Schools & Agents - Promoting Education Worldwide

Eaquals Online 2023 - Meet the Panelists

As a result of the technological advancements made in the last few years, education has been in a progressive state. However, what does this mean for the language education industry? What are the challenges that this will bring with it? Will it facilitate teaching and learning? The Eaquals AI panelists will answer these and more questions about AI in Education during their discussion. Have you ...

Flexible Italian Online Course at Scuola Leonardo da Vinci

The part-time Italian course consists of two weekly sessions of one and a half hours and is directed both towards students that want to study Italian for the first time and those that want to improve their knowledge of the language. The course is available in 4 different levels; beginner, elementary, intermediate and advanced and lasts a minimum of 8 weeks, which can be extended. ...

TTU Associate Prof working "under the sea" for Disney

Carla Hurt, associate professor of biology at Tennessee Tech University , has been busy working “under the sea” for Disney. However instead of mermaids, she has been tracking Alpheus armatus, also known as the “pistol shrimp,” for a documentary through National Geographic. Though only two inches long on average, the shrimp can make enough noise to disrupt sonar scans. ...

Supporting ELT recruitment: the next stage

English UK launched the newest strand of their industry recruitment project in Edinburgh in early September by taking a stand at a general careers fair. Promoting the UK ELT sector at careers fairs Huan Japes and Naadiya Rawat from English UK's membership team were joined by Greg Burrell of local member centre F ettes Centre for Language & Culture...

Intrinsiq Reel: Automatic Accommodation Matching.

In this week's Intrinsiq video, we explore one of the CRM's standout features that's transforming the way educational institutions manage accommodation for international students: Automatic Accommodation Matching. Navigating the intricate world of student housing can be a daunting task. Educational institutions often face the challenge of finding suitable accommodations that align with their st...

Malta University Language School - the only language school in Malta owned and validated by the University of Malta

Malta University Language School is the only language school in Malta that is owned and validated by the University of Malta. This affiliation also means that as a school, we are committed to high standards. Malta University Language School is located on campus at the University of Malta. We offer a variety of language courses which are delivered by our teachers who are trained to...

Artificial intelligence and neuroscience on the agenda for debate at SIMO EDUCACIÓN 2023

Artificial intelligence in education, student mental health, neuroscience, e-sports, and gamification in learning are among the topics on the programme of activities at SIMO EDUCACIÓN 2023 , organised by IFEMA MADRID in collaboration with EDUCACIÓN 3.0 ., which will take place from 14 to 16 November in Hall 6 of the Recinto Ferial. Leading conferences At this edition, numer...

How to Tuesday: How to Measure Your Social Media ROI

While the benefits of a strong social media presence are clear, many businesses struggle with one crucial aspect: measuring return on investment (ROI). Understanding the impact of your digital marketing efforts is essential for making informed decisions and enhancing your strategy. Let’s explore how to measure your social media ROI effectively. Calculating ROI The way you determine soc...

Autumn Half Term and Easter Revision at OISC

“I was absolutely thrilled with the report for Evdokia. It was a real educational treat. In all 25 years of my work with British education I haven't received such a thorough analysis of the subject the difficulties the student has. It will be interesting to watch her progress. Thank you for finding great tutors for all our students.” Izabella L, Student advisor, Russia The impo...

Success with Email Marketing: Insights from S&A Bulletin

Last Friday, our weekly S&A Bulletin took a deep dive into the dynamic world of email marketing, offering valuable insights and tips tailored for businesses in international education. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just starting your email campaign journey, this session was brimming with actionable strategies to supercharge your efforts. Engagement at the Core At the heart of ema...

Scuola Leonardo da Vinci awarded as the best Italian language school by Study Travel Magazine

Scuola Leonardo da Vinci has won the ST Star Award for the third consecutive year. This award recognizes the quality of both the courses and services offered by a school. The jury, made up of experts in the field of study trips abroad, makes the award more prestigious. Receiving it 3 years in a row is a wonderful satisfaction. It confirms that our schools, which have hosted over 250,000 s...

Marketing Monday: The Power of Digital Marketing in Attracting International Students

How international students research and apply to schools and universities abroad has changed dramatically in recent years. Gone are the days when print brochures and on-campus events were the primary tools for student recruitment. Instead, today's tech-savvy, globally connected international education audiences rely heavily on online platforms when considering their study options. Here we’...

Feature Friday: Instituto Mediterráneo Sol - iNMSOL

A lovely school in Granada, set right between a ski resort and the coast. Perfect for those who want to learn Spanish and immerse themselves in the culture. In today’s Feature Friday post we focus on Instituto Mediterráneo Sol - iNMSOL : Are there any plans in the pipeline that you can share with us and our followers? Well, we are preparing a new 'look': we are currently...

Feature Friday: Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Milano

Here’s a school that we’re sure you’re familiar with. It’s not the first time we’ve mentioned Scuola Leonardo da Vinci on Schools & Agents, and in today’s Feature Friday post we’re focusing on the plans that Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Milano has for this year: Are there any plans in the pipeline which you can share with us and our followers? We c...

Unveiling the World of Hosting: A Live Session with Hosts International

In a world where cultural exchange and hospitality unite, Hosts International stands as a beacon of excellence. For over three decades, this esteemed organisation has been providing high-quality homestay and house share accommodations, facilitating transformative experiences for international students, interns, and professionals. Yesterday, we had a captivating live session with Harsha Brown, Di...

Trine University Launches New Doctor of Information Technology Program

Trine University has announced an exciting new addition to their international graduate school offerings – a Doctor of Information Technology (DIT) degree program. Launching in spring 2024 at their Detroit Education Center, this hybrid doctoral program is designed to equip students to address high-level organisational challenges using the latest advancements in information technology. Th...

TTU Graduates help find and protect an endangered species

Graduates and faculty of Tennessee Tech University ’s School of Environmental Studies are helping to find and protect an endangered species of catfish that has only been found in Tennessee. Samantha Allen, Ph.D., lecturer and research associate in the School of Environmental Studies; and Hayden Mattingly, Ph.D., director of the School of Environmental Studies; teamed up with Grady Wells, P...

Intrinsiq Client Focus - The Essential English Centre

This month’s Intrinsiq Client Focus articles takes us to the heart of Manchester where we are going to find out more about, The Essential English Centre - a renowned institution offering English language education with a rich history spanning more than two decades. Trusted by students worldwide, it has established itself as a leading name in l anguage learning. A Legacy of Excellence ...

ICEF webinar - AI and linguistics

In today's digital age, AI-powered tools are changing how we learn languages. These tools make language learning more available to everyone and offer new, efficient ways to learn. But how do they compare to learning in a traditional classroom with experienced teachers? As AI becomes a common tool for learning, we need to ask: can technology alone give us a complete language learning experience? ...

Entreprise et Découverte meets know-how

During an immersion stay, learning the language and discovering French culture is a key element of your stay. It allows you to practice French while learning with your teacher as your guide. That’s why S.L.Immersion is committed to working with quality partners like Entreprise et Découverte. Entreprise et Découverte is a national association whose mission is to...

How to Tuesday: How to Boost Your Google Ads Quality Score Fast

When it comes to running successful Google Ads campaigns, your Quality Score (QS) plays a pivotal role. The higher your QS, the more Google regards your ads as relevant to consumers. So, if you're looking to improve your Google Ads performance quickly, focusing on your Quality Score is a smart move. Understanding Google Ads Quality Score Google's QS is a metric that evaluates the relevance a...

2024 Hispania, escuela de español Dates and Fees

We have published our new Dates & Fees 2024! With more than 20 years of experience and over 40.000 students received on our school, Hispania, escuela de español has become a worldwide leader in teaching Spanish as a Second Language (ELE). What will you find in our Dates & Fees 2024? Information about our on-site Spanish Courses : - General Spanish Courses - Offici...

At Besant Hill, students feel like they belong!

“Besant Hill manifests itself in the form of a safe haven where students of all backgrounds can witness first hand what it means to be listened to without judgment, to be cared for despite flaws, and to be lifted up earnestly - no matter your objectives.” Nyasia C. Are your students looking for a school where they belong? Then, get to know Besant Hill! Our application for the 24-...

SAA Bulletin: How to Use SEO to Your Advantage when Targeting an International Education Audience

Following on from our recent Marketing Monday post about the situation of search in 2023, this Bulletin focuses on some more tips to help you make the most of your content marketing strategy. Because yes, content marketing plays a huge role in SEO (search engine optimisation). Google's Search Quality Rater Guidelines (which is basically you How to Make Google Happy Guid...

Marketing Monday: Developing a Successful Email Marketing Campaign for International Student Recruitment

Using careful planning and strategic messaging, email marketing campaigns help schools, universities and agents connect with prospective students abroad and encourage them to apply. Here are some tips for developing a winning email marketing campaign for recruiting international students. Know Your Audience The first critical step is conducting in-depth market research on your target c...

Feature Friday: English Outdoors NYC

English Outdoors NYC offers a unique language learning concept in New York City. Morning English classes are held indoors and outdoors at various city locations, providing students with an authentic NYC experience. Class sizes are small, averaging 5-6 students, and apart from class work, students are taken on educational and cultural field trips to museums, landmarks, and historic neighborhoods. ...

Feature Friday: Inlingua Malta

Inlingua Malta is part of the global Inlingua International network. It offers language courses, primarily in English, catering to learners of all levels, and employs a communicative teaching approach, focusing on practical language skills. Inlingua Malta provides a multicultural learning environment, with students from around the world. The school's location in Malta offers a unique blend of lan...

Benefits of International Student Hosting in the Cost-of-Living Crisis

The cost-of-living crisis is a growing concern, not only in the UK but worldwide. As the prices of essential goods and services continue to rise, both international students and hosts are feeling the financial strain. However, amidst these challenges, international student hosting emerges as a viable solution with numerous benefits for both parties involved. Pros of staying with a host family ...

Intrinsiq Support: The relevance of Intrinsiq's Diary Function in School Management

Schools are dynamic environments with numerous interactions between students, staff, families, and agents. Managing these interactions efficiently can be a daunting task without the right tools. This is where Intrinsiq 's Diary system shines. In this article, we'll explore the diary function within Intrinsiq and understand why it's a highly recommended feature for any school management system. ...

Study Medicine in Italy in English - IMAT preparation course for the entrance exam (online or on-site) with Scuola Leonardo da Vinci

Several renowned Italian universities, including Bari, Milan, Pavia, Rome La Sapienza, Rome Tor Vergata, Seconda Università of Naples, Turin, Padua, and Bologna, now offer undergraduate Medicine and Surgery programs conducted in English. To gain admission to these prestigious academic offerings, prospective students must successfully clear the International Medical Admissions Test (IMAT)...

Student Stories from Tennessee Tech University

Lydia Burton, a senior majoring in environmental and sustainability with a biology focus at Tennessee Tech University , has embarked on a journey of conservation and research driven by her love for marine ecology and commitment to environmental sustainability. This summer, she ventured to Costa Rica, volunteering for a sea turtle conservation program. Burton’s path to Tennessee Tech w...

Are you ready for ICEF Digital 2023?

ICEF Digital 2023, a premier event for senior international education professionals, is set to take place on November 3rd in Berlin. This one-day networking conference serves as a vital platform for informing and updating professionals about the latest advancements in technology and digital tools relevant to the education sector. Notably, ICEF Digital has strategically positioned itself in the i...

New Italian IH Affiliate: IH Schio-Vicenza

The announcement of a new IH affiliate school in Italy has brought excitement to the International House network. IH Schio-Vicenza , located in northern Italy, is a community school directed by Julie Wallis, who is also known as the President of the Italian Association of Language Schools, AISLi. Originally established in 1987 as The London School of Languages by Angela Chard, the school sa...

ELT campaigning continues after summer pause

Our campaign for government support for ELT has started up again with a fantastic visit from London Labour MP Rupa Huq to a member centre in her constituency. MP visit to member centre West London English School in Ealing Dr Huq, who is a great supporter of the industry, addressed students at West London English School . En...

How to Tuesday: How to Use Brand Awareness in your Marketing Strategy

One of the strengths of Schools & Agents is that it creates brand awareness among people/businesses that focus on international education for your school, university, college, or agency,.. But how many students will I sign up? - we often get asked. And while that is a very important metric, we always try to explain that brand awareness goes beyond that. And considering that within the intern...

Marketing Mondays: How Do Your International Education Clients Search for Information Online?

Let’s start by stating the obvious - your international education clients are human beings and therefore search for language courses, university programs, and education agents just like they’d search for a flight, their next favourite pair of trainers, or the latest news about a new and upcoming TikTok star. So, how do they search? What do they ask their search engines before they com...

Maximising Your Online Presence: A Deep Dive into the Latest Schools & Agents Bulletin

In the rapidly evolving realm of international education, staying ahead of the curve is imperative for schools, agents, and service providers. The most recent edition of the Schools & Agents Bulletin, released last Friday, delves into the compelling subject of optimising your social media presence. With the digital landscape continually changing, this insightful bulletin equips you with strate...

IHWO and IH Schools at ST Alphe UK 2023

IHWO and IH study abroad schools spent the weekend at ST Alphe UK in London. The three-day, in-person conference is a fantastic opportunity for language schools to network intensively with quality, reference-checked agents. We had a great time catching up with many agents and meeting lots of new ones too. It was fantastic to see so many IH schools attending the conference. The majority were fr...

Feature Friday: Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Firenze

In today’s Feature Friday post, we share updates from Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Firenze . Here’s what they are planning for the rest of the year: Are there any plans in the pipeline which you can share with us and our followers? New ideas and new projects are a constant. Now we are working on new cultural activities and courses, thanks to the continuous growth of the cultural of...

Feature Friday: UCD English Language Academy

We know a lot of you are already familiar with UCD English Language Academy . But, in case you need a reminder, today’s Feature Friday post focuses on who they are and what they offer: Can you give us 3 adjectives that describe your school? - Unique and safe university campus experience - Real multicultural environment - Outstanding teaching team Where do your students come ...

ELT expertise at the English UK marketing conference in September

The annual marketing conference of English UK, scheduled for Friday, 29th September in London, promises a diverse range of sessions catering to a wide audience. This event is set to provide insights into various facets of English Language Teaching (ELT) marketing, encompassing themes like brand identity, artificial intelligence (AI), market trends, and conversational marketing. The conference c...

The all-new IELS 30+ Programme

In a forward-looking move, IELS Malta is proud to unveil its upcoming initiative for the year 2024 – the all-new 30+ Programme tailored to mature students. Adding a fresh dimension to their offerings, IELS Malta is launching the 30+ GENERAL ENGLISH program, featuring 20 lessons (15 hours) per week. Designed exclusively for students aged 30 and above, this course caters to individuals ra...

Academic School Year at Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in Italy

When it comes to the Academic School Year at Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in Italy, the lessons are in Italian right from the start: our teaching focuses on communication, allowing you to learn Italian in a natural way, through a study programme that combines development of communication skills with in-depth study of the morphosynthatic structures of the language. At the end of the course, each s...

The English Outdoors Concept

Our English Outdoors concept is specifically designed to immerse students in NYC life and culture, giving students the unique opportunity to practice their English in authentic NYC settings. This interactive classroom experience also includes regular educational and cultural field trips to places like: Central Park Governors Island The Whitney Museum and...

How Intrinsiq Works - The Search Function

Efficient management of student information, course data, and accommodation details are all imperative for educational institutions. The Intrinsiq platform offers a versatile and customisable Search Function that streamlines the process of retrieving and organising this critical information. In this article, we'll delve into the four-step process of using the Intrinsiq Search Function and explor...

Londonist dmc awarded 'Best Service Provider' Award at ST Alphe London for 4th consecutive year

Londonist dmc Student Accommodation Agency are thrilled to announce that for the fourth consecutive year, they have been honored with the 'Best Service Provider Award', by StudyTravel Ltd at Alphe London last weekend. Speaking on social media, Londonist Managing Director Asim Erturk stated that "This is a wonderful way to celebrate our 10th anniversary with this amazing achievement. We have bee...

Become part of the IALC family at the IALC Workshop in Cardiff!

The 2024 IALC Workshop will take place in Cardiff, Wales, voted Europe's 'third best' capital city to live in! CEO of Workshop host school Celtic English Academy, Shoko Doherty cannot wait to welcome IALC schools and their partners to show off this truely stunning corner of the United Kingdom! Visit Celtic English Academy , Cardiff Castle and more! Do busi...

How to Tuesday: How to Use Marketing Automation Tools Effectively

From social media schedulers to AI-powered content generators, automation tools now play an important part in modern marketing strategies. With this technology set to become even more advanced, let’s explore how to use marketing automation tools to your advantage. Define your objectives Firstly, find out what kind of automation your marketing strategy needs before committing to a...

The MPS Summer Quarter newsletter!

We're back with another edition of our quarterly newsletter that brings you the latest insider views on Merrick Prep students , staff and industry education on topics like student life , both past and upcoming events , tips on how to choose the right boarding school , reflections of our Headmaster and so much more! You ...

Here's last week's edition of the S&A Bulletin in case you've missed it!

In case you missed Friday's edition of the S&A Bulletin, you can watch here once again. To recap, last week the topic was 'Email Marketing' which is a topic that is very close to my heart. I firmly believe that email marketing is a strong digital tool that everyone in international education should make use of especially if they are after customer retention. In this video I give some tips o...

Emily Armstrong - TTU's Senior Marketing Major and Photographer!

At Tennessee Tech University , you’ll find Emily Armstrong, a senior marketing major, making a name for herself not only as a dedicated student but as a passionate photographer. Originally from Cookeville, Tennessee, Armstrong chose Tech because it aligned perfectly with her academic interests and was close to home. “I chose Tech because it’s my hometown, a...

Marketing Monday: The Role of Content Marketing in Reaching International Students

Attracting international students to your school or university requires a purposeful approach to content marketing. One of the most effective methods of doing this is by using social media channels and third-party platforms to your advantage. Let’s delve deeper into how this can enhance your content marketing strategy. Increasing reach through social media Social media has ...

ICEF Podcast - Beyond future and career prospects: Understanding what tomorrow’s international students really want

In this episode, ICEF’s Craig Riggs and Martijn van de Veen discuss the latest developments in our sector, including a cooler investment climate for EdTech and the surging student visa numbers from the US. The main topic features a discussion on the decision factors that are most important to prospective students when choosing where and what to study abroad. That conversation draws on two...

International House World Organisation Welcomes IH Edinburgh as a New Affiliate

It is a great pleasure to announce that there is a new IH affiliate, IH Edinburgh! This progressive school and its dedicated team have a lot to offer, and they will be a fantastic addition to the IH network . “Roland and the team at IH Edinburgh show the commitment to quality that lies at the heart of International House,” said Emma Hoyle, Managing Director of International House ...

Feature Friday: Kapito Sprachschule

Kapito is a renowned language school that offers immersive and effective German language courses in the vibrant city of Münster, Germany. With a strong emphasis on personalized instruction and cultural integration, Kapito provides students with a unique opportunity to enhance their language skills while experiencing the rich heritage of the region. Here’s a little bit more about the ...

English Outdoors’ unique immersive concept

English Outdoor s is an original concept utilizing ‘Public Space’ for English classes. It is specifically designed to immerse students in NYC life and culture, giving students the unique opportunity to practice their English in authentic NYC settings. So what is an EO classroom? It can be a variety of places, either inside or outside: a long bench-style table in a park, a circula...

Feature Friday: English Path

Offering several courses in different cities, English Path are the English Teaching Specialist. From General English to Higher Education Programmes and Teacher Training, you’ll find anything your students may need. Let’s see where we can meet the EP Team this year: Are there any plans in the pipeline which you can share with us and our followers? We are working on moving into t...

