Ireland seeks evidence over alleged unpaid refunds for Mongolian students
Ireland's Department of Justice has asked three Mongolian recruitment agencies to provide evidence backing claims that six English-language schools in Ireland owe refunds to more than 250 students.The department said in an email last Friday that it wanted copies of correspondence or other information that could substantiate the allegations.The agencies had complained that students were owed sums of up to €3,100 each after paying course fees before visa applications.Under Irish rules, non-EEA students who are refused a study visa should have their fees returned within 20 working days.The agencies say the students have been waiting since the start of this... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 06:30 LONDON
Hong Kong school ordered to report after national flag hung upside down
Hong Kong education authorities have ordered a primary school in Fanling to submit a report after a national flag was found hanging upside down on campus.The Education Bureau said it had followed up on the incident at F.S.F.T.F.Fong Shu Chuen Primary School after online images showed the flag displayed upside down on top of a building at the school.A spokesman said the bureau immediately contacted the school once it learned of the matter.The school then corrected the flag and apologised, according to the bureau.The bureau has required the school to investigate the incident and submit a detailed report, and said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 16:05 LONDON
Queensland education software breach affects tens of thousands of students
Tens of thousands of Queensland students and teachers have been affected by a data breach linked to the Canvas learning management system used by state schools.Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said early advice suggested names, school locations and email addresses were likely exposed.The state government said the breach may have affected students and staff studying or working at Queensland schools since 2020.It said school principals were contacting families and teachers about the incident.Mr Langbroek said there was no evidence that passwords, dates of birth or financial information had been accessed.He also said the department was providing priority support to families known... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 02:31 LONDON
Brazil school shooting leaves two staff dead in Rio Branco
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after a shooting at the Sao Jose Institute in Rio Branco, in Brazil's Acre state, left two staff members dead and two other people injured, including a student.Local authorities said the attack took place at the school in northeast Brazil on Tuesday.Witnesses said students tried to escape over a wall as gunshots were heard and people fled to the roof of the building.The state government said the boy's legal guardian, who owned the firearm allegedly used in the attack, was also arrested.It said classes were suspended for three days across schools in Acre and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 01:01 LONDON
