High-end ELT summer schools eye untapped cohort
Some summer schools are beginning to offer higher-end, more tailored models because demand is shifting "away" from offering solely English language teaching, providers have told The PIE.
Some summer schools are beginning to offer higher-end, more tailored models because demand is shifting "away" from offering solely English language teaching, providers have told The PIE.
The English Network kicked off the new year with the announcement that two more independent language schools are joining their group.
The London School of English has received top marks in its British Council inspection, an achievement it shares with four BC-accredited English language schools in the country.
For clients with no real budget concerns, or those on a tight corporate timeframe, the rules around language learning programs are bending… Patrick Atack uncovers a new breed of premium programs, where concierge-style activities, lavish leaving balls, F1 experiences and deluxe accommodation are all part of the new normal.
One of Turkey’s largest education agencies, Atlas, held its annual employee professional development seminar in Istanbul where employees learned new sales tactics and gained market insight from key partner providers and The PIE News.
The phrase 'school dinners' may not conjure up an image of haute cuisine, but The London School of English is defying stereotypes with a daily, chef-prepared menu that even includes a cheeseboard. Students can enjoy a three-course lunch every day which, as of this year, comes included in their course fees.
Language schools and business schools say they are losing thousands of pounds in fees due to restrictions on business visas which disallow holders to study short courses during visits to the UK. However, the Home Office has told The PIE News it is "considering" their concerns.