UK ELT market intelligence: student statistics from Q2 2023

The latest data from our QUIC cohort confirms that the UK ELT sector saw strong recovery in the second quarter of 2023. T he cohort's overall student week volume reached 81% of Q2 2019 levels. The full results showed almost half of the source countries sent higher student week volumes than in Q2 2019. A number of mar...

10% discount from Rose of York on IELTS Preparation Course

Rose of York Language School in the UK is pleased to offer a 10% discount this Autumn IELTS Preparation Course - come join us this new 2023/2024 academic year! Discount code : IELTS2324 The course aims to: - Develop the techniques and strategies required to complete the exam successfully. - Focus on vocabulary and functions that enable students to write a discursi...

Bookings now open for Pippa’s Half Term Camps 2023/24

We are delighted to share the launch of our exciting Pippa’s Camps 2023/24 brochure detailing the Half Term Study Camps that we have planned for the academic year ahead. We are thrilled that the venue for all three camps is Rugby School and that students will be given the opportunity to study and relax utilising the superb facilities at this beautiful historic school...

Quality English welcomes IH Cape Town

Quality English (QE) recently welcomed IH Cape Town as its latest licensee. The school, based in South Africa joins over 60 other independent EFL schools around the world in carrying the QE logo. IH Cape Town is conveniently located in the heart of the city, offering visitors the ideal location from which to explore the amazing tourist attractions, socialise with fellow students and experience ...

Immerse Yourself in the Heart of Language and Culture: Studying Italian with Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in Rome

When it comes to learning a language, there's no substitute for total immersion. And what better place to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Italian language and culture than the enchanting city of Rome? Scuola Leonardo da Vinci offers a unique and enriching experience for those seeking to learn Italian on their Rome campus, blending education, history, and exploration in a harmonious symphony....

A Candid Chat with Benjamin Llewelyn from Oxford International Study Centre: Unveiling Pathways to Learning and Growth

In a virtual rendezvous that radiated warmth and camaraderie, we had the pleasure of connecting with Benjamin Llewelyn from the esteemed Oxford International Study Centre ( OISC ) in the UK. Yesterday's live broadcast offered an insightful glimpse into OISC's offerings, shedding light on its academic programs, accommodation choices, student activities, and the power of intensive courses. Navi...

Reflecting on the IALC Workshop 2023: Mark and Jonas's Journey

In the early months of this year, Mark and Jonas set out on a unique expedition that led them to the heart of Dublin, Ireland. Their purpose? To participate in the IALC Workshop, an annual event that brings educators, agents and service providers from around the world together to share insights, exchange ideas, and foster international collaboration. Connections That Transcend Borders The IA...

English Path has arrived in Dublin

Our Dublin school is based just outside the city centre, in the beautiful coastal suburb of Dún Laoghaire. An area popular for sunny strolls along the pier and fishing on the harbour, Dún Laoghaire is a peaceful and pretty town as well as a great location for students who want to learn and experience authentic Irish culture in a calm yet unique setting. School offers interactiv...

How to Tuesday: How to Use Content in 2023

With the sheer amount of information online these days, creating content which is high-quality and valuable is essential for businesses looking to attract and retain an audience. Here we’ll explore what to concentrate on to ensure your content marketing strategy is up to date. Focus on your audience’s needs The focus this year should be on creating content that provides rea...

Did the 4th edition of the S&A Bulletin slip through your fingers? No worries – the treasure trove of insights awaits!

In a world where connections click and networking never sleeps, last Friday we delved deep into a riveting exploration of how social media is reshaping the international education landscape. Did the 4th edition of the S&A Bulletin slip through your fingers? No worries – the treasure trove of insights awaits! Our latest edition was a rendezvous with the theme of "Enhancing your network...

Marketing Monday: 7 Useful Tips for Marketing Your School at International Education Fairs

One of the most effective ways of showcasing your school or university on a global scale is by participating in international education fairs and expos. Here are 7 points to consider when marketing your school at events like this. 1. Know your audience Tailor your messaging to the audience of each specific event. Research the countries or regions that will be represented and understand their...

TTU New Catalog Platform

TN Tech has recently launched a new undergraduate and graduate catalog user interface in collaboration with Coursedog, an integrated academic operations platform that also now services our university’s events and course scheduling and curriculum management. You will be able to access the catalog the same as you have in the past using the Academics link in the Express bar of any TN ...

Why OSSD for International Students - Merrick Prep School

It's time to help guide your child on the OSSD and its values! Our children deserve the best, we want them to be successful in every facet of their life. Education builds the foundation to flourish and prosper. Ensuring a child's secondary education is recognized among the leading international universities is a priority, as is the value of university-level academics. R...

English UK and RefuAid: the difference you've made

The partnership between English UK and RefuAid supports refugees and asylum seekers to get the language skills they need to resume professional careers and higher education. Many of our members offer free tuition to RefuAid clients, and the results of this are obvious in the charity's latest i mpact report . Support from schools and teachers are shaping ...

Feature Friday: UCD English Language Academy

UCD English Language Academy in Dublin offers immersive language programs for international students. With experienced instructors and a communicative approach, students enhance their English proficiency effectively. Find out what they have in store for the rest of 2023! Are there any plans in the pipeline which you can share with us and our followers? We have just recently launched our Cam...

Feature Friday: Hispania, Escuela de Español

Hispania, escuela de Español in Valencia is a premier language institution offering comprehensive Spanish learning opportunities. Through dynamic courses taught by skilled educators, students immerse themselves in the language and culture. Here’s what they’ll be up to in the coming months: Are there any plans in the pipeline which you can share with us and our followers? ...

Upcoming ICEF events: reach thousands in international education

With 9 million internationally mobile students anticipated by 2030, the demand for services that support students and add value to the opportunities institutions and agents are able to offer, continues to grow. Hosted around the world and attended by thousands of educational institutions and pre-screened international student recruitment agents, the calendar of upcoming ICEF events enables you ...

TfL plans to end Day Travelcards | Information for UK based English language teaching centres

Transport for London (TfL) is phasing out paper tickets due to cost-saving pressures. The sale of paper Day Travelcards is expected to end on or before 21 January 2024. Weekly paper travel cards are already no longer available. English UK knows this is likely to complicate junior group travel in London. We will continue to lobby for paper Day Travelcards to be retained. Before the change ...

La Tomatina de Buñol: The Tomato Fight Festival That Will Surprise You

Spain is known worldwide for its vibrant festivities and unique traditions. One of the most iconic summer celebrations is the famous Buñol Tomato Fight. If you're planning to come to Valencia at the end of August for a vacation or to learn Spanish, participating in this fun festival is a unique experience you can't miss. Summer is a perfect time to travel and combine the opportunity to...

ST Star Awards 2023 IH Finalists

The 2023 ST Star Awards finalists have been announced and we are proud to see just how many IH schools have made it to this stage. These awards recognise outstanding institutions and best practice in the field of international education. As a global network of language schools that strives for the highest quality for students and employees, it is rewarding to see the efforts of IH schools being...

Intrinsiq Client Focus - Living Learning English

In an increasingly interconnected world, mastering the English language has become an invaluable skill, opening doors to global opportunities and enriching personal experiences. Today we turn our spotlight onto Living Learning English , who have been Intrinsiq clients for several years and with who we've worked on several projects. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on holistic langua...

French in Normandy Acquire Another Award and Nomination

The language school French in Normandy has once again been recognised for its exceptional dedication to language education by securing a prestigious nomination and an award. With a number of prizes already under its belt, French in Normandy has now added ‘French Language School of the Year’ and ‘Language Training Provider of the Year’ to its growing list of accolades. ...

Museum exhibit on human rights and the Holocaust during World History Class at Besant Hill

For their spring semester, the World History Class curated a museum exhibit on human rights and the Holocaust, titled "Never Shall We Forget." This moving tribute drew inspiration from Elie Wiesel's powerful poem and shed light on various aspects of the Holocaust. As the new academic year approaches, we can't help but look forward to more learning! Discover how our intentionally small setting o...

How to Tuesday - Make the Most of Your S&A Membership

Following on from yesterday's Marketing Monday post about our memberships, we're going to add on some more tips in today's How to Tuesday. We would like to share with you some tips on how to make the most of your membership with us. Having said that, if you prefer to have a more focused chat about this, or about how your organisation can benefit from being registered with S&A, let ...

TTU welcomes freshman class at fall convocation

Tennessee Tech University welcomed freshmen students this week at its annual convocation, held at the Hooper Eblen Center. Convocation at Tech is a formal induction ceremony of the freshman class each fall semester into the academic community of the university. Tech President Phil Oldham, Provost Lori Mann Bruce, senior administrators and faculty presided over the ceremony, which prepares ...

Exploring the 'Discovering Your Origins' Course at Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, Milan

In an increasingly interconnected world, the thirst for knowledge about one's roots and heritage has grown stronger. Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in Milan has recognized this longing and responded with a unique and captivating course titled 'Discovering Your Origins'. This course offers an enriching opportunity for individuals to delve into their ancestral history, language, and culture, providing a...

Marketing Mondays: Marketing Packages

Marketing in the international education industry is quite vast. It goes from B2B to B2C in no time! You need to be targeting students, then agents, don't forget parents, and what about service providers? Very often we find that schools are targeting one or maximum 2 audiences perfectly, but tend to forget about the others. A holistic marketing strategy should have campaigns that reach all your au...

Did you miss our Live Broadcast with Lead5050?

If you missed our live broadcast with Lead5050 last Friday afternoon, now's your chance to have another look at it. You can do so by following the link to our YouTube channel , or simply watch the video embedded in this article below. During our chat with Ella Tyler, one of the founders of Lead5050 we spoke about how the organisation has evolved over the past 7 years since it started. Lead505...

Les Elfes Founder Philippe Stettler steps down as his daughter Alexandra Stettler takes over

We are thrilled to announce a significant leadership transition at Les Elfes International that marks a new era of growth and innovation for our organization. After 36 years of remarkable dedication and leadership, our esteemed CEO, Philippe Stettler, also the founder of Les Elfes International, has decided to pass on the torch to his daughter, Alexandra Stettler. Alexandra brings a wealth...

ICEF Webinar - The formula to success: enhancing the international education journey

In today's dynamic global milieu, the trajectory towards achieving international student success demands a departure from the traditional norms of education and academic degrees. Acknowledging this need for evolution, the International Consultants for Education and Fairs (ICEF) is set to unveil an enlightening webinar that delves into the augmentation of conventional educational experiences and qu...

Maltalingua School of English Named Finalist in the Study Travel Star Awards 2023!

Maltalingua School of English is delighted to announce its recognition as a finalist in the prestigious International Study Travel Awards for the third consecutive year. As the school celebrates its 11th anniversary in the picturesque setting of St Julian's, Malta, this year's nomination holds special significance. The school has secured coveted positions in two highly regarded categories: "Study...

Feature Friday: Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci Rome

This Feature Friday post focuses on Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci Rome , where the essence of Italy's artistic and cultural heritage comes alive through education. Find out all about our plans here: Are there any plans in the pipeline, which you can share with us and our followers? Our greatest plan is always the promotion of learning the Italian language. And beyond that we want our students t...

S&A Bulletin - Making the most of Digital Marketing Campaigns

In yesterday's edition of the S&A Bulletin we spoke of the importance of having a solid Digital Marketing Campaign and we shared some tips that we feel are extremely important in making your marketing campaigns a success. Have a strategy and follow through Without one you would simply be firing aimlessly and you will not have the possibility to assess your campaign and see what has worke...

New Eaquals Associate Member: PLUSED

Associate members bring a wealth of professional expertise to the Eaquals network and today they are pleased to welcome an additional member to the Eaquals family – PLUSED. Who are PLUSED? PLUSED, based in Istanbul Turkiye, has been providing online language assessment and learning solutions internationally for over two decades. Their mission is ‘to enhance the quality and...

Feature Friday: UCT English Language Centre

With a passionate faculty and a supportive international community, we provide an enriching experience that goes beyond classrooms. Discover the beauty of language, forge global connections, and broaden your horizons with us at the UCT English Language Centre . Find out more in today’s Feature Friday post: Are there any plans in the pipeline which you can share with us and our followers...

Celebrating Xinheng's Success: A New Chapter in Cambridge with LLE

LLE are elated to present the uplifting voyage of one of their students, Xinheng, who has secured a spot at a charming boarding school in Cambridge. Their unwavering dedication, determination, and fervor have paved the way for this exhilarating fresh start. Xinheng's progression at Living Learning English (LLE) was characterized by an intense ardor for learning, swift strides in mastering the...

Newsfeed: Buy one Get one half price on Cambridge exams at IH Bristol

Did you know that IH Bristol is the only Cambridge exam centre in Bristol? Did you also know that our 10-week Cambridge exam preparation courses come with the exam included? Right now, we’re offering buy-one-get-one half-price on our Cambridge exam preparation courses, so there’s no better time than now to get your world-renowned, lifetime English qualification. At Internat...

College Town Talk - New Podcast Series from Tennessee Tech University

College Town Talk is a new podcast from Tennessee Tech University in partnership with the Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau. Each week, hosts Jonathan Frank and Shan Stout introduce listeners to Tech faculty, staff and students – as well as successful Tech alumni, local business owners and civic leaders – who are making a difference and living Wings Up in their commun...

Intrinsiq Reel: Mark Milford discusses Dashboards

It’s ‘Dashboards’ month at Intrinsiq. Today we’re pleased to share with you this reel where Intrinsiq Owner and Founder Mark Milford speaks of why Dashboards are one of his favourite features of the Intrinsiq School Management System. “The key is to give you the data that you need” Intrinsiq , as a comprehensive school management system, provides its clie...

Marketing Monday: 3 Powerful Tips for Promoting Your School or University With Video

With the rise in the use of social media platforms for marketing in recent years, video content has only grown in popularity. This is down to the fact that video is not only highly-engaging, but also appeals to our emotions and is easy to digest. So how can the power of video content enhance your marketing strategy? Here we’ll explore 3 key tips for using video to promote your school or univ...

Check out our latest S&A Bulletin - This week's topic was 'Ideas for Content'

This week's S&A Bulletin was slightly different from the usual ones we've had so far in that it was outdoors and captured in front of the Maltese Parliament in Valletta...so those watching the video could also enjoy some lovely views while listening to important tips and tricks on what kind of content they can submit on the S&A platform . In the dynamic digital landscape, the educatio...

Unveiling Creativity: Exploring Sculpture, Frescoes, Mosaics, Restoration, and Photography Courses at Scuola Leonardo da Vinci

Art has the power to transcend time and culture, capturing the essence of human expression. Scuola Leonardo da Vinci , a renowned institution dedicated to the teaching of Italian language and culture in Italy, offers a range of courses that delve into the captivating realms of sculpture, frescoes, mosaics, restoration, and photography. These courses not only provide students ...

Feature Friday: Kapito Sprachschule

This week, we are thrilled to shine the spotlight on Kapito Sprachschule ! Offering a wide range of engaging language courses tailored to individuals of all levels, Kapito Sprachschule is committed to providing a supportive and immersive learning environment. Can you give us 3 adjectives that describe your school? Open-minded, friendly, and international (we know, not very creative, but th...

ICEF Digital 2023

ICEF Digital 2023 will be held on November 3rd in Berlin, right before the ICEF Berlin workshop, which will take place from the 5th to the 7th November 2023. A one-day networking conference that informs and updates senior international education professionals on the latest technologies and digital tools available to them. ICEF Digital is a perfect fit in the international education calendar, sc...

Feature Friday: Edu-inter

Discover an educational haven where language and culture unite seamlessly, in today’s Feature Friday post about Edu-inter School in Quebec Are there any plans in the pipeline which you can share with us and our followers? We are preparing a new website for this year, also new pathway programs to different programs all over the province . Will you be att...

The Advantages of Studying a Co-op Diploma Program at Wales Young Institute in Vancouver, British Columbia

Studying abroad is an enriching experience that offers numerous benefits to international students. Among the top destinations for international education, Vancouver British Columbia, is known for its exceptional educational institutions and multicultural environment. Wales Young Institute offers a unique Co-op Diploma Program, combining academic excellence with invaluable work experience. Th...

Tech alum’s higher education reform solutions gain an audience at G7 summit

A Tennessee Tech University alumnus is leading a global network of college students and alumni whose approaches to higher education reform have gained an audience at the annual G7 summit. Shayan Khan, who graduated with an electrical engineering degree from Tech in 2018 and now resides in Paris, France, is the chairman and co-founder of the U7+ Student & Alumni Network. The group is an exte...

Introducing Trine University's Exciting New Campus in Virginia!

Trine University is proud to launch its latest venture – a state-of-the-art campus nestled in the heart of Virginia. Renowned for its excellence in education, Trine University is thrilled to expand its horizons to the vibrant city of Reston, Virginia. With an esteemed legacy of specializing in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Business programs at its well-established...

Intrinsiq Support: Streamlining School Operations with Dashboards

School administrators and staff are constantly seeking innovative solutions to simplify their daily tasks and enhance overall efficiency. The Intrinsiq School Management System stands out as a comprehensive platform that prioritises ease of use and productivity. At the heart of this cutting-edge system are dashboards - customizable interfaces designed to cater to the unique needs of each client....

How to Tuesday: How to do a PPC Competitive Analysis

Pay-per-click (PPC) marketing is an effective way for businesses to drive traffic and increase brand awareness. Here’s how to stay ahead of the competition by conducting a thorough PPC competitive analysis of others in your industry and using your findings to improve your own PPC activities. 1. Identify the competition Start by identifying your primary competitors. Consider...

College of the Canyons Custom Cultural Immersive Camps for Middle and High School Students

The Office of International Services and Programs at the College of the Canyons works with agents and education partners abroad to develop Summer and Winter cultural immersive camps. Programs can run for two weeks or more and include English language instructions, credit college classes, sample university lectures, University tours, cultural activities in Los Angeles, and housing. For example...

Marketing Monday: How to Optimise Your Website for International Student Recruitment

A well-optimised website plays a significant role in reaching prospective students from around the world. In this article we’ll highlight some important factors to help schools and universities enhance their website for international student recruitment. Multilingual content To appeal to a global audience, consider translating key sections of your website into multiple languages....

The Second Edition of the Schools & Agents Bulletin: Focusing on the Power of Email Marketing in International Education!

Greetings to all our esteemed readers in the field of international education! Today, we are thrilled to unveil the eagerly awaited second edition of the Schools & Agents Bulletin. In this edition, we delve into the crucial aspect of Email Marketing and its significance in our industry. As education professionals, we understand the challenges of connecting with students, parents, and educat...

Feature Friday: UCT English Language Centre

Immerse yourself in a multicultural environment, make lifelong friends, and embrace the vibrant spirit of Cape Town at UCT English Language Centre : Can you give us 3 adjectives that describe your school? Professional, Diverse, Dynamic Where do your students come from? Top 5 nations: Saudi Arabia, Angola, Germany, Democratic Republic of Kongo and Brazil Which is your most po...

Feature Friday: IELS Malta

Let's take a virtual trip to the island of Malta and explore the amazing language-learning experience at IELS Malta : Can you give us 3 adjectives that describe your school? Professional, Fun, Classy Where do your students come from? All around the world, we have over 40 nationalities studying at IELS Which is your most popular course and what do your students like most about your...

English UK welcomes more members

English UK is delighted to welcome six new English language centres into membership this June and July: English Path Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester; Kaplan International London 30+; British Learning Academy and Hello! Exmouth. English Path, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester Location: Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester Student age: Young learners aged 16+; adults aged 18+ ...

Eaquals Online 2023: Let the countdown begin!

