Influent launches home tuition in 30 countries
A new home language company has launched offering a range of innovative home tuition programs teaching 20 languages in more than 30 countries.
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China to tighten grip on edtech industry and online learning
China’s Ministry of Education has said there should be limits when students can do online learning to ensure they are getting enough sleep.
Australia: TEQSA highlights admissions improvement areas
Australian institutions accused of admitting international students without appropriate levels of English language skills have undertaken significant work “to improve admission and governance practices”, TEQSA has concluded.
EC scales back, closes Australia/NZ operations entirely
EC English has announced its Australia and New Zealand operations are closing with immediate effect, along with 3 school sites in the UK and US. CEO Andrew Mangion cited unsustainable business pressure and lack of government support for travel-reliant businesses in Aus and NZ contributing to the decision.
Australia: lowest ELICOS starts in 14 years
ELICOS commencement figures in Australia dropped to a 14 year low in 2020, recording a year-on-year fall of 43.3%, according to English Australia.
LAL signs e-learning ‘Plane Language’ deal
LAL Language Centres has announced a range of English courses for the Aviation industry, with a partnership with the peak airline membership organisation.
LAL and Sprachcaffe revive lal.de platform
LAL Language Centres has linked up with Sprachcaffe to revive its lal.de portal to promote learning opportunities to German-speaking countries in Europe.
UK: extended furlough “not enough” for ELT
English UK has said the extension of the UK’s furlough scheme by itself will not provide enough support for the country’s ELT sector.
EC English launches VR language learning
EC English has revealed EC Virtual Reality Experience which will allow learners to acquire English language skills via interactive digital learning.
Bookings expectations suggest ‘corner not yet turned’ on Covid-19
Language travel providers have “consistently reduced” booking expectations since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, indicating that the sector “hasn’t turned the corner yet”.
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