The UK government has approved Pearson PTE to open bookings for SELTs for UKVI purposes in a further 72 locations.

Chinese students unable to return home because of the coronavirus outbreak will not be penalised by the UK's Home Office for over staying their visas.

The UK Home Office has increased the number of English language test providers who can offer Secure English Language Tests.

Students from China will be able to obtain a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK within 24 hours, under a 10-week super priority visa pilot scheme.

GSM London, a private provider issuing degrees validated by Plymouth University has lost its licence to sponsor non-EU international students.

International students at UK universities will only be able to extend their studies at the same academic level if they can prove it relates to their previous field of study. They will also need to prove they have more savings than before.

More than 300 individuals have been removed from the UK, 300 more will follow, and 65 private colleges have lost their Highly Trusted Status enabling them to recruit non-EU students as a result of a government crackdown on fraud.

Tier 4 policy changes being mooted by UKVI could have “catastrophic” effects for branch campuses and private providers. The Home Office has issued draft guidance on CAS issuance by universities for students enrolling at associated campuses or pathway providers.