We have been asking you to save the dates for the Eaquals Online event which will take place on 6 th and 7 th October this year, but we are here to announce that registration will open on 16 th August. So let the countdown begin! The Eaquals online event is a great opportunity for all those who have a passion for the language education industry and have a zest for learning, to attend sess...

TEFL Masterclass: Developing top-down & bottom-up reading skills

Reading in English can be a tough skill for learners to master. Whilst many might choose to focus on speaking and listening instead, any learner taking a formal qualification in English needs to be able to read confidently to achieve success. This is no mean feat, especially as much of our course material tends to assess reading rather than teach it, whilst our learners seem less and less interest...

guard.me International Insurance Sets Industry Benchmark in Data Protection

guard.me International Insurance, a global leader in health insurance for international education, is proud to announce a significant milestone in becoming the first company in the industry to obtain ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certifications. This achievement solidifies guard.me's position as an industry benchmark for data protection and reinforces its commitment to safeguarding sensitive user informati...

How Intrinsiq Works - Attendance Monitoring Dashboard and Issuing Warning Letters with Intrinsiq

Maintaining consistent attendance is crucial for student success and academic performance. To support educational institutions in monitoring and managing student attendance effectively, Intrinsiq introduces its Attendance Monitoring Dashboard and Warning Letter issuance system. This comprehensive tool not only provides real-time attendance insights but also streamlines the process of issuing warni...

Eaquals Member News: YALS AGM – 25 years of quality language services in Serbia

Traditionally, in June, the Serbian national association of language schools – YALS, holds its AGM. This year, the AGM took plac in the beautiful garden of one of the member schools, Big Bird, in Belgrade. The meeting provided a platform for members to gather and discuss key matters. The agenda encompassed various crucial topics including the preparation for the next YALS 2024 literary an...

ICEF Podcast - Bridging the skills gap: Preparing international students for their future careers

In a world that is faced with rapidly evolving technologies and innovations, it is crucial for education providers to equip their international students with the skills demanded by their future employers. In the main topic of this month’s ICEF podcast, we will discuss the so-called ‘skills gap’, with data, statistics and examples, and shed light on various options for educat...

How to Tuesday: How to Use LinkedIn Analytics for B2B Marketing

LinkedIn is a top social networking platform for professionals, making it perfectly suited to B2B marketing. To increase your success on LinkedIn, utilising its analytics feature is essential. Here are some tips on what to look out for. Types of LinkedIn analytics Analytics tools are designed to measure specific metrics, and can be found by logging into your profile and opening y...

Oxford and Cambridge University Entrance Preparation Inspiring Education in the heart of the University City of Oxford

During the summer vacation and Autumn term we arrange preparatory programmes for Oxford and Cambridge University Entrance candidates. The seminars are led by experienced Oxford and Cambridge tutors, including people from admissions in colleges of the University. Participants must have a good school or college record and be fluent in English. (For those students who do not meet the Engli...

The latest news from Eaquals and its members

Summer is generally the period during which schools are bustling with students who are excited about learning a new language, exploring their surroundings and trying new things! Eaquals is launching a new campaign for the month of August called ' Capture the moment' where we are asking our members to send us their photos showing the current vibe at the school. The photos may be of the students ...

Italian language and Music programs at Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in Florence, Rome and Milan

Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, with its branches in Florence, Rome, and Milan, offers exceptional Italian language and Music programs that cater to students from all over the world. Combining the beauty of the Italian language with the richness of Italian music, these programs provide an immersive and cultural experience that is both educational and inspiring. Italian Language Programs: The Italian...

Interview with Merrick Prep Parent Daniela Swientek

Daniela Swientek, mother of grade 11 to grade 12 Male, Boarding Student is thankful for our students, families, alumni and MPS team ! Here are the questions that we asked her, and you can find her answers at the identified times below. 0:49 - What was the process like for choosing this school? 1:56 - How has your child responded to being at this school? 2:40 - What does your child ap...

10% discount and No Registration Fee - Junior August Special at Maltalingua

Summer is here, and there is no better time to enrol your child in an English language course. We are offering a 10% discount on all junior courses staying at the junior residence , and we are removing the 50 euro registration fee . Our Summer Programme is available in August, and there are still a few places available. Don't miss this opportunity for your child to improve their Englis...

Marketing Monday: Best Practices for Using Social Media to Attract International Students

With students all around the world active on at least one social networking site, social media platforms have become a fundamental tool for marketing international education. But how can schools and universities use social media to attract international students? Here are the best practices to consider. Create a strong social media presence For your educational institution to be at the...

Lead5050 Awards Shortlist Revealed

This year we have had more nominations than ever before, so you can imagine how difficult it has been to get to this stage - our judges have really had a super tough time! But - drum roll please - we are delighted to announce the shortlist...... Champion of change Rebecca Guntern – Sandoz Sal Naseem Robert Baker – Potentia Talent Lucas Chiusoli...

Institut Linguistique Adenet IH Montpellier is very proud to celebrate its 25th anniversary in July 2023!

Founded in 1998 by Stefan Kaven and Claudia Adenet, the French language school has continuously endeavoured to achieve the highest quality standards in teaching and educational services - the latest accreditation being IH WORLD, awarded in May 2023! Thanks to a dedicated and enthusiastic team, ILA has successfully come through the challenges of the last...

Greetings from Les Elfes

A big shoutout to all of you who enrolled students to Les Elfes International summer camp - you guys are amazing! We truly appreciate your support and trust in us! Now, let's give a warm welcome to the students joining us for Session 4 and Session 5 - we can't wait to create fantastic memories together! Summer fun is still in full swing until the end of August. There's plenty of time f...

Feature Friday: MC Academy

Our Feature Friday post this week focuses on the MC Academy Manchester, a dynamic and innovative learning institution located in the heart of the vibrant city. Can you give us 3 adjectives that describe your school? MC Academy is looking to move to new premises in the coming year. We originally planned to move in 2020, however, our plans were put on hold during the lockdown as we had...

Ruth’s stay at Françoise’s home in Mérindol, Provence - SL Immersion

Our student Ruth has written an article to share her experience of her immersion stay in Provence. Apprehensive as she was before any trip, here’s how her stay went and how her apprehensions disappeared! When I decided to do this immersion experience , I had a lot of questions: What are the teachers like? Will I just memorize word lists and verb ...

Intrinsiq Live: Discussing Intrinsiq's Customer-Centric Approach and Continuous Improvement with Jonas and Dario

In today's fast-paced business world, companies must adapt quickly to meet the ever-changing needs of their customers. In this interview with Jonas and Dario from Intrinsiq , a leading CRM (Customer Relationship Management) provider for schools, we gain insights into their customer-centric approach and how they continuously improve their software based on user feedback. Despite the usual summer ...

Another prestigious award for French in Normandy

Located in the historic capital of Normandy, Rouen, the language school French in Normandy has recently received another prestigious award – the ‘Qualité français langue étrangère’ certification. Awarded by the French government, this acts as an assurance of quality, not only of the excellent language courses on offer, but of the school’s overa...

Campaigning for UK ELT: positive signs for youth mobility and school group travel

Achieving political change is never a speedy process but English UK are quietly confident about hearing some positive news from the government this autumn. Youth mobility becomes a government priority The Treasury is now leading the team working on new and enhanced youth mobility agreements - a positive sign that the government is prioritising this. We expect an announcement in ...

Why study Italian at Accademia Italiana in Naples?

The ancient city of Naples boasts a rich tapestry of history, art, and gastronomy that attracts travellers from all corners of the globe. For those looking to deepen their understanding of the Italian language and culture, studying Italian at Accademia Italiana Napoli presents the perfect opportunity to combine all of these elements. Why learn Italian in Naples? For those interested in Itali...

How to Tuesday: How to Effectively Grow your Email Marketing List

With most people checking their emails multiple times a day, email marketing can be an effective and cost-efficient way to connect with customers. So what can businesses do to optimise their email marketing? Let’s explore some key points. Creating a quality email list There’s little point in having a list of customers if half of them are not genuinely interested in your business....

2023 Merrick Prep end-of-year student trip to Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre - ELEEC and Queens University Biological Station

The 2023 Merrick Prep end-of-year student trip to Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre - ELEEC and Queens University Biological Station was a HUGE success! Everyone enjoyed the experience and took advantage of the tranquility of this beautiful place. Getting away from MPS for a few days to ‘re-set’ and gain a different perspective prior to the final lap and home stretch o...

Discover Unparalleled Services for International Students: Hosts International

Are you seeking exceptional accommodation services for international students studying in some of the most vibrant cities in the UK? Look no further than Hosts International ! With a commendable track record and a reputation for excellence, Hosts International is your gateway to a world of superior student housing solutions in London, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh,...

Marketing Monday: 4 Digital Marketing KPIs You Need to Be Tracking

Whether you're a small business or a large corporation, tracking the key performance indicators (KPIs) of your digital marketing campaigns will give you valuable insights into how effective your strategies are. Let’s look at four digital marketing KPIs you should be focusing on. 1. Conversion rate Conversion rate is a fundamental metric measuring the percentage of visitors to your webs...

English UK campaigns against 'significant increase' in visa fees and health surcharge

English UK and tourism industry stakeholders are campaigning against the government's plans to fund public sector pay increases by hiking fees paid by international students, tourists and workers. Last week the government agreed pay rises of around 6% for many public sector workers but announced that they would be funded by increased costs for visas and the im...

Exploring Italy Through Language: Leonardo da Vinci Italian Language Schools

Italy, a country renowned for its rich history, captivating culture, and delectable cuisine, has always been a top destination for travelers and language learners alike. Students can immerse themselves in the beauty of the Italian language and the charm of this enchanting nation by attending the prestigious L eonardo da Vinci Italian Language Schools . With several campuses scattered across the ...

Feature Friday: Becari Conzatti Language School

If you're looking for an authentic language learning experience then look no further than Becari Conzatti Language School . Check out their Feature Friday post here: Are there any plans in the pipeline which you can share with us and our followers? Check out our Facebook page for all the latest plans and news. Will you be attending any industry events where our agent follo...

August Special Offer - 25% Off at Rose of York in the UK

This August, take your business plan to the next level with our professional English courses designed to help you meet your company’s individual needs and learning goals, as well as to build confidence within your team. English is one of the most vital international business languages for young professionals. Having a core understanding of English vocabulary and English business communica...

ICEF Academy launches the Working with Education Agents Course (WEAC)

ICEF Academy, the professional development and training platform for stakeholders in the international education sector, is delighted to announce the launch of the Working with Education Agents Course (WEAC). As the first educator-facing course in the platform’s portfolio, the WEAC helps educators to establish and optimise productive partnerships with reputable agents in order to strengthen ...

ALTO Fundraiser supported by Guard.me and Alec Boreham

While preparing for their anniversary conference, ALTO received the shocking news about the devastating earthquake that destroyed lives, buildings and infrastructure in Turkey and Syria on 6th February. The ALTO Board decided to carry on with the original plans in Istanbul as it shows solidarity with the people of Turkey and cancelling the event would have showed fear and stop much neede...

Trine University's Top Tier Sports Programmes

With its vibrant campus based in Angola, Indiana, Trine University is steeped in a rich heritage and tradition. Not only is the university well-known for its academic notability, but when it comes to fostering a platform for student-athletes to shine, Trine University stands tall as a true powerhouse. Trine students have the chance to become part of a long legacy of athletic excellence, with teams...

These last weeks' Summer Family Spanish programme in Denia, Spain

The picturesque coastal town of Denia, located on the eastern coast of Spain, is now witnessing an unforgettable and enriching experience for families seeking to immerse themselves in the Spanish language and culture . The " Summer Family Spanish Programme " organized by TLCdénia Language School brought together families from various corners of the globe to participate in a unique langu...

Intrinsiq Client Focus - Oskar Lernt Englisch

It is once again time to introduce one of our Intrinsiq clients and today we are pleased to turn our spotlight to Oscar Learns English. In the bustling world of language education, one institution stands out for its unwavering commitment to empowering learners on their journey to English proficiency - Oskar Lernt Englisch . With a mission to foster a love for language learning and cre...

Learn French and Volunteer at Edu Inter French School in Quebec City

The Learn French and Volunteering program is a great opportunity to learn and practice French while serving the local community. By combining French classes with a volunteering project and accommodation with a host family, students live a true immersion experience. French Courses French courses give participants a foundation in French that will allow them to funct...

English Path lands in Dublin

English Path has now also landed in Dublin. Our Dublin school , with a rich cultural tradition and fascinating history, is an excellent place to live and study. As the home and setting for some of the most famous writers, novelists, and poets in European history, including Jonathan Swift, George Bernard Shaw, and Oscar Wilde, the Irish city is an inspiring place for everyone to learn English....

ALTO celebrates 25 years and looks to the future

ALTO Istanbul marked the 25th anniversary of our association and was another fabulous opportunity to network and reconnect with leaders from across the international education industry. The 5* Swissôtel Bosphorus provided a stunning backdrop for delegates to enjoy a programme of inspirational speakers and workshops where we discussed the current challenges and opportunities in play. Openi...

How-To Tuesday: Make the Most of Instagram Analytics for Businesses

Instagram is a powerful tool for businesses to connect with customers. But how can you tell if your Instagram marketing efforts are working? That’s where analytics come in. Let’s explore how you can make the most of your key metrics on this platform. Setting up Instagram Analytics First, you’ll need a Business or Creator account. Setting this up is simple; just select &lsqu...

Synchronous Learning at Merrick Prep School

Our synchronous online learning platform is unlike any you will experience anywhere else. A highly sophisticated camera tracks the teacher’s movements, and a sensitive microphone and speaker allow the synchronous learner to participate fully in the class. From the synchronous learner’s perspective, it is as if they are sitting in the class with the teacher and their fellow students, ...

Londonist DMC is 10 years old!

Londonist DMC Student Accommodation Agency is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year! Londonist DMC is a student accommodation agency located in Central London. Since 2013 they have been providing their clients with both short-term and long-term accommodation, from 2 weeks up to 51 weeks. Speaking on social media of this important milestone, company Founder Asim Ert...

Marketing Monday: Effective Strategies for Marketing Your School or University to International Agents

In the international education industry, agents serve as crucial intermediaries, providing valuable information and guidance to students and their families. This is why it’s so important to make the most of partnering with international agents in order for them to promote your school or university in their home countries. Here are some effective strategies to keep in mind when marketing your...

Feature Friday: Merrick Prep

Check out this week's Feature Friday post on Merrick Prep , where education meets excellence! Merrick Prep is renowned for its captivating learning environment and commitment to fostering holistic development in students. From cutting-edge facilities to passionate educators, this institution has it all. Find out more: Are there any plans in the pipeline that you can share with us and our foll...

Experience the happiest summer in Valencia with Hispania, Escuela de Español

Are you looking for a fun and different way to learn Spanish this summer? Would you like to live a unique and unforgettable experience in one of the most beautiful and lively cities in Spain? Then don´t miss out on the opportunity to study at Hispania, escuela de español, where you can enjoy the happiest summer in Valencia. At Hispania, not only do you learn Spanish, but you also...

Only 46 days left until the EdYOUfest Athens Conference begins!

Hurry, time is running out! There have just a few last spaces available for this incredible event, which is a mere 46 days away. Don't miss out on this unparalleled opportunity for professional growth, networking, and discovering the latest trends in education. EdYOUfest was founded in 2015 with a single mission: to be the most successful, creative, and ground-breaking English Language T...

English Outdoors’ NYC junior summer camp is in full swing!

With 180 international young students on the program this year, English Outdoors NYC is running its busiest summer camp ever. We have 23 nationalities represented, and with 3 weeks gone and 4 more weeks to go, there are already plenty of highlights for the teens: - Studying outside instead of a stuffy classroom – a unique way to learn! - Discovering NYC’s best sights like the Sum...

Pippa's Guardians wishes everyone great summer holidays

Over the past few days, our remaining partner schools have closed for the Summer holidays and almost all our students have now safely travelled home with big smiles on their faces to their family and friends. When our students are in the UK, they are part of the Pippa’s family and we wish everyone a safe and happy holiday reunited with loved ones back home. It has been our pleasure to suppor...

Navigating the Intrinsiq Journey: Unveiling the Complete Process from Sign-up to After-Sales Support

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern business, staying ahead of the competition requires a deep understanding of customer needs and an unwavering commitment to providing exceptional service. Today, we embark on an insightful exploration of the Intrinsiq journey—a comprehensive examination of the entire process, from the initial sign-up to the critical stage of after-sales support. Whet...

Factors that Parents Value when Choosing a Boarding School for Their Child

Parents play a crucial role in selecting the ideal boarding school for their children, as their decision directly impacts their child's educational journey and overall development. By carefully considering various factors such as the school's academic programs, extracurricular activities, values, and culture, parents can ensure that the chosen boarding school aligns with their child's individual n...

Studying Italian in Italy - always the right choice with Scuola Leonardo da Vinci

Studying Italian in Italy offers a unique and immersive experience that goes beyond language acquisition. Italy, renowned for its rich cultural heritage, historical significance, and breathtaking landscapes, provides an ideal backdrop for learning the Italian language. By choosing to study Italian in Italy , students can enhance their linguistic skills while immersing themsel...

How-To Tuesday: Use Facebook Insights Successfully for Your Business

With over 2.8 billion users worldwide, Facebook is a valuable platform for businesses to engage with their target market. But how can you make the most of this powerful tool? The answer is analytics. Let’s look at how to use Facebook’s analytics to improve your business’ performance. What is Facebook Insights? Facebook used to have a native analytics tool called Facebook An...

Member survey for new Saudi Arabia ELT market report - English UK

We have commissioned a new market intelligence report on Saudi Arabia as a UK ELT source market, in partnership with the British Council. The report will provide a comprehensive picture of the market and practical recommendations for UK ELT centres. Please complete the educator survey to support the report, by Thursday 27 July....

Marketing Monday: Email Marketing Tips for 2023

Email marketing is a great opportunity to get your business noticed by a wide audience. But how do you ensure the best audience engagement? Here are our top tips for optimising your email marketing efforts. Craft clickable subject lines The very first thing a person sees in their inbox is the subject line, so taking the time to make these relevant and attention-grabbing is definitely worthwh...

Merrick Prep Graduations 2023

Please join us in a warm Congratulations to our 2023 Graduates! You did it and we couldn't be more proud! -82% of our students are Ontario Scholars. -All grads made it into their first choice University with scholarships -A total of $340,000 in scholarships for our 11 grads We can't wait to have Alumni visits from all of you and wish you all the best on your n...

IALC is Officially recognised as Bildungsurlaub Accredited in Baden-Württemberg State

Bildungsurlaub or as it is called in Baden-Württemberg “Bildungszeit" accreditation is a scheme in Germany which allows German employees to take up to two weeks paid leave to pursue further education. Employees can only study at institutes recognised by the German Ministry and the criteria and paperwork needed to obtain recognition is complicated and varies from state to state within Ge...

Latest availability on the Summer 2:1 Programme with LLE

On a 2:1 English course (2 students with 1 teacher) we can match your student with a student of a different nationality. We still have some availability this summer in July and August! If you have a potential student, please send us an email with your enquiry. We can then send you a full proposal for the course with the teacher profile. Adult courses for autumn...

Feature Friday: Les Elfes International Camps

Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure? Join us as we dive into the enchanting world of Les Elfes International Camps in this week's Feature Friday! 🌟 1. Are there any plans in the pipeline which you can share with us and our followers? Still a secret but we are planning to build a new chalet. 2. Will you be attending any industry events where our agent followers can meet you in ...

