Language learning

Germany’s popularity as a study destination remains strong, but attention is shifting from growth alone to attracting the right students and helping them succeed. Panellists at The PIE Live Germany discussed how language, academic integration and a decentralised support system will shape the country’s ability to retain international talent.

English UK has launched a major review of student protection arrangements following a series of large-scale provider closures that have exposed gaps in existing safeguards for international students.

Positively Languages, formerly Kaplan Languages Group, has formally launched its new brand alongside opening new English language schools in Malta and London.

AI-powered language learning platform Efekta has scaled up its one-year English language proficiency program in Rwanda to reach over 90,000 teachers.

Ireland remains well placed to attract international students, but uncertainty over visas and the implementation of new quality standards could shape its ability to capitalise on that demand, according to speakers preparing for The PIE Live Ireland.

EC English and ILAC's shock closures last month lay bare the challenges that have blighted Vancouver's language school sector for years, writes Patricio Alfaro.

The English language school group with centres in the UK, Malta is entering liquidation.

Agents and former employees of the now-defunct ILAC have expressed their shock that Canada's biggest language school has filed for bankruptcy – apparently without warning.

The shock closure of two major ELT players just days apart isn’t coincidence, says Heartland International English School president Gary Gervais. It’s the symptom of a much wider problem.

The co-founder and former CEO of one-time ELT giant ILAC is opening a new language school in Toronto.

Canada's peak body for the ELT sector has pledged to develop a placement plan for displaced students reeling from ILAC's shock bankruptcy announcement last week.

In same week as EC closed, the ILAC Education Group announced it had made the "difficult decision" to conclude its operations - with no further detail publicly available for affected students and partners.

EC English Language Centres has confirmed it is closing all its 25 language schools across seven destinations, effective immediately.

EC English Language Centres has said it will not be able to accept students due to arrive at its worldwide schools this weekend.

A second consecutive year of global English language teaching (ELT) declines mark the emergence of a new sector structure, say experts.