The UK Council for International Student Affairs has announced the 12 #WeAreInternational student ambassadors for 2021-22.

UKCISA Fest heard directly from international students on how they feel – "invited to the Prom, but not invited to dance at the Prom" – and covered practical ways that international students can be supported in the country.

Thousands of international students who have postponed courses at ELT schools in the UK will have to reapply for visas before they can enter the country.

UKCISA is calling on the UK government to work with the education sector to help deliver a "world-class" international student experience.

International students in the UK whose visas are due to run out by July 31 will be given a one month “grace period” for them to organise travel.

UKCISA has published a new policy paper that calls on the UK government to make its visa and immigration system more flexible in light of Covid-19.

The phased reopening of borders across Europe is causing difficulties for both international students and education companies, according to stakeholders.

Industry stakeholders have welcomed the reopening of visa application centres in many countries around the world, saying that it will be “hugely beneficial” to institutions planning for their autumn intake.