The information we publish on Work Study Abroad HQ directly affects real decisions. A wrong deadline, an incorrect eligibility requirement or an outdated funding amount can cost someone an opportunity. We take that seriously, and our fact-checking process reflects it.
How we verify information
Every opportunity listed on School News is checked against its original source before publication. This means we go directly to the official programme website, university portal or funding body announcement to confirm key details including:
Eligibility criteria and who can apply. Application deadlines and any early or rolling admission dates. What the funding covers, whether that is tuition, living expenses, travel, or a combination. How to apply and what documents or materials are required. The official programme URL so readers can verify for themselves.
We do not rely on secondary sources, social media posts or other aggregator sites as our basis for publishing. If we cannot find an official source to confirm the details of an opportunity, we do not publish it.
What we check
Our fact-checking applies to every type of content we publish, not just opportunity listings. This includes:
Scholarship and fellowship listings. Study abroad and work abroad guides. Country-specific information about visa requirements, costs of living and admission processes. Course recommendations and platform reviews. Any statistics, figures or claims referenced in our articles.
For guides and informational content, we cross-reference details with official government websites, university resources, recognised publications and publicly available data. Where information varies between sources, we note the discrepancy or defer to the most authoritative source.
Who checks it
Fact-checking is built into our editorial workflow, not treated as a separate step. The writer sourcing the content is responsible for verifying every claim before submission. Our editorial review then includes a second check on key details, particularly deadlines, eligibility and funding amounts, before anything goes live.
For high-stakes details such as visa requirements or immigration pathways, we take extra care to confirm information against official government sources and note the date of verification where relevant. These areas change frequently and we recognise that extra diligence is needed.
After publication
Fact-checking does not stop once an article is published. Our team conducts regular reviews of existing content to ensure details remain accurate over time. This is especially important for opportunity listings where deadlines pass, funding amounts change and programmes open or close on annual cycles.
If we discover that published information is no longer accurate, we update the article as quickly as possible. Significant changes, such as a revised deadline or a programme that is no longer available, are noted within the article so returning readers can see what has changed.
Handling uncertainty
There are times when official sources are unclear, contradictory or incomplete. When that happens, we do not fill in the gaps with assumptions. Instead, we either note the uncertainty directly in the article or leave the detail out entirely until it can be confirmed.
If a programme is announced but full details have not yet been released, we will say so clearly rather than speculate about criteria or deadlines that have not been confirmed.
Reader contributions
Our readers are often closer to the source than we are. Many are current applicants, students already enrolled in programmes, or professionals who have been through the process firsthand. When a reader alerts us to an error or an outdated detail, we treat that as a priority.
We verify the correction against official sources and, if confirmed, update the article promptly. We are grateful for every correction we receive because it makes our content better for everyone who reads it after.
How to flag an issue
If you believe any information on School News is inaccurate, outdated or misleading, please contact us at [contact@schoolnews.info]. Include the URL of the page and a brief description of what needs checking. We aim to review and respond to all reports within 48 hours.