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NSDC International partners with IDP India to enhance global employability of skilled Indian professionals
NSDC International partners with IDP India to boost global employability of skilled Indian professionals through a comprehensive learning and testing ecosystem. The initiative aims to benefit 75,000 professionals in two years, integrating skill training with English language proficiency to meet global job market demands.
Exams you need to sit for if you want to study in the UK as an international student
The UK is a favored destination for international students, boasting a robust education system and a variety of courses. With 18 universities in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings 2024, understanding required entrance exams is crucial for admission. Key English proficiency tests include IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE, each with varying score requirements depending on the university and program.
Australia resumes accepting TOEFL scores for visas after temporary pause
Australia reinstates TOEFL scores for visas. ETS confirms TOEFL's validity post revisions from July 25. Home Affairs paused TOEFL iBT, accepting IELTS, PTE, Cambridge English, OET. Test duration reduced for efficiency.
How to pass the Australian student visa rejection hurdle
To avoid Australian visa rejection, student visa applicants must provide accurate information, demonstrate clear intentions to study, meet financial requirements, achieve required English scores, and seek professional assistance for a successful outcome.
Not happy with your IELTS score? Now you can retake single modules
This initiative lets test takers retake one of the four essential language skills - Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking - if they feel their initial performance did not meet their expectations. Currently, this feature is exclusively offered to those who have opted for the Computer Delivered IELTS test.
Charting the Course: Pursuing a Data Analyst Career in India and Abroad
The demand for data analysts is increasing across all industries as organizations rely on data for crucial business decisions. To become a data analyst, individuals need to have specific skill sets and pursue relevant coursework. They can study undergraduate or graduate degrees in fields like computer science, mathematics, or statistics, or pursue degrees in data science or data analytics. Skills required include data visualization, data cleaning, programming languages, and machine learning. Steps to become a data analyst include completing education, improving analytical skills, obtaining certifications, getting an internship, and pursuing a master's degree. In India, students can start preparing in high school by studying subjects like computer science, mathematics, statistics, or economics. They can then enroll in related bachelor's degree programs. Similar opportunities exist abroad, with universities in countries like the UK, USA, Canada, and Australia offering data analytics courses.
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How To Become a Finance Manager in the UK, US, Canada and Australia
Financial managers are responsible for analyzing data and providing recommendations to top management to maximize profits and maintain financial stability. To become a financial manager, one must pass the class 12 board exams, major in finance or a related field, gain job experience, and apply for finance manager positions. The process of becoming a financial manager varies in different countries such as the UK, USA, Canada, and Australia. These countries have their own specific application procedures and academic requirements for studying finance. Additionally, there is a demand for finance professionals abroad, and organizations offer opportunities for international finance jobs.
Canada starts accepting PTE scores for Student Direct Stream applications
Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS) will now accept Pearson’s PTE Academic test centre scores for all applications. The SDS process allows for an expedited study permit application process for students from select countries applying for Canadian study programs. Before the addition of PTE, only CELPIP and IELTS General Training were accepted as proof of English proficiency by Canada's Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada.
Sunrises, sunsets, and Twitter storms: The controversial love story of an Indian student in Canada
An Indian woman studying in Canada received criticism on Twitter for expressing her love for watching sunrises and sunsets in the country. The tweets revealed diverse attitudes towards studying abroad, with some questioning the appeal of Canada as a study destination, and others dismayed at the idea of living in a country with cold winters. The negative responses to the student demonstrate the importance of respectfully embracing diverse perspectives in online conversations.
Shaping Destinies: How online IELTS coaching paves the way for study abroad success
The International English Language Testing System, or IELTS, is the most popular standardised proficiency test recognised worldwide by academic institutions and immigration departments. It tests a candidate’s proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening in English.
KC Mahindra Scholarship allows you to pursue post-graduation in the subject of your choice. Read on to know if you are eligible or not
The KC Mahindra Education Trust offers interest-free loan scholarships for postgraduate studies abroad to academically exceptional Indian students who come from financially challenged backgrounds. The scholarship ranges from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh and is given to students who have a good academic record and have been accepted at a recognized international university.
IELTS to let students in India retake single modules from March 2023
Currently, students must retake the entire test for all four modules: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. So, if a student wants to improve their band score, they will have to take the whole test again instead of only retaking the module.
