South America

With demand for international education rising and students increasingly favouring non-traditional destinations, Brazil is striving for a greater piece of the pie – positioning itself as a “bridge” between education systems in the global North and South.

This week, The PIE sat down with Ana Cubillo, a global lead for learning and evidence at the Jacobs Foundation, to talk about her passion for work, the importance of exercise and the essential role that science plays in shaping educational solutions.

Mexico’s Tec de Monterrey has partnered with the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) as they strive to extend educational benefits to a broader range of learners across Latin America.

Despite ongoing social and political headwinds, Latin American educators see growing opportunities for the region to play an outsized role in global talent development as student mobility patterns shift.

Latin America’s 2026 international education landscape is set to be dominated by a rise in outbound mobility to Europe, while the region’s appeal as a study destination could see modest but important progress, experts predict.

Following the seizure of Venezuelan leader Maduro by the US, stakeholders say the escalation will accelerate the downward trend of Venezuelans studying in the US, amid heightened uncertainty for those in the States.

Leading student recruitment platform, Crizac Ltd, has acquired Studies Planet education agency, as the company seeks to expand its reach in Latin America.

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.

In a region often seen as a source of outbound students, Brazil is now repositioning itself as a leader in building equitable, climate-aligned, and SDG-rooted international partnerships and ecosystems.

Panama has launched a new English language curriculum to boost school students’ English proficiency and equip them for future employment in global organisations.

A well-known agency with a presence across Europe, North America and Australasia has suspended operations, it was revealed last week.

The PIE spoke to experts in Latin America about the key trends expected to shape international higher education in the region in 2025.

The UK has reinstated the visitor visa requirement for Colombian students studying for six months or less, in a move set to impact the ELT sector.

The New Zealand government continues to nurture global connections with its Prime Minister's scholarship program for education experiences abroad.