Oxford and Cambridge University Entrance Preparation by OISC

During the summer vacation and Autumn term OISC can arrange preparatory programmes for Oxford and Cambridge University Entrance candidates. The seminars are led by experienced Oxford and Cambridge tutors, including people from admissions in colleges of the University. Participants must have a good school or college record and be fluent in English. (For those students who do not meet the Engli...

Dr Chiu and Dr Ip make a donation to the Trinity Centre for Asian Studies for scholarships in the MPhil Chinese Studies for students from China and Hong Kong

Dr Jonathan KS Chiu, Trinity medical alumnus from the class of 1966 and his wife Dr Margaret Sau-Sheung Ip have kindly established a scholarship fund to support students from China and Hong Kong to come to Trinity to enroll on the MPhil in Chinese Studies over the next 5 years. Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to a number of excellent students who are not in receipt of any other...

Exploring Ireland’s Thriving Junior English Education Sector

As the days get brighter and longer the English Language Education sector in Ireland is gearing up for its busiest time of year. Ireland welcomes students embarking on their journey to speaking English all year round, but it peaks as junior students arrive on Irish shores in their tens of thousands. Juniors are under 18 years of age, typically from EU/EEA regions as a Visa is not required for t...

How Intrinsiq Works - Automatic Accommodation Matching

Finding the right homestay host for students can be a struggle for education providers in international education mainly because matching students and homestay hosts could literally turn into a nightmare. Education providers need to consider various factors when matching students with homestay hosts, such as dietary restrictions, cultural considerations, special needs, and language proficiency. It...

Eaquals whereabouts: A visit to the Eastern Mediterranean University

Thom Kiddle, Chair of the Eaquals Board of Trustees, had the opportunity to visit the Foreign Languages and English Prep School at Eastern Mediterranean University in Northern Cyprus, and to congratulate the team on their recent Eaquals Accreditation. They discussed the value of the Eaquals self-assessment and external inspection process in allowing the EMU teams to evidence the quality in their o...

College of the Canyons: Business Students Earn National Honors & Scholarships

Seven FBLA College of the Canyons students placed in the top 10 nationally – including one national champion – during the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate National Leadership Conference in Atlanta June 22 to 25. The students were among more than 850 nationwide students who showcased their talents and competed for more than $120,000 in scholarships . The winners ar...

Scuola Leonardo da Vinci crowned as 'Best Italian Language School in Italy' at UED Awards

We are pleased and proud to announce that Scuola Leonardo da Vinci has received the UED Award for the second consecutive year as the best Italian language school in Italy. UED - The Association of International Education Counselors Turkey - is an organization that brings together reputable companies that provide educational counseling services abroad. The strengths of this association are the...

Celebrating 70 years of IH

The International House global community is vitally important to the IH Network of schools. So when we planned the celebrations for our 70th Annuiversary we wanted to involve the community of IH students around the globe. Our Art, Photography and Writing Competition invited students in different age categories from IH schools around the world to draw a picture, take a photo, or write a sto...

How to Tuesday: Maximise Your Institute’s Digital Marketing Budget

Determining what to invest your business’ digital marketing efforts in requires careful planning and strategic decision-making and often proves a daunting challenge. Here we’ll look at how schools in the international education industry can maximise their budget effectively. Establish your target audience The first key step is determining which audiences you want to reach. ...

GLS Berlin Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

GLS Berlin, one of the most renowned language schools on the German-speaking market and a 5-time winner of the STAR SCHOOL GERMANY award, celebrates its 40th birthday this year. GLS was founded in 1983 by entrepreneur Barbara Jaeschke, who still runs the company today, now with her daughters Dr. Reemda Jaeschke and Dr. Verena Jaeschke. What started 40 years ago as a one woman show is now a c...

English UK members: helping refugee medical staff resume their careers in the NHS

Many English UK members had the pleasure of meeting Inna Soldatenko (pictured) at our members' conference in May 2023. Supported by Wimbledon School of English and RefuAid Inna was an associate professor of rheumatology in Kharkov before she, her parents and her school-aged daughters left Ukraine because of the war last year. She ...

QE Missions in October and November 2023

After hosting two successful Missions in Japan and Taiwan earlier this year, we have the following agent workshops coming up in autumn, so mark your calendars. Our workshops provide agents with an excellent opportunity to meet some of the best independent schools and colleges. Agents have a schedule of pre-booked face-to-face meetings with the educators and are invited to join us for lunc...

Marketing Monday: How to Ensure Your Digital Marketing Strategy Succeeds

Implementing a digital strategy is a complex process requiring careful planning and coordination. Interestingly, one of the greatest barriers to success is not necessarily lack of planning, but lack of internal communication. So how can you ensure your digital strategy won’t fail? Here are some simple but effective tips. 1. Clarify Your Strategy Firstly, you need to make sure your digi...

New ICEF Podcast: Tackling the sub-agent dilemma: Exploring the pros and cons of aggregated recruitment

Building a sub-agent network has been a well-known strategy in international student recruitment for many years. Sub-agents can provide education providers with a range of advantages, including expanding market reach, leveraging local expertise, increasing diversity, and enhancing conversion rates. However, the use of sub-agents also has its challenges, and with the dramatic increase in sub-age...

Quality English welcomes new schools

Quality English (QE) has recently welcomed two new schools, namely, English Encounters (Canada) and TIS Torquay (UK). TIS Torquay has been in operation for nearly 50 years and is situated in a historic building just minutes from Torquay town centre. The school offers a flexible General English course with a choice of hours per week, Courses for the Over 30s and...

Feature Friday: Faculty of Medicine of the University of Rijeka

Join us as we shine the spotlight on the esteemed Faculty of Medicine of the University of Rijeka : Are there any plans in the pipeline which you can share with us and our followers? All news , plans and information are announced on our official website Will you be attending any industry events where our agent followers can meet you in person? Yes, we'll...

Greetings from Les Elfes

Get ready for some sensational news from Les Elfes International Summer Camp - we're about to make your students' summer even more epic! Before that, we wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude to all of you who enrolled children to Les Elfes camp for Session 1 and 2. Your students brought such amazing energy and enthusiasm, making it an unforgettable experience for everyone invol...

EdYOUfest Athens Conference is just around the corner

We are excited to announce that the highly anticipated EdYOUfest Athens Conference is just around the corner! If you haven't secured your spot yet, we highly encourage you to do so here . EdYOUfest was founded in 2015 with a single mission: to be the most successful, creative, and ground-breaking English Language Teacher community in the world. Ed YOUfest was conceived by Chuck San...

Tourism Alliance survey shows continuing barriers to school group travel with the UK lagging behind its EU competitors

In tandem with other Tourism Alliance members, English UK continues to lobby the UK government for a solution to the problems created by the end of ID Card travel and the List of Travellers scheme. A vital part of our approach is to provide evidence about the barriers created by these policy changes, particularly for school groups travelling to the UK from EU countries. The Tourism Alliance ...

Intrinsiq Chat - Entering Group Bookings with Jonas

Education providers should embrace the Intrinsiq feature of entering group bookings effectively due to its numerous benefits. By leveraging this feature, providers can streamline their administrative processes and enhance the overall efficiency of managing group bookings. The ability to enter and manage multiple bookings simultaneously in Intrinsiq ensures a seamless and time-saving experience f...

Interviewing Lucy Horsefield on Women in Leadership roles in #intled

During this morning's broadcast, I had the pleasure of conversing with an incredible individual who may already be familiar to many of you—Lucy Horsefield. You may remember Lucy from her days at IH World , where she made a profound impact. However, in the past year, she has embarked on a new and fascinating journey, diving headfirst into the world of organizational psychology while pursuin...

ICEF Digital: Discussing AI powered technologies and solutions

In preparation for the upcoming ICEF Digital event, which will be held in Berlin on the 3rd November 2023, ICEF Digital have come up with an interesting discussion on AI powered technologies and solutions. It can be challenging to stay on top of all the digital and AI powered technologies and solutions that are available for student recruitment professionals and the larger internat...

Marketing Monday: Why and How to Use Video Content Marketing for Your Business

Any marketing strategy in 2023 would be seriously missing out if it wasn’t placing an emphasis on video content. Read on to find out why video is crucial and how you can incorporate it into your marketing efforts. What is Video Content Marketing? Video content marketing is the use of video to promote a brand and increase engagement on a business’ digital and social channels. It&r...

Membership Packages and Marketing for Education Providers, Agents and Service Providers within the Education Travel Industry

Schools & Agents has been established since 2008, and we consider ourselves to be an extension to your Marketing Team. Our role is to place content about your Education Institution in front of our 600+ education agents who are spread across 82 countries internationally. We do this through our solid presence across various channels namely our website, newsletter and social media. Who are our...

Are you a young woman working in your first leadership role in the UK international education industry?

Most of you in the industry know or have worked with Lucy Horsefield in the past, and if you've been following her on social media you'd also know that Lucy has embarked on a very industry journey and is reading for an MSc in Organisational Psychology. Are you a young woman working in your first leadership role in the UK international education industry? If so, this article is for you an...

Feature Friday: Besant Hill School

🌟 Feature Friday: Besant Hill School 🌟 🎓 Discover the educational haven where creativity meets excellence! Introducing Besant Hill School, a vibrant community fostering intellectual growth and nurturing artistic expression. 🖌️📚 1. Are there any plans in the pipeline which you can share with us and our followers? We don't have any upcoming big plans at the moment but you...

Study and Travel in Tuscany with Scuola Leonardo da Vinci

Scuola Leonardo da Vinci has several schools in Tuscany, you can choose to learn Italian in any of these wonderful cities: Florence and Viareggio . The Leonardo da Vinci schools offer students the opportunity to study Italian in Tuscany , changing between the various schools. Indeed, with the “Itali...

Summer Camp 2023 at Edu Inter French School

Don't miss out on a unique experience to combine French with 9 different camps. Important Details: - Camp Duration - 1 to 5 weeks - June 26th to July 29th, 2023 - Possibility of combining programs - Multiple accommodation options - No need to speak French to participate All inclusive packages. Find out more about the Edu Inter Summer Camps in Quebec City here . Feat...

The Benefits of Choosing a Homestay Host for International Students Studying in the UK

Are you an international student considering studying in the UK? Accommodation is an essential aspect to consider when planning your study abroad journey. While there are various options available, staying with a homestay host in the UK can provide you with a unique and enriching experience. In this blog post, we will explore the numerous benefits of choosing a homestay host as an international ...

The New Londonist Hackney Wick Park Residence: Rooms are available for the 2023/24 Academic Year

We are thrilled to unveil the latest gem in the Londonist DMC portfolio of student residences: Hackney Wick Park Residence! Imagine waking up in the heart of the action, just a stone's throw away from the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Whether you prefer a leisurely 15-minute stroll or a quick 4-minute bike ride, this vibrant residence is perfectly situated to fuel your student adventure. With...

Intrinsiq Client Focus - Emerald Cultural Institute

Today, we are thrilled to introduce you to the vibrant world of Emerald Cultural Institute , a leading language school with centres based in the heart of Ireland and the UK. Emerald Cultural Institute is a renowned language learning institution with centres in Dublin, London, Kent, and Ascot. With its exceptional reputation and commitment to excellence, Emerald Cultural Institute provides a tran...

EAQUALS ONLINE 2023 6-7 October 2023 - Call for Speakers

Eaquals Online 2023 is an opportunity to engage with and exchange expertise and best practice in the field of language teaching and learning at a global level. The call for speakers is limited to current Eaquals members, including accredited, associate and individual members. The 2023 online event will be based around the theme of Innovation in Language Teaching and focus on the following ...

How-To Tuesday: Increase Instagram Followers

We all want our Instagram profiles to grow. So, getting more followers for international education businesses is a topic we discuss often with our clients. The good news is that there are many strategies you can follow. These mainly include valuable content, engagement, and optimising your Instagram profile. Here are some of our tips to help increase your Instagram following: Define your Target...

Become a Homestay Host with MC Academy

Become a homestay host with MC Academy and earn up to £200 per week for hosting one of our students. Benefits of becoming a homestay host with MC Academy �� You will learn more about students from other countries and provide them with an unforgettable experience whilst living in the U.K. �� You will earn additional income by providing students with a look into British culture and trad...

Trine University Awarding Scholarships to International Undergraduates

Trine University , one of the top universities in the Midwest, has seen enrollment triple since 2000. With a large number of students from all over the world choosing to complete their studies at Trine, the university now boasts an extensive list of awards for prospective international students. Additionally, in order to help with the rising cost of living worldwide, Trine University has recently...

The Fiesta de San Juan at Hispania, escuela de español

Do you like bonfires, fireworks and fun? Then you can't miss out on the Fiesta de San Juan in Valencia, one of the most popular and spectacular celebrations in the city. Each year on the 23 rd of June, thousands of people gather on the beaches and squares in Valencia, in order to welcome the summer with music, dancing and lots of happiness. The shortest night of the year turns into the most magi...

Marketing Monday:The Best Social Media Metrics to Focus on in your Campaigns

Taking a deep dive into your social media metrics can help you gather valuable insight into how successful your marketing efforts are. Let’s focus on 3 top social media platforms and which key metrics you should be tracking to make your education marketing efforts more worthwhile. Facebook Engagement This measures how many times users click, share, comment on or react to a post, and...

25% Discount on Course Fees, Homestay Host Opportunities and Business English at MC Academy

We are happy to announce that we are offering a 25% discount on our General English and IELTS Exam Preparation courses with no booking fee for new applications! If you are interested in taking advantage of our June/July offer, apply before Monday, 10th July to book your course! If you would like to know more about this offer, please get in contact and a member of our Sales Team would be happ...

Pippa's Guardians - Guardianship Services Webinars on Saturday 1st July

Pippa's Guardians are delighted to invite you and your clients to our next Guardianship Services Webinars on Saturday 1 st July. The English version of our webinar will take please at 9.00am UK time and the Mandarin version will take place at 10.30am UK time. You are most welcome to send the invitations directly to your clients and/or display them on your website. Please ask yo...

Feature Friday: Box Hill School

Today’s Feature Friday post focuses on Box Hill School : Are there any plans in the pipeline which you can share with us and our followers? We are constantly updating our School Calendar to show Boarding Trips (which happen each Sunday), international trips and school events. We announce things via socials, and will share our news with you through @schools_agents Will yo...

Latest availability on the Summer 2-1 Programme with LLE

On a 2:1 English course (2 students with 1 teacher) we can match your student with a student of a different nationality. We still have some availability this summer in July and August! If you have a potential student, please send us an email with your enquiry. We can then send you a full proposal for the course with the teacher profile. Availability for Adults ...

Experience Rouen with French in Normandy’s 50+ Course

Located in Normandy’s cultural capital city of Rouen, French in Normandy is an award-winning language school that welcomes French learners from across the globe. The school offers a wide variety of French language courses, including one specially designed for learners aged 50+. Let’s find out more about this unique course! Who is this course suitable for? This language course is ...

Italian language Preparatory course for Fashion and Design Academies at Scuola Leonardo da Vinci

The Italian language Preparatory course for Fashion and Design Academies offered by Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in Italy is intended for students who wish to attend Italian Fashion and Design Academies such as: NABA, Domus Academy, Istituto Marangoni, Polimoda, Scuola Politecnico di Design, Fashion School Carlo Secoli, UptoDate Fashion Academy, HFFA, Istituto Europeo di Design, among others. The...

Londonist awarded 'Service Provider of the Year' award by UED Agency

Londonist has been awarded the prestigious UED Agency Award in Turkey for 'Service Provider of the Year' category. Londonist announced this on social media. "Thank you to all our partners for all the support and the UED Agency Awards for this incredible recognition, and congratulations to the entire Londonist team for their hard work and dedication," they concluded. ...

Intrinsiq Support - Multiple Portals

Multiple portals provided by school management systems like Intrinsiq are crucial because they enable various players in the educational ecosystem to efficiently access and handle pertinent information and responsibilities. Each portal has a distinct function and meets the needs of different users. In today's blog post, we are going to take a look at these various functions within the Intrinsiq...

IH Belfast's Environmental Project

in 2023 IH Belfast was awarded a grant from the IH World Foundation to support an environmental project. This is their story ... Our Environmental Project IH Belfast wanted to explore the possibility of introducing some plants into our patio area to help promote insect life in what is a very urban area. We would also like to do this as a talking point for language classes. Ideally, we would ...

Free member webinars ahead of the summer season: Get ready for summer 2023

We are running a series of free webinars to help our summer course providers get their staff teams ready for a busy summer season. Taking place from Tuesday 13 to Friday 16 June topics include keeping your social programme and summer centre activities interesting and entertaining for students, resilience and wellbeing for both staff and students, what members need to know about student vis...

Londonist Founder shortlisted for the Great British Entrepreneur Awards & Community Award

Londonist Founder and Managing Director Asim Erturk the Great British Entrepreneur Awards & Community 2023 in the service industries entrepreneur of the year. In a post on social media , Londonist celebrated Mr Ertuk's career in hospitality. "Entrepreneurship is a journey, and our story began over #10years ago when Asim launched the company with 30 rooms, and ...

How to Tuesday: Use Data Analytics to Drive Better Business Insights

We’ve stressed how important it is to know your target audience, but how can this be done effectively? Data analysis is the answer. However, while many businesses are able to record this data, some struggle to use it to their advantage. The purpose of data analysis By using data analysis to learn about their target audience’s behaviour, businesses can better understand thei...

LILA* Liverpool launching exciting new Digital Nomad Package

LILA* Liverpool, an award-winning college delivering English language, teacher training, A Levels and University Foundation Programmes are launching an exciting new Digital Nomad Package. The digital nomad lifestyle has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. With flexible work arrangements and the ability to work from anywhere in the world, individuals ar...

FEDELE Semana de Espanol

The learning of Spanish as a foreign language, the quality of teaching, the challenges of the sector, professional training, culture, teachers, language tourism... the entire Spanish language teaching sector in Spain at the same event. The Semana del Español is a hybrid physical-digital event that will take place from 15 to 18 November in Salamanca with the aim of bringing together langu...

Marketing Monday: The Importance of Exctracting Value from Customer Data - Part 2

Last week we focused on how important it is to understand Customer Data, and what value it has for any business. Customer Data can help the education travel industry to understand patterns and start forecasting - both of which are essential for any marketing strategy. Let’s focus on more points on how this Big Data helps. Customer Turnover No one likes to admit this, but it is a fact ...

New Sales and Marketing Manager at MC Academy

We are happy to introduce the newest member of our Sales & Marketing Team - meet Arianna! We are happy to welcome Arianna to our team as our Sales & Marketing Manager for the European Market. Arianna will work closely with our European market agents and will be happy to chat with new agents from this market that are interested in forming a partnership with MC Academy. Here are a few wor...

ICEF Academy Achieves 2,000 Graduate Milestone in Industry-Leading Course

The foundational ICEF Agent Training Course (IATC) continues to raise professional standards in international education ICEF Academy, the professional development and training platform for international education agents, is delighted to announce a significant milestone for the ICEF Agent Training Course (IATC) with the graduation of Ms. Alice Gibron Temu, of Top Education Consulting Ltd, Tanzan...

Feature Friday: Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Torino

Today’s Feature Friday post focuses on Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Torino : Can you give us 3 adjectives that describe your school? Cheerful, cozy and well-organized. Where do your students come from? From more than 80 countries. Top 10: Germany, Switzerland, United States, France, South America, Great Britain, Spain, Brazil, China, Japan. Which is your most popular course a...

Event Spotlight: ICEF Asia

ICEF Asia 2023 is an exciting and greatly anticipated event providing a first-rate networking environment for professionals with an interest in over 20 outbound student countries in Asia, including Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, China and India. With the recent explosion of Asia’s middle class forecast to create a new consumer market larger in number and spending power than the rest of the ...

