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.

An online English language teacher has been successful in claiming compensation from the British Council after she was abruptly dismissed.

Irish language colleges are concerned that the proposed plan for mandatory government-backed learner protection insurance is “inferior” to current products on the market and will fail to protect staff. 

The British government has announced that Colombians visiting the UK will no longer need a visa from November 9, in a move that could see more Colombians pursuing English language courses.

The Gulf market for English language teaching providers is a “ very tough market to break”, but they must “get themselves out there,” a stakeholder familiar with the area said.

On October 3, the Centre of English Studies opened a new school in downtown Vancouver to meet demand for more locations in Canada.

School association IALC and Thai agent group TIECA have signed an agreement to "foster opportunities" for member schools and agencies across Thailand.

During an official visit to New York last week, Malta's prime minister, Robert Abela, visited EC English language centre.