Industry Update I October 2026

Our first BONARD Trade Mission, delivered in Jakarta

New market. Direct connections. A foundation for successful student recruitment partnerships.

BONARD Education’s first Trade Mission was a success, bringing international education institutions face-to-face with vetted Indonesian agencies in Jakarta on 20 October.

The event helped participants explore student recruitment opportunities in a market with growing demand for international education.

Pre-arranged meetings, detailed agent profiles, tailored recommendations, and BONARD support gave educators a focused way to identify potential partners and explore cooperation.

BONARD Trade Mission, Indonesia, Jakarta

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The UK remains Hong Kong's leading overseas study destination

BONARD Education carried out the British Council’s latest report on Hong Kong.

Focused mainly on student mobility from Hong Kong to the UK, the report examines Hong Kong's dual role: a stable source of students today, and an increasingly strong competitor for regional talent tomorrow.

How should UK institutions navigate this market?

Explore in the full report →

British Council - HongKong 2026

Only 16% of international student recruiters expect higher demand for the next intake

Q3 2026 poll results

Insights from our Q3 2026 Student Flows Briefing

During the webinar, we asked attendees about their expectations for student demand for the next intake compared with the previous year.

Access data presentation →

In 2025, EU countries issued 46% more student permits than in 2019

Changes across the ‘Big 4' study destinations are a key driver

Which source markets have moved most strongly toward Europe? Daria Simonova examines the changing patterns in her latest post.

Read the full analysis →

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AIEC 2026

AIEC 2026

27 - 30 October 2026

Sydney, Australia

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ICEF Berlin

ICEF Berlin

01 November 2026

Berlin, Germany

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QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific

QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific

03 – 05 November 2026

Bali, Indonesia

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English USA Annual Conference

English USA Annual Conference

04 - 06 November 2026

Alexandria, US

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Industry Update I October 2026