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Published: (31st Aug. 2010)
	New language school group is formed Three small but well-known language schools in the UK and Ireland are pleased to announce that they will now be working together as part of the newly formed - Language in Group. Kevin Kelly of Annalivia School in Dublin, Stuart Rubenstein of Language in London and Margie Barker of Totnes School of English are combining their years of experience to work together to guarantee the continued excellence of their schools into 2010 and beyond. The new website www.languageingroup.com is coming soon!

Published: (30th Aug. 2010)
	TUI acquires Manchester Academy of English After a £3m settlement, TUI Travel, owner of Thomson Holidays and First Choice, has bought out the Manchester Academy of English on Newton Street near Piccadilly.

Published: (27th Aug. 2010)
	EF Education First partners with student organization AIESEC EF Education First, a leading language education company, and AIESEC, one of the world’s largest student-run organizations, initiated an international partnership today at the "Youth to Business Forum 2010" in Hyderabad, India.

Published: (25th Aug. 2010)
	Just outside London city centre… This week we are pleased to present a film from Hampstead School of English.

Published: (24th Aug. 2010)
	New EmbassyCES Schools EmbassyCES recently opened a new state-of-the-art centre in Fort Lauderdale's stunning downtown Riverwalk District and in September they will open another centre in the heart of San Francisco, right by the Union Square. Visit www.embassyces.com to find out more.

Published: (23rd Aug. 2010)
	IELTS sets the standard for Canadian migration New Canadian migration rules make IELTS even more valuable for people who want to live and work in Canada, with demonstration of language proficiency via an approved test score now a requirement of skilled migration applicants under changes announced by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).

Published: (20th Aug. 2010)
	Three New Premium Members We would like to welcome and introduce three new Premium Members; English in Chester, NSTS English Language Institute and Auckland Edinburgh College. As premium members, they are now entitled to take part of all features available, in order to promote themselves towards agencies around the world.

Published: (18th Aug. 2010)
	MIL engages Muzzy Lane Software to produce breakthrough 3D interactive language learning game Middlebury Interactive Languages (MIL), poised to become the premier academic leader in foreign language instruction for K-12 students, has engaged Muzzy Lane Software, known for producing immersive 3D learning environments, to create an innovative language learning role play game, initially focused on Spanish and French.

Published: (17th Aug. 2010)
	British Study Centres - Bournemouth is now open! Monday 19 July saw BSC Bournemouth's Bristol and West House opened for business!

Published: (16th Aug. 2010)
	ELS Language Center opens at UA Fort Smith Students from around the world will arrive at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith campus in mid-August to study English as part of the new ELS Language Center located at UA Fort Smith, the first such center for Arkansas.

Published: (13th Aug. 2010)
	English tests: access all areas English language tests will become more accessible for students all over the world, thanks to a new agreement between two key players in the language learning sector.

Published: (9th Aug. 2010)
	Record number of LTM Star Award nominations for IALC members The 2010 LTM Star Awards feature 20 IALC school nominations, a record number for the association, with IALC partner agencies also strongly represented in the shortlist. The nominations are based on study travel industry voting and the LTM Star Awards are always hotly contested.

Published: (8th Aug. 2010)
	School life in Montpellier, France This week we are pleased to present a film from the French language school Accent Francais.

Published: (8th Aug. 2010)
	Enrollment up but Spending down in New Zealand International students wanting to study English are entering New Zealand at higher numbers, but they are spending less and heading home more quickly than before.

Published: (6th Aug. 2010)
	QE launches new website Language school grouping, Quality English (QE), has launched an innovative new website designed to streamline browser usage and improve communication links between users.

Published: (5th Aug. 2010)
	Mango Languages continues growth with expansion into education market Mango Languages this week announced that it has expanded the audience for its award-winning foreign language learning programs with its entry into the education market. The announcement was made by Beverly Cornell, director of marketing for Mango.

Published: (3rd Aug. 2010)
	TEFL teachers lose jobs as Japanese language school operator collapses The TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) industry is often regarded as recession-proof but with another major language-school operator going bust in Japan, this does not appear to be the case.

Published: (26th Jul. 2010)
	Three New Premium Members We would like to welcome and introduce three new Premium Members; English in Africa, TEFL Lab London and Beet Language Centre. As premium members, they are now entitled to take part of all features available, in order to promote themselves towards agencies around the world.

Published: (26th Jul. 2010)
	UK summer schools set to recruit more international students The number of international students enrolling at summer schools in the UK could see a dramatic rise in the coming months.

Published: (26th Jul. 2010)
	World Cup is over but South Africa is still on the map This week we are pleased to present a film from the English language school EC Cape Town.

Published: (25th Jul. 2010)
	TANDEM language schools are participating in ELLVIS TANDEM Hamburg and TANDEM Florence are participating in the COMENIUS project ELLVIS, which intends to improve the access of visually impaired persons to language learning.

Published: (23rd Jul. 2010)
	Robin Wicks appointed new director general of WYSE Travel Confederation Former chief operating officer Continental Europe for the InterContinental Hotels Group Robin Wicks has been appointed as the new director general of the World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation.

Published: (20th Jul. 2010)
	BC takes the lead in international language education Languages Canada members are now recognized in British Columbia through access to the province's Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation. A first in Canada, this recognition places BC in the lead in both attracting and protecting students. Already a strong market for language studies with over 55,000 students per year, BC is demonstrating its commitment to supporting further market growth through an offering of quality programs and student protection.

Published: (19th Jul. 2010)
	New language school in Cincinnati Affordable Language Services, a language services provider based in Blue Ash, has opened a language school called Affordable Language School.

Published: (15th Jul. 2010)
	Univ. of Cambridge ESOL approves IH Dubai to deliver Young Learner Exams With a focus on education standards, local educational leaders in the UAE are being encouraged to improve their institute's standard ratings by offering more extracurricular activities and raising the standard of English language education through Cambridge Young Learner Exams (YLEs), which have been launched at International House Dubai Exam Centre, as part of its Education Consultancy Solutions.

Published: (14th Jul. 2010)
	StudyWorld London 2010 – where accredited schools meet serious agents StudyWorld London is one of the major international student recruitment events, connecting quality-assured professionals from different parts of the study travel industry. It brings together education providers, study abroad agents and industry related service providers from over 60 countries.

Published: (13th Jul. 2010)
	Three New Premium Members We would like to welcome and introduce three new Premium Members; Schiller Language School, LSBF School of English and LinguaMia. As premium members, they are now entitled to take part of all features available, in order to promote themselves towards agencies around the world.

Published: (12th Jul. 2010)
	English UK wins high court judicial review case More than 3,000 jobs and over £600 million a year in foreign earnings have been saved for the UK economy by a High Court judgement on which international students can come to the UK.

Published: (9th Jul. 2010)
	NAFSA presents prestigious International Education Awards at 2010 conference NAFSA: Association of International Educators recently presented several prestigious awards at its 62nd Annual Conference in Kansas City. This year's award recipients are Dr. Zuhair A.G. Humadi for the Cassandra Pyle Award; Rosemarie Arens for the Marita Houlihan Award; Janice Bogen for the Homer Higbee Award; and Suzanne Marlay and Valerie Woolston for NAFSA Life Membership Awards.

Published: (6th Jul. 2010)
	Education provider Study Group has been sold! Leading global private education provider Study Group has been sold to private equity firm Providence Equity Partners for A$660 million (US$570 million).

