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Meningitis Outbreak Hits UK University
英国高校爆发脑膜炎疫情
A meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent has led to multiple hospitalizations and at least two deaths. Authorities launched emergency vaccinations affecting over 30,000 students and staff. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in campus public health preparedness.
英国肯特大学爆发脑膜炎疫情，已造成至少两人死亡，多名学生重症住院。英国卫生部门已启动疫苗接种和紧急防控措施，约3万名师生受到影响。该事件再次凸显校园公共卫生管理的重要性。
(Source: BBC)
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UK Launches £1.5M Art Education Fund
英国加大艺术教育资助力度
The UK Freelands Foundation launched a £1.5 million initiative to support visual arts education, addressing years of underfunding. The program will fund organizations promoting innovative art education across communities.
英国Freelands基金会推出150万英镑艺术教育资助计划，每年资助三家机构，以应对艺术教育长期资金不足问题。该计划旨在恢复学校与社区中的艺术教育影响力。
(Source: The Guardian)
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UK Restricts Student Visas for Select Countries
英国收紧部分国家学生签证政策
In March 2026, the UK government announced it would stop issuing student visas to applicants from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan due to rising asylum claims after study periods. Data shows a sharp increase in such applications since 2021. The move signals tighter control over international student mobility and may reshape global study destination patterns.
2026年3月，英国政府宣布将停止向阿富汗、喀麦隆、缅甸和苏丹等国家发放学生签证，原因是部分学生在签证到期后申请庇护比例显著上升。数据显示，自2021年以来，相关国家学生的庇护申请数量大幅增长。该政策反映出英国正在加强对国际学生流动的监管，同时也可能对国际教育市场格局产生连锁影响。
(Source: BBC)
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UK Shifts to Overseas Education Expansion
英国教育战略转向“海外输出”
The UK has shifted its international education strategy from recruiting more students domestically to expanding overseas education hubs. The goal is to boost education exports to £40 billion by 2030, reflecting a growing trend of globalized education delivery.
英国政府调整国际教育战略，不再设定国际学生数量目标，而是鼓励高校在海外设立分校和教育中心，扩大教育输出规模。目标到2030年将教育出口提升至400亿英镑。该策略显示教育产业化与全球布局趋势增强。
(Source: The Guardian)
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US Expands Investigations into Harvard
美国政府加强对哈佛大学调查
The U.S. Department of Education has launched two new investigations into Harvard University, focusing on whether its admissions policies violate the Supreme Court’s ban on race-based preferences and examining antisemitism on campus. This move reflects broader federal scrutiny of elite universities’ diversity policies and campus climate. Harvard stated it remains committed to compliance and inclusivity.
美国教育部近日对哈佛大学启动两项新的调查，重点审查其招生政策是否违反2023年禁止种族因素录取的最高法院裁决，同时也涉及校园反犹问题。此举是美国政府加强对高校监管的一部分，尤其关注精英大学的多元化政策和校园言论环境。哈佛回应称将继续遵守法律并维护校园包容性。
(Source: Reuters)
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US Plans to Shift Student Loan Management
美国拟将学生贷款管理移交财政部
The U.S. government plans to transfer parts of federal student loan management from the Department of Education to the Treasury Department. With $1.7 trillion in outstanding loans and high default rates, the move signals a broader effort to restructure federal involvement in education financing.
美国政府宣布，将部分联邦学生贷款管理职能从教育部转移至财政部，作为缩减联邦教育职能的一部分。目前美国学生贷款总额达1.7万亿美元，约四分之一借款人处于违约状态。该调整可能重塑未来美国高等教育融资体系。
(Source: Reuters)
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US Campus Shooting Raises Safety Concerns
美国大学枪击事件引发校园安全关注
A shooting at Old Dominion University on March 12 left one person dead and several injured. The attack is being investigated as possible terrorism, reigniting debates over campus safety and gun control in U.S. higher education.
3月12日，美国旧自治领大学发生枪击事件，造成1人死亡、多人受伤。事件被调查为潜在恐怖行为，引发社会对高校安全体系和枪支管控的广泛讨论。
(Source: NBC)
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Lebanon’s Education System Faces Crisis
黎巴嫩教育系统因冲突陷入危机
Lebanon’s education system is under severe strain as many schools are converted into shelters amid ongoing conflict. Over 1,000 institutions have been repurposed, disrupting education nationwide.
