The Market Monitor Digest (week 48/2024)
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International Education
UK: IHWO announces Edinburgh closure
By The PIE News, Nov 27, 2024
The International House World Organisation has announced that one of its affiliate schools, International House Edinburgh, has ceased operation and initiated liquidation proceedings with students being offered places at alternative language schools.
Global: NCUK report reveals access to top unis and career prospects as top motivations
By Study Travel, Nov 28, 2024
Pathway provider NCUK, has released its first Student Insights Report, revealing findings on the motivations and preferences of international students pursuing higher education abroad, including the importance of accessing high-ranking universities and career prospects.
Europe: New pathway “challenges” traditional three-year model
By The PIE News, Nov 27, 2024
British University College is offering international students the chance to pack two years worth of studying into just 18 months – helping them to move onto their chosen university course more quickly.
Australia: Unclear policies, growing concerns – students react to ESOS news
By The Koala News, Nov 27, 2024
Negative sentiment among current and prospective international students has surged due to the uncertainties surrounding Australia’s student visa policies, according to a report by Voyage Insights, Rapid Response ESOS Debate. An increase in negative sentiment of 2518% has been caused by the frustration and uncertainty due to the stalled ESOS Amendment Bill and the ongoing impact of Ministerial Direction 107.
Canada, Quebec: Québec increases French requirements for permanent residency programs
By The PIE News, Nov 27, 2024
The Québec government has increased the threshold for French study requirements for graduates applying to two major permanent residency pathways.
Finland: Over 100,000 foreign students in Finland as numbers double in a decade
By Helsinki Times, Nov 26, 2024
In 2023, Finland recorded 114,100 foreign students in education programmes. This figure, published by Sivistysala (Sivista) in its latest sector report and barometer. The most significant growth has been in vocational education, where foreign students now exceed 40,000, according to Susanna Niinistö-Sivuranta, Sivista’s Managing Director.
Mexico: Mexican agents expecting business to diversify and grow in 2025
By Study Travel, Nov 27, 2024
Study travel agents in Mexico are expecting a diversification of outbound trends in the year, while it is hoped that business to the traditional top destination of Canada will settle after a challenging year of policy changes and visa issues, according to delegates at the recent ST Alphe Secondary Focus Mexico City event.
Australia & India: Australia’s boarding schools eye India opportunities
By The PIE News, Nov 26, 2024
As India's middle class grows and more students look to study abroad, many of Australia’s prominent schools are aiming to attract Indian students by showcasing educational opportunities down under.
US: Campuses advise international students to return by inauguration day
By Inside Higher Ed, Nov 26, 2024
At least three universities have encouraged their international students and employees to come back from the winter holiday break ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s 20 inauguration, due to concerns that he could use his first days in office to issue executive orders blocking them from returning.
Canada & Global: Over a quarter of students seeking asylum in Canada from India and Nigeria
By The PIE News, Nov 25, 2024
International students from five countries accounted for over half of all student asylum applicants in Canada between January and September 2024, new data shows. Nearly 14,000 asylum applications were filed by international students in the first nine months of this year, compared to 12,000 in 2023, Indian students (2,290) made up over 14% of all the claims.
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