Education agents from different countries in Latin America have a launched a new agent association, REAL, to represent their sector across the continent.

The US political climate is not a deterrent for 65% of students from emerging markets considering the country as a study destination, a new Intead report has found.

Middle East-based education agency Yes Atlas will directly serve its first non-Arabic-speaking audience as it opens its first offices in Latin America.

Jair Bolsonaro's election as Brazil’s president is seen as a boost for the nation's ELT industry, stakeholders told The PIE News. The far-right former military captain is expected to stabilise exchange rates and attract international investment, in turn attracting students. 

A total of 497,028 English language students chose an English UK member centre last year, with the industry celebrating a 14% rise in numbers.

Government-backed initiatives in Latin America are paying off as the region improves its results in the latest English Proficiency Index from EF. Worldwide, however, Europe still claims the highest level of English as a second language.

The demand for ELT across Latin America is ripe as governments view the language as a tool to access the global economy. However supply is barred by a lack of quality teaching force and low access.

Open English, the leading online English-language school in Latin America, this month began rolling out its services targeting the US's growing Hispanic communities.