受地区冲突影响，黎巴嫩大量学校被改为避难所，教学活动严重受阻。政府已动用1000多所学校应对人道危机，教育系统面临前所未有的挑战。
(Source: aawsat）
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Canada Opens Doors to Students Affected by UK Ban
加拿大向受限学生群体释放留学机会
Following the UK’s visa restrictions, Canada reaffirmed its openness to international students, including those affected by the UK policy. Immigration authorities emphasized accessible pathways for study and migration, reinforcing Canada’s position as a leading alternative destination for global education.
在英国收紧签证政策后，加拿大迅速释放积极信号，表示将继续欢迎来自全球各国的国际学生，包括受英国政策影响的群体。加拿大移民部门强调，其教育体系仍对符合条件的申请者开放，并提供明确路径支持学习与移民。这一举措进一步强化了加拿大在全球留学市场中的竞争力。
(Source: CIC News)
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Singapore Advances Lifelong Learning Strategy
新加坡推动终身学习教育体系升级
In March 2026, Singapore expanded its SkillsFuture initiative, strengthening lifelong learning and workforce training programs. The policy highlights continuous education throughout individuals’ careers rather than limiting learning to formal schooling.
2026年3月，新加坡政府宣布进一步升级“SkillsFuture”计划，扩大成人教育与职业培训覆盖范围，鼓励公民持续提升技能。该政策强调教育不再局限于学校阶段，而是贯穿整个职业生命周期。
(Source: Singapore Ministry of Education)
Domestic News
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Wellington College China Announces New Hangzhou Campus for 2027
惠灵顿中国宣布在杭州开设新校区，2027年开学
On March 23, 2026, Wellington College China officially signed an agreement with Hangzhou Qiantang New District to establish a new bilingual school covering kindergarten through high school. This marks another strategic expansion for the group in East China, with the campus expected to provide 2,000 student places upon opening in 2027.2026年3月23日，惠灵顿中国教育集团与杭州钱塘新区正式签约，将建设一所涵盖从幼儿园至高中全学段的双语学校。这是惠灵顿在华东地区的又一重要布局，预计将提供2000个学位。
(Source: 新学说)
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Beijing Issues New Tuition Filing Rules for International Schools for Foreign Nationals
北京发布外籍人员子女学校学费备案新规
On March 18, 2026, Beijing's Municipal Development and Reform Commission and Education Commission jointly issued new regulations. All international schools for foreign nationals must now file any proposed tuition adjustments one semester in advance and publicly disclose a cost breakdown, aiming to increase fee transparency and protect parents' right to information.
2026年3月18日，北京市发改委与教委联合发布通知，要求所有外籍人员子女学校在调整学费标准时，需提前一个学期进行备案并公示成本构成，以增强收费透明度，保障家长知情权。
(Source: 北京市发展和改革委员会官网)
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New International High School Focusing on “Marine Science“ Established in Shenzhen
深圳新设一所聚焦“海洋科学”的特色国际化高中
On March 24, 2026, the Shenzhen Municipal Education Commission approved the establishment of an innovative international high school. The school will partner with local marine research institutes to develop a specialized curriculum centered on marine science and environmental engineering, with its first student intake planned for Fall 2026.
2026年3月24日，深圳市教育局批准设立一所创新型国际化特色高中。该校将与本地海洋研究机构合作，开发以海洋科学、环境工程为核心的特色课程体系，计划于2026年秋季招收首批学生。
(Source: 广深妈妈圈)
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Shanghai to Include Textbook Selection in Annual Inspection for Private Bilingual Schools
上海：民办国际化学校教材选用将纳入年检重点
On March 20, 2026, the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission emphasized in its annual work conference that it will strengthen the review and filing management of overseas and self-compiled textbooks used in private bilingual schools. Textbook selection will become a key annual inspection indicator to ensure educational content aligns with national requirements.
