Language learning

English Path (EP), a global language training provider, has announced the launch of a new campus in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the Kingdom as one of its key high-growth markets.

While emerging markets are gaining traction in the English Language Teaching (ELT) sector, policy and economic pressures have led to a marked slowdown in overall growth globally, a new report finds. 

With more than 270,000 international students now in Korea, a figure expected to reach 300,000 within two years, the country faces mounting pressure to bridge the gap between graduates and employers.

The IRCC has accepted TOEFL Essentials English language test for use in Canadian permanent economic immigration applications, in what has been deemed a “win” for consumers.

A petition by TOEFL speaking raters in the US has amassed nearly 350 signatures, with ETS employees claiming to have been gradually “shut out” of shift patterns and replaced by offshore raters.

Aiming to host 500,000 international students by 2028, Türkiye has launched a new teaching program to help them learn Turkish.

Berlitz Dublin, a renowned English language school in Ireland, has been snapped up by ILSC Education Group, a world leader in language education and vocational training.

Australia’s Department of Home Affairs has announced the acceptance of newly recognised English language tests for visa applications.

The English language testing company LanguageCert has announced the signing of a significant contract with Australia's Department of Home Affairs.

Over 800 people have been suspected of cheating on TOEIC English exams in Japan over the past two years, raising fresh concerns about the mass delivery of paper-based tests around the world.

The Efekta Education Group has rolled out a personalised AI language learning program across Latin America, giving up to four million students the chance to improve their English proficiency.

The Canadian language sector experienced a 15% decline in student numbers last year, as the impact of Canada’s study permit caps and visa processing delays take hold.

Ireland's English Language Education (ELE) sector welcomed over 128,000 students in 2024, generating €792 million to the economy, despite shorter stays, rising costs, and intensifying global competition.

A new ELT study has raised concerns about the declining English proficiency levels of international students at UK universities, taking aim at “less established” English language tests.

Language travel providers are grappling with rapid change as artificial intelligence and the evolving expectations of Gen Z staff take centre stage – highlighted in passionate discussions at the recent ALTO conference.