Global Scans · Education · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Education will increasingly be online, just-in-time and competence-based. VR will become more mainstream in education technology. The vision of easily accessible learning will be enormously powerful and widespread in a few years. The global artificial intelligence market in the education sector will grow exponentially and post an impressive CAGR of over 39% by 2020.

• [New] AI-powered education tools are expected to democratize access to quality learning, reducing education costs by 20-30% by 2030.5 Smart Cities: Urban development in 2030 is predicted to be a direct result of AI infrastructure systems. Medium
• [New] Mobile E-learning Surge: The mobile e-learning sector is anticipated to grow at a 25% CAGR through 2028. CertifyMe
• [New] OpenAI has begun rolling out GPT-5 to both free and paid ChatGPT users, with enterprise and education customers expected to gain access shortly. Bangla news
• [New] Saudi Arabia introduces AI curriculum across all public education levels starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. AI Literacy Institute
• [New] In 2025, VR will no longer be limited to immersive gaming or entertainment experiences; it will extend to business meetings, education, and social gatherings. 01
• [New] In the United States, a higher education trade group has predicted a 15% drop in university enrolment nationwide, including many foreign students unable to return for their studies, which will amount to a $23 billion revenue loss for colleges. Kearney
• [New] By 2030, conversational AI is expected to become ubiquitous across entertainment, education, therapy, and social platforms. Sigma Wire
• [New] By 2125, the binary divide between college-bound and non-college-bound paths will likely be obsolete, replaced by modular, fluid, lifelong learning journeys tailored to each learner's goals, interests, and neurocognitive profile. Educational Technology and Change Journal
• [New] For elementary education, children will learn in AI-coached community pods that emphasize real-time cognitive tracking, creative play, and global collaboration, often with digital or human emotional mentors. Educational Technology and Change Journal
• OpenAI's new study mode for ChatGPT throws questions back at students, but the learning feature does not address generative AI's underlying disruption of education. Wired
• The New Zealand government announced the International Education Going for Growth Plan, which includes updates to immigration rules aimed at supporting sustainable growth, attracting more international students, maintaining high education standards, and managing immigration risks. Fragomen - Immigration attorneys, solicitors, and consu
• The U.S. Department of Education today announced it will end taxpayer subsidization of illegal aliens in career, technical, and adult education programs. U.S. Department of Education
• Amnesty International said as inequalities widen, countries in or at risk of spiralling debt spend more on debt repayments than on public services that are essential to people's rights such as to health and education. Health and Human Rights Journal
• A more surprising finding was that about two-thirds of respondents in low, medium, and high HDI countries expect to use AI in education, health, and work - the three HDI dimensions - within one year, a much higher share than in very high HDI countries. Brookings
• Australia remains a popular choice for international students, especially from India, due to its quality education and post-study work opportunities. The Economic Times
• By equipping youth with resources, education and platforms, the UN envisions a future where Malawi's youth can fully leverage their potential to address climate issues and drive sustainable economic development. The United Nations in Malawi
• Nigeria, where oil constitutes the majority of government income, might suffer from decreased funds for infrastructure projects, education, and healthcare, negatively impacting economic development and societal wellbeing. DebateUS
• The U.S. Department of Education announced it will take an additional step to bring fiscal responsibility to the federal student loan portfolio by restarting interest accrual for borrowers with loans in the illegal SAVE Plan. U.S. Department of Education
• Eastern Europe will become more competitive, especially in services and technology as education expands, but the workforce will gain skills unevenly, which risks increasing inequality. Predict
• Expanding the share of adults in the United States with quality education and training after high school is essential for ensuring economic competitiveness and expanding individual opportunity. Lumina Foundation
• India will benefit from the UK's FTA commitments in various service sectors, including IT / ITeS, financial, professional, and educational services. India Briefing News
• Education in 2125 will be characterized by highly personalized, adaptive, and accessible learning experiences, blurring the lines between formal and informal education, and leveraging AI for every aspect of the learning journey. Educational Technology and Change Journal
• If successful, Tanzania's approach - assigning a Jamii Number ID at birth - could improve access to healthcare, education and services by establishing legal identity from day one. TS2 Space

Last updated: 13 August 2025