Published: (5th Jul. 2010)
	Glasgow School of English opens sister school in Edinburgh Glasgow School of English opens a sister school, Global School of English, in Edinburgh in July 2010. GSE – Edinburgh plans to offer the same English language course programme as the Glasgow School of English. The new boutique school will have six classrooms, a large student common room and free WiFi access. It is situated in a building that has recently been renovated and retains many original features. Edinburgh is a lively city with many historic sites, as well as wide choice of local bars, pubs, restaurants and clubs and a world-famous summer cultural festival. Learn more at www.gse-edinburgh.com Source: www.ialc.org

Published: (2nd Jul. 2010)
	Language learning portal LinguaTV receives European educational award For the 15th time the Comenius EduMedia Award is handed to outstanding educational multimedia products. The online video platform www.LinguaTV.com was awarded the coveted Comenius EduMedia Seal as an "Outstanding Educational Multimedia Product".

Published: (1st Jul. 2010)
	New online CELTA training in the pipeline International House London and Cambridge ESOL have announced that they are working together to extend opportunities for trainee language teachers, following an agreement signed two weeks ago.

Published: (30th Jun. 2010)
	Indigenous Volunteer Programs with Volunteers Australia Australia has been a prime destination for backpackers and adventurers for a long time, but more and more people want to get a deeper understanding of the country and its unique history and culture. The Indigenous cultures of Australia are the oldest living cultural history in the world - they go back at least 50,000 years and some argue closer to 65,000.

Published: (28th Jun. 2010)
	A new school group is formed: TEN We are delighted to announce the formation of The English Network, which is also known as TEN. The group comprises ten well-established and well-known private English language schools. All members are independent schools based in England and have a combined experience in the industry of 400 years.

Published: (25th Jun. 2010)
	Australia’s student inpour slows First quarter figures for Australia’s international education sector have slipped 3.3 percent alongside even more worrying results in the English language market.

Published: (24th Jun. 2010)
	The website of the month! This month Schools & Agents awarded AILS (Agency for International Language Study) for a modern and well-designed website. The award entitles AILS to add the "S&A Quality Mark” on their website. Congratulation!!

Published: (24th Jun. 2010)
	Japan sticks with invitational programme bringing in foreign language teachers In a recent review, Japanese officials had questioned the status of a government-funded project recruiting foreign language instructors to Japan, but the CULCON panel seeks to persuade them otherwise. The Cultural and Educational Interchange, known as CULCON, gathered this month in Washington to discuss the importance of educational investment for Japan. The participants believe it is critical to support Japan-U.S. relations in regards to overseas studies. Click here to read the full article By Allison Burgess

Published: (23rd Jun. 2010)
	Three New Premium Members We would like to welcome and introduce three new Premium Members; Converse International School of Languages, Cape Studies and Gran Canaria School of Languages. As premium members, they are now entitled to take part of all features available, in order to promote themselves towards agencies around the world.

Published: (22nd Jun. 2010)
	New admissions rules to boost opportunities for overseas students at UK Universities International students planning to study at UK universities can now use English language certificates to gain UCAS Tariff points – in the same way as they have traditionally done with ‘A’ Levels. The inclusion of Cambridge ESOL examinations in the UCAS Tariff will significantly boost opportunities for thousands of overseas students coming to UK universities each year.

Published: (21st Jun. 2010)
	Fraud scandal in Miami for language school owner In Florida, 113 foreign nationals risk deportation in a case involving a language school owner who offered student visas to individuals who never stepped foot in a classroom.

Published: (18th Jun. 2010)
	In Australia international education faces a 10 year recovery Figures released in early June by the International Education Association of Australia show that the international education sector will face a downturn of approximately 100,000 students over the next year compared with the high point of 630,000 in 2009, with a consequent drop in Australia’s export income.

Published: (18th Jun. 2010)
	Malta’s enrollment figures up but nothing to boast The popular island destination is not short of English school pupils this summer, but figures are still short of reaching those seen in 2007 and 2008. FELTOM (Federation of English Language Teaching Organisations Malta) President Alex French has made it clear that there is still much to recover from the effects of the global recession. He elaborates on the role played by the sterling’s devaluation and his optimistic expectations for Malta’s future in the English language industry. Read the full article here

Published: (16th Jun. 2010)
	Cacau – striker for Germany’s national team – is telc’s newest Ambassador for Multilingualism & Integration A prime example of modern European integration is Germany’s national team striker, Claudemir Jeronimo Barreto; fondly known as Cacau. Born in Brazil and immigrated with his family to Germany in 1999, he has passed the telc German Test for Immigrants brilliantly and achieved the Zertifikat Deutsch.

Published: (14th Jun. 2010)
	Gran Canaria – Paralleled with Florida and 100 km from Africa This week we are pleased to present a film from the touristic island of Spain – Gran Canaria. The film features Gran Canaria School of Languages which has offered Spanish courses to foreign students since 1964.

Published: (10th Jun. 2010)
	Earlybird registration for open for EA Conference The English Australia Conference 2010 invites you to experience the sunny Gold Coast from 16 - 18 September 2010 and participate in the international English language industry event of the year. Learn more and register at www.eaconference.com.au

Published: (10th Jun. 2010)
	Pearson partners with Helen Doron Group Last week Pearson and Helen Doron Educational Group announced a partnership to prepare test takers for Pearson's tests of English language proficiency. As a result of this new collaboration, more than 30,000 of the 100,000 students enrolled at Helen Doron Early English Centers around the world will now have access to test preparation and support for Pearson Test of English General (PTE General) and Pearson Test of English Young Learners (PTE Young Learners).

Published: (9th Jun. 2010)
	MPs call for scrapping of English requirements for UK student visas A group of British MPs, led by Liberal Democrat Stephen Lloyd, has called for the abolition of the strict new rules for UK visas for students.

Published: (9th Jun. 2010)
	Collegium Palatinum joins International House International House is welcoming yet another German affiliate, IH Heidelberg. It’s the fifth school in Germany to join the organisation and with Berlin and Freiburg the third school offering German Study Abroad courses.

Published: (8th Jun. 2010)
	Global online English language education market growing by 22% According to a new report by Ambient Insight, the worldwide demand for English language education e-Learning content is growing by a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.1% and revenues will reach $1.69 billion by 2014.

Published: (4th Jun. 2010)
	Access is still a problem for mobile learning in the Business Eng. classroom Although proving effective, new technologies in the business English classroom still have many challenges associated with access in some parts of the world – according to leading experts in business English.

Published: (2nd Jun. 2010)
	Lingo Media expands into 10 new markets with acquisition of ELL Tech. Lingo Media Corporation, a leader in online and print-based English language learning solutions, is pleased to announce that it has acquired all issued and outstanding shares of UK-based ELL Technologies Limited. This purchase of a globally-established English language learning multi-media and online training company will enable Lingo Media to expand its product line and extend its reach into 10 new countries, driving increased revenues.

Published: (1st Jun. 2010)
	Clic has opened new school in Cadiz In May the International House member Clic (Centro de Lenguas e Intercambio Cultural) opened a new school in Cadiz, Spain. The new school is situated in a 300 square-metre modern building in Bahia Blanca, just a few steps from the beach and main shopping areas. It has 8 fully equipped classrooms with natural light, audiovisual systems and interactive whiteboard, and a conference room. Visit the school here

Published: (31st May. 2010)
	The FELTOM EFL Malta Workshop 2010 FELTOM will again be hosting the EFL Malta Workshop from 8th – 12th September 2010.

Published: (28th May. 2010)
	ICEF North America Workshop sees 16% growth at Toronto event The ICEF North America Workshop in Toronto grew an impressive 16% overall selling out weeks in advance. Held May 13 – 15, the event hosted educators from 153 American and Canadian institutions and 219 top-quality international student recruitment agents.

