US-based IES Abroad and the Study Abroad Foundation have announced a strategic merger which will serve an academic group of more than 500 universities globally.

ELT association Feltom is campaigning to recruit host families as accommodation strains hit the island during what is predicted to be a bumper year for business at ELT schools, and a busy year for tourism in general.

UK university members of BUILA are liaising with counterparts in Europe to discuss a mobility plan B should the outcome of Brexit negotiations mean movement of students and staff is impacted negatively.

Early interest from a few cities in the US and development work leading to better customer engagement are two outcomes that €5m has achieved for the expanding student accommodation platform.

GSA, the global student accommodation operator, has announced it is expanding its business into Spain after having acquired a Spanish student accommodation portfolio.

The global cloud-based language learning market has huge growth potential – with demand from those learning for education purposes set to outpace the business learner.

International students in the UK shared their experiences of how they settled in to their chosen city at a roundtable event organised by The PIE and BUILA.

There are still many students seeking a quality North American education, but unfortunately, the travel ban and the political climate have instilled concerns about the US as a destination.