Bonard has released its research into the Chinese agent market, in a bid to map what has become a fragmented landscape and help international education providers strategise their partnerships.

The UK ELT industry passed the half a million mark in 2018, new English UK statistics compiled in collaboration with Bonard revealed, but growth has slowed down especially for private sector members.

Despite dipping slightly from 2017 to 2018, global investment into student accommodation totalled $17.1bn last year, entering its third year over $16bn, market research by Savills shows.

At a London event for partners and industry friends, the CEO revealed a new identity of the research company: Bonard.