The Market Monitor Digest (week 31/2026)
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International Education
US: 14% decline in students at ELT providers in 2025
By Study Travel Magazine, July 24, 2026
English language providers in the USA experienced a 14 per cent decrease in international students in 2025, according to the latest annual report by EnglishUSA, with declines across all provider types and several major source markets as providers cite political instability and student visa denials.
UK: Should the UK capital’s higher ed institutions be ‘Londonmaxxing’?
By The Pie News, July 24, 2026
The Mayor of London has teamed up with London's institutions to make the case that the city is the higher education capital of the world. But what more can the city do to strengthen its case?
Australia: New strategic plan for English Australia
By Study Travel Magazine, July 27, 2026
ELICOS sector peak body English Australia has released its new strategic plan for the next three-year period, refining the direction of the association in light of the downturn in the ELT sector and challenges faced by the sector.
India: India reforms exams after protests force minister’s resignation
By The Pie News, July 27, 2026
New legislation, tougher penalties for exam malpractice and a wider review of India's examination system form the Modi government's biggest response yet to the NEET-UG crisis, though organisers warn the protest movement is far from over.
Australia: Australia publishes provider 'new overseas student commencement' allocations for 2027
By Study Travel Magazine, July 28, 2026
The government of Australia has released indicative allocations of new overseas student commencements (NOSCs) for higher education and vocational providers for 2027, figures which will be used to process student visa prioritisation.
UK: DfE ‘inconsistent’ on weekend students as legal challenge begins
By Times Higher Education, July 28, 2026
Universities disputing government decision to suspend access to loans claim other institutions with similar cohorts not treated in the same way. Former education secretary Bridget Phillipson was initially concerned about forcing students on weekend-only courses to repay their maintenance loans but went ahead following advice from civil servants, according to court documents.
New Zealand & Philippines: New Zealand and Philippines aim for closer educational ties
By Study Travel Magazine, July 29, 2026
The governments of the Philippines and New Zealand have signed a first ever Memorandum of Cooperation in Education, which they said will expand collaboration across all levels of education and boost student mobility.
Europe & Japan: Horizon Europe: Japan officially joins EU’s research programme
By Times Higher Education, July 30, 2026
Japan has officially joined Horizon Europe, becoming the largest non-European nation to take part in the European Union’s flagship research and innovation programme.
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