The acquisition by Kaplan International of ESL Education has made waves across the study travel sector, with the news that one of the largest student placement businesses in Europe is now owned by a major school chain.

Asia-wide education agency Global Reach has announced it has partnered with global learning provider Kaplan to better promote the US market and offer new test prep services.

HEPI, Kaplan and London Economics have sent a letter to all MPs across the UK to remind them of the economic contribution int'l students make to the UK. 

International students bring economic value to the UK worth £20.3 billion, or 10 times the costs of hosting them, according to a new study by HEPI and Kaplan.

Kaplan has announced it will partner with the University of Essex to open up a pathway college for international students next year.

The UK could lose £2bn a year post-Brexit if the Home Office tightens controls on international students, according to detailed economic modelling on the future of UK HE.

Many students who have access to international experiences don’t realise their value until after they have graduated, according to a recent survey. Study abroad, language courses and intercultural exchanges are all overlooked by students, it found.

Fifteen language course scholarships are on offer to Turkish students who compete in a social media competition organised by Edumag, a new study abroad social content platform.