A survey of 1,300 agents reveal bullish attitudes for international student enrolments for the coming year in both the UK and US suggesting concerns that political and safety factors would deter students were premature.
Brazil’s outbound study surged by 14% in 2016, with more than 247,000 students studying abroad during the year as exchange rates improved, according to Belta, Brazil’s largest study travel association. HE-level study is also growing in popularity.
Colleges and Institutes Canada has launched a new outbound mobility program, funding scholarships for Canadian students to study in Brazil.
The Mais Ciência, Mais Desenvolvimento- Johanna Döbereiner scheme will bring about profound changes in Brazilian federal funding and will grant more autonomy to Brazilian universities.
Duolingo's English Test is becoming a fast and cost effective alternative to traditional English proficiency exams in university admissions.
Latin American agents report they are beginning to see repercussions of the US’s change in politics, predicting interest among students to study in the country will stagnate with students seeking alternative English language destinations.
London- and Johannesburg-based international schools group Inspired has acquired Cambridge College Lima in Peru.
Brazilian travel agency behemoth CVC has strengthened its presence in the study travel market with the purchase of Experimento, one of the country's oldest education agencies.