All you need to know about Australia's visa and entry requirements
Australia offers the most promising career options to expats, though entry into the country is quite difficult. Entering Australia as a student is the best way to arrive in the land of hopes. Here’s all you need to know about the student visa requirements in the country.
After 4 Gujarat youths with high IELTS score fail to speak in English in US court, cops begin probe
The probe so far has revealed no transparency was maintained by the agency which took the exam, as CCTVs of the hall were turned off during the exam held in September last year, said Inspector Bhavesh Rathod of the Mehsana police's Special Operations Group (SOG), who is leading the probe.
Everything you need to know about the IELTS exam
IELTS is the most popular test for those looking to migrate to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK and is globally recognised by more than 11,000 employers, universities, schools and immigration bodies.
Leap Scholar facilitated education loans worth more than $150 million, says co-founder Vaibhav Singh
Leap Scholar, helping students to get into their dream college or universities abroad, took Indian market by storm for their innovative ways of providing needs of every study abroad aspirant.
South Asia’s largest study abroad platform is on a journey to democratize global education and careers
The idea behind Leap was to build a student-centric and customer-obsessed company that can enable young and ambitious students to access quality global education and careers.
Up to 15% rise in number of Indian candidates taking IELTS exam since pre-Covid years
Last week, IDP launched 23 new offices across India, including in Gandhinagar, Anand, Raipur, Shimla, Kurukshetra, Jammu, Trichy, Thrissur, Patna, Guwahati, Calicut and Goa. "The growth in the current year IELTS numbers versus the pre-pandemic normal year is in the range of 10-15 per cent," said Piyush Kumar, regional director (South Asia and Mauritius), IDP Education.
Looking to migrate to Canada? Here is a quick guide to the PR process
One of the options to migrate to Canada is to obtain a Permanent Resident (PR) visa. A PR, does not make you a citizen of Canada; you are still a citizen of your native country. The validity of a PR visa is five years which can later be renewed.
Kalpathi Group launches new ed-tech venture
Veranda will also be using adaptive AI for quizzing, where the difficulty of questions will change depending on the student’s performance. This will ensure strengthening of foundation and concept understanding whilst providing abundant practice, the company said in a statement.
US universities woo Indian students, waive GRE
Speaking to TOI, a representative of University of Michigan, Flint, said, “Our computer science program does not require GRE.” For students who are apprehensive of travelling to the US, the university is offering a hybrid mode of studying.
IDP launches digital campus in Chennai
IDP looks at connecting students with the right course at the right institution in the right country. IDP Education's CEO, Andrew Barkla said that the company is focused on creating a platform that is a 'connected community' where students, counsellors and parents can interact. Eventually, he said the company would be keen to add employers to this community as well.
With new visa norms, practising medicine in UK to become simpler for doctors: British Council
Earlier the candidates had to clear two separate tests for registering with relevant healthcare regulator in the UK and for immigration purposes. The candidates earlier had to take exams like IELTS or OET to register with Nursing and Midwifery Council and the General Medical Council which are the two healthcare boards in the UK.
Sushma Swaraj intervenes, 17-yr-old girl's US dream to become reality
Bhanupriya Haritwal, who was given a Rs 1 crore scholarship by the Rajasthan government, will now pursue computer science from the California State University.
Cambridge University Press join hands with Touchstone for the ‘IELTS Partnership Programme'
IELTS is the International English Language Testing System, the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration.
Macmillan plans English training portfolio for India
A significant part of investment is compensated by increased production efficiency that has been reduced in several percentage points though majority of the sales.
Thinkcell acquires Testfunda.com, looks to diversify domain
Thinkcell Learning Solutions has acquired elearning company Enabilon Learning, which offers its testprep packages through Testfunda.com.
UK to recognise CBSE certificate for admission in undergraduate programme
At the meeting, India also sought relaxation in the post-study work visa norms that allow students to work with a minimum salary threshold of 20,000 British Pounds a year.
MBA coaching centres spread out to small towns
The rat race for Common Admission Test (CAT) is nearly two-lakh strong and growing at over 20% annually. With the number of CAT applicants likely to touch 3.5 lakh in the next five years, the institutes offering preparatory courses are aggressively expanding their presence.
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