Published: (27th May. 2010)
	UK could learn a lot from bilingual schooling Education policy-makers in Britain "could learn a lot" from “inspirational” bi-lingual schooling developed by Education Ministries around the world, says a department of Cambridge University.

Published: (26th May. 2010)
	Closed Geoz New Zealand opens up as NZLC Justin Mastoyo is the new owner of three language schools in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington which are formerly known as Geos New Zealand. Justin who was the manager of Geos Christchurch reassure everyone that the three schools will operate as normal with no major administrative changes. The three schools will be named New Zealand Language Centres (NZLC) and a new website will be launched soon. Source: LTM

Published: (25th May. 2010)
	Dean Jones new Chairman of English UK South West LAL Language Centres are pleased to announce that Dean Jones, the General Manager of LAL Torbay became the new chairman of English UK South West at their recent annual general meeting hosted by Accent International at Bicton College in Exeter on Saturday 15th May.

Published: (24th May. 2010)
	World Youth & Student Travel Conference comes to Beijing The annual World Youth & Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) will be hosted in China for the first time this October 17-20, 2010 at the Beijing World Trade Centre. WYSTC brings together all the diverse organisations that serve young travellers.

Published: (21st May. 2010)
	From Golden Gate to Surfers' Paradise This week we are pleased to present a film from California, United states. The film features Converse International School of Languages which offers courses in both San Diego and San Francisco.

Published: (20th May. 2010)
	Two New Premium Members We would like to welcome and introduce two new Premium Members; am Language Studio and International House Milan. As premium members, they are now entitled to take part of all features available, in order to promote themselves towards agencies around the world.

Published: (19th May. 2010)
	5 Questions - Interview with Walter Denz, President of IALC Schools & Agents attended the IALC Workshop in Galway 29 April – 2 May 2010, where we had the opportunity to meet with Walter Denz for an interview. Mr. Denz was born in Zurich in 1965 and today lives in St. Petersburg with his wife and son. The family has a second home in Zurich where they go as often as they can to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Published: (18th May. 2010)
	Technology Re-invigorates a Classic Ever since education and learning guru Marc Prensky coined the term 'Digital Natives', there has been increased understanding of the different tools that the next generation will need to learn languages.

Published: (14th May. 2010)
	ICEF Launches Agent Training Course Online ICEF is launching an innovative worldwide training programme for agency-based student counsellors on June 1st, 2010. The ICEF Agent Training Course (IATC) will be delivered online—free of charge—and in a self-paced modular format. Counsellors who complete the online course will be eligible to pursue testing and certification at ICEF Workshops as well as other selected industry events around the world.

Published: (13th May. 2010)
	EF launches educational research partnership at the Univ. of Cambridge EF Education First, one of the world’s biggest international education companies, has unveiled the EF Research Unit at the University of Cambridge's Research Centre for English and Applied Linguistics.

Published: (12th May. 2010)
	Babylon Idiomas launches home stay Spanish program Babylon Idiomas, one of the leading Spanish language schools where you can learn Spanish in Spain and Latin America, has launched a Spanish home stay program called “Mi Profe” where students can learn the Spanish language at the home of their teacher.

Published: (11th May. 2010)
	Educators, agents & exhibitors declare the ANZA Workshop 2010 the best ever The 2010 Australia New Zealand Agent (ANZA) Workshop attracted high participant numbers and delivered positive, measurable results for educators, agents and service providers.

Published: (10th May. 2010)
	New company makes budget travel in China a reality A new Chinese company, Tourboarding.com, has created a unique opportunity for budget-minded travelers to stay with host families in China for free, in exchange for providing English conversation.

Published: (10th May. 2010)
	Spectacular nature, beaches, the great white and 2010 World Cup This week we are pleased to present a film from Cape Town, South Africa. The film features the English language school Cape Studies which is located in Green Point, close to the football stadium.

Published: (7th May. 2010)
	Reflection – IALC Workshop 2010 in Galway Galway, situated on Ireland’s Atlantic coast, was home to the International Association of Language Centres’ (IALC) 27th Annual Workshop, held between 29 April and 2 May 2010. Marcus Pettersson of Schools & Agents reports from the land of Guinness.

Published: (6th May. 2010)
	Applications for 2010/11 IELTS research grants now open IELTS is inviting individuals, researchers and institutions to apply for funding to undertake IELTS-related research projects in 2011 Click here to learn more!

Published: (5th May. 2010)
	Three New Premium Members We would like to welcome and introduce three new Premium Members; Alpha Sprachinstitut, international house Tremblant and EC. As premium members, they are now entitled to take part of all features available, in order to promote themselves towards agencies around the world.

Published: (3rd May. 2010)
	Dublin school teams up with University of Cambridge Dublin’s English Academy has teamed up with a department of Cambridge University to offer computer-based language exams for thousands of students each year learning English. The Academy will offer a range of internationally recognised computer-based English tests alongside paper-based tests at its Dublin based language centre.

Published: (28th Apr. 2010)
	After 37 Years, Japanese Language School Giant Calls it Quits! Last week’s bankruptcy announcement from GEOS Corporation came as a big shock to a large public. GEOS, which stands for Global Education Opportunities and Services, was founded in Japan by Tsuneo Kusunoki in 1973 and had become one of the most prominent language conversation schools in the country.

Published: (27th Apr. 2010)
	Just English? Doesn’t cut it any longer in Ireland It’s not new news, but Ireland continues to lag behind when it comes to the study and teaching of second languages.

Published: (26th Apr. 2010)
	One closes down - Another reopens Last week the Spanish school chain Escuela Internacional announced they closed down. The group offered Spanish courses at 2 schools in Spain and at 5 partner schools in Costa Rica and Mexico. Obviously many agents were affected by this decision. Further south another school reopens...after only two weeks! Shane Global Cape Town in South Africa closed its doors in March, but with an investment from the current landlord, the former employee Gina Pardenwachter decided to reopen the school as Cape English Language School.

Published: (23rd Apr. 2010)
	Fun & Learning - Only steps from the Pacific Ocean This week we are pleased to present a film from San Diego, United States. The film features the English language school EC San Diego which is part of the award winning school chain EC.

Published: (22nd Apr. 2010)
	Parents seek out foreign language classes for kids as schools cut language programs San Francisco based Lango’s foreign language classes for kids have grown by 51% in the last year. Studies show the best time to learn a foreign language is before age 10, but school budget constraints limit programs.

Published: (21st Apr. 2010)
	TESOL Welcomes New Executive Director The Board of Directors of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. (TESOL), is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Rosa Aronson as TESOL’s new Executive Director, effective April 19, 2010.

Published: (19th Apr. 2010)
	Save Time, Space and Money ppi are a London-based Communications company who work closely with over 150 international language schools across the world.

Published: (19th Apr. 2010)
	New American boarding school in Paris! Since 1957, Nacel International is a specialist in the language travel industry, and has helped thousands of students to travel worldwide to learn languages. Along these lines, Nacel International School System has been created in order to offer international or expatriate students a network of American high schools all around the world. The Notre-Dame International High School in Paris, France, is the latest branch school added to the Nacel International School System since it has been launched for the school year 2010/2011 in response to the needs of expatriate community in the Paris area. Read the full article here

Published: (19th Apr. 2010)
	Course in Focus: Aviation English The global culture of international travel and business has meant that air travel has become an incredibly complex organizational task for those involved in the industry. Flying from London to Singapore may seem like a stressful thought for the average passenger, but for the pilots, air traffic controllers, meteorological services and many others, swift communication and split second changes in information can mean the difference between safety and serious problems.

Published: (16th Apr. 2010)
	Middlebury College and K12 Inc to create online language learning business New venture leverages language expertise of Middlebury College and its Language Schools, and K12's leadership in online education to develop new world-class online foreign language programs.