University Living and Londonist DMC Collaborate to create Uninist, offering Flexible Housing Solutions for Students

University Living, a leading global platform for student accommodation, and Londonist, an award-winning student accommodation agency, have partnered to launch Uninist, a revolutionary platform that provides tailored solutions to the unique and evolving needs of students. Uninist offers a range of flexible tenancy options, allowing students to customize their lease terms to fit their individual req...

How Intrinsiq Works - Test Scores

Education is evolving rapidly, with technology playing a pivotal role in transforming the learning experience. In this digital era, educators and school administrators within the field of international education are constantly seeking innovative solutions to streamline their administrative tasks while enhancing student success. Intrinsiq stands out as a comprehensive and intuitive tool that empo...

Besant Hill Fall 2023 Space Available

Besant Hill is the best! I chose the school because of the kind community and I am enjoying learning about all the different cultures. English 1 with Mary has been my favorite class so far because of all the fun projects and presentations. Outside of academics, I’m on the basketball team and I am also involved in the Green Valley Project of Ojai.” - Lilac F. ‘26 Embrace the ch...

UK ELT market intelligence: student statistics from Q1 2023

The latest figures on the UK's ELT source markets from our Quarterly Intelligence Cohort - QUIC show the incremental growth (seen throughout 2021 and 2022) continued in Q1 of 2023. Overall figures are now close to pre-pandemic levels, reaching 92% of Q1 2019 student week volumes. This in-depth quarterly statistics initiative, produced in collaboration with our insig...

How to Tuesday: How to Make the Best Use of Marketing Automation Tools

Automation sounds scary. But used in a correct way it can streamline your marketing efforts to achieve better results. In International Education, automation helps us focus on something more important; the students. Here’s how to use automation tools and keep the personal touch. Identify your automation needs through your marketing strategy Before implementing any automation tool, d...

What if teaching kids and teens online could be even more efficient than in person? - EAQUALS Webinar today

Today, Tuesday 6th June, EAQUALS will hold their next webinar, delivered by Carsten Booth, which will deal with the efficiency of teaching kids and teens online. Despite in-depth training sessions, cutting-edge technology, and the much-acclaimed promise of teaching students anywhere in the world, teachers who encounter teaching kids and teens online for the first time sometimes think that it ...

MEI ELE Student Statistics Report

MEI , the leading association of English language schools in Ireland, has released a comprehensive report on international student statistics and the overall economic output of the English Language Education Sector in Ireland. The report, titled “ELE Student Statistics Report,” provides valuable insights and trends regarding international students’ participation in English langu...

ILA Montpellier, a study abroad French school joins the International House network as IH Montpellier

IH Montpellier is the latest International House affiliate to join the network. The Institut Linguistique Adenet is an independent French immersion school in the historic centre of Montpellier, in the south of France. They offer year-round, high-quality French immersion courses. Founded in 1998 by Claudia Adenet and her late partner Stefan Kaven, IH Montpellier is accredited by various langu...

Marketing Monday: The Importance of Exctracting Value from Customer Data

Potential students and business partners get information about your school or agency from various devices, including phones and laptops. This makes it very easy for you to track consumer behaviour and patterns. Such data is very important for any international education marketing strategy, however, having a large amount of data to analyze can be overwhelming. The right frame of mind and tools to n...

Summer Special Offer at Maltalingua

Exciting news awaits you from Maltalingua English Language School! For a limited time, until the end of June, you can take advantage of our exclusive offer! Maltalingua is removing all registration/booking fees on all adult and junior English courses for students this Summer! This opportunity is not to be missed as you embark on your language learning journey with us. At Maltalingu...

Feature Friday: Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Viareggio

Today’s Feature Friday post focuses on Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Viareggio : Can you give us 3 adjectives that describe your school? Seaside, exciting, professional Where do your students come from? From more than 50 different countries, The top six are Switzerland, Germany, France, Austria, Netherlands, United States Which is your most popular course and what do your student...

IH Torun's 2023 Teacher Training Day Conference

On Saturday 20th May hundreds of ELT teachers descended on sunny Toruń for the annual IH TORUŃ TEACHER TRAINING DAY Conference (#ihtorunTTD). This year was extra special as we celebrated the 30th anniversary of the school. We had some wonderful guest speakers including ELT royalty Jeremy Harmer and Adrian Underhill, Dr Grzegorz Spiewak (kindly sponsored by Macmillan Education), Alex Warren (kin...

Turkish visa refusals: productive meetings with embassy staff and ETOs

English UK have taken first steps to address the issue of high visa refusal rates in Turkey reported by English UK members and educational tour operators. The organisation's membership director Huan Japes visited Istanbul on 16 – 18 May to gain insight into the issue, supported by members of the English UK Board of Trustees. There were discussions and information-sharing sessions wit...

IH Timisoara are "Protecting our Planet"

We are delighted to award IH Timisoara the “Protecting our Planet” environmental sustainability badge. The most outstanding example of IH Timisoara ’s recognition of environmental is in their curriculum. The environmental lessons which are being taught include an entire unit regarding the planet and environmental awareness. Lessons are centered around topics such as wea...

English UK response to changes to the student visa route

On Tuesday 23 May the Home Office announced changes to the student visa route which will mean that postgraduate students on non-research courses can no longer bring dependents with them to the UK. Although this will not impact ELT students studying at our member centres, we are concerned that any curbs on the rights of international students in the UK have the potential to damage our attr...

Intrinsiq Chat - Discussing Mobile Attendance with Mark Milford

Mobile attendance is a feature that is particularly liked by schools. In the video below you can see why this is the case…. Check out this video Real-Time Tracking With mobile attendance, attendance data is recorded in real-time. Teachers and administrators can instantly access accurate attendance records, making it easier to monitor and track student attendance patterns. This en...

StudyWorld returns to London in January 2024, followed by Manchester event in 2025

English UK are excited to announce plans for their coming StudyWorld events as they continue to connect UK English language centres and other accredited UK international course providers with study abroad agents and partners from around the world. They have adapted to changes in international education marketing: their events are now smaller in size than pre-pandemic, ma...

How-To Tuesday: How-To Tackle Content on TikTok

Ever since the dawn of TikTok, there has been a massive shift to video content in Social Media Marketing. From TikTok, the trend moved forward to Instagram and other platforms at high speed. Even though TikTok may seem overwhelming, getting to know the platform better will be worth your while, especially for those of you in the International Education Industry looking to attract the younger genera...

Apollo Language Centre Summer Schools join IALC

English language school in Dublin, Ireland, Apollo Language Centre has 4 summer schools in Ireland and they have all joined IALC! The summer schools are aimed at juniors and teenagers and the locations of each have been carefully chosen for the fantastic range of facilities available to students during their stay. Private schools and modern universities, complete with swimming poo...

Newsfeed: Atlantic Language Galway awarded Green Standard Schools Accreditation Certificate

Atlantic Language Galway has announced that the school has been awarded the Green Standard Schools Accreditation Certificate. "This is a huge result for Atlantic Language Galway and a matter of pride for our whole community. Our great Staff, Teachers and Students together committed to achieving this goal by reducing consumption and optimising how we use resources," the ...

Marketing Monday: Tips For Great Landing Pages (Part 2)

This Marketing Monday we’re sharing Part 2 of our guide to creating a great landing page for your business. Keep reading to find out more about how your landing page can be made to help increase traffic to your website – and if you haven’t already, don’t forget to check out Part 1 here ! Build Separate Landing Pages for Active Promotions One crucial element is that ...

A Headmaster’s Reflection - Merrick Prep School

With the celebration of Eid al-Fitr and the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, I am reflecting on the courage of our students and the community they create with compassion for each other. Our students demonstrate this throughout the year, but even more so during Ramadan – which was strongly reflected in the kind and wonderful generosity of one of our student’s parents – Kam...

Les Elfes International's summer camp 2023 is just around the corner

Les Elfes International's summer camp 2023 is just around the corner. With 5 sessions of 2 and 3 weeks from 11 June until 26 August, more and more families are confirming their children's reservations. Les Elfes campuses can accommodate a maximum of 140 students per session. It is very important that kids are registered for the entire session. Many of you ask us whether you...

A CELTA Interview, Student Feedback and Alumni Catch-Up at Mc Academy Manchester

If you have a passion for teaching and are interested in teaching English to speakers of other languages then consider studying a CELTA course at MC Academy! Zaynab studied a full-time CELTA course at MC Academy in 2022 and now works as an EFL Teacher at MC Academy. Zaynab has kindly provided us with her views and experiences regarding her time as a CELTA Trainee at MC Academy. �� Key Informati...

Feature Friday: Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Milano

Today’s Feature Friday post focuses on Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Milano : Can you give us 3 adjectives that describe your school? Dynamic / welcoming / authentic Where do your students come from? It would be easier to list the countries that our students don’t come from :) We host more than 90 nationalities such as: USA, Germany, Brazil, UK, Japan, South Korea,...

Merrick Prep School are still accepting applications...

We are in peak season at Merrick Preparatory School and continue to recruit students for September 2023 and February 2024! While our grade 12 students continue to receive offers from top universities in Canada, we thought we would take a moment to let you know that we are still accepting applications and see if you need any assistance or information. We conti...

Elbow Lake End of year trip video with Merrick Prep

The MerrickPrep end-of-year student trip to Elbow Lake was a huge success! We were so glad to see that everyone is enjoying the experience and learning and having fun! And getting away from MPS for a few days to ‘re-set’ and gain a different perspective prior to the final lap and the home stretch of the end of the school year is a must! ...

Latest availability on the Summer 2:1 Programme at Living Learning English

On a 2:1 English course (2 students with 1 teacher) we can match your student with a student of a different nationality. We still have some availability this summer to match students on the list: Please download our list of available places here - 32 places available! If you have a potential student who matches a students on the list, please send us an email&nb...

College of the Canyons: Program Highlight MESA

At College of the Canyons, The Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) Program serves to enrich the experience of students majoring in math, science and engineering. MESA supports students by providing a variety of services including academic advisement, discipline specific enrichment and community building opportunities. Our primary goal is to equip MESA students with the skills...

Learn and Go - the New Language and City Tour Course at Scuole Leonardo

This is an ideal program for those that wish to taste Italian culture and language, all in just one day. This course is offered in the Leonardo schools located in Florence, Milan and Rome. " Learn-and-go " is not just a private language course or a simple guided city tour. Students will get to feel the Italian culture and language through these special programs. Different surprises are waitin...

Math Contest at Merrick Prep – every year!

The University of Waterloo math contest was a big hit at Merrick Prep ! The Canadian Senior and Intermediate Mathematics Contests are designed to give students the opportunity to have fun and develop their mathematical problem-solving ability, and we can assure you that it's loads of fun and well worth the work. Our students love it every year! ...

Intrinsiq Client Focus - Oxford International Education Group

Today’s Intrinsiq Client Focus article introduces us to Oxford International Education Group , a private education provider that operates international colleges, English language centres across the UK, Europe, North America as well as an online learning platform. So who exactly are Oxford International Education Group? David Brown and Robert Darell established Oxford International Ed...

Guardianship Services Webinar on Saturday 3rd May

Pippa's Guardians are delighted to invite you and your clients to their next Guardianship Services Webinar on Saturday 3 rd May at 9.00am UK time . During the webinar attendees will be able to ask questions and hear the answers to other families’ questions too. "We really enjoy meeting lots of families at our guardianship services webinars. Those who attend will have a cha...

How To Tuesday: How to Sell Well on Social Media Part 2

Following last week's post , we're now moving on to part two. This week we'll be taking you a step further with some more tips on how to turn your audiences into customers and inquiries into sales. Here's what you should focus your energy on: Tip 1: Find out which Platforms Suit Your Needs Best. It's definitely good to have a social media presence on different social media platforms. Bu...

Newsfeed: Erasmus+ Group Programme - Environmental Sustainability in Action

Alpha School’s Environmental Sustainability in Action project offers young people a unique experience where they will be given the opportunity to: - Communicate effectively through a variety of digital devices and applications - Consider the local impact of environmental issues in relation to their own localities - Create useful sustainable objects through upcycling activities - ...

PRODIREKT Managing Director Dejan Trpkovic on the importance of raising compassionate kids

In light of what is happening around us in the world, especially in relation to increased shooting incidents in schools worldwide, PRODIREKT Managing Director Dejan Trpkovic felt the need to write about the importance of raising compassionate kids and how this is more important now than ever before. In his LinkedIn article he spoke of what strategies parents can employ to encourage thei...

Marketing Monday: International Education Marketing Trends of 2023

In today’s article, we are going to discuss three essential points to help you stay ahead of the game in the international education industry market in 2023. Three trends a school should focus on in order to be the number one choice for today’s, and tomorrow’s, students: Commodity More and more students are now looking to Language or Education Travel as a means to an end. I...

Newsfeed: German Language Camps with Alpadia

Looking for a complete German learning experience? Discover the Alpadia German language schools in Switzerland or Germany! Your kids will have the chance to learn German at camps in Frankfurt-Lahntal, Freiburg, Berlin-Wannsee, Engelberg, and Berlin-Werbellinsee while also traveling and making new friends. Discover these beautiful cities' rich cultural histories, from Frankfurt-Lahntal's historical...

Newsfeed: Cambridge English Exam Courses at IH Bristol

Would you opt for a credential that is respected all over the world? You and your students can accomplish this with the help of International House Bristol. They provide English instruction for the Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), and C2 Proficiency (CPE) exams. Students have the option of enrolling in a 10-week preparation program (General English in the morni...

Congratulations to the Besant Hill Class of 2023

Congratulations to the Class of 2023! Our seniors have achieved remarkable success in their college acceptances, demonstrating their dedication and hard work. Every senior has achieved a 100% acceptance rate at institutions worldwide. On average, each student received an impressive total of 5 acceptances. We are delighted to share that the graduating class has been awarded an outstanding sum of $2...

Activities at MC Academy, CELTA and more

May is proving to be a busy month at MC Academy. Our students have taken part in many activities this week, including a trip to play crazy golf, a relaxing bike ride, and fun in-school activities such as this week, including a trip to play crazy golf, a relaxing bike ride, and fun in-school activities such as ping pong and a FIFA tournament. August CELTA Course A new CELTA course has be...

Feature Friday: English Path

Today’s Feature Friday post focuses on English Path : Can you give us 3 adjectives that describe your school? Dynamic, Ambitious, Fun Where do your students come from? ALL OVER THE WORLD Which is your most popular course and what do your students like most about your school? Our most popular course is General English ...

Event Focus: ICEF Berlin 2023 – where the global education industry meets!

Considered the pinnacle of the annual networking calendar, ICEF's flagship event, ICEF Berlin , returns for its 28th edition, bringing together thousands of colleagues, peers, partners, and friends from across the global education industry. Many industry people ask us what would be the industry's main go-event if we could choose only one - our answer, without hesitation, is always ICEF...

Make learning French your summer goal with Edu-Inter

Edu-inter is a French immersion school accredited by Languages Canada and with a 15-year experience in teaching French to foreign students. Open all year round, we offer different French programs for adults and teenagers. Adult programs available at all times Core, Intensive and Super-Intensive programs are available. 15 to 27,5 hours of live French: multiple levels available at all tim...

No registration fee for Juniors this summer when booking before the end of May - Maltalingua

Last week we announced some big news. Really big news! A brand new junior language school for the summer just minutes walk away from our junior residence as well as a brand new junior syllabus powered by National Geographic. We have another exciting update for you today. There is no registration fee to pay for any junior booking this Summer if you book by the end of May. Just another rea...

English UK annual China Roadshow is back

English UK are delighted to confirm they will return to China, to Beijing and Shenzhen, in November 2023. The English UK China Roadshow is a long-standing annual event that connects members with quality agents in different cities across China. The event has not run since the pandemic put a stop to global travel in early 2020. Now that China has re-opened its borders to visitors and is i...

Take the DELE exam at Hispania, escuela de español

Can you imagine the convenience of sitting the DELE exam in the same centre where you study Spanish each day? The students at Hispania, escuela de español benefit from this advantage three times a year in May, June and November. Since 2017, we have been a part of the official network of examination centres of the Cervantes Institute; we have been an accredited Cervantes centre since...

QE hosting face-to-face Missions in Tokyo and Taipei

In April, Quality English hosted Missions (agent workshops) in Tokyo and Taipei. These were the first two QE Missions out of a total of 7 events taking place around the world this year. The events in Japan and Taiwan brought together 15 different QE/QEd schools with over 35 agents from both countries. 15 QE schools from 5 countries (Ireland, Malta, USA, Canada and the UK) t...

How the government can help ELT: English UK position paper launched in Parliament

MPs, English UK members and stakeholders joined us for a very positive reception in the House of Commons on Thursday 11 May 2023 for the launch of our new position paper: ' Help us become the world's premier ELT destination again '. The Terrace Room overlooking the Thames was packed with well over 100 people, including many of our members. MPs who attended included Stephen Hammond, Selaine Sa...

Intrinsiq Support - Summer Camps

Summer camp directors are aware that, while they theoretically provide the same high quality in terms of academics, leisure, hosting, etc. as they do when they conduct "regular" courses, planning summer camps is a whole different challenge. Because conducting summer camps is different from running a "normal" school, clients occasionally ask us if Intrinsiq also offers summer camp services. There i...

Eaquals: Fostering excellence and triumphs in Türkiye

Eaquals is proud to announce that it has been recognised as an accrediting body by the Turkish Higher Education Quality Council (THEQC) of YOKAK. Establised in 1991, Eaquals is the leading international provider of quality assurance in the language learning sector. It aims to foster excellence in language education across the world by providing leadership, guidance and support to governments...

How to Tuesday: How to Sell Well on Social Media (Part 1)

Social media presence is a must in today’s world, but is it enough to boost sales? Not necessarily! To sell well on social media, just being present is not enough. Learning how to market your school, agency, or business on social media helps you get the sales boosts you need. Like any other strategy, there are some rules you should follow to ensure success - we’ve compiled a list to he...

IH Annual Directors' Conference

International House World Organisation held its annual conference for IH school directors last week (7 th – 10 th May) in London. As the organisation is celebrating its 70 th anniversary, it was an opportunity for the schools in the network to commemorate the milestone together. "It's a momentous year for our organisation and the 2023 Directors' Conference in London was a fantastic...

New student statistics report: UK ELT's slow but steady recovery could accelerate with the right support

According to the English UK 2023 student statistics report, the post-pandemic rebound accelerated in 2022, with a doubling of student weeks and a "impressive" three-fold rise in enrollment. Overall, English UK member centers regained 51% of full-time students from the prior year and 60% of 2019 student weeks, with junior enrollment increasing to almost 50% of the total. Patch and Uneven ...

Marketing Monday: Upskilling Your Sales and Marketing Teams

Digital transformation is now an essential part of any business including those in the language travel industry. A lot of businesses feel overwhelmed by this as they try to implement too many processes at once. The key to a successful digital transformation is not just having the software but upskilling your Sales and Marketing teams on developing a mindset and focusing on the skills required in o...

‘See Naples then you can die’ – Welcome to Accademia Italiana Napoli

The launch of Accademia Italiana Napoli , the new Italian language school in Naples, is an exciting development for students who are looking to learn the language of love in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Many have said that once you see Naples, you can die, and while we hope you do live a very long and fulfilling life, we can’t wait to show you what our new school is all a...

Event Spotlight: ICEF South Africa

ICEF Africa returns in 2023 as a hybrid networking event focused on the needs of international education institutions, and relevant service providers, interested in recruiting students from this dynamic and vibrant continent. In recent years Africa has established itself as a major area of growth for outbound students with countries such as Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Botswana, Cameroon and Ghana, ...