2026年3月20日，上海市教委在年度工作会议上明确，将对民办国际化学校使用的境外教材和自编教材加强审核与备案管理，将其作为年检的核心指标之一，确保教育内容符合国家要求。
(Source: 上海教育)
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SCIC 2026 Graduates Receive Over 100 Offers from Stanford, MIT, etc.
深国交2026届毕业生获斯坦福、MIT等名校超百份录取
On March 19, 2026, Shenzhen College of International Education (SCIC) released its latest university acceptance results. The 2026 graduating class demonstrated remarkable strength in applications to top UK and US universities, achieving a record number of offers from Ivy League and elite STEM institutions, in addition to maintaining its traditional strength in Oxbridge admissions.
2026年3月19日，深圳国际交流学院公布最新录取结果。本届毕业生在英美名校申请中表现持续强势，除传统的牛剑优势外，在美国常春藤及顶尖理工院校的录取数量上也创下历史新高。
(Source: 爸爸真棒)
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Beijing Keystone Academy Launches Campus “ESG Transformation“ Plan
北京鼎石学校启动“可持续发展教育”校园改造计划
On March 16, 2026, Beijing Keystone Academy announced a three-year campus upgrade plan centered on building a carbon-neutral demonstration campus. The plan integrates Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) comprehensively into the curriculum and campus culture, aiming to cultivate students as future green leaders.
2026年3月16日，北京市鼎石学校宣布一项为期三年的校园升级计划，核心是建设碳中和示范校区，并将可持续发展目标（SDGs）全面融入课程与校园文化，培养学生成为未来的绿色领导者。
(Source: 菁kids北京)
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Shanghai YK Pao School Establishes “Education Innovation Research Centre“
上海包玉刚实验学校成立“教育创新研究中心”
On March 24, 2026, Shanghai YK Pao School, in collaboration with several top university education faculties, officially established an on-campus Education Innovation Research Centre. The centre aims to advance cutting-edge research in bilingual education and provide a systematic professional development platform for its teaching staff.
2026年3月24日，上海包玉刚实验学校联合多所顶尖大学教育学院，正式成立校内教育创新研究中心。该中心旨在推动双语教育前沿研究，并为校内教师提供系统化的专业发展支持平台。
(Source: 国际学校在线)
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Fierce Competition in Art & Design Overseas Track at Tier-2 City Int‘l High Schools
二线城市国际高中艺术留学赛道竞争白热化
Industry analysis on March 25, 2026, points out that as international schools in cities like Hangzhou, Chengdu, and Nanjing establish high-caliber visual and performing arts programs, competition for overseas arts program admissions has intensified significantly. This trend places greater demands on faculty expertise and resource investment.
2026年3月25日，行业分析指出，随着杭州、成都、南京等地国际化学校纷纷设立高水平的视觉与表演艺术学院，艺术类留学申请竞争异常激烈，对师资和资源投入提出更高要求。
(Source: 留学全知道)
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A-Level Chinese Subject Entries See Five Consecutive Years of Growth
A-Level中文科目报考人数连续五年增长
Data released by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) on March 14, 2026, shows that global entries for the A-Level Chinese subject have reached a new high for the 2025-26 academic year, marking the fifth consecutive year of growth. The increase is primarily driven by candidates from international schools in the mainland of China and Southeast Asia.
2026年3月14日，英国资格认证联合委员会（JCQ）发布的数据显示，在2025-26学年，全球范围内报考A-Level中文科目的人数再创新高，其中以中国大陆和东南亚地区的国际学校考生为主要增长点。
(Source: JCQ官网)
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Psychologists Advise Scientific Intervention for “Application Season Anxiety“ in Int‘l School Students
心理专家提醒：国际学校学生“申请季焦虑”需科学干预
In mid-March 2026, several adolescent psychology experts highlighted in the media that the March-April university decision release period is a peak time for mental health challenges among international high school students. They recommend that schools and families establish a joint mechanism for proactive stress management and intervention, rather than relying on post-crisis remedies.2026年3月中旬，多位青少年心理专家在媒体上发声，指出每年3-4月大学放榜季是国际高中生心理问题高发期。他们建议学校与家庭应建立联动机制，提前进行压力疏导，而非事后补救。
(Source: 少年大不同)