i find it odd that the main issue they found is language proficiency.
i don't think i know a country that offers university entrance exams or tests in a language other than their own. or at least doesn't require proof of proficiency.
There are plenty of universities in non-English-speaking countries around the world that offer degree programs taught mostly or entirely in English, where students still need to prove proficiency, but in English instead of in the local language.
And as the article points out, Japan does have different admission criteria for international students, it's just that foreign-born children don't usually qualify for "international" treatment if they graduate from a Japanese high school.
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[ 2.1 ms ] story [ 19.4 ms ] threadi don't think i know a country that offers university entrance exams or tests in a language other than their own. or at least doesn't require proof of proficiency.
The majority of universities (public and private) offer them to foreign students - and for a very low fee ($2000/year or so).
And as the article points out, Japan does have different admission criteria for international students, it's just that foreign-born children don't usually qualify for "international" treatment if they graduate from a Japanese high school.