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible mums out there! 🌸 To the working mums : Your ability to balance career and family is awe-inspiring. Thank you for your dedication, strength, and the love you pour into both your work and your children. You are an inspiration to us all. Happy Mother's Day! To the stay-at-home mums: Your selflessness and commitment to your family are truly remarkable. You...

Newly appointed Trustee on the Eaquals Board of Trustees.

Eaquals, is delighted to welcome Silvana Richardson to the Board of Trustees. Silvana was voted in by the members at the recent elections, after Chris Farrell stepped down from the Board. “Eaquals’ mission, to foster excellence in language education, is at the heart of everything I do,” – Silvana Richardson She is the Head of Education at Bell Educational Services an...

Alumni Catch-Up, New Workshops, Student of the Month

This week, we had the pleasure of catching up with one of our alumni who studied at MC Academy in 2021. Omar was happy to share his thoughts and provided information about his life after studying at MC Academy. Thank you, Omar, for providing us with this information. It was nice to hear from you again! If you want to read more alumni catch-ups, please visit our website- https://the...

Feature Friday: Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Firenze

Today’s Feature Friday post focuses on Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Firenze : Can you give us 3 adjectives that describe your school? Great location / Long experience in teaching the Italian language and welcoming students (45 years!) / Wide offer of language and cultural courses Where do your students come from? From more than 80 countries. Top 10: Germany Switzerland ...

Discovering the Italian Language and Culture in Salerno: The Ultimate Language Learning Destination

Salerno should be at the top of your list of places to visit if you're a language student hoping to fully immerse yourself in the culture and language of Italy. Salerno, which is situated in the lovely Campania area of southern Italy, offers a distinctive fusion of history, culture, and natural beauty, making it the perfect vacation spot for anybody seeking to discover the true Italy. Here ar...

Courses Offered at French in Normandy

Located in Rouen, Normandy’s beautiful, historic capital, French in Normandy is an award-winning language school where students from around the world come to immerse themselves in the French language and culture. They offer a wide variety of French language courses, all of which are government accredited and taught by highly-qualified professionals. Current Course Options General Fre...

Joint press release from IH Cape Town, LaL Cape Town and UCT English Language Centre

IH Cape Town, LaL Cape Town, and the UCT English Language Centre recently hosted a Familiarisation trip to Cape Town for ten agents from Brazil, Turkey, France, and Poland. The trip took place from April 16-22, 2023 and was designed to give the agents a first-hand experience of the destination they send their students to. By experiencing Cape Town's unique culture, language, and attractions, the a...

FREE Networking event for English language teachers in the City of London

Gallery Teachers invites you to a free networking event exclusively for English language teachers in London. This exciting face-to-face gathering is part of the Erasmus+ BOOST Programme, aimed at improving English teaching to young learners. RSVP now to mingle with fellow educators, learn about the Boost project, and enjoy a complimentary drinks reception. - Discover how to inco...

English Outdoors junior summer camp last availabilities

With only 6 weeks to go until the first young learners arrive in NYC on June 25 th , there are only a few spots left in homestay and some rooms still available in the junior residence. English Outdoors also has a “Course & Activities only” option for those who don’t need accommodation and just wish to register for the day camp (lessons, lunch and excursions). The activit...

Trine University Offering Graduate Degrees to International Students

With enrollment increasing threefold since 2000, more international students are joining Trine University 's programmes than ever before. Trine is currently offering four graduate degrees for international students in hybrid format, three of which are Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, all with an accelerated one-year programme option. Current International Gra...

Intrinsiq How it Works - Host Family Members

In our ‘How it Works’ section this month, we are going to stick to the topic of Host Families. This time around, we shall focus on the feature that allows your school management system to add or update information about different members of the homestay host. Why should schools update info on Host Families within their system? A school management system with a robust Host...

Agent Feedback and Summer School 2023 at MC Academy

Since opening in 2005, we are proud to have partnered with many agents and organisations from across the globe to help promote our school and provide prospective students with an unforgettable English language learning experience. One of our longest-serving agents, Ceyhan Inci, has provided us with his views on why he became an agent with MC Academy and why he has chosen to remain a dedicated p...

How-To-Tuesday: How to Create a Solid Digital Marketing Strategy for 2023

We’re sure you’ve seen the term quite often in our articles and on our socials, and that’s because we’re firm believers in the benefits of having a ‘ Digital Marketing Strategy ’. Having a strategy in place helps your team aim for a target and keep focused to convert all those potentials, into customers. In the international education sector, as well as all ot...

Eaquals Annual International Conference 2023

The highly anticipated Eaquals Annual International Conference was held in Tallinn, Estonia from 27 th to 29 th April 2023. Lou McLaughlin, Eaquals’ Executive Director and Thom Kiddle, Chair of the Eaquals Board of Trustees, officially opened the event, welcoming over 200 attendees from both member and non-member institutions around the globe. During the opening, the recipient of t...

MALTALINGUA - Summer English and fun under the sun

Everyone here at Maltalingua is working hard to prepare for our upcoming Summer Junior Programme for kids and teenagers aged 8-17. Big News - Maltalingua has a BRAND NEW Summer School just a short walking distance from our Junior Residence - New Junior Syllabus - National Geographic Voices - WE STILL HAVE AVAILABILITY Starting on the 27th of May and running ...

Marketing Monday: Tips For Great Landing Pages (Part 1)

Did you know your landing page can be designed to drive more traffic to your website? This Marketing Monday we’re sharing Part 1 of the best practices for landing pages that attract more visitors. Craft a Winning Headline The first thing a client sees on your landing page is the headline, so it’s important to write headlines that sell. Avoid anything too ambiguous or that d...

EAQUALS Webinar Tomorrow - Digital education, solved: Delivering your own, flexible digital programmes

EAQUALS are proud to announce their upcoming webinar tomorrow. The focus will be on 'Digital education, solved: Delivering your own, flexible digital programmes'. Perhaps above all else, digital solutions promise flexibility. For the learner, they offer the flexibility to learn at home or in the classroom, at a time that suits, on the device that is most convenient, with a personalised focus on...

In Italy, Sunday it's FREE at the Museum - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci

Italy has an immense artistic heritage: our country has a great culture and there are many museums that are worth a visit. For this reason, the Ministry of Culture has launched a wonderful initiative: free access on the first Sunday of the month to Italian museums and state archaeological parks . In Italy art is everywhere, even in unexpected places. It could be said that Italian cities are...

English UK Members' Conference & AGM 2023

The Members' Conference and AGM is a forum to meet the English UK team and trustees, connect with the UK ELT community to share experiences and help shape the direction of your association. It will be held on Friday 12th May 2023. One free in-person place is available for every English UK member centre and corporate member. Additional delegates can join online for free. You can Re...

Feature Friday: Hispania escuela de Español

Today’s Feature Friday post focuses on Hispania, escuela de Español : Can you give us 3 adjectives that describe your school? Intercultural, innovative, high standards. Where do your students come from? From all corners of the globe! We welcome around 3000 students per year, from over 80 different nationalities. Which is your most popular course and what do your stude...

IH Speakers at IATEFL 2023

Last month the IHWO team headed up to Harrogate for an exciting week at IATEFL 2023. IH sponsored the event. As so many of our IH colleagues spoke on a variety of themes, as the event highlighted IH excellence in innovation. Check out the abstracts below to see what the IH speakers spoke about during this event. Tuesday 18th Harnessing hormones – the role of menstrual health in lea...

Kevin McNally Appointed President of IALC

Kevin McNally, owner and director of Torquay International School/ International House Torquay officially took over from Robin Adams, of CES as President of IALC at the 2023 IALC Workshop earlier in April. Each IALC president holds the position for three years and Kevin personally thanked Robin for guiding the association through the difficult times of Covid 19. He ...

Guardianship Services Webinar on Saturday 13th May at 9.00am UK time

Pippa's Guardians are delighted to invite you and your clients to their next Guardianship Services Webinar on Saturday 13 th May at 9.00am UK time . Agents are most welcome to send the invitation directly to their clients and/or display it on their website. Clients are asked to book their place using the link here . We really enjoy meeting lots of families at our guardianship services w...

Intrinsiq Interview - Mark and Jonas talk about their Dublin trip

In this interview we are taking you back to a couple of weeks ago when we were in Dublin for the IALC workshop we were interviewed by Schools & Agents live. As you can see from the video we were having a great time at IALC and, most importantly, we were seeing great signs that our industry is truly getting back on its feet. ‘It’s been great seeing people we haven’t seen in...

Miles For Maggie at Box Hill School

On Friday 28 th April, Box Hill School ’s staff and students embarked on Miles For Maggie’s – a student-led initiative. It all started when the Charity Committee visited Maggie’s at the Royal Marsden, where they learnt about the cancer charity, and what they do to help support others. Box Hill School smashed their target of 603 miles (the equivalent distance of J...

How-to Tuesday: The Top Digital Marketing Trends of 2023 (Part 2)

In this How-to Tuesday our take on the top digital marketing trends continues ! Read on for Part 2 of which marketing strategies are hot in 2023 and how you can use them to benefit your business in the international education industry. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Despite artificial intelligence still being in the early stages of its development, it is likely to be a significant digi...

CELTA Application Deadline, Student Feedback and Bank Holiday Closures at McAcademy

The deadline to study a full-time CELTA course at MC Academy is fast approaching. If you are interested in studying a CELTA course at MC Academy this May then please submit an application before Monday, 1st May to secure your place on the course. If you are curious to know whether a CELTA course is the right course for you, please read our FAQs to learn more about the course and what ...

Feature Friday: Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci Rome

Today’s Feature Friday post focuses on Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci Rome : Can you give us 3 adjectives that describe your school? Well-situated, academically challenging, and vibrant. Where do your students come from? More than 90 Countries Top 10 : Germany United States of America France Switzerland Netherlands Great Britain China Austria Brazil ...

Merrick Preparatory School Continues to Earn World Recognition, Winning the StudyTravel Secondary School Award – North American School 2023

On April 21, 2023, Merrick Preparatory School (MPS) won the peer-voted StudyTravel Secondary School Awards 2023 - North American School , recognizing MPS for their excellence as an outstanding secondary education provider, and acknowledging their contribution to the study travel industry. The finalists to this prestigious award include: Bodwell High School , Canada Pickering College...

Edu-inter: We are sure that we have a camp option for you!

Teen Corner Summer Camp 2023: Arts, sports, fun? We are sure that we have a camp for you! Important Details: - Camp Duration - 1 to 5 weeks - June 26th to July 29th, 2023 - Possibility of combining programs - Multiple accommodation options (Homestay and student residence) - No need to speak French to participate - All-inclusive packages Find out More Featured...

Another IALC Workshop comes to a Close

With well over 300 delegates attending, the 2023 IALC Workshop in Dublin was the biggest IALC Workshop to date and was crammed with seminars, a panel debate, workshop meetings and incredible evening events that showcased the true spirit of Irish culture and its people. Delegates attending: 330 Meetings arranged: 3200+ The IALC Workshop has always been mo...

Besant Hill: Outdoor Education Program

The mission of the Besant Hill Outdoor Education Program is to provide students with the opportunity to develop intellectual, social, and personal skills through challenge and adventure in a safe and supportive environment. These outdoor education opportunities take place in various settings across California and are scheduled on weekends throughout the year. Recently, a group of students and fa...

How the government can help us become the world’s premier ELT destination again: English UK launches new position paper

English UK will launch its new campaigning position paper in a Parliamentary reception in May. The paper, called Help us become the world’s premier ELT destination again, contains nine asks of the government, several focusing on repairing the damage caused by the end of Freedom of Movement. Huan Japes, membership director of English UK, said: “UK ELT has...

All you need to know about Rouen and Normandy

The city of Rouen, on the banks of the River Seine, is the northern French region of Normandy’s vibrant and historic capital. Famous for its art and unique medieval architecture, this region offers fantastic cultural experiences and gourmet food. So if you’re looking to spend some time learning French, what better place than here? Getting around Normandy is served by three intern...

Intrinsiq Client Focus - GenkiJACS

Today’s Intrinsiq Client Focus article takes us far, to the exotic land of Japan. In fact, our guests on today’s blog are the fantastic Genki Japanese and Culture School (GenkiJACS). How did the idea of GenkiJACS start? GenkiJACS opened in 2004, after the school’s founder Rie Kirby had been studying English in the UK, and taught Japanese to her friends there, before getti...

The Relaunch of the IH Journal

IHWO is relaunching their IH Journal at the end of April 2023. After 2.5 years, the academic publication is making a return as a forum for debate, a platform for creating new ideas and re-floating old ones, debunking myths and generally generating a sense of adventure for people teaching TEFL or teaching English as a second language. “We are delighted to see the return of the popular IH J...

How-to-Tuesday: The Top Digital Marketing Trends of 2023 (Part 1)

This How-to Tuesday we’re looking at the top digital marketing trends of 2023 to help boost your business and stay ahead of the competition in the international education sector. So, here’s Part 1 of what’s trending this year and how you can include it in your marketing strategy. Multi-channel social media marketing It wasn’t too long ago that the only social me...

Discover les Elfes summer camps in Switzerland!

The winter season is now over, and it is time for our staff to prepare for the spring and summer camps. A big thank you goes out to all of you who have been enrolling your children in Les Elfes International camps for a long time. We are proud to report that the rate of returners is steadily increasing; today, we reached 37% for the summer camp 2023! Are you looking for a summer camp for you...

Inspiring Education in the heart of the University City of Oxford

After a brilliant return to in-person summer programmes in 2022, we are already looking forward to an even busier and more international summer in 2023! Summer in Oxford is a fascinating experience. The colleges, galleries and history of one of the world’s most famous Universities provide an inspiring and beautiful environment for students from all over the world. Our summer course...

New Free Workshops, Alumni Catch-Up, Preparing for Eid at The McAcademy

MC Academy hosts a number of free workshops for our students to attend after class. Our current workshops include: IELTS Speaking Practice Speaking Club Debate Club Our newest workshops focus on student counselling and academic support for students of all levels. Counselling Club This workshop is for students that have any worries that they would like to discuss with a trained member o...

Merrick Preparatory School's International Day

Mark your calendar! Merrick Preparatory School's International Day is back and we couldn't be more excited to showcase our wonderful students, and our diverse and inclusive student body, from 18 different countries. Everyone is welcome! Bring your family and friends! Admission is free – there is no fee. Please share if you know anyone that would be interested to join! We look forward t...

Marketing Monday: How & Why Your Business Needs Social Listening

If you want your business to always stay ahead of the game, social listening is one of the top marketing strategies out there. Let’s find out what it’s all about and how it can be used to promote businesses in the field of international education. What does social listening involve? Social listening means paying attention to the most important stakeholders in your business &ndash...

English Path celebrates successful 1st AGM and Fam Trip

EP Malta has recently hosted the 2023 Management and Sales AGM. Speaking of his experience preparing for this event, Allen Lofaro, Head of School at English Path Malta, stated that "the past few weeks have been a whirlwind of organizing and planning for our first AGM and Famtrip. It seems like there were countless days filled with stress, sleepless nights, and long hours, all in th...

Feature Friday: IELS Malta

Today’s Feature Friday post focuses on IELS Malta : Can you give us 3 adjectives that describe your school? Professional, Fun, Classy Where do your students come from? All around the world, we have over 40 nationalities studying at IELS Which is your most popular course and what do your students like most about your school? General English and Intensive English, students ...

Londonist's Dinara Suleimanova receives 2 important award nominations

Londonist is thrilled to announce that Senior Business Development and Partnership Manager Dinara Suleimanova has just received two important "Women in Housing" Inside Housing Award nominations. Speaking of this important achievement the organisation said that "her sheer determination, relentless dedication, and infectious optimism are clear to all and have cont...

Merrick Prep is going to ICEF Vancouver

Are you heading to ICEF's exclusive education networking event in Vancouver? If you are, Johanna would love to meet you in person anytime from May 6th to 8th! For those of you who already work with us, this is your opportunity to meet and connect with our Director of Admissions, Johanna Ziegler, in person. This is a three-day networking event welcoming hundreds of student recruitment professi...

How do we live the Valencian Easter at Hispania?

Holy Week and Easter Easter is a very popular holiday in Spain that is celebrated after Holy Week. So when April comes around, Spain is full of tradition, culture and festivities - and so is our school, Hispania, escuela de español. When are they celebrated? Holy Week and Easter are not always celebrated on the same dates, they change each year because these celebrations are re...

MEI Annual Workshop 2023: Connect with Ireland's Best Language Schools

MEI (Marketing English in Ireland) is thrilled to announce its Annual Workshop 2023, taking place at the beautiful Powerscourt Hotel in Wicklow from September 27-29, 2023. This event is the perfect opportunity for international agents, and industry service providers to network and collaborate with some of the best language schools in Ireland. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with e...

College of the Canyons Professor Receives ‘Excellence in Education” Award

At College of the Canyons , we have award-winning professors! Angeli Francois, a College of the Canyons English instructor, has received a 2023 Hayward Award for ‘Excellence in Education’ from the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC) for her dedication and commitment to serving and empowering students from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Franc...

IELS at the Budapest Workshop

2 weeks ago, IELS Malta , together with MTA Hungary took part in the Workshop of English Learning Opportunities in the Middle of the Mediterranean in Budapest, capital of Hungary with the purpose of providing participants with an overall picture of Malta as an ultimate ELT destination. During the event, Hungarian teachers and future clients had the opportunity of meeting up with representativ...

Intrinsiq Process - Rollout and Launch

Before officially launching Intrinsiq in a school, we do a soft launch and call that the ‘roll out phase’. Doing a soft launch at this stage helps us to identify and fix issues, gather feedback, and manage resources more effectively. It is an important step in the software development process that can help to ensure a successful official launch. Testing and Bug Fixing The f...

The IH Journal makes a comeback!

The IH Journal is set to make a comeback with its 50th issue set to be published in a few weeks time, IH announced . All those industry partners who are interested in subscibing to this journal should do so here . ...

How-to-Tuesday: How to use Social Media to Build Backlinks

In yesterday’s Marketing Monday article we looked at how blogging and social sharing can help boost a company’s SEO and website ranking. Today we will delve a little deeper into this topic and focus mainly on how to use social media to build these backlinks which are extremely important to SEO. Indeed, social media can be a powerful tool for generating backlinks to a company&rsquo...

Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Milano achieve Green Standard Schools accreditation for 3rd time

Green Standards school celebrate the achievement of Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Milano, who have achieved their Green Standard Schools accreditation for the third time. "The school has a fantastic and dedicated team. It's great to see you all keeping up your environmental action and always pushing it further to provide," Green Standard Schools said. Green Standard School...

Marketing Monday: Using Blogs and Social Media to Improve Your SEO

In today’s Marketing Monday article we are going to look at how blogging and social media (what we call social sharing) can help companies improve their SEO and, therefore, their website ranking. Fresh and Relevant Content Blogs allow you to regularly publish new content that is relevant to your audience and industry, which can help improve your website's search engine rankings. Search...

A New Director of Studies, Teaching Prospects, and Positive Words at Mc Academy in Manchester

Next week, we will have a new Director of Studies at MC Academy ! We are happy to announce that from next Monday, Rahila Tauqeer will be our next Director of Studies. Rahila is looking forward to being the Director of Studies at MC Academy and is excited to help assist students and other members of staff in her new role. Well done, Rahila! We wish you all the best in your new role as the DOS. ...

IALC Dublin 2023 comes to an end to the sound of angelic voices

It's 430am in Dublin and I'm getting ready to head back to the airport to start my journey back home...and the first thing that came to find as soon as I opened my eyes after, what felt like, a short nap, was the beautiful, angelic voices of the singing group that formed part of last night's show. The meetings hall, which had been full of chairs and tables hosting hundreds of connections ...

