India: Andhra Pradesh takes steps to improve its English proficiency
The state government of Andhra Pradesh in India have signed an agreement with US-based Educational Testing Service (ETS). The deal offers customised English assessments...
Dutch Minister of Education attempts to “control” international student arrivals UPDATED
Minister of Education, Robbert Dijkgraaf, has announced that Bachelor's programmes in The Netherlands will be required to have at least 2 out of 3...
‘Highly regarded language school’ acquired by English Path
Ireland-based English language school, NCG Dublin, has been acquired by ELT network, English Path. In an announcement yesterday, English path have the said the...
British Council: “Agents and schools play an increasing role in international undergraduate student recruitment”
The British Council has launched a new study into pathways for international undergraduate recruitment. The study analyses data from UCAS apply centres in the...
Can you answer a 110-year-old exam question?
This month, 110 years ago, three candidates sat the "Certificate of Proficiency in English" exam. The 12-hour test cost £3, and included translation, dictation,...
News in Numbers: US 2022
This month, Open Doors released their findings from a survey of 700 Intensive English Programmes (IEPs) in the US. How did they get on?...
