Australia’s ELICOS sector continued its steady growth in 2016, reaching new heights for student numbers, weeks and revenue metrics.
Initiatives to develop industry research and enhance collaborations between Australian and global providers are among projects receiving government funding.
Proposed plans to introduce ‘extreme vetting’ for some would-be travellers to the US, if implemented, will also damage higher education and research collaboration, educational and scientific organisations have said.
The German outbound study travel market remained steady last year, according to an annual agency survey, which shows that the number of students going abroad for language study fell by just under 2%.
A new agreement between three higher education associations in Canada and France aims to encourage students enrolled in French universities to teach in francophone Canada.
Study Cairns celebrated 20 years of destination marketing for education providers in far north Queensland during ICEF’s recent ANZA Workshop held in the city.
Australia’s vocational providers are well placed to ramp up offshore activities and help emerging countries fill skills gaps, according to a report by KPMG. It identifies five Asian countries, including China and India, as needing help to upskill populations.
AIEA has released a first-of-its-kind standards of professional practice document that charts essential skills for international education leaders.
Spanish language schools in Spain have seen a rise in demand for group bookings as a key trend, according to national association, Fedele. Small but growing interest in the DELE exam was also noted due to new rules around applying for Spanish citizenship, and members cited an improved outlook as economic turmoils wane.
Global engagement and research collaboration are also necessary to maintaining Australia’s standing in the global international education sector, educators said.
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