A new scholarship for Saudi Arabian students is excluding funding for English language studies, “disappointing” some language schools. 

The International Association of Language Centres welcomed three French schools and one US English language provider during 2021.

Travel restrictions that prevent international students from entering Ireland are putting ELT businesses at risk of closure.

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.