ELT recovery lies in juniors and short-term study, report finds
Bonard’s ELT Annual Report 2024 showed the recovery rate of the ELT sector slow slightly in 2023, with student numbers expected to remain or dip below 2023 levels across the…
Jacqui Smith goes searching for funding options in Reading
At Universities UK Conference in Reading, the new universities and skills minister Jacqui Smith only really had vibes on funding to offer: I started by talking about the financial peril…
Tony Li, Tomato Education International
Introduce yourself in three words or phrases. Advocate of overseas education: For 10 years, I have represented British universities, dedicated to promoting overseas higher education in China and helping thousands…
Mill Hill heads to Thailand to set up first school outside UK
Local property developer Ornsirin will invest in the construction of the new school, which will operate under the reputable British Mill Hill School brand. It is set to open in…
English Outdoors expands to Toronto
The New York-based program offers two-week English language summer camps, combining English language learning with city tourism and cultural exploration. “Learning in public places instead of a traditional classroom is…
Rising levels of home education should get the sector asking questions about access
A recent parliamentary debate estimated that one per cent of the schooled-aged population in England is home educated – and numbers look to be rising sharply. Many public bodies and…
Beech-side views: Back from the future?
For a higher education policy wonk, this summer was a momentous occasion. As well as marking the start of a new political chapter following July’s UK general election, this August…
The key players behind IELTS Secure English Language Test
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is one of the most prominent global English language tests and the only test accepted by all four immigration authorities in Canada, Australia,…
Could Australia lose favour with Indian students?
Australia needs to review policy changes in the international education sector to maintain the country’s appeal among Indian students, urged stakeholders at AAERI’s Annual Convention 2024 in Delhi. The event,…
Canada ends temporary visitors applying for work permits
The IRCC announced in August 2024 the early termination of a public policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits from within the country, effective immediately. The policy had…