Published: (16th Apr. 2010)
	Vietnam Adopts the TOEIC® Test Educational Testing Service (ETS) and its ETS Preferred Network office, IIG Vietnam, in collaboration with the Vietnam Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA), announces the use of the TOEIC® test within Vietnam's vocational training system. Starting in 2010, the TOEIC test will be used to measure students' English proficiency to guide placement decisions. Over the next two years, vocational schools and colleges will also begin administering the TOEIC test as an exit requirement for graduation. "English-language education has long been an integral part of the vocational curriculum in Vietnam," said Doan Hong Nam, President of IIG Vietnam. "We are excited about this partnership with MOLISA as it will enable Vietnam's vocational system to measure and reward success while establishing a standard of English-language education." Read the complete article here

Published: (15th Apr. 2010)
	Mont-Tremblant – A destination for adventure seekers This week we are pleased to present a film from Mont-Tremblant, Canada. The film features the English/French language school international house Tremblant which focuses on sports and other outdoor activities.

Published: (14th Apr. 2010)
	Mellieha - An outstanding choice for EFL students Tips Global Ltd and Mellieha Local Council invite agents, language schools and institutes to a ground breaking three-day event, one of its kinds in Mellieha, Malta, between 20-22 of May 2010.

Published: (13th Apr. 2010)
	Three New Premium Members We would like to welcome and introduce three new Premium Members; ATC, English Domain and EF. As premium members, they are now entitled to take part of all features available, in order to promote themselves towards agencies around the world.

Published: (12th Apr. 2010)
	Languages Canada hosts another successful annual conference "Better Together - Connecting to Thrive in a Competitive World” was the theme of the 2010 Languages Canada conference which took place March 8-10, 2010 in St. John's, Newfoundland.

Published: (8th Apr. 2010)
	24% more educators at sold out Moscow Workshop The ICEF Moscow Workshop sold out this year with a 24% increase in the number of educators at the event. Held from March 26 – 28, representatives from 105 educational institutions around the world met with 191 top quality agents from Russia, Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus. Overall participants were highly satisfied, 98% rating the workshop as good or excellent (30% and 68% respectively), the two highest categories.

Published: (7th Apr. 2010)
	International Educators Conference in Kansas City set for June 1 - 4 One of the world's premier annual gatherings of international educators is just two months away.

Published: (6th Apr. 2010)
	ELC offers junior programmes at 2 new locations 2010 Summer courses for both juniors and adults are filling up quickly at the English Language Center (ELC) in America this year.

Published: (5th Apr. 2010)
	New Sales & Marketing Executive at Clubclass Peter Gauci Maistre has recently joined the Sales & Marketing team at Clubclass. Apart from communicating directly with the school's agents, Peter will be representing the Clubclass at various workshops and sales trips worldwide.

Published: (1st Apr. 2010)
	CIBT completes acquisition of KGIC Education Group CIBT Education Group Inc. is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of KGIC Education Group Inc. (also known as King George International College) as previously reported on December 18, 2009.

Published: (31st Mar. 2010)
	Social events, seminars and 1-to-1 appointments at Dubrovnik Fair “The Dubrovnik Fair Working for Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe” took place at the Radisson Blu Resort and Spa, Dubrovnik Sun Gardens, between Tuesday 9 and Friday 12 March 2010. The workshop was organised by the English Language Promotions Group (ELPG) which comprises the British Council, English UK, UK Trade & Investment and VisitBritain.

Published: (30th Mar. 2010)
	Air France chooses Cambridge ESOL to assess English language skills of its staff Air France has appointed the experts in language assessment, Cambridge ESOL, to assess the language skills of its workforce of nearly 63,000 employees. The three year contract with Cambridge ESOL is to use its Business Language Testing Service (BULATS).

Published: (29th Mar. 2010)
	Three New Premium Members We would like to welcome and introduce three new Premium Members; Alpha School of English, The English Studio and International House New York. As premium members, they are now entitled to take part of all features available, in order to promote themselves towards agencies around the world.

Published: (28th Mar. 2010)
	A glimpse of Boston, United States This week we are pleased to present a film from Boston - America’s academic capital. The film features the English language school EF Boston which is situated a short trip from downtown.

Published: (26th Mar. 2010)
	UK language schools up to legal challenge on tougher visa rules Preventing visa scams is not something bad but when thousands of jobs and over £400 million in income is at stake, UK’s language schools feel they need to do something. They will seek a judicial review of the decision. Read the full article here

Published: (26th Mar. 2010)
	Sliema – Surrounded by the sea & ESL students With its stunning view of Valletta across the harbor, Sliema is a town known for its appeal as an up-market location, with shopping, restaurants and cafes drawing many visitors from far and wide. Some of Malta’s most prestigious hotels can be found in Sliema, located on the Northeast coast of the island, and connected to neighbouring St Julian’s by a seafront promenade popular with walkers and joggers year round.

Published: (25th Mar. 2010)
	A European commission website on early language learning Professionals and experts in the field can use “piccolingo.europa.eu” for networking and project discussions. By uploading instruction materials and studies, the specialists will create a unique Internet repository for Europe-wide use. A news ticker on the site will provide information about current activities, conferences and competitions in Europe.

Published: (23rd Mar. 2010)
	Latest Youth Travel Trends Revealed at ITB-Berlin 2010 The latest figures from WYSE Travel Confederation show that young people are eager to pursue international travel experiences that will help differentiate their CVs in today’s increasingly competitive job market.

Published: (22nd Mar. 2010)
	KGIC Education Group has launched 2 new campuses King George International College (KGIC) is pleased to announce the opening of two new campuses in Boston, USA and Halifax, Canada.

Published: (19th Mar. 2010)
	21st century global competitiveness depends on foreign language mastery The United States, a country where only 9% of the population is bilingual and fewer than 8% of college students enroll in foreign language courses, business leaders took action to change the future for their companies and the next generation.

Published: (18th Mar. 2010)
	Visa fraud behind closure of Florida Language Institute in Miami According to the government the school was deep into dirty business, selling fraudulent visa applications to students. 81 people have been arrested, among them two ladies who were running the school seems to be the masterminds behind operation. Read the full story at www.nytimes.com

Published: (17th Mar. 2010)
	Imagine new ways of English language teaching at 2010 TESOL Convention With English becoming the language of global communication, where can one go to learn the latest developments in the field of English language teaching? —to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, March 24–27, when Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. (TESOL), hosts its 44th Annual Convention and Exhibit.

Published: (16th Mar. 2010)
	Three New Premium Members We would like to welcome and introduce Three new Premium Members; International House Nice, Hermann Hesse Kolleg and International House Cape Town. As premium members, they are now entitled to take part of all features available, in order to promote themselves towards agencies around the world.

Published: (15th Mar. 2010)
	The website of the month! This month Schools & Agents awarded Liden & Denz in Russia for a modern and innovative website. The award entitles the school to add the "S&A Quality Mark” on their website and a full year Premium Membership free of charge.

Published: (12th Mar. 2010)
	Personal contact key at the ICEF Japan Workshop The Japan Workshop 2010 was another successful ICEF event, with 92% of workshop participants rating it as good or excellent, the two highest categories. Held from March 03 – 05 in downtown Tokyo, educators from 43 institutions around the world met with 89 top quality Japanese agents over two and a half days.

