The UK remains the most attractive destination to Chinese students, according to new research by market intelligence firm BONARD.

Rent for student accommodation increased by 8% on average last year in Canada and Australia, as demand outpaces supply.

Gun violence in the US is deterring international students from studying there, experts say as the country experiences another spate of shootings. 

Data on the UK ELT sector’s markets has shown that a steady recovery is already underway, as figures overall are up by over 200% compared to last year.

Stakeholders have suggested that there might be “significant” improvement in China’s outbound study market as the country gradually reopens. 

The US issued 50% less visas to new Chinese students in the first six months of 2022 than it did before the pandemic, prompting concerns about the US’s declining influence.

Over 100 students from Pakistan were offered the chance to return to China to resume in-person learning but were unable to afford the US$3,000 airfare, The PIE News has learnt. 

The full impact of the pandemic was revealed at English UK's conference, where analysts said that there had been a 71% decrease in the number of student weeks in 2021.