The University of Calgary in Canada and German-based research institute, the Max Planck Society, have signed an MOU for future research collaboration and exchange.

A 70-year old language teaching brand, Eurocentres, has sold its English language teaching interests - including owned schools and franchise rights - to a German venture capital firm with edtech interests, with the former Swiss owner citing the constraints of the charitable framework it was run within. 

Insurance brokers and fintech businesses in Germany are teaming up to offer combined insurance and blocked accounts, to streamline the student visa process.

A new feature for users to discuss the beautiful game and support their team at the FIFA World Cup has launched in language app, Tandem.

The number of language travellers from Germany has decreased since 2016, despite education agents increasing sales, according to the German Association of Language Travel Organisers.

The majority of international students in Germany would prefer to stay in the country after their studies, according to a new survey.

Germany's combination of world-class higher education institutions and a tuition-free public university system made it the first choice for many students ahead of the UK and France.

A quiz bot for language learners to practice while undertaking household tasks has been developed by Busuu for the Alexa and Google Home interfaces.