Published: (11th Mar. 2010)
	UPENN's Lauder Institute Hosts Business Language Conference Experts on international business education and language training meet March 24-26 in Philadelphia to discuss how to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. business globally

Published: (9th Mar. 2010)
	WDS Launches Business English Online The language school and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) software developer WDS (William Dobbs Sprachen), based in Winterthur, Switzerland has expanded its range of educational programs and has entered into the online learning market with the launch of ‘Business English Online’. This program is the first in a series of programs designed to help learners acquire and improve their Business English skills online. Exercises include business vocabulary, grammar as used in business contexts, practice in writing mails, letters, offers, memos etc, and contextualized listening.

Published: (8th Mar. 2010)
	Shane Global Language Centre in Cape Town has closed its doors It is with regret that Education South Africa (EduSA) has to announce that, due to operational reasons, Shane Global head office has decided to close its centre in Cape Town. This has happened with immediate effect.

Published: (5th Mar. 2010)
	Four New Premium Members We would like to welcome and introduce four new Premium Members; Bosworth Independent College, Severnvale Academy and International House Toronto & Calgary. As premium members, they are now entitled to take part of all features available, in order to promote themselves towards agencies around the world.

Published: (5th Mar. 2010)
	Lets meet up in Galway - April 29 to May 2 The charming city of Galway in the West of Ireland plays host to the 2010 Workshop of the International Association of Language Centres (IALC) in late April. Set on the Atlantic coast and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Galway is a bustling student city blending Irish tradition with contemporary urban life, and home to host school Galway Cultural Institute.

Published: (4th Mar. 2010)
	Cambridge looks great on film too! This week we are happy to present a film from the east of England. The film presents the English language school EF Cambridge which is situated only minutes from the city centre.

Published: (3rd Mar. 2010)
	Course in Focus: Medical English As the world community has become increasingly connected and inter-dependent, the use of English as a common tongue has become a fact which the world of medicine is increasingly a part of. Many countries are now using English for medical seminars and conferences despite the fact that it’s not their official language, and the subsequent explosion in the demand for specifically targeted medical English courses has led to a new niche in the TEFL marketplace.

Published: (3rd Mar. 2010)
	New General Manager at LAL South Africa Shaun Fitzhenry took over the position of General Manager at LAL Cape Town in December last year, following Karl Rutti's retirement from the language travel industry after many successful years in Cape Town. Shaun joins us after four years as owner/manager of a language school he established in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Prior to this he spent five years teaching English to business people in Hamburg, Germany, a year in Taiwan teaching teenagers and pre-schoolers, and two years as an accredited tour guide in Cape Town. He holds a BA in English and History, a postgraduate teachers’ diploma, and spent 12 years teaching English as a second and first language in the South African state school system. Shaun is South African born and bred, and grew up on a farm in the arid Karoo region. He is passionate about the country and committed to its future. For the time-being his wife and children remain in Port Elizabeth while he commutes between the two cities. He has tickets for various 2010 World Cup games…but these are not for sale!

Published: (2nd Mar. 2010)
	Schools & Agents Celebrates Two Years On the 3rd of March two years ago S&A was launched. The founder, Marcus Pettersson says: “It was with mixed feelings we celebrated that day – exhaustion, satisfaction and expectation are three words which explains it quite well! The website was launched with around 20 test schools and a few pre-registered agencies. Two years later we have just over 300 member schools and nearly 350 member agents.”

Published: (2nd Mar. 2010)
	Languages & Business 2010: More Business with Foreign Languages This year's conference focuses on the latest digital technology for language learners, as well as on trends in language and intercultural training. The case studies and examples come from Europe, the Arabian Peninsula, China and Latin America.

Published: (1st Mar. 2010)
	Bridge-Linguatec Partners with Zhejiang Yuexiu University in China The partnership will establish a BridgeEnglish™ language center on Yuexiu University campus and develop opportunities for Yuexiu’s students to learn English in the United States and to attend American universities.

Published: (26th Feb. 2010)
	New President for Federation of English Language Teaching Organisations – Malta Sales and Marketing Director for Clubclass Language Schools, Mr. Alex Fenech has been elected the new President of the Federation of English Language Teaching Organisations – Malta (FELTOM).

Published: (25th Feb. 2010)
	Woman covers up $2 million deception An English language school on Queensland’s Gold Coast has been unknowingly used in a scam involving several million dollars and an alleged Japanese female gambler.

Published: (24th Feb. 2010)
	Eleutian Technology Raises $10 Million for Growth Eleutian Technology, LLC, a leading provider of online English education to students in Asia, recently announced it has secured $10 million in growth equity financing from Cheyenne Capital Fund.

Published: (22nd Feb. 2010)
	British Study Centres opens new school in Bournemouth We are delighted to announce the opening of a new year-round school for adults in the beautiful south coast town of Bournemouth!

Published: (18th Feb. 2010)
	Participant satisfaction high at Dubai workshop The ICEF Middle East and Africa Workshop experienced a 23% growth this year, reinforcing the strength of the market and the need for this regionally focused event.

Published: (17th Feb. 2010)
	TESOL issues joint statement with AAIEP & UCIEP Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. (TESOL), the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP), and the Consortium of University and College Intensive English Programs (UCIEP) announce the publication of a joint position statement on governance for intensive English programs (IEPs). Developed in response to recent trends at IEPs on some university campuses, the statement calls for transparency in university governance by administrators, as well as the full, active participation of IEPs in campus governance.

Published: (15th Feb. 2010)
	First film of the year is from London! This week we are happy to present a film from the English language school – The English Studio which has centres in Covent Garden and next to trendy Notting Hill.

Published: (14th Feb. 2010)
	St Julian’s – a mecca for EFL students Exploring St, Julian’s and its surrounding areas, you’ll find a mixture of old and new, from traditional churches, to the Spinola waterfront, to the vibrant nightlife in the area known as Paceville. Restaurants of all types serve the town’s many visitors, cafes abound, and the Bay Street area offers shopping from some of the world’s best known retailers. The island’s only skyscraper, the ‘Portomaso Tower’ is also located in St. Julian’s, close to the recently developed marina, another area where visitors are invited to while away the hours at the cafes and restaurants which form part of this exclusive area.

Published: (12th Feb. 2010)
	Thousands affected as Australian language schools fold Over two thousand students from around the world and close to 400 employees are experiencing an unthinkable drawback in cities around Australia.

Published: (11th Feb. 2010)
	Aiming to Point a Finger in Ireland Numbers don’t lie, and Ireland is seeing the bruised side of its international study profits as it compares income to that of competing countries in the English language market.

Published: (9th Feb. 2010)
	Have Passport, Will Travel? Not so fast in Yemen Only last month it was possible to enter Yemen without having secured a visa beforehand. In an attempt to amplify border security, international travellers must now obtain an entry visa before stepping foot on the plane headed to Yemen.

Published: (8th Feb. 2010)
	Korea keyed up to receive internationally known Cervantes Institute Miguel de Cervantes, author of the famous Don Quixote, is still spreading his native language to the world more than 400 years later.

Published: (5th Feb. 2010)
	UK still on the fence as foreign students await decisions Last November England’s Prime Minister approved a controversial review in order to analyse the international student visa process.

Published: (4th Feb. 2010)
	Three New Premium Members We would like to welcome and introduce three new Premium Members; inlingua Barcelona, Galway Language Centre and Elanguest. As premium members, they are now entitled to take part of all features available, in order to promote themselves towards agencies around the world.

Published: (3rd Feb. 2010)
	New language business dedicated to addressing Ireland’s multilingual needs Stein Study Abroad has opened its doors in Dublin and can officially claim to be one of Ireland’s first language solutions providers.

Published: (2nd Feb. 2010)
	Canada more aware of language study opportunities After seeing Australia boom with increasing numbers of foreign language students, Canada has decided to jump on the bandwagon.

