The idea of a streamlined, complete booking system for agents in direct conjunction with language schools “could work”, but some stakeholders remain sceptical - with some smaller agencies saying the technology could interfere with school relationships.
From acquisitions and mergers, innovation in data-led recruitment and renewed calls for frameworks and regulation in the agent sphere, 2021 has been a busy year for international recruitment. We look back on the news over the past year.
The India-based college admissions and education services platform will use the investment to improve its offer and product & technology, expand internationally and grow new verticals.
The Starwordzz platform has launched, designed to allow students to research, compare and book their ideal study experience.
The solution to [improving student recruitment] is to combine the use of technology to provide easy access to information and the application process, with a high level of human support
International student recruitment platform Adventus.io has raised an additional AUS$11 million in Series A funding as it seeks to grow globally.
The Enrollment Management Association has launched a platform aiming to help prospective students reach their "dream" higher education institution.
Education choice platform Studyportals has joined a UNESCO coalition to protect education access for those affected by Covid school closures.
