The French government has created rules that mean language schools will be classified as a protected sector and will receive fiscal relief and furloughs.

IALC and technology provider Edvisor have announced the launch of a series of Virtual Roadshows taking place over the next 12 months.

Agent software providers Edvisor and Book&Learn have announced that they will be merging, bringing more than 7,500 agency users and 1,500 schools together.

Seven language schools have joined International Association of Language Centres, in addition to two new associate centres and one seasonal centre.

In UK acquisition news, ELC Brighton/Eastbourne has reached an agreement to acquire English in Chester (EiC) following years of frequent collaboration.

IALC’s 2019 Seville Workshop was one of the largest in its history, welcoming more than 100 schools and 121 agencies to the lively and historic capital of Spain’s Andalusia region.

German Bildungsurlaub Service Provider, which assists language schools with "Bildungsurlaub" accreditation has relaunched its website.

Sprachcaffe, a Frankfurt-based language school with branches in 12 countries, will open a new school in Munich answering to increased demand from students to prepare for university study in Germany.