Published: (29th Jan. 2010)
	5 Questions – Interview with Andrew Mangion, Executive Chairman of EC Group Andrew Mangion (39) is Executive Chairman of the EC Group, an international English language school chain with operations in Malta, UK, USA and South Africa. He acquired equity in the fledgling Maltese company in 1997 and grew the organization into one of the leading international players. Marcus Pettersson presents the interview and is grateful for Mr Mangion’s time and input.

Published: (28th Jan. 2010)
	School Promotion: Spanish Course + Pilgrim Way The purpose of this article is to remind you agents about our section “School Promotions” where our Premium member schools are entitled to send us special campaigns, like in this example where the Spanish school “Aula Hispanica” in Jaca, Spain presents a very interesting programme.

Published: (27th Jan. 2010)
	Livemocha Raises $8 Million in Series B Funding World’s largest language learning site prepares for continued global growth and new partnerships.

Published: (26th Jan. 2010)
	ih Newcastle has moved to new premises IH Newcastle has moved into bigger and very prestigious new premises. This fantastic new location is just around the corner from the old school which means it is still within walking distance of Charlotte House, IH Newcastle’s 108-bedroom student accommodation.

Published: (25th Jan. 2010)
	Three New Premium Members We would like to welcome and introduce three new Premium Members; Actilangue, Castila and Omnilingua. As premium members, they are now able to take part of all the features available, in order to promote themselves towards agencies around the world.

Published: (24th Jan. 2010)
	Everyone’s Eyes on South Africa For the first time in history, the FIFA World Cup will reach South African soil. On June 11, 2010 the opening football match between their own South African team (commonly known as Bafana Bafana) and Mexico will be cheered on by thousands of extremely excited fans. Just imagine: a country that received democratic independence only 16 years ago is hosting what many people would refer to as the biggest international sports tournament in the world. Even South Africa’s president, Jacob Zuma, announced that 2010 would be the most important year for the country since its first democratic elections in 1994. So perhaps the word excited does not do the South African citizens and fans justice. Ecstatic would be more appropriate.

Published: (22nd Jan. 2010)
	The Oxford School Of Language helps Latin-Americans learn English in 2010 Online language education resource TOSOL has launched a range of interactive language courses aimed at helping Latin-Americans learn English, and to improve language learning worldwide in 2010, thanks to the ongoing sponsorship and donations of the online community.

Published: (21st Jan. 2010)
	The website of the month! This month Schools & Agents awarded EC English Language Centres for a modern and innovative website. The award entitles EC to add the "S&A Quality Mark” on their website and a full year Premium Membership free of charge.

Published: (20th Jan. 2010)
	New Maltese tourist tax affects language schools and their students With effect from the 1 April 2010 a new Government tax will be levied on tourist accommodation in Malta. Service providers, including language schools which often offer accommodation, has to collect €0.50 for every night a student spend in Malta. Even though the tax might not affect tourists and students much,it will for sure be a hassle for language schools since they have already printed their brochures and price lists – Obviously without this information. Read Times of Malta’s story here

Published: (18th Jan. 2010)
	14 new destinations added on abroadlanguages.com Abroadlanguages.com is launching 14 new destinations where people can travel in order to study a foreign language. Among the 14 new schools, 11 of them are in destinations for learning English, 1 for learning French and 2 for learning Spanish.

Published: (14th Jan. 2010)
	Czech Republican language schools close & merge due to crisis A handful of language schools were forced to shut their doors or merge with other companies due to the financial situation. Some schools presented a decrease of revenues by 20 to 40 percent. Read the full story here

Published: (12th Jan. 2010)
	Irish language vital in sustaining cultural heritage Children in Ireland are becoming more and more similar to their English counterparts, according to one Irish writer.

Published: (12th Jan. 2010)
	Christmas Day terrorist suspect likely used Arabic school as cover-up The Nigerian linked to the attempted terrorist plot on the Detroit-bound Christmas day flight, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, may have enrolled in a language school for pure cover-up, officials say.

Published: (10th Jan. 2010)
	Gale and K12 Inc. launched New World Language-Learning Product Gale, part of Cengage Learning, and K12 Inc. last week announced the launch of a new world language-learning product, Powerspeak Languages, with the first courses now available to the library market.

Published: (8th Jan. 2010)
	Three New Premium Members We would like to welcome and introduce three new Premium Members; Culturlingua, ECELA Santiago and ECELA Buenos Aires. As premium members, they are now able to take part of all the features available, in order to promote themselves towards agencies around the world.

Published: (7th Jan. 2010)
	EC San Francisco – Coming Soon! Global English language school’s group, EC will be opening the doors to its newest centre in San Francisco on 19th April 2010!

Published: (6th Jan. 2010)
	2010 proving problematic for Hebrew immersion schools In Jerusalem, two ulpans (institutes for intensive study of Hebrew, geared toward immigrants) are teetering on thin ice as they await word on budgeting decisions which involve their teachers.

Published: (5th Jan. 2010)
	Hopeful students left helpless in Beijing More than one dozen students showed up in Beijing last month with hopes of beginning a Chinese language programme.

Published: (5th Jan. 2010)
	UK Schools in distress over new visa regulations talks UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown is causing heated concerns with his talks to implement stricter restrictions on student visas. International schools are realising that new regulations will most likely affect their schools’ enrolment numbers in a very negative way.

Published: (4th Jan. 2010)
	Did the year 2009 meet your expectations? The question in the heading was our last Quick Question for 2009, and of the 84 people who answered, 42 ticked "Yes". The other 42 obviously ticked "No" - A 50/50 result this time! Don't forget to answer our new Quick Question.

Published: (3rd Jan. 2010)
	BLS French language school in Bordeaux closed December 2009 BLS in Bordeaux closed its doors on 23 December 2009. A member of IALC since 2004, BLS has been hard hit by consequences of the recession in France.

Published: (30th Dec. 2009)
	Cambridge ESOL Funded Research Programme launched University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations is making grant funding of up to £45,000 available for small, medium and large scale research projects to be conducted during 2010.

Published: (30th Dec. 2009)
	English New Zealand Workshops English New Zealand held agent workshops in Thailand and Vietnam late November/early December.

Published: (28th Dec. 2009)
	TESOL launches the TESOL Core Certificate Program Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. (TESOL), a global education association, announces the launch of the new 130-hour online TESOL Core Certificate Program.

Published: (22nd Dec. 2009)
	Participant satisfaction high at sold out event The inaugural ICEF North America Workshop 2009 sold out more than 2 months in advance, confirming the need for a specialist networking forum in the region. Held December 06 – 08, educators from 140 American and Canadian institutions met with 209 ICEF-screened agents from 52 countries around the world.

Published: (18th Dec. 2009)
	Here comes Santa with yet another gift – Merry X-Mas! Despite this year's global recession Schools & Agents has kept on growing. We have welcomed a huge number of new agents and schools, and managed to reach the fantastic number of over 600 members. However, our news resource and business platform can be even better if YOU too become a member and start using the features in order to promote your school towards agencies around the world.

Published: (18th Dec. 2009)
	Experience LAL London - Opens 4th January! In order to help agents to get to know LAL better, they are delighted to invite agent sales staff to experience LAL London for one week. They are offering one week of General English plus accommodation at St Giles Hotel for free. This great offer is valid from January to March 2010 (course must end by 31st March). Book now quoting "LAL London Agents Offer"! Email london@lalschools.com

Published: (17th Dec. 2009)
	Last film of the year is from Russia! This week we are happy to present a film from the Russian language school - Liden & Denz. The school offers courses both in Moscow and St Petersburg.

