English is spoken by billions of people - proficiency is seen by many as the key to employment and economic security. However, will this always be the case?

The UK’s place as a destination market for English language courses has been in flux for a while - to say the least. But what's happening in 2023? Sophie Hogan reports.

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.

In terms of post-pandemic study travel, we’re still recovering

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.

Celtic English Academy in Cardiff has geared itself up to achieve “significant business recovery and growth” in the coming year with assistance from the Welsh government.

After what most can agree was tough year in the English Language Teaching sector, players and stakeholders were determined to kickstart operations. The PIE News takes a look at what’s been going on in the English Language Teaching sector in 2021, and highlights in English language testing.

I think a lot of schools are seeing longer-term students who want more tangible results, so we have to look at things like blended learning, on top of standard reporting systems in place