in elections Tuesday, buoyed by rising frustration with the current leadership and months of student protests over a planned tuition hike.
Cycling: Alexandre Vinokourov enrolled at prestigious University
Kazakhstan’s cyclist and Olympic champion Alexandre Vinokourov is going to take a Master's Degree course at Astana Eurasian National University.
Olympic champion Sapiyev enrolled at Karaganda State Technical University
Kazakhstan's boxer Serik Sapiyev will become a miner, however he is undecided yet what field of work to choose.
Violence breaks out at massive Chile student protest
Clashes broke out Tuesday in Santiago between police and tens of thousand of demonstrators demanding education reform.
113 arrested in Chile student protests
Over a hundred students were arrested in Santiago Thursday in clashes between police and demonstrators demanding better public education, after the occupation of several schools.
Every schoolchild in Kazakhstan should speak Kazakh by 2020
President Nazarbayev has clearly stated that having 100 percent of Kazakhstan school graduates speak the Kazakh language by 2020 is a strategic goal: Education Vice-Minister.
$302 million allocated for financing of education in Almaty in 2012
Almaty Mayor told about development of education system in Almaty.
Students occupy Chile schools in call for reforms
Students demanding education reform briefly occupied two schools in the Chilean capital Monday, the latest move aimed at drawing attention to their cause.
Weightlifting: Ilya Ilyin will do PhD in Kazakh Academy of Sport and Tourism
Two-time Olympic champion Ilya Ilyin of Kazakhstan is going to start doing his PhD course in Kazakh Academy of Sport and Tourism this year.
Education Minister on merging universities in Kazakhstan's seven cities
Education Ministry is considering merging the universities in Taraz, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Uralsk, Aktobe, Kostanay, Kokshetau and Shymkent.
Majority of Kazakhstan residents are sure that diploma guarantees a job
A majority of the polled Kazakhstan residents believe that a university diploma is an essential document that guarantees a job.
Hong Kong parents protest China patriotism lessons
Thousands of stroller-pushing Hong Kong parents and activists Sunday protested a plan to introduce national education lessons, slamming it as a bid to brainwash children with Chinese propaganda.
Training of polylingual teachers will start this year in Kazakhstan
Training of polylingual teachers will start this year in Kazakhstan. On July 9 there was a meeting to discuss development of polylingual education in Kazakhstan.