A day of meetings, Visiting CES, Meeting 2 lovely dogs, and a traditional Irish evening - Day 2

Day 2 at the IALC Dublin workshop was indeed a packed day from morning till late! It started off with a day that was full of productive meetings. Those who follow our social media channels could clearly get a good feel of what it was like to be at the workshop with constant photos, lives and reels being shared throughout the day. The evening was another lovely occasion to mix and mingle with in...

Feature Friday: The MC Academy

Today’s Feature Friday post focuses on MC Academy : Can you give us 3 adjectives that describe your school? Friendly, Warm, Cooperative Where do your students come from? The majority of our students come from the Middle East, predominantly from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. I have attached an image of our nationality breakdown for 2022. Which is your most popular course and what ...

It's not every day you get to share an airport runway with Air Force 1

Anyone who has been following the news know that for the past few days Dublin has been under high security due to the American President's visit. As a result, delays in flights and road closures have been expected, and while mine did get off to to a bumpy start yesterday afternoon, resulting in a significant delay arriving in Dublin, I must say that being greeted by the sight of the majestic Air F...

Time to fly!

It's time to fly - time to head to the Irish capital for this year's IALC workshop which will be held in Dublin between today and Sunday! As is customary during such events, we invite you to stay tuned to our site and social media channels so that you can keep up with all the live updates we'll be sharing from the event. Get ready for live videos, photos and interviews with key industry peop...

guard.me supports ALTO Earthquake Fundraiser

On 6th February 2023 the world woke up to the devastating news of the earthquake that ripped through South East Turkey. While most of us have watched on in horror at the massive scale of destruction and lives lost, the people of Turkey and the wider region have been dealing with it day in and day out. guard.me is supporting this cause. In fact, the organisation offered to match ...

ALTO Newsletter Spring 2023

ALTO's 25th anniversary conference taking place in Istanbul is only 6 weeks away and they have a record number of participants registered. All the signs indicate that it will be an amazing leadership weekend from 19th - 21st May 2023 which will inspire industry leaders to boost their businesses through learning together and sharing ideas with fellow decision makers in the international educat...

How-to-Tuesday: Create Engaging Content Based on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Every content creator’s dream is that their work is valued by their audience, and why not? Valued content is what makes it relevant at the end of the day. So, what is it that makes content stand out and appeal to viewers? Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a useful framework for creating content that resonates with your target audience's fundamental needs and desires, whether you are an agency l...

Marketing Monday - Your Guide to Social Selling

Having a social selling strategy in place can really help drive sales for your company. But what does it involve? Well, essentially it’s the use of social media networks to engage with new and existing clients. Every business can benefit from social selling, and the international education industry is certainly no exception. Let’s take a look at some key strategies you can use! Iden...

Easter Bank Holiday, Student Feedback and Springtime Festivity at Mc Academy

MC Academy would like to wish you a happy bank holiday weekend! To celebrate the Easter period, MC Academy will be closed from Friday, 7th April - Monday, 10th April. We will respond to all requests made over the bank holiday weekend when we reopen on Tuesday, 11th April. In the meantime, we hope you make the most of the relaxing weekend! We would like to thank all of our students for their pos...

Half Term Camp at Pippa's Guardians

Pippa’s Guardians is delighted to announce another half term camp which will be held at Sherborne International in Dorset from 19 th May – 4 th June 2023. It is available to students aged 13-18 years old. Intensive revision and exam preparation for GCSE, A Level and IB students Drop in tutoring sessions from qualified teachers Supervised self-study and revision sessio...

Londonist DMC is a winner of Business Reporter’s Best of British Business Award

Londonist DMC was selected as the Best of British Business 2023 by the Independent. It represents a British success story in an award series of filmed thought leadership interviews and documentaries. These prestigious series form part of the 2023 campaign and celebrates success stories in British Business, bestowing a handful of businesses with the ‘Best of British’ accolade, sh...

New important nomination for Merrick Prep School

Merrick Prep have announced a new important nomination for their prestigious school. "We are thrilled to announce...drum roll please... the finalists have been unveiled for the third edition of the StudyTravel Secondary School Awards, recognizing excellence in service by educators, agents, service providers and associations working in the burgeoning high school study abroa...

Competitive Prices for Undergrad Students at Trine University

Undergraduate fees for international students at Trine University are among the most competitive in the US higher education sector. Based on full-time enrollment for the academic year 2022-2023, prices start as low as $48,580 for non-engineering majors, $48,920 for science majors and $52,040 for engineering majors, with payment plans available to make fees even more manageable. What’s more...

Intrinsiq How it Works - Host Family Visits

Let’s start with why it is necessary for a school management system to have a host family function. A host family function can be an important component of a school management system , particularly for schools with a high number of international students. The role of a host family function is to match students with local families who are willing to host them during their time at school. ...

ICEF Webinar: Winning the SEO game: how to dominate organic search and reach the right students

There are more opportunities for your school or agency’s content to show up on search engines today than ever before, such as “structured snippets”, “people also ask”, and the list goes on. The problem is that the SEO needed to win those spots has become incredibly complex and technical. If your content is not optimised for search engines, you’re losing critica...

Summer programs in Quebec City at Edu-Inter French School

The schedule is out! Come to Quebec City this summer to learn or improve your French and enjoy one of the largest music festivals in the world! Check it out Did you know? All of our teen students that come to our school during the festival will get a free pass! For our Adult Students, some passes will be available at a special price ☺ What are you waiting for to book a summer program in Q...

Upcoming Camps at Les Elfes in Verbier, Switzerland

While a heavy snowfall has brought winter back to Verbier, here at Les Elfes International we are already thinking about summer. This year our summer camps start on 11 June with sessions of 2 or 3 weeks until the end of August. As for winter 2023, the number of bookings for summer 2023 is skyrocketing, with an increase of 60% compared to last year. We note that parents tend to con...

How-to-Tuesday: Improve Your Google Ads Quality Score

Google Ads is a very powerful tool in the marketing world. In fact today it has more than 2 million marketers using it. If you are interested in working on a campaign with Google Ads for your school or your agency, you need to think on how to establish your quality score in order to stand out in the international education industry. Improving this score is essential to increase the performance and...

Guardianship Services Webinar

Pippa's Guardians would like to invite you to attend our next Guardianship Services Webinar which we will be hosting on Saturday 22nd April at 9.00am (UK time) . You and your clients are most welcome to attend the webinar for an opportunity to learn more about our services and meet some of the Pippa’s team. I do hope that you will be able to join us! Please do book your place us...

Internships at English Path

Allen Lofaro, Associate Director of Operations at GBS Malta (which forms part of English Path) took to social media to speak of the importance of internships for English Path. "Internships are very important part of our education program, first and foremost. In setting up professional internships, not only will we be able to offer students a chance to work with industry professiona...

Marketing Monday: 3 Top Content Types for Marketing International Education

Content marketing comes in many forms, making it sometimes hard to know which ones are really worth focusing on. Let’s take a closer look at three top content types for marketing international education and how they can be used to reach and engage your target audience. Blogs Blogging is an effective way to provide valuable information to prospective clients and answer any common questi...

Student Success, Teacher Training, A Dash of Paint and More at The Mc Academy

Well Done to Our Students! We would like to take this time to say well done to our students for their hard work and achievements over the past week. Well done to Nafea and our Kuwaiti students for completing their course at MC Academy this week. You have worked hard to improve your English skills and we wish you all of the best when you enrol at your chosen universities this September. We wo...

Intrinsiq Interview - Mark and Jonas talk about their upcoming Dublin trip

This week the Intrinsiq team was interviewed by Schools & Agents focusing on their upcoming trip to Dublin. Here’s what went down in the interview! Jonas’s first #intled trip The upcoming IALC workshop which Intrinsiq will be attending in Dublin will be Jonas’s first official workshop…which is why we took the opportunity to give him some tips. Another Intrinsi...

Feature Friday: Edu-inter

Today’s Feature Friday post focuses on Edu-inter : Can you give us 3 adjectives that describe your school? Flexible, Unique, Fun Where do your students come from? Mainly from the USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Germany, China other LATAM countries Which is your most popular course and what do your students like most about your school? The...

A special visit at Merrick Prep School

We had a visitor this past week! Michael Cameron, Mayor of Merrickville-Wolford, ON, came to visit Merrick Prep and our Headmaster, Mr. Kevin Farrell. Michael brought a certificate of recognition and a warm community congratulations for the recent awards and achievements we have received. Michael shared how excited he was to share the news with all the members of the United Counties of Leeds ...

Apollo Language Centre in Dublin Joins IALC

English language school Apollo Language Centre has become the latest member to join IALC, just in time to meet them at our workshop which takes place in Dublin next month! Apollo Language Centre is an award-winning English language school in Ireland. With its year-round school for adults & mini-stay groups in Dublin city centre and Junior Summer Camps in Dublin, Cork & Limerick, Apollo ...

IH World - GLS IH Berlin are "Protecting our Planet"

We are delighted to award GLS IH Berlin the first “Protecting our Planet” environmental sustainability badge of 2023. They are doing many things both to encourage more sustainable behaviour, and to cut down on the more harmful aspects of the business of operating a large school. One of the most innovative things they have implemented is the “ To Good To Go ” app. ...

Friendly, focused and fun: StudyWorld returns to London

Over 250 educators, study travel operators and ELT service providers gathered together in central London last week for our first in-person StudyWorld since before the pandemic. StudyWorld spring 2023 was billed as friendly and focused - and this year's format, with meetings, welcome reception and agents all hosted in the 5-star London Hilton Bankside - proved very popular. Many agents also atte...

The ICEF Podcast - How accommodation crises are affecting international education

The March edition of the ICEF podcast treated an issue that many organisations in international education are facing, namely the accommodation crisis. Whether Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or the Netherlands: finding accommodation seems to become a bigger hurdle for international students than getting accepted at an institution or even obtaining a student visa. How is the international educ...

Spring with LLE - places available in April & May!

Are your students looking for something to do this spring? Look no further than our home tuition courses at LLE! Our programme offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for your students to improve their English language skills while experiencing the warmth and hospitality of a British family. By living with a teacher, they will have the chance to practice their English in a natural and authentic sett...

How-To-Tuesday: Get to Know Your Customers Better

Getting to know your customers better is an essential part of building a successful business. Not only does it help you get to know what your customers’ needs are, but it helps you maintain a relationship with them. Providing excellent service in International Education may result in return customers, but focusing on who your clients are, helps you understand their needs and provide a more c...

Full-Time CELTA Course, Spring is in the Air and World Poetry Day

📚 Study a Full-Time CELTA Course at MC Academy 📚 If you have a passion for teaching and are interested in teaching English to speakers of other languages then consider applying to our May CELTA course. Become a CELTA-qualified teacher in only 4 weeks and begin your new career as an EFL Teacher. Due to a shortage of qualified English language teachers in the UK, there are currently plenty...

Marketing Monday: What Details to Share on #Intled Event Profiles

When attending industry events or setting up company profiles, there are some people who prefer to give out the general company email address, or what we call “the info email address”, and there are others who choose to give out their personal details. Each to his own, however, we would generally suggest giving out your direct contact info. There are several reasons why it can be a ...

Fashion Courses at Scuola Leonardo da Vinci

Scuola Leonardo da Vinci is offering Fashion-related courses in Rome and Milan. Rome The Intensive Fashion and Italian Course is a two week curriculum, during which students will follow two parallel paths: 4 Italian language lessons every morning in international classes and in the afternoon 4 hour practical lessons, both held at Accademia Costume e Moda - ACM (Rome Costume and Fashi...

Feature Friday: Becari Conzatti Language School

Today’s Feature Friday post focuses on Becari Conzatti Language School : Can you give us 3 adjectives that describe your school? Personalized, fun, professional Where do your students come from? USA 90%, Canada, Switzerland, Germany, England, Japan, France, Australia Which is your most popular course and what do your students like most about your school? Our Intensive Spa...

Classes at French in Normandy are completely paperless

At French in Normandy we have always taken our social responsibility seriously, with sustainability being high on our agenda. That’s why we are proud to announce that as part of our aim for evermore eco-friendly practices, all our classes are now exclusively paper-free! Why go paperless? Tons of paper is wasted in schools each year, causing more destruction of natural resources and con...

March at Besant Hill

During our annual International and Humanities week, students developed and facilitated foreign language classes (in their own native languages) for the entire school. “I am always proud to work with international students to help them teach their native language to their peers. It fills my heart with joy to see students so eagerly trying to learn new words in a foreign language. The...

Intrinsiq Client Focus - Future Learning Ireland

Investing in a school management system like Intrinsiq is something that more and more schools are choosing to do. This week we are going to turn our focus to Future Learning in Ireland. To us, this is a very special school because they chose to invest in their school during the pandemic while everyone else was in panic-mode. In fact, Future Learning have been working with Intrinsiq since Se...

Fallas in Valencia at Hispania, escuela de español

In this article we are going to talk about the Fallas in Valencia and how we celebrate at our school: Hispania, escuela de Español. The Fallas are one of Spain´s most symbolic celebrations and take place every year, from the 15 th – 19 th of March. Originating in the XVIII century, the Fallas have become one of the most famous celebrations in the world, with thousa...

How-To Tuesday: How to Use Facebook Insights

We have mentioned analytic tools in the past and how these can help you not only determine what your marketing campaign should focus on but also how effective your campaigns are. Today we will focus on one such tool - Facebook Page Insights. Here’s how it can help you navigate the education travel industry and understand your audience, track the performance of your content, and opti...

College of the Canyons Scholarships

One of the benefits of attending College of the Canyons (COC), besides the beautiful southern California location, is that students can apply for Scholarships every spring semester! The COC Scholarship Awards is an annual program created ONLY for College of the Canyons students. The program offers a variety of scholarships based on academic achievement and financial needs. Students fill out ON...

News from The McAcademy this week

✍️ Study a FREE Online IELTS Workshop at MC Academy ✍️ At MC Academy, we often host FREE online academic workshops for prospective students that want to study at MC Academy. Yesterday's workshop focussed on IELTS writing skills in preparation for the IELTS writing portion of the exam. We are thankful to everyone that attended the workshop and we look forward to accepting new s...

Marketing Monday: Why SEO Is the Way to Go!

Now that our industry is finally getting back on its feet we can see that investment in international education marketing is growing. This is great news, however, we're also noticing that there is a higher demand for proof of Return on Investment (ROI). One thing is sure... spending less and getting more is the dream! And we're here to tell you that this dream is not totally unattainable thanks to...

English UK members help over 50 doctors to requalify in the UK with the help of RefuAid

In 2022, almost 250 refugees and asylum seekers had their life chances improved with the help of English UK members. English UK and many of our member centres work with RefuAid , the charity which works to restore independence and dignity to refugees. To date, over 90 English language centres have worked with RefuAid to give their clients access to the language learnin...

Feature Friday - Merrick Prep

Today’s Feature Friday post focuses on Merrick Prep : Can you give us 3 adjectives that describe your school? Inclusive, caring, individual support and academically focused. Where do your students come from? Every year is different. We have welcomed students from over 40 different countries on campus since 2012. This year they are from Canada, USA, Peru, Panama, Italy, Me...

Upcoming ICEF events before summer 2023

If you still haven't checked out these upcoming ICEF events you need to do so now as these are all taking place prior to summer 2023. ICEF Secondary Education is a hybrid event that will take place online and in San Francisco, USA this coming weekend from the 19th to the 21st March. Next up is the famous ICEF ANZA which is an in-person event held in Perth, Australia between the 12th and...

IH Fundraising Ideas

The IHW Foundation wants to raise the profile of fundraising activities in IH schools - whether to benefit the Foundation or any other good cause. We know that most IH schools are already involved in fundraising and we wanted to share some ideas for others to put into practice too. Here are two case studies which give ideas that any school can copy. Case Study 1: Sponsored S...

Welcoming College Green Language and Study in Dublin to the S&A Platform

We are delighted to be new members of Schools and Agents. We followed the Facebook page, watched the Intrinsiq interview between Bernice and Jonas and then signed up quickly! The warmth and enthusiasm we observed, matched our expectations of our ideal partners and friends, so here we are! CGLS is Dublin’s newest school in the ‘garden of Dublin’, on the international...

"Diamond David", the great Andre Hedlund, and the inimitable Thom Jones for the first part of the EdYOUfest Marathon

David Crystal (dubbed by Thom Jones as "Diamond David"), Andre Hedlund and Thom Jones are three household names who certainly need no introduction in the field of teacher training and English linguistics. As the EdYOUfest marathon kicked off just over two and a half hours ago, participants have already had the honour of being addressed by these three pillars. This can only mean that we're in fo...

Intrinsiq Support - Limitless students, limitless users and multiple centres

School management software systems typically charge per user because each user account requires resources to set up, maintain, and support. This can turn into a huge expense for schools especially as they start growing. This is why Intrinsiq chooses to be different. With Intrinsiq you can have limitless students, limitless users as well as multiple centres at NO extra cost. In today’s arti...

Less than one month to go to IALC Dublin

IALC announced yesterday that there "is just 1 month to go before the 2023 IALC Workshop in Dublin." "We are super excited for all the delegates who are already registered with us. It is certainly shaping up to be a Workshop to remember with all the fantastic seminars and evening events that we have planned," the association added. "If you don't want to miss one of the best study travel work...

All set for the 12-hour EdYOUfest Marathon

Everything is set and ready for the 12-hour EdYOUfest Marathon which will kick off at 9am GMT tomorrow morning and continue till 9pm. Below you can find the programme of events and speakers. 09:00 am (GMT): EdYOUfest Team - Start 09:30 am (GMT): David Crystal - Correcting Myths about Correctness 11:00 am (GMT): Thomas Jones - The Comfortable Classroom 12:00 am (GMT): Katerina Mant...

The History of Trine University and its Highly Accredited Engineering Programme

Founded in 1885, Trine University is consistently ranked among the Midwest’s top universities. With its rich history of academic excellence, it is an exceptionally innovative campus with a vibrant student life. What’s more, in the last 20 years over $160 million worth of enhancements have been added to its beautiful 450-acre main campus in Angola, Indiana, as it continually strives t...

CELTA Courses, International Women's Day & Student Testimonials at McAcademy

Today, we are joined by our Sales & Marketing Officer, Amama! Amama is here to share information about our upcoming CELTA course this May! Amama studied the CELTA course at MC Academy in 2015 and first worked as an EFL Teacher before becoming our Sales & Marketing Officer for the MENA market! Amama has taught English to students at MC Academy for many years and now assists students who w...

How-To Tuesday: How to Write a Blog Post

Writing a blog post can be a fun and creative way to share your ideas and experiences with a wider audience. Blogs not only inform your followers while establishing you as a pioneer in your industry, but they also help with SEO and increase traffic to your website, which is always a good thing, especially in such a highly competitive industry that is international education. If you need guidanc...

Londonist DMC Student Accommodation Agency - Finalists for another prestigious award

Londonist DMC Student Accommodation Agency announced that, once again, they are in the final for another prestigious award. "The 2023 RESI Awards finalists have been revealed. It is an award ceremony that acknowledges success throughout the residential property sector. We are so excited to have been shortlisted in two categories – health and wellbeing initiative – residentia...

EAQUALS Webinar Series - T for Writing

Most students do not like their writing lessons. They feel it is a tedious and complex skill, and they can’t seem to understand the rationale behind teaching them writing nor do they value the teachers’ effort to make them better writers. Also, the lower the students’ level, the more challenging the teachers’ job becomes. Matters worsened particularly during remote teaching...

The EdYOUfest Marathon - 12 hours of CPD this Wednesday!

