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Taiwan parents want property in elite school areas for kids
Taiwan’s elite school districts thrive as parents invest in housing to secure education for their children. Enrollment strategies reshape housing markets around top schools.
2023/08/17 23:31
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Taiwan’s monthly minimum wage expected to exceed NT$27K
Taiwan’s Minister of Labor, Hsu Ming-chun, confirms the upcoming deliberation on raising the minimum wage by 3-3.2%. Citizens express concerns over inflation’s impact on their livelihoods.
2023/08/17 22:52
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Bilingual 2030 initiative hindered by shortage of teachers
Taiwan grapples with a shortage of bilingual teachers as schools aim to achieve bilingualism by 2030. While Taipei progresses, Tainan faces challenges in hiring educators. The debate continues amid concerns about curriculum neglect.
2023/08/17 10:52
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Taiwanese students’ college placement results announced
Discover the latest news on Taiwanese college placements with a remarkable 96.14% acceptance rate. Learn about the surge in applications, the challenge of vacancies due to Taiwan’s birth rate decline, and the importance of distinct academic offerings. Review applications available till 5 p.m. Friday.
2023/08/15 20:46
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Crowds rally for justice for dismissed teachers
Crowds gather to protest the unjust dismissal of teachers at Yi Ming Senior High School in Hsinchu County. Demands for justice and improved labor conditions. Calls for Ministry of Education intervention
2023/08/08 20:53
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Taiwan boosts protections for harassment victims on campuses
The Legislative Yuan passed the Gender Equality Education Act on Friday (July 28), strengthening protections for campus gender-related incidents.
2023/07/28 13:25
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Expert dives deep into Vietnam’s education success
According to the latest data from the World Bank, Vietnam’s education ranks among the best in the world.
2023/07/24 16:16
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Taiwan boosts English proficiency in schools with US NGO
The Ministry of Education has collaborated for the first time with the Asia Institute-Crane House (AICH) from Kentucky to enhance the English proficiency of elementary and junior high school students. AICH has reportedly dispatched nine English teachers to Taiwan for a three-week English summer camp, with the participation of 600 students.
2023/07/17 16:25
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Vice President Lai promotes vocational education
Vice President Lai Ching-te emphasized the significance of technical and vocational education during the opening ceremony of the 53rd National Skills Competition on Friday (July 14).
2023/07/14 17:51
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Chiang Wan-an discusses bilingual education in Singapore
Taipei City Mayor Chiang Wan-an embarked on an official visit to Singapore on July 5, where he engaged in discussions with Singaporean officials regarding the promotion of bilingual education, digitalization, and urban development. The visit aimed to foster mutual learning and collaboration between Taipei City and Singapore.
2023/07/07 19:21
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Student group backs new private university tuition subsidy
An organization advocating for equal rights in higher education showed support for the new private university tuition subsidy on Friday (June 30) during a press conference with students from various universities.
2023/06/30 17:38
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Taiwan gov’t expands financial support for students
The Taiwan government approved on Thursday (June 29) a new subsidy aimed at private college students, as well as the introduction of free tuition for high school and vocational high school students. This decision has drawn criticism from opposition parties.
2023/06/30 14:01
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Taiwan gov’t cautions against transition to 4-day workweek
The Ministry of Labor (MOL) expressed doubts regarding the feasibility of a 4-day workweek initiative on Monday (June 26), citing potential impacts on various industries in Taiwan, including education, transportation, finance, and government agencies.
2023/06/26 18:18
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Gender equality laws set to be amended in response to #MeToo
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan’s different party caucuses reached an agreement Monday (June 12) to prioritize the amendment of the three sexual-gender equality acts before the end of July amid an increase in sexual harassment accusations in the political field, with numerous high-profile individuals being accused of sexual misconduct.
2023/06/12 18:54
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Taiwan’s bilingual policy under scrutiny
Taiwan has set an ambitious goal to become a bilingual nation by 2030. However, experts and local groups are questioning its feasibility and raising concerns about potential drawbacks.
2023/06/08 18:37
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輔仁大學排名大躍進! 泰晤士世界大學影響力報告出爐
泰晤士高等教育(Times Higher Education, THE)世界大學影響力排名(University Impact Rankings)是全球唯一以聯合國(SDGs)為評估依據的大學排名,近日發布最新報告,在全球1591所獲選入榜學校中,輔仁大學名列401-600名,其中SDGs 3健康與福祉、SDGs 11永續城鄉、SDGs 12責任消費與生產、以及SDGs 17永續發展夥伴關係四大領域表現卓越,尤其在SDGs 17名次躍進,與國立臺灣大學等其他大學並列全台第四名。
2023/06/02 14:54
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Closure of private schools needed for educational renewal
Private schools in Taiwan are grappling with underperformance, leading to closures or transformations into public welfare institutions.
2023/05/25 17:57
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Experts pinpoint 3 factors behind tech job vacancies surge
In recent years, Taiwan’s tech industry has faced challenges in attracting a sufficient number of suitable candidates.
2023/05/24 17:49
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Group demands gov’t to stop bilingual education
student group expressed opposition to Taiwan’s bilingual education policy on Monday (May 15), amid the country’s aim to become a bilingual nation by 2030.
2023/05/15 19:19
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Taiwan seeing increase in bilingual school enrollment
Amid Taiwan’s push to become a bilingual nation by 2030, parents are willing to pay expensive tuition to enroll their children in bilingual schools.
2023/05/11 18:44
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Taipei boasts highest unemployment rate among young adults
Recent reports indicate that Taipei City has the highest unemployment rate among young adults aged 25 to 29 among the six special municipalities in Taiwan.
2023/04/24 06:00
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Young Taiwanese adults struggle to pay off student loans
Sandy, a recent graduate in Taiwan, has been struggling to make headway on her student loans despite working diligently and saving as much as possible.
2023/04/19 17:28
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Substitute teachers on rise in Taiwan as birth rate drops
Nowadays, Taiwan’s low birth rate has caused a significant decrease in demand for educators, making it difficult for substitute teachers to secure full-time faculty positions.
2023/04/10 15:37
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英電視台推「裸體教育」 成年人脫光給孩子看被罵翻
是否教導未成年青少年性知識,一直是爭辯不休的議題;近日英國公共廣播電視頻道《第四台》(Channel 4)製作播出的新節目「裸體教育」(Naked Education),直接找來成年男女「脫光」站在未成年人面前,稱要藉由展現不同身體樣貌,使所有體型正常化,打破孩子們對「正常體型」的刻板印象,引發議論。
2023/04/06 10:13
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New Taipei to invest NT$800M in bilingual education
The New Taipei City Government has announced a four-year plan to invest NT$800 million in education.
2023/03/23 17:00