Malaysia: new ‘edutourism’ initiative aims for junior and short-term markets
Around 20 private institutions in Malaysia have committed to developing English language study programmes as part of a new initiative.
Malaysia Edu+, launched by tourism...
International student mobility shown to reduce poverty
A new study published in the International Journal of Educational Research has found that foreign-educated graduates reduce extreme poverty in low- and middle-income countries.
Researchers...
Ireland: new General Election Manifesto from ICOS
The Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) have launched their General Election Manifesto 2024.
The manifesto outlines actions for the next government, with aims of...
News in numbers: young Turkish students abroad drive growth
Türkiye’s junior ELT market is showing significant signs of growth, with 88% of young people expressing interest in studying abroad, according to Engin Cosar,...
Australia: Senate committee recommends international enrolment cap go forward
The Senate Standing Committees on Education and Employment have recommended the government go ahead with new legislation to cap international student numbers.
Reactions to the...
US: new measures to tackle visa backlog for Indian students
The US Mission to India has opened an additional 250,000 visa appointments for Indian travellers in an effort to reduce the backlog.
As of the...
