Quebec's Ministry of Education and Higher Education "is ready to allow" international students to begin their studies remotely this fall.

A major repositioning of resources and replanning of budget priorities has been happening as North American institutions adjust to Covid-19 realities.

Having committed $1m to help international students in the US, the IIE is in the process of distributing another $1m to aid a further 300 students.

Visa restrictions in Ireland have been eased for English language students, meaning that they will be able to stay in the country for the remainder of the year provided they meet certain conditions.

International English language test specifically for healthcare professionals, OET, has signed an agreement with testing solutions company, Prometric.

With English language testing suspended in China since February, hundreds of thousands of students are currently trying to secure English language qualifications that will allow them to attend universities abroad.

A ‘worryingly’ large number of Indian students, stranded in the UK, are being made homeless because they cannot pay rent to private landlords, The PIE News has learnt.

Online-delivered English language tests may require additional screening by admissions departments at some institutions, stakeholders have suggested.