Ewa Borkowska and Sandy Bhangal

Ewa Borkowska is a UK higher education professional specialising in student route compliance and international student affairs. She was most recently head of international student affairs at ACM (Academy of Contemporary Music), where she built the institution's entire international student framework from scratch after ACM obtained its student sponsor licence, and previously worked as a Home Office compliance officer at the University of Reading. Her work centres on UKVI regulatory compliance, sponsor licence management, and building the policies and partnerships that allow institutions to support international students confidently and within the rules, working closely with international agent networks and coordinating across admissions, marketing, and academic teams along the way. Sandy Bhangal is co-founder and consultant at the English Language Standard Advisory Authority (ELSAA). She is a recognised leader in English language assessment and international education standards, with over 20 years of experience in high-stakes testing, regulatory alignment, and strategic development. She has advised governments, universities, and sector bodies globally on the design and validation of English language qualifications used for admissions, visas, and global recruitment. Previously, as executive director at ETS International UK, Sandy led global strategy and institutional partnerships, advancing the credibility and reach of English language testing across diverse markets. Her work supported compliance with national frameworks and built trust in assessment outcomes. She is strategically supporting organisations to bring greater transparency and raise global standards in international education. Sandy also provides strategic guidance to institutions and organisations on language assessment, agent compliance, and ethical recruitment. She is a trusted advisor to compliance teams, admissions offices, and international recruitment teams, helping them navigate evolving regulatory landscapes with clarity and confidence