EdYOUfest will be holding its 12th free online event on the 15th March 2023. This will be in the form of an online 12-hour marathon which will see the participation of some of the best speakers in the world of ELT. The day will start with a talk given by no one other than the great David Crystal. Other speakers during the day will include the one and only Thom Jones, Scott Thornbury and Dorothy...

Marketing Mondays: Creating Quality Content for the International Education Industry

Having content going up on your digital channels regularly is great. But are you investing in QUALITY content? This isn't important just so that you rank on Google but it's also important for your followers and the interest they express towards your school or agency. Now that we're a little bit further into 2023 we can see that there are several strategies you can use to improve the quality of you...

StudyWorld, International Education and juggling life as a new mother - here's the S&A Interview with Jodie Gray, Chief Executive at English UK

As StudyWorld Spring 2023 came to a close yesterday afternoon, one of the very last meetings we had there was with Jodie Gray, Chief Executive at English UK with who we spoke of various topics. Apart from discussing this year's event, which is also the first face-to-face StudyWorld since the pandemic, we delved into other topics such as how British schools are dealing with the post-pandemic era...

Newsfeed: Costa de Valencia speaks of 'The Valencian pilota, the most Valencian sport'

If Valencia has a traditional and authentic sport, it is undoubtedly the Valencian ball or in Valencian, Valencian pilota . A practice that has its origin in the fusion of different popular games, in fact, there are records that already in ancient Greece they played the sport of ball. A curious fact before getting into the matter... did you know that Alexander the Great was a fer...

Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in Japan and South Korea in April

First time in 3 years, Scuola Leonardo da Vinc i is back in Japan and South Korea. Mrs Sanda Stevanovic, the founder and director of Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Milan, will be happy to meet you from April 16th to April 21st in Tokyo and from April 24th to April 28th in Seoul. “I am so thrilled to be back in Asia. Pandemic is finally over and although we always kept in touch with our partne...

Feature Friday: Les Elfes International Camps

Today’s Feature Friday post focuses on Les Elfes International Camps : Can you give us 3 adjectives that describe your school? Adventurous, educational, and unforgettable. Where do your students come from? All around the world, more than nationalities Which is your most popular course and what do your students like most about your school? Both summer and winter camps are ...

IELS Malta at the EDM Korea Fair

Last weekend, IELS Malta took part in EDM Korea Fair that took place over 2 days in Textile Conference Centre Gangnam, in the heart of Seoul. The expo is aimed at providing clients with the latest study abroad information and know-how. Over 60 institutions from all around the world were represented at the Fair, yet IELS was the only individual Malta based school. The Fair was attended by a...

Fantastic London Views from the River Thames, courtesy of Bell Education

Following a full day of meetings and networking, the first day at the StudyWorld Spring workshop ended on a high note at the BELL Education Boat party which was a perfect mixture of great food, great company, fantastic views of London from the River Thames....and a few dance moves too! It was a great way to unwind, get to know each other better and experience London away from the usual city tra...

News from Hispania, escuela de español

Hello everyone! In this article we are going to talk about Hispania, escuela de español ´s involvement in the Chinese Tourism Guide. This article will be divided into the following sections: What is Hispania, escuela de español? What is the Chinese Tourism Guide? Why is Hispania, escuela de español in this guide? Our knowledge about the Chinese st...

The Underdog Comes Out on Top – MPS Continues International Recognition

K12 Digest , an independent international K12 Educational Portal, and Magazine featured Merrick Preparatory School (MPS) on February 28, 2023, as one of 10 Prominent Boarding Schools to Watch in 2023 . Only 2 Canadian Boarding Schools made the list, and we were one of them. A small school like ours, often seen as an underdog in the boarding school industry, has been recognized internationally...

We told you about it, and it's finally here! StudyWorld spring 2023 officially kicks off

We'be been telling you about it. We've been waiting for it, and it has finally arrived....rather snowier than expected, but as the saying goes, cold hands, warm heart. And this is just what StudyWorld London is....a lovely event with just the right amount of delegates, where you get to talk to everyone present. It is also an event that's organised by a lovely group of people. In a few words, Study...

English Outdoors NYC school group programs

This February English Outdoors NYC welcomed 50 middle-school students from France and they had a blast! School group programs are tailor-made according to their own requirements and preferences so they can decide the places they visit as well as the themes of their English classes. This group wanted to focus on immigration, and they studied in Essex Market in the Lower East Side of Manhattan,...

Italian language and Music programs in Florence, Rome and Milan

The Leonardo da Vinci Italian language school, together with renowned music schools in Italy, offer ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND MUSIC COURSES IN ITALY. Read about our differing programmes to learn Italian and discover or practice music in Italy. Music Programmes in Florence and Rome Instrument Courses Singing and Diction for Singers The Language of the Libretti Music Courses in Milan ...

How Intrinsiq Works - Special Agent Commission Rates

The practice of paying special commission rates to specific agents is often seen in the context of international student recruitment. These agents may have established relationships with students and families in their home countries, as well as knowledge of the local education systems and culture, which can be valuable for recruiting international students. Whatever the reason, schools need a s...

Merrick Prep School awarded Fortune list World's Leading Boarding School 2023

Merrick Preparatory School has been awarded on the first-ever published Fortune list of the World’s Leading Boarding Schools 2023. This prestigious award is presented by Fortune and Statista Inc. , the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking providers. The ranking list was announced on February 28th, 2023, and can be viewed on the Fortune website . Fortune and Statista...

How-To Tuesday - How to Get Real on Reels

We’ve skimmed over this bit in our earlier articles , on how important it is nowadays to get real with your customers and followers. Giving current clients and potential ones an insider view, will show them you are not just another company, but one that is made up of a real team... real human beings! This is part of humanizing your brand and it helps increase brand loyalty. Today we&rsq...

Eaquals Webinar TOMORROW!

The next Eaquals Webinar will be held tomorrow, 7th March 2023 from 10am to 1045am GMT and will be entitled ' How to Become a Gender Inclusive School.' The webinar will examine how language schools can create more inclusive learning environments which consider gender equality while delivering the language courses they offer. The webinar will start by highlighting why gender equality should be...

Marketing Monday: B2B Digital Marketing Trends

Here at Schools & Agents we experience a lot of business-to-business action. So, we've put together some digital marketing trends which we feel can help all of you here. Yes, we're talking to you: school representatives, agents and service providers in the international education industry. 1. Increased focus on personalization: Personalization has been a buzzword in digital marketing...

IALC is 40 years old this year!

"IALC is 40 years old this year," the organisation celebrated on social media. "That’s 40 years of quality language schools, 40 years of best practice, 40 years of experience. IALC members are independent language schools that teach the language of their country. They are among the best in the world, inspiring students all over the world to love learning and life as they d...

Spend your Easter holidays with a friendly host teacher with Living Learning English

Students who are currently at boarding school, college or university in the UK may be staying in the UK for the holidays or you may wish to travel to the UK for a stay. We are pleased to be able to offer you a high-quality homestay English course with a teacher during the school holidays at Easter in 2023. Easter is a special time in Britain with events and traditions, culminatin...

Feature Friday: Faculty of Medicine of the University of Rijeka

Today’s Feature Friday post focuses on the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Rijeka : Can you give us 3 adjectives that describe your school? Small groups, individual approach, internationalization Where do your students come from? Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, France, Croatia, Lithuania, Great Britain, Kosovo, Serbia, China, Canada, USA W...

Besant Hill students conduct research in World History classroom

As part of their learning about the impacts of industrialization on society, the World History classroom was transformed into a courtroom in which a factory owner, Titus Salt, was put on trial to determine if he was guilty of harming Britain's children. Students conducted excellent research into the working conditions, punishments, and safety in the factories during the 19th Century and learned ab...

Box Hill School’s Summer School is now open to book!

Pupils aged 11 - 17 years old have the opportunity to join our Two Weeks Summer Pre-Boarding English Course, which will help them: Raise their English Language CEFR level Gain invaluable British boarding school experience Take part in activities and excursions Meet life-long friends Explore more here: https://www.boxhillschool.com/admissions/summer-school-ages-11-17...

Intrinsiq Reel - Whether you are in the business of languages, guardianships or summer camps, Intrinsiq is for you!

There are several reasons why schools should invest in a good school management system . In today’s article we are going to take a look at why this is the right way forward whether you are a language school owner, or run a guardianship programme, or host summer camps. Efficient and streamlined processes A good school management system can automate many administrative tasks such as ...

ICEF ANZA

As April approaches and our preparations for ICEF ANZA in Perth are in full swing, here are the top reasons for registering and securing your space at this event that’s an essential part of the industry’s calendar. Meet new audiences in the international education sector with 350+ industry decision makers attending and available to pre-schedule meetings with, all in one place Dr...

International Junior Camps at BELS

Our Junior camps are created especially for adventure-seeking 11 to 16 years-old students. We make sure that all our lessons are practical, relevant and engaging for teens in an interactive classroom environment with young, energetic teachers. Our Easter camp is taking place very soon (between the 1st and 16th of April), and we still have some availability. If your students are looking ...

How-To Tuesday - How to Make the Best out of Your Reels

It’s no secret that reels have exploded over social media in 2022. In fact, 2 billion people interact with reels every month and it’s projected that Instagram will have 2.5 billion monthly active users this year. Reels are sure to thrive in the language travel industry too. So, today we are going to give you some tips on how to make the best out of Instagram reels. Use Creative Tool...

Newsfeed: ATC Language Schools share sad news

ATC Language Schools announce the sad news of the untimely passing of one of their colleagues - Colette Diamond. "During over 12 years with ATC Language Schools Colette fulfilled several roles including Summer Centre Teacher, Summer Centre Principal, Adult Teacher, Business English Trainer, Teacher Trainer and ultimately Assistant Director of Studies at our year round school in Bray," th...

Marketing Monday: Why your Target Audience is ESSENTIAL for Your Content Marketing

You've heard us say this before, but guess what? Content marketing in 2023 is going back to its roots and once again putting the needs of audiences at the very core! This is essential for building a successful brand and driving customer engagement... And content marketing for the education travel industry works in the exact same way. Here are some reasons why: 1. Builds Trust: When you create ...

Feature Friday: Besant Hill School

Today’s Feature Friday post focuses on Besant Hill School : Can you give us 3 adjectives that describe your school? Authentic, Adaptable, Collaborative Where do your students come from? Students represent various U.S. States and countries. More recently, they have come from the following: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Minnesota, Missouri, ...

100% University Acceptance for Students at MPS

Merrick Preparatory School (MPS) students and graduates are courageous and compassionate citizens of the world, ready to enter world-ranked universities. Our team at Merrick Prep is dedicated to understanding the individual learning needs of each student, which ensures their success. With 127 graduates to date, nearly $1 million in scholarships, and a 100% university acceptance rate...

Guardian and Child Programme in Malta or Gozo with BELS

Families come in different formats and styles ... we attend to all!! Malta & Gozo, with their beautiful sunny weather, are the ideal destination for a holiday full of seaside fun and rich cultural history. BELS extends the language experience to parents/guardians who wish to join their children and improve the quality of their English whilst enjoying a family holiday. Families can choo...

Intrinsiq Client Focus - The MC Academy

In today’s article we are going to turn the spotlight on one of our clients with whom Intrinsiq has been working since 2016 - we are referring to The MC Academy . So who are The MC Academy? MC Academy (formerly known as MCSE – Manchester Central School of English) is an English Language Academy located in the centre of Manchester. Since 2005, MC Academy has been w...

ICEF Africa 2023

In recent years Africa has established itself as a major region of growth for outbound students, with countries such as Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Botswana, Cameroon and Ghana increasingly challenging Nigeria’s dominance of the sector. ICEF Africa is the ideal opportunity to showcase your products and services and connect with Africa focused international educational institutions as well as&n...

Winter and Summer Camps for 6 to 17 year olds in Verbier with Les Elfes

So many emotions this February! Between heavy snowfall and sunny days, our students had a great time, made new friends, and learned new skills! As session 4 draws to a close, 140 students are packing their bags and will join us for their half-term holidays this Saturday. Winter in the Swiss Alps will continue until the end of April! 👉 If you haven't done so yet, reserv...

Last few places left for the IALC Workshop in Dublin

There are still a few places to be had at one of the best study travel workshops in the industry - the 2023 IALC Workshop . The 2023 IALC Workshop will take place in Dublin, Ireland, a capital city with personality and Guinness, from the 13th to the 16th April. The IALC Workshop provides a perfect balance between business, learning and fun. You will enjoy first-class ent...

February is all about love at IELS Malta!

At IELS Malta , February is always a special time of the year with love in the air, secret admirer messages, Valentine games and decoration. But this year has been even more special than usual showing us that fairy tales do come true… Eduarda & Lucas, a lovely couple from Brazil decided and planned to spend 3 weeks in Malta and study at IELS . But Lucas also had other plans in...

Resounding success of inaugural ICEF event attracting 100 GCC scholarship providers focused on investing in students’ futures

The success of this important event is a new milestone for ICEF on its mission to support and connect the international education industry. “ After months in the making, we couldn't be prouder of the role the ICEF World Student Scholarship Education Programme has played in bringing together international education and scholarship professionals, al...

MEI Annual Workshop 2023

The MEI Annual Workshop is back from the 27th - 29th September 2023. Calling all agents! MEI are delighted to invite you to the annual MEI Workshop which will be held again in Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa from the 27th- 29th September 2023. The Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa is located near the village of Enniskerry, only 30min from Dublin City centre, and 35min fro...

Member Article: Scuola Leonardo da Vinci - Welcome to Rome, the city of meetings

Rome is the meeting of ancient and modern, between Ancient Roman monuments and contemporary architectural works (the Maxxi museum by Zaha Hadid, the auditorium of Renzo Piano, the Ara pacis Museum), as well as Baroque masterpieces. Rome is the meeting between the sacred and the secular, between hugely important places of worship (the Vatican and churches, the Jewish ghetto and the Synagogue; th...

Member Article: Young Learners Programme at English Path

Our younger generations are the leaders of the future and EP wants to support their journey right from the start. Our Young Learners programme is full of fun, laughter, learning and memories. There will be moments to learn and moments to make new friends; new things to try and new things to see. EP courses are also an opportunity to unlock talent, to build self-confidence and, of course, ...

How to Tuesday: How to get to know your Customers better

Do you know who your customers are? Do you know what their interests and habits are? You may ask yourself, do I really need to know all that? The answer is yes, the more you know about your customers the better you can target your marketing strategy to appease your followers, the more personalized to them a marketing campaign feels the higher the chance of them responding to it. Here are a f...

10 years of Londonist!

"As Londonist marks ten years in business, we are inspired yet humbled by how much has been achieved in a decade of operation. A massive thank you to everyone who has sacrificed and helped us along the path of impact," the team announced on its social media channels. "Ten years is only the beginning!", they added. As one of Londonist's proud partners for many years, we would like to ...

100% job placement rate at Trine University

At Trine University we are proud of the fact that 100% of our students manage to get a job after graduating from our university. This is thanks to the solid educational foundation that we give them, but also thanks to the opportunities that a university with a good reputation like Trine can guarantee to its students. At Trine, we strive to educate and empower students while facilitating oppor...

ICEF Dubai 2023, Exam Courses, CELTA Courses & Students of the Month at MC Academy

MC Academy was happy to attend this month’s ICEF conference at Dubai from the 13th-15th of February. MC Academy was represented by our Executive Director, Imad Ahmed, and our Sales Officer (MENA Market), Amama Forjani. We would like to thank everyone who spoke with us at the event and we look forward to forming new partnerships with the agents and partners who attended the event. If you w...

Marketing Mondays: Using the New and Improved S&A Directory

The Schools & Agents Directory Page is one of the most visited pages of our website...and rightly so. It is the place where schools and agents get to find one another, check out each other's profiles and find all the necessary information to get in touch with one another. When it comes to using the Schools & Agents Directory page , there are some important things to keep in mind, which w...

EdYOUfest Annual Conference in Greece

The EdYOUfest annual conference will be held in Athens, Greece from the 28th to the 31st August 2023. EdYOUfest Athens Conference is a gathering of educators from around the world, who come together to share their experiences and knowledge in EFL. The conference is held over the course of three days and offers a rich and diverse program of workshops, presentations, and keynote speeches by...

Setting up Sea Point, Cape Town

Avenue English is the new world - class boutique school in Cape Town. This is what we have been doing since opening our new center in November 2022. In January we welcomed a Business Intern student through InternAfrika to take care of our social media marketing. Quentin is 19 and from France and will be with us for 6 months. He is young, innovative, extremely excited to be at...

Feature Friday: Box Hill School

Today’s Feature Friday post focuses on Box Hill School : Can you give us 3 adjectives that describe your school? Naturally, we would list our IDEALS, but as we’re only allowed 3 we’ll choose HOLISTIC , NURTURING and HOME-FROM-HOME Where do your students come from? We currently have pupils from over 30 nationalities, including South Korean, German, Italian, Chinese,...

An Enriching Academic Experience at Box Hill School

For an enriching, life-changing academic experience, look no further than Box Hill School . ✅ A supportive community ✅ An expansive line-up of extracurricular activities ✅ A vibrant boarding experience Here’s how we, at Box Hill School, are nurturing a generation of forward-thinking leaders: https://studyinternational.com/news/box-hill-school-raising-forward-thinki...

Studying in English Outdoors, the city becomes your classroom!

Studying in English Outdoors , the city becomes your classroom! We go to indoor and outdoor locations where students can learn English, explore different places and discover the big Apple Instead of being in a room with 4 walls, students learn in places such as Usagi, 180 Maiden Ln, Park AvenuePlaza and many other ones. Our English Outdoors concept&nb...

The Eaquals Annual International Conference

The Eaquals Annual International Conference provides an opportunity to exchange expertise and examples of best practice with an audience of language education professionals from over 40 countries. Members and non-members of our Association will attend and delegates will include academic managers, language teachers and business directors along with specialists from international education organisat...

Trine sets another enrollment record, topping 9,500 for spring

Trine University continues to set enrollment records, with its recently completed official spring enrollment report of students topping 9,000 for the first time in university history. Trine has 9,520 students enrolled in all programs for the spring 2023 semester, a nearly 70% increase from a year ago, when 5,493 students were enrolled. “At a time when many higher education institution...

A Spotlight on French in Normandy IH Rouen - Let’s explore Rouen!

Last month we introduced you to the fact that French in Normandy IH Rouen is the only green standard school in France. This month we are going to shift our focus to the school’s location only to emphasise how important sustainability is, not only to the school, but also to the city where it is situated. What can one find in Rouen? Generally, when people think of studying in France,...

Merrick Prep students enjoyed 4 days in Toronto at U of T

A group of Merrick Prep students has made it to the University of Toronto Model United Nations Conference. They will be there for the next 4 days to participate in the world’s largest and oldest ongoing university-level Model UN; simulating the United Nations. NMUN is proud to be the first organization to simulate the United Nations, fostering ...

The Intrinsiq Process - Smaller sized schools

The Intrinsiq process and approach that we take varies depending on the size of the school that we are dealing with and this happens for a number of reasons. Firstly, when we are working with a larger school, the likelihood is that we would need to deal with a bigger team of people, as opposed to potentially dealing with one person fulfilling multiple roles in a smaller school. Adapting our proces...

Merrick Preparatory School’s graduating class of 2023 continues to impress us!

Merrick Preparatory School 's grade 12 class continues the Merrick Prep tradition and receives many early university acceptances! Our eleven grade 12’s students from 8 different countries have received 53 early university offers (Feb 2023). They have received already almost $90,000 in university entrance scholarships. Congratulations to one of them for receiving a CAD$ 60,00...

UCT English Language Centre in Cape Town opens second campus

To accommodate significant student growth ELC has opened a