Do points mean prizes?
Who does best in chain-school rankings? Melanie Butler finds out
Who takes the prizes among the chains? Generally, the answer is top prizes go to...
Immigrant language testing is not a level playing field
Many factors determine which learners will find it easier to acquire a host country’s language
Factors such as immigrants’ first language and general educational background...
English exams on test
Can IELTS and TOEFL results be extrapolated for academic success?
TOEFL and IELTS scores are equally valid for college entrance, but their ability to predict...
The global race for EFL teachers
All English-speaking destination countries are reporting a shortage of two vital elements: host families and teachers. New Zealand, which is still waiting to fully...
Which chains remain unbroken?
A look at the state of the UK’s chain schools, by Melanie Butler
There are three main differences between the outcomes on this year’s rankings...
How Covid tweaked the rankings
Did the pandemic do much to how well language schools perform? Melanie Butler takes a look
The rankings this year are based on all the...
