Analysis

Just six years ago Poland’s prospects as an international study destination looked poor. Jump to 2012 and a different picture is emerging: the country is seeing growing interest in its universities and relatively low tuition and living costs. But can it realise its potential and become a more competitive destination? Dan Thomas reports.

As the international education business grows rapidly, companies in the industry are increasingly using initiatives to keep their staff engaged, motivated and loyal – from team-building exercises and in-house training, through to staff conferences, motivational speakers and straightforward bonus schemes. Dan Thomas reports.

The answer: a horizon of opportunity and deep pocketed consumers. Learning English is a mega-trend, with onward academic study or overseas travel often a consequence of the rise in determined and competitive Chinese keen to become global citizens. As a result, education companies report mesmerising growth and, in some cases, interesting techniques. Peter Davis reports.

On-campus provision of pathway programmes is one of the fast-developing areas of the wider international education sector. However, with damaging changes to student visa policy in key markets such as the UK and Australia in recent years, it faces its fair share of challenges. Julian Hall talks to some of the biggest on-campus players to find out how the market is evolving.

Until December 2010, it was not a legal requirement for English language schools in the USA to be accredited. Since then, IEPs have had to at least begin the process, leading to a surge in demand with hundreds of new applicants. Sara Custer finds out the impact and implications of the new legally-enshrined quality landscape in the US.

As Greece is beleaguered by a severe financial crisis, the prospect for young Greeks of studying abroad is no longer just an additional consideration but rather the most plausible way to build strong foundations for a profitable career. Apostolos Kostoulas examines trends in Greece's outbound study sector.

With numbers studying abroad expected to skyrocket by 2025, international education is becoming an increasingly attractive investment proposition. But with lingering regulatory challenges and a student landscape in flux, is it really the safe bet it’s made out to be? The PIE News explores the evolving relationship between investors and operators.

The latest study from the Netherlands Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher Education (NUFFIC) finds that international student mobility trends are in flux, especially in Asia. More recruitment countries are becoming hosts and more students are studying within their own region. But what does this mean for the West?...

The private sector of the UK's international education industry has been particularly hard hit by recent legislation changes, with new, expensive accreditation requirements in order to be able to operate in the Tier 4 system against a backdrop of a blanket ban on part-time work for students at private sector institutions.

As a study destination, Ireland has long lived in the shadow of its neighbour the UK. However, the trends that caused this are now heading into reverse and with concerted government support and newly positioned immigration policies and work rights, Ireland could be set to make definite gains.

While the global recession and curbs to student visas made 2011 a challenging year for those offering adult language programmes, the juniors language market has seen considerable gains. Does the rising demand augur a boom? Dan Thomas investigates...

With its growing economy and quality/ low-cost education, Malaysia aims to become a centre of higher education excellence by 2020. But can it hold its own among the competition? Dan Thomas reports...

According to industry experts, the study-abroad sector has been slow to master digital marketing channels such as social media. Lucy Fisher talks to the trailblazers hoping to change this.

In 1995, the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) in Beijing had 41 international students. In 2004, UIBE had around 1,000 international students and it now has 2,900 international students and rising. Peter Davis talks to staff at the university and reflects on a trend in China for building inbound international student traffic, via international partnerships and government scholarships.

Increased demand for accommodation during the London 2012 Olympics could jeopardise the availability of housing for international students during the event, with many residences and hotels set to increase their prices next year. However, London-based schools say they are all planning ahead to make sure their clients are unaffected. The PIE spoke to several London […]