US platform Verto Education, set up by study abroad entrepreneur Mitch Gordon, raised US$6.3m in seed round of funding late last year as it seeks to expand its pre-undergrad travel concept.

Canada's Paragon Testing has reported a doubling in test takers sitting its CAEL Computer Edition exam, saying education partners value its integrated skills test. New sites are set for 2020.

International education group Kings has announced new partnerships and collaborations with three US universities located in California, New York and Wisconsin.

International students who remain in Canada earn between 17% and 38% less than Canadian graduates one year after graduation, a report has found. However, the salary gaps narrow over time.

Philadelphia employers are being urged to offer opportunities to engage immigrant talent in the region, thanks to an initiative supported by WES.

English language provider EC English has opened a new school in Vancouver, Canada, catering to language students aged 30+.

Hawaii-based private English language school, the Institute of Intensive English, has launched an international scholarship targeting students from under-represented countries.

An investigation found that a handful of suspicious companies with unclear business dealings and virtually no online footprint were employing students through the country’s Optional Practical Training program.