Turkey: demand for study abroad endures
Covid-19 and economic worries have not caused a drop in demand for study abroad among students in Turkey, education agents have highlighted.
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FELCA calls for study travel sector overhaul as tensions rise during Covid
Study travel agents are overwhelmingly in support of a student fee protection solution, a FELCA survey has shown, with the agent association now exploring options to boost confidence and trust in the sector.
84% of agents losing income because of Covid-19 – survey
The majority of education agents around the world are experiencing a loss of income because of Covid-19, according to a survey, while institutions are in a “scramble” to find ways to recruit international students.
UNICEF warn of remote learning issues for 463m
At least 31% of schoolchildren worldwide cannot be reached by digital and broadcast remote learning programs enacted to counter school closures, UNICEF has revealed.
Colombian agencies launch TEAM Alliance
A consortium of six education agencies from Colombia has launched a network as it seeks to “generate greater value” for agencies, education providers and clients alike.
THE moves into international student services
Times Higher Education has signed partnerships signalling an expansion into the study abroad sector to support prospective international students.
MSM platform to “streamline” applications
MSM has launched a platform for higher education institutions to connect with agents in a bid to streamline the international student application process.
Agents & schools forecast gradual recovery for language travel sector
A survey of agencies and schools in major language learning destinations has revealed that over the summer 2020 period, both were expecting less than a fifth of business when compared with last year.
Canada to expect growth and US to lose market share, agents predict
Canada’s market share of international students is likely to grow following while the US is expected to witness a “marked decline”, agents have indicated in a survey carried out by global education provider Navitas.
Language sector needs ring-fencing and reform, urge stakeholders
Immersive language education will need reforming and ring-fencing according to providers and agents, in order to ensure the longterm viability of the sector.
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