The popular Canadian destination of Toronto will soon have another English language school in town, with IH Toronto opening in January 2018.

Human Holdings has bought controlling shares in a group of schools in Canada and the US operated under the International House World Organisation brand.

Four new affiliate schools in Italy have joined International House World Organisation, it has been announced, bringing the total number of its institutions in the country to 16.

Australia-based Holmes Education Group has acquired two English language schools in the US expanding its ELT division, Oxford House College, to 15 locations in four countries. The group has also acquired CELTA and DELTA teacher training giant, Teaching House, also based out of Boston.

The International House World Organisation directors' conference highlighted the importance of student well-being and safety, stating it wants to be an "industry leader" in this area.

After seeing a boom in demand from very young learners, from this September, International House World Organisation will offer a new online qualification aimed at training teachers to work with learners aged six and below.

From this September, students studying at International House Manchester will be able to carry on their education at 25 universities across the UK, USA and Canada. The school has recently signed an agreement with pathway provider NCC Education to offer the International Foundation Year programme.

International House World Organisation has expanded its network of schools to include centres in Italy, Angola, Russia and Germany, bringing its total number of affiliate schools to 158. IHWO’s Chief Operating Officer Lucy Horsefield said: “Our organization is growing steadily at the moment".