Published: (17th Dec. 2009)
	Thomas J. Hughes honored by Cambridge Who's Who for excellence in language edu. Thomas J. Hughes, Professor Emeritus and Owner and Director of the Hughes Language School, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in education. Cambridge Who's Who is an exclusive membership organization that recognizes and empowers executives, professionals and entrepreneurs throughout the world. From healthcare to law, engineering to finance, manufacturing to education, every major industry is represented by its 500,000 active members. Read the full article here

Published: (17th Dec. 2009)
	The website of the month! This month Schools & Agents has awarded Culturlingua for a modern, clean website and also because it is easy to navigate and find what you are looking for. The award entitles the school to add the "S&A Quality Mark” on their website and a full year Premium Membership free of charge.

Published: (16th Dec. 2009)
	Three New Premium Members We would like to welcome and introduce three new Premium members; Lyon Bleu International, ESL-Montreux in Switzerland and ESL-Lyon in France. As premium members, they are now able to take part of all the features in order to promote themselves towards agencies around the world.

Published: (15th Dec. 2009)
	International student review interim report released The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, today welcomed the release of the Baird Review interim report on the legislation that governs international education in Australia and thanked Mr Baird for his work so far.

Published: (14th Dec. 2009)
	Speakers’ Corner - Robbie McMullan Despite Recession, H1N1 and Visa Changes, Toronto English School Chelsea is Thriving: Lessons for Others.

Published: (11th Dec. 2009)
	Better together - Connecting to Thrive in a Competitive World Languages Canada's 3rd annual conference will be held at the Delta Hotel in St. John's Newfoundland beginning on Monday, March 8th until Wednesday, March 10th.

Published: (9th Dec. 2009)
	Temporary increase in number of ESL students to New Zealand This year the number is up by 4000 students claims NZ Government. However, Darren Conway at English New Zealand says the increase is temporary because of the sudden influx of Indians. The immigration policy has to be changed if NZ wants to compete with its neighbor - Australia. Source: Radio New Zealand

Published: (8th Dec. 2009)
	International House Schools on the Road in Turkey For the first time the IH Study Abroad schools went on the road to visit agents in their own country during the 1st IH Roadshow. In addition to the annual Workshop hosted by one of the IH schools to which agents are invited, International House wanted to take the opportunity to bring IH to agents on their home turf and picked Turkey as the first destination.

Published: (7th Dec. 2009)
	Language travel – Last minute? The latest registered agency on Schools & Agents shows an innovative side of how a language travel agency can operate. The Danish agency LanguageOnSale is selling last-minute packages, which consist of a specific language course typically with multiple language levels and a specific accommodation type.

Published: (4th Dec. 2009)
	Global Youth Travel Associations Team Up To Advance Cultural Exchange Focus on work abroad opportunities in the USA at The Work Experience Travel Market annual conference taking place in Miami Florida from 17-19 March 2010.

Published: (3rd Dec. 2009)
	President Obama emphasizes the importance of bilingual language edu. Obama urges families to start learning languages early. Helen Doron Early English learning system, an educational franchise, which is celebrating its' 25th year, is based on this same principle.

Published: (2nd Dec. 2009)
	Three New Premium Members We would like to welcome and introduce three new Premium members; IH Vancouver, ALCE Italian Language School and Aula Hispánica. As premium members, they are now able to take part of all the features in order to promote themselves towards agencies around the world

Published: (1st Dec. 2009)
	New film shows importance of learning English in international workplace "Conversations in Spain", the 4th film in a free, 7-part documentary series for and about English learners worldwide, has been released on EnglishClub.com. This film shows 3 conversations with a language school director, an English learner and an English teacher.

Published: (30th Nov. 2009)
	Children & Teens studying at CAE in Cambridge This week we are happy to present a film from The Cambridge Academy of English. The school offers English courses to adults, children & teenagers and professionals. This film shows us the school’s children & teenagers division.

Published: (27th Nov. 2009)
	5 Questions – Diana Pilling, founder of Australian Internships This week Schools & Agents had the pleasure to interview Diana Pilling who established Australian Internships after many years in education and training with Queensland Government.

Published: (25th Nov. 2009)
	European language Survey top of the agenda in Germany Managers of English language exam centres from Germany, Austria, Scandinavia and Switzerland came together in Berlin last month to hear a number of presentations from the University of Cambridge ESOL examinations – including a progress update on the first ever survey of language learning across the European Community.

Published: (24th Nov. 2009)
	ExpoBelta 2010 - Forum BELTA for International Education ExpoBelta 2010 is an important international education fair of Brazil, and it is the perfect place for educators to attend, in order to meet those who seek an abroad study or work experience.

Published: (23rd Nov. 2009)
	“Languages out there” on Facebook gets the world speaking each other's language UK based Languages Out There has launched a new online, social-based language learning course designed to accelerate learning by chatting live with native speakers. Taking advantage of the global scale of the Facebook platform and the new Vivox Voice on Facebook beta application, Languages Out There aims to revolutionise how people learn a foreign language.

Published: (19th Nov. 2009)
	Facebook, Wikis, MySpace – Learning Opportunity or Danger? Is the social web the learning tool of the future? Or does using Facebook and other social networking tools just harm us in the long run? This question will be discussed at Online Educa Berlin 2009 by psychologist Dr Aric Sigman together with leading e-learning experts. With his critical views of new media, the social media opponent is causing an international sensation. "The debate promises to be one of the highlights of Online Educa Berlin", says project manager Astrid Jaeger.

Published: (18th Nov. 2009)
	Global Language Travel Survey – Findings At one of the Market Intelligence Seminars at ICEF Berlin Workshop earlier this month, Markus Badde (CEO, ICEF) presented the result of a global language school survey which was conducted in October 2009 by Schools & Agents and ICEF, in cooperation with i-Graduate. We have now published the result for all of you who couldn’t attend the seminar or for you who did attend but want a copy of the result.

Published: (17th Nov. 2009)
	Student Reflection – Peru Marie-Louise Sai writes about the language and culture shock she experienced when she arrived to Lima, Peru. This story also tells us about her journey to find a suitable school in order to finally learn the language. Read her story here

Published: (16th Nov. 2009)
	Three New Premium Members We would like to welcome three new Premium members; St Andrew’s Summer Schools, Cambridge Academy of English and Federico II. As premium members, they are now able to take part of all the features in order to promote themselves towards agencies around the world.

Published: (12th Nov. 2009)
	Eight years of growth sees the largest Berlin Workshop ever The ICEF Berlin Workshop grew for the eighth consecutive year, making the 2009 workshop in Berlin the largest ICEF event ever. Educators from 451 institutions and 32 Work & Travel providers met a record 860 ICEF-screened agents from 92 countries around the world. Overall, 99% of workshop participants rated the event as good or excellent, the highest possible ratings.

Published: (12th Nov. 2009)
	THEBING - The all in one language school management software Thebing is a user-friendly web-based software available for language schools throughout the world. Our software will enhance the quality and speed of your service to both clients and agencies. It achieves a higher level of efficiency by streamlining all processes and allowing better control and planning, which is crucial in the intensely competitive language school industry of today. The software includes all aspects of the language school business such as invoicing, classes, accommodation, marketing, accounting, activities, airport transfer and reports.

Published: (12th Nov. 2009)
	Armed in Afghanistan means learning local language Armed, referring to American soldiers usually means guns and ammunition, but now being armed has also come to mean learning the local language.

