Global ELT

Annual Report 2026

The latest English Language Teaching (ELT) Report, which captures the current state of the global ELT market and provides outlook for the next 12 months

3 September, 2026 3 PM BST | 10 AM EDT

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GLOBAL ELT ANNUAL REPORT 2026

About the report

How are the world's leading English Language Teaching (ELT) study destinations adapting to a rapidly changing market?

The global ELT landscape continues to evolve as study destinations respond to policy changes, shifting student demand and growing competitive pressures.

In this webinar, BONARD Education's experts will examine how leading ELT study destinations are navigating today's market environment, how they are responding to these changes, and which strategies are expected to be most important for strengthening destination positioning in 2026/27.

"The ELT market continues to evolve, with destinations adapting to changing student demand, policy developments and increasing competition. Success in 2026/27 will depend on understanding these shifts, identifying emerging opportunities and making informed strategic decisions based on market intelligence.”

Ivana Bartosik, International Education Director

GLOBAL ELT ANNUAL REPORT 2026

The full report includes data on the following

Leading ELT study destinations

How leading ELT study destinations are navigating the current challenging market environment

Policy & market dynamics

How study destinations are responding to policy pressures, changing student demand and increased competition

Strategic outlook

What strategies will be most important for strengthening study destination positioning in 2026/2027

GLOBAL ELT ANNUAL REPORT 2026

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English USA

English UK

English Australia

Languages Canada

English Education Ireland

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GLOBAL ELT ANNUAL REPORT 2026

Key highlights

Recovery slows

In 2024, the ELT sector reached 73% of 2019 student volumes and 75% of student weeks, showing a softer rebound after the post-pandemic surge

Policy pressures bite

Stricter visa rules in the UK, Canada, and Australia, combined with economic challenges in source markets, slowed growth

Shifting source markets

Brazil overtook Colombia as the largest ELT source market despite declines, while China grew by 21% as students resumed delayed plans

New destinations rise

Dubai and the Philippines are attracting more students with lower costs and student-friendly visa policies, challenging traditional hubs

GLOBAL ELT ANNUAL REPORT 2026

Webinar

The report was presented during a dedicated webinar on Thursday, the 4th of September.

The webinar featured a panel discussion led by BONARD’s International Education Director, Dr Ivana Bartosik, who was joined by Cheryl Delk-Le Good (EnglishUSA), Huan Japes (English UK), Ian Aird (English Australia), Gonzalo Peralta (Languages Canada), and Lorcan O'Conor (English Education Ireland)

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Webinar - Sign-up form

Submit the form to join the Global ELT Annual Report 2026 release webinar. All registrants will receive the webinar recording and presentation.

Webinar schedule:

Report presentation by BONARD (15 mins) Panel discussion (45 mins)

Note: Following the webinar, all registrants will automatically receive a webinar recording with a copy of the report.

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Webinar - Notify me when it's scheduled

Submit the form to be the first to know when the date for the Global ELT Annual Report 2025 release webinar is confirmed

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Report - Request form

Fill in the form to download the full report with key data and a one-year outlook for the English language sector

BONARD's Global ELT Annual Report 2025

To further explore particular international education data and opportunities, please request to speak with one of our experts at education@bonard.com.