Institutional travel to many markets is going to be impacted this spring, in part due to fears of low student turnout at events. Events may be cancelled due to concerns of the health risks of public congregation, concerns about student turn out, or concerns about institutional participation. Speak regularly with your in-country staff. You and they should be evaluating your scheduled activities – what is the likelihood that the event will be cancelled or have low attendance. What is the contingency plan if so?
Grok’s Global Access service is specifically designed to help institutions to reach students in smaller markets using digital recruitment and digital marketing techniques. If you’d like to talk to us about how to reach these markets using techniques other than fly-in/fly-out staff, please contact us.
We will continue to share updates below in the comments…
HolonIQ has launched the “Global Outlook Survey” on the effects of COVID-19 on the international education industry. Check out the survey results, published on March 16, 2020, at globaloutlook.holoniq.com
Info about how A Levels, GCSEs, EPQ etc grades will be calculated in the UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/how-gcses-as-a-levels-will-be-awarded-in-summer-2020?fbclid=IwAR1yeUoUsqUaAiv0dPjse4IaOhAu2mRhxM6VMZMVEdI7vLaPQr0t6Poy9Qg
In the US, institutions will now be able to send Form I-20 to students via email.
https://www.ice.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Document/2020/COVID-19FAQ.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3M_-DabCPr5MLowqOKg7LST0tLktgTg8rhoas1rs_5zZkg21JOmBsB5O0
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Pearson confirms no GCSE, GCE A levels, or BTEC exams will be held in any country for May/June 2020
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/campaigns/rest-of-world-covid-19-coronavirus-update.html
AP exams moving online- SATs worldwide cancelled/delayed: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2020/03/20/coronavirus-testing-upheaval-shorter-online-versions-advanced-placement-exams-replace-regular-ap-tests/
HolonIQ has launched the “Global Outlook Survey” on the effects of COVID-19 on the international education industry. Check out the survey results, published on March 16, 2020, at globaloutlook.holoniq.com
Ohio, Maryland, and Michigan shuts down all K-12 schools for 3 weeks: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2020/03/12/coronavirus-school-closings-ohio-maryland-washington-seattle-king-closures/5036252002/
All public schools in Ontario, Canada are closed until April 5, 2020 https://globalnews.ca/news/6668240/coronavirus-ontario-schools-closed/
Ireland has closed all schools till 29th March 2020
https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/covid-19-taoiseach-announces-closure-of-schools-and-public-offices-987482.html
India bans all visitors with effect 13th March 2020.
https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/03/11/coronavirus-india-suspends-visa-on-arrival-for-japan-and-south-korea/
Schools closed in Saudi Arabia: http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/article/590577
Japan has restricted travel to and from China and South Korea until March 31. https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/03/9a7d275e6a90-japans-coronavirus-bill-likely-to-clear-lower-house-on-march-12.html
UAE calling for early 4-week spring vacation beginning this weekend: https://www.moe.gov.ae/En/MediaCenter/News/Pages/SpringVacation.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3ejxXP8se3UIYTn2rcuj6z4VQINvhuNa3K-5i7WmfrKQLd1f04jQPBniA
All schools and universities in Italy closed: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/coronavirus-italy-school-university-closed-outbreak-death-toll-health-latest-a9374801.html
All schools in Japan are closed until April: https://WWW.JAPANTIMES.CO.JP/NEWS/2020/02/27/NATIONAL/HOKKAIDO-CORONAVIRUS-SCHOOL/#.XLIFRJMZBMI