Rural South Carolina districts such as Allendale County are struggling as international teachers leave after rising visa sponsorship costs and immigration uncertainty under the Trump administration. The resulting gap deepens an already severe teacher shortage, leaving schools to weigh options like online classes or using uncertified staff—moves that threaten education quality.
Australia may see international student numbers fall as higher visa costs and rising refusal rates weigh on demand. The ELICOS and VET sectors face particular pressure, even as higher education enrolments increase. The bigger problem is weaker intake from China and unusually high rejections of applicants from India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, threatening the country’s education pipeline.
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