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More language test centres open for UK visas

Pearson has been busy opening 57 of the 72 new Secure English Language Test (SELT) centres which have been approved by the UKVI, the...

Macron backs French language courses and English language tests

In a dramatic example of the change of its traditional position on English language learning, the French government has signed a four-year contract with...

Agents take note

A new collaboration between EnglishUSA and Agency Management System (AMS) means a significant new bridge for agents to access top English language programmes in the...

PLS closures in Scotland

Over forty per cent of Scotland’s year-round private language schools have closed down due to the pandemic, and more will follow unless the government...

Mixed fortunes for IH schools

Within the same month, International House (IH) Sydney announced plans to open two new schools in Australia. At the same time, in Europe, IH...

BEC scoops school award

Melanie Butler looks at this year’s PIEoneer winners Broadstairs English Centre (BEC) was named Language Educator of the Year in the 4th annual PIEoneer awards...

Digital ELTon awards mixes high-tech with delight

This year the ELTons went digital, to great success, according to Melanie Butler The 18th British Council ELTons awards ceremony, the English Language industry’s answer...

New UK student visa system unveiled

Details have emerged on the UK’s post-Brexit “points-based system” visas. The Tier 4 visa category for students will be replaced by the “Student Route”....

Chain slashed as Covid hits

British-owned EFL giant Instil Education, best known for its Regent and OISE school brands, may have closed up to 14 of its UK schools,...

Can UK accreditors see off the zombie schools?

A new phenomenon has emerged in British EFL: the zombie language school. It is listed as accredited, and its website suggests that it is...