Industry Update I March 2026
Stay ahead in the international education sector with the latest news, events, and insights.
South Korea: A selective but strategically important source market
Discover our latest webinar, where we took a closer look at the South Korean source market.
South Korea remains a stable and academically driven source market. However, the market is finite. A shrinking university-age population and strong domestic education limit outbound numbers, while more students consider regional or alternative study destinations.
In this webinar, we explored student mobility trends, destination preferences, and practical recruitment approaches for institutions targeting South Korea.
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The current state of US visa issuance
The U.S. Department of State has resumed monthly visa reporting, confirming a 21% Y-o-Y decline in study and exchange visas, driven primarily by a sharp drop in Indian students.
How to tap into the TNE effectively
As visa rules tighten and onshore capacity shrinks, transnational education (TNE) is becoming a core pillar of internationalisation. This piece outlines the current TNE landscape and where education institutions can find growth.
IPSEA Trade Mission to Scandinavia and Benelux
Scandinavia and Benelux remain stable and well-aligned markets for Canadian K-12 institutions. During the mission, IPSEA institutions met with 12 carefully selected agencies, establishing partnerships to support targeted student recruitment.
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