Australian visa slowdown: MP says we want “sustainable growth.”

Due to increased scrutiny of visa applications, Australian MP Julian Hill has informed that the nation is currently going through a “transition period” in the issuing of visas. He clarified that the nation aims to punish the operators who are damaging the industry’s reputation. It is unlikely that visa acceptance will rise to its prior […]

NCUK discloses Saudi Arabia’s “pioneering” route

The Pathway provider NCUK, in collaboration with Advanced Learning Academy, has unveiled a new in-country option in the Saudi Arabian capital. Now that NCUK is providing its in-country pathway provision in 40 markets globally, it is being heralded as a significant achievement. “Students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be able to enroll in […]

Encouragement to increase UTokyo’s internationalisation

Japan aims to increase internationalisation in higher education, and as a result, 50% of students enrolled in the University of Tokyo’s new five-year combined bachelors and masters degree, which will open in 2027, are from outside the country.   The declaration follows the April 2023 launch of an ambitious new internationalisation plan by Japanese Prime Minister […]

AI “not yet ready” for testing in the absence of humans

Artificial intelligence is being used by English language testing providers to improve the student experience; nevertheless, as technology advances, it will still be crucial to retain a human touch in exams. The main obstacle for test takers, according to ETS Vice President of Product Innovation & Development Kara McWilliams, has been how to study for […]

Sector says “Canada is open” in spite of the cap on study permits.

Sector leaders are optimistic about Canada’s long-term positioning as a friendly country for immigrants and students, despite the fact that the short-term adaptations to the country’s legislative changes may be difficult. It’s no secret that Canada has experienced an exponential increase in the number of international students applying to study there in recent years, posing […]