Published: (11th Nov. 2009)
	Browns English Language School opened million dollar Brisbane campus After six years on the Gold Coast the founders and siblings Niesha and Richard Brown now opened the doors to their second school in Brisbane. Mr Brown said to goldcoast.com.au that no expanse has been spared in the design, fit-out and interior. It featured marble finishes, LCD televisions, the latest computers and IT, library, expansive balconies with views across the city, modern custom-made furniture, kitchen and student area. Lear more about Brown English Langauge Schools here (PDF)

Published: (8th Nov. 2009)
	Power Design - New division of Schools & Agents We are excited to announce the opening of our web design division – Power Design. Together with a team of experienced designers, we now offer an uncomplicated, affordable and user-friendly website to language schools, where we also will take care of necessary yearly updates etc.

Published: (7th Nov. 2009)
	5 Questions – Schools & Agents live survey from ICEF Berlin At ICEF Berlin Workshop last week we asked no less than 128 educators five questions each, in order to verify if this event is the number one language travel forum, which many claims it is.

Published: (7th Nov. 2009)
	ESL School closure a concern but no action from BC Government The Vancouver based VTC Language School recently "slammed the doors" and left the students on the street which obviously created a debate. Read more here

Published: (6th Nov. 2009)
	Filmtime! - This week from England This week we are happy to present a film from Colchester English Study Centre. Colchester is less than an hour from London by train, and is a lively, historic university town.

Published: (5th Nov. 2009)
	H1N1 and ESL Classes Worldwide: Trends and Suggestions The impact of H1N1 on the language travel market is discussed and suggestions are given by a school principal for students and school operators.

Published: (4th Nov. 2009)
	Cambridge ESOL and Kaplan Aspect sign agreement Collaboration will lead to expansion in access to Cambridge ESOL English language qualifications.

Published: (30th Oct. 2009)
	Participant satisfaction high at the ICEF China Workshop 2009 Participants at this year’s ICEF China Workshop enjoyed excellent networking opportunities, as well as a comprehensive seminar programme, educator training and agent certification. Held October 14 - 16 in Beijing, educators from 93 institutions in 18 countries met with 161 ICEF-screened agents from 36 countries around the world (47% from China). Overall, 96% of workshop participants rated the event as good or excellent, the highest possible ratings.

Published: (28th Oct. 2009)
	BSS opened its own hall of residence Britannia Student Services, London’s leading agency specialising in accommodation for international student visitors to London, opened its own hall of residence, Britannia City Student Living this fall.

Published: (28th Oct. 2009)
	Happy Halloween all readers! Schools & Agents will celebrate Halloween in Berlin and I know that many of our readers will do the same because of the ICEF berlin Workshop, which opens November 01. For those who are not planning to visit Berlin we highly recommend Edinburgh - Read the article and you'll see why!

Published: (28th Oct. 2009)
	BEC to the future! Skype and Podcast technology could be an essential part of the business English classroom of the future – according to two award winning English teachers who recently won a competition organised by a department of Cambridge University.

Published: (27th Oct. 2009)
	Official ministerial visit to Kazakhstan English UK has recently improved its links in Kazakhstan after joining an official ministerial visit to the country.

Published: (26th Oct. 2009)
	New ILSC school opening in exciting San Francisco ILSC proudly announces a grand opening of their newest school January 04, 2010. The school is located in the ONE Embarcadero Center which is a safe and convenient area in the heart of San Fran Cisco's commercial district.

Published: (23rd Oct. 2009)
	Going to ICEF Berlin? Then don’t miss our seminar 17-18, Nov 01 Marcus Pettersson, founder of Schools & Agents, and Markus Badde, CEO of ICEF, are proud to announce that they together will present the results of a global survey of language schools conducted in October 2009. After presenting an accurate snapshot of student demographics and types of courses/accommodation offered, the session will show how language schools worldwide were affected by the global economic crisis and the H1N1 epidemic, and what their reactions were to counter these effects. All participants are welcome to join this session at room Charlottenburg I/II between 17.00 & 18.00, November 01 at ICEF Berlin Workshop. Click here to see the complete seminar programme

Published: (22nd Oct. 2009)
	All eyes on Youth & Student Travel at ITB-Asia All eyes will be on the youth and student travel market at ITB-Asia this week, as more and more governments throughout the region unveil new campaigns to attract this resilient and unique market.

Published: (20th Oct. 2009)
	IH returns to the Australian Sunshine State – Brisbane IHWO is delighted to welcome a new affiliated school in Australia – IH Brisbane, previously known as Australian Language Schools (ALS). The school opened in May 2007 and has already become one of the most successful language schools in the Australian market.

Published: (19th Oct. 2009)
	Hungary bottom-listed in a Eurostat survey about language skills An average just over one third in the European Union speak no foreign language. A survey by Eurostat shows that three-quarters of Hungarians speak no foreign language which places them at the bottom of all EU countires. One factor could be that their language bears little relation to other European tongues. Read more here

Published: (16th Oct. 2009)
	Three New Premium Members We would like to welcome three new Premium members; MPT English, Moscow Linguistic Center and Boston School of Modern Languages. As premium members, they are now able to take part of all the features in order to promote themselves towards agencies around the world.

Published: (15th Oct. 2009)
	ISIC & MasterCard Europe create ground-breaking product for students International Student Identity Card (ISIC) and MasterCard Europe have launched a new card programme for students. The new programme marries the world famous ISIC card and MasterCard payment functions to bring unrivalled benefits to students.

Published: (13th Oct. 2009)
	Excellent networking opportunities at the ICEF Latin America Workshop 2009 Participants at the inaugural ICEF Latin America Workshop in Sao Paulo enjoyed both a highly productive business event as well as a fantastic social programme filled with Brazilian flair. Held September 30 – October 02, the workshop provided educators from 85 institutions in 30 countries the opportunity to meet with 137 ICEF-screened agents from 110 agencies all over Latin America.

Published: (10th Oct. 2009)
	The Language Project becomes IH Bristol IHWO is delighted to announce a new affiliated school in the UK – IH Bristol. Originally established in 1987, International House Bristol (formerly known as The Language Project) has welcomed thousands of students to Bristol and provided them with a thoroughly positive experience of learning English.

Published: (9th Oct. 2009)
	Password – Accessible English language testing Password is a powerful online English language test which has been designed to measure how much English language preparation an international student needs before beginning an academic programme. The test is already saving universities and colleges both time and money, whilst giving them a competitive edge in an increasingly tough international market.

Published: (9th Oct. 2009)
	This week we are happy to present a film from Emerald Cultural Institute, located in Dublin, Ireland.

Published: (7th Oct. 2009)
	Ravenna - The tranquil town of mosaics Art, culture and the most beautiful mosaics in the world are all contained in this rather small but wonderful Italian town, where the spirit and traditions of Italy can be found at every corner. Ravenna is ideal for students who want to combine Italian studies with both cultural and culinary experiences.

Published: (7th Oct. 2009)
	Portsmouth Language College opened new branch in Southampton Portsmouth Language College is proud to announce the opening of its second branch. We were told they have chosen Southampton due to its size and lack of many competitor language schools there. The new branch is called 'Southampton Language College' and has a large Reception area with internet access for all students, 5 recently decorated classrooms, a student kitchen and a large staffroom/Teacher development area. The building is situated on London Road, which is a lively street close to the university and central shopping centre. Click here to visit their website

Published: (6th Oct. 2009)
	Registration is still open for IALC Moscow and St Petersburg workshops Representatives from 17 IALC language schools in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Malta, South Africa and Germany are travelling to Moscow and St Petersburg and bringing with them special and exclusive offers for agents who attend either event.

Published: (5th Oct. 2009)
	Australian Gov. suspends 200 agents from hosting online student visa appl. Association of Australian Education Representatives in India (AAERI) has welcomed the decision by Australian Government of suspending almost 200 agents operating in a number of countries from hosting online student visa applications because of evidence of fraud or poor approval rates.