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Thousands of teachers march in Lisbon over pay, careers

HSBC reviews $48,000-per-child school fee perk for HK bankers to cut costs: Sources

Hundreds of staff have access to the perk, which costs tens of millions of dollars annually.
Hundreds of staff have access to the perk, which costs tens of millions of dollars annually.

Ditching rote learning: India’s affluent parents send kids to international schools

Ms Neha Aggarwal (in yellow) at an open house organised by Queen Elizabeth's School in Gurugram, India.
Ms Neha Aggarwal (in yellow) at an open house organised by Queen Elizabeth's School in Gurugram, India.

Fewer than 1 in 2 private university grads find full-time work, as median salary holds steady

Fresh graduates from Private Education Institutions faced a tightening job market in 2025, with fewer than half securing full-time employment despite median salaries remaining steady.
Fresh graduates from Private Education Institutions faced a tightening job market in 2025, with fewer than half securing full-time employment despite median salaries remaining steady.

Two dead in school shooting in western Mexico; teenager arrested

Wee Hur, partners break ground on Wycombe Abbey international school project in Hougang

Chief investment officer Goh Wee Ping said Wee Hur’s recent moves, such as developing the Wycombe Abbey school and acquiring Hotel Miramar – reflect a deliberate strategy to expand its repertoire.
Chief investment officer Goh Wee Ping said Wee Hur’s recent moves, such as developing the Wycombe Abbey school and acquiring Hotel Miramar – reflect a deliberate strategy to expand its repertoire.

Genge hoping for third time lucky leading England

Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - England Captain's Runs - Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Britain - October 31, 2025 England's Ellis Genge during the captain's run Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - England Captain's Runs - Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Britain - October 31, 2025 England's Ellis Genge during the captain's run Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

Wee Hur in joint venture to build Wycombe Abbey international school in Singapore

Wee Hur’s purpose-built student accommodation at 124 Waymouth Street in Adelaide. An Oct 15 Australian Financial Review report said that US multifamily fund Greystar was acquiring GIC’s PBSA business for A$1.6 billion (S$1.4 billion). It said Wee Hur, which sold GIC a 49.9 per cent stake in 2022, is expected to retain a stake as GIC transfers ownership of its holding to Greystar.
Wee Hur’s purpose-built student accommodation at 124 Waymouth Street in Adelaide. An Oct 15 Australian Financial Review report said that US multifamily fund Greystar was acquiring GIC’s PBSA business for A$1.6 billion (S$1.4 billion). It said Wee Hur, which sold GIC a 49.9 per cent stake in 2022, is expected to retain a stake as GIC transfers ownership of its holding to Greystar.

SJI International resumes overseas trips amid ongoing probe into student’s death in Maldives in 2024

Grade 9 student, Jenna Chan, was on a National Youth Achievement Award overseas expedition in the Indian Ocean island state.
Grade 9 student, Jenna Chan, was on a National Youth Achievement Award overseas expedition in the Indian Ocean island state.

France must better regulate private Catholic schools, lawmakers say after abuse scandal

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the school Le Beau Rameau, formerly known as the Notre-Dame de Betharram institution, a French Catholic college-high school, in Lestelle-Betharram, near Pau, France, February 21, 2025. REUTERS/Alexandre Dimou/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A view shows the school Le Beau Rameau, formerly known as the Notre-Dame de Betharram institution, a French Catholic college-high school, in Lestelle-Betharram, near Pau, France, February 21, 2025. REUTERS/Alexandre Dimou/File Photo

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