Families are opting to send their children to international schools in the hope of boosting their English language skills and accessing global higher education, according to a survey of international school admissions staff.

Preliminary numbers from the IIE show the early impact of pandemic on international mobility in the US, with a survey of 1,670 institutions suggesting a drop of 13,055 international scholars in the last academic year.

The Australian government has once again failed to provide any timeframe for when they will be allowed back into the country, following a national cabinet meeting between state and federal leaders.

Australian higher education institutions lost 17,300 jobs and an estimated $1.8 billion in revenue in 2020, the peak body for the sector Universities Australia has said, and it warns that more losses are on the way.

The Overseas Students Ombudsman in Australia recorded a decrease in complaints in 2020 compared to the same time the previous year.

International students have been left frustrated after government officials suggest that returning significant numbers to Australia may be impossible, but the country's federal education minister has said an effective vaccine will make "a big difference".

International students in the UK are facing serious financial hardship after finding themselves unable to get work during lockdown. 

Universities across Wales have been urged to prioritise funding to "the most vulnerable" students, as the government announced an extra £40m in support.