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.

The CEO of one of Brazil's largest study travel agencies says that language schools have failed to spot a new niche in the study travel sector for global citizenship and aspirational learning programmes.

Language Testing 123 – a Cambridge-based English language training (ELT) consultancy group –has launched a language focused art exhibition to inspire learning through art and image. It has also opened the gallery to host ELT students in sessions where they learn through creating images.

A record number of language school professionals from across Europe gathered in Dublin last week for the largest ever European Association for Quality Language Services (EAQUALS) conference. The importance of pluralingualism in a globalised world, driving direct business and effective language school management were dominant themes.