ACS International schools celebrate student achievement at annual graduation

ACS International School Cobham and ACS International School Egham recently held their graduation ceremonys to bid farewell to their departing Grade 12 students.

Research highlights potential impact of VAT being applied to school fees

The Labour Party has pledged that if elected at the General Election, it would apply VAT to school fees, which could see parents paying up to 20% more. New research with headteachers, bursars and finance managers at fee-paying private schools in the UK reveals 91% believe that 10% or more of their pupils would be at risk of leaving their school if VAT is applied to fees because their parents would not be able to afford to pay them. Some 35% believe between 15% and 30% could be at risk of leaving according to Premium Credit.

Financial anxiety impacts young women more than male counterparts, says global study

Younger women are more likely to feel anxious about their financial situation than men. According to a new study commissioned by nudge global, there is significant gender disparities when it comes to financial anxiety and financial optimism worldwide. Globally, 50% of women across all age groups experience financial anxiety, compared to 41% of men.

Are economic conditions for international relocation improving? What does the future hold?

A substantial increase in the number of employers anticipating a rise in the globally mobile workforce has been recorded in an annual survey by financial services giant MetLife, writes David Sapsted.

63% of LGBTQ+ employees face discrimination in the workplace

Manchester Pride unveils groundbreaking ‘Coming Out at Work’ policy to mark National Coming Out Day, 11th October

Generational shift in international education regional preferences evolve as singapore gains popularity

New study from HSBC that reveals significant shifts in attitudes towards international education across generations, with great implications for Singapore as an emerging education hub.

AI and inclusion in tech

AI and inclusion was a hot topic at Women in Tech Week as thousands gathered to discuss disparities in the UK tech workforce and solutions to get it where it needs to be.

The case for male allyship

The tech industry gathered at Zoom’s London headquarters to discuss male allyship and how to improve gender diversity in the sector as part of Women in Tech week.

Mental wellbeing in construction and engineering workplaces

The construction and engineering industry gathered to tackle mental health at work during October’s MAD World Construction Summit. The conversation reinforced the need for bottom-up as well as top-down approaches.

What the Autumn Budget means for international trade and global mobility

Spending and taxation plans laid out by the Labour government in its first budget since coming to power in the summer, have failed to impress leaders of the UK’s business community.

Britain’s visa system is going digital: what steps should you take?

The UK’s immigration system is undergoing a digital transformation this year and there are two aspects the government is keen you should know about. Those currently using physical documents to prove their immigration status will need to transition to the eVisa by the end of the year. In addition, visitors who don’t need a visa to enter the UK on a business or leisure visit will need to apply for the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel.

USA dominates new list of global universities that qualify graduates for UK’s High Potential Individual visa

The latest list of elite global universities that qualify graduates for one of the UK immigration system’s highest accolades has been published. Britain’s High Potential Individual (HPI) visa allows eligible graduates who qualified from the Home Office list of top universities in the year of their degree to move to the UK with dependant family for two years (three years for PhD or equivalent). They are free to work in most jobs without the need of sponsorship, work for themselves, volunteer and travel and return to the UK repeatedly.

How can SMEs balance their own budgets following the Autumn Statement?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has now delivered the first Labour Budget for 14 years. But which aspects will have a bigger impact on SMEs and UK PLC. Likewise, where can business growth come from now?

Day Two: 13 November 2024 Asia – Malaysia

Day Three: 14 November 2024 – Europe

Day Four: 15 November 2024 – Asia

Day Five: 18 November 2024 – UK

Day Seven: 20 November 2024 – Middle East

Day Eight: 21 November 2024 – Hot Topics

Emerging trends in international schools

International schools met to discuss non-AI global and regional trends at Pearson’s International School Leaders Conference and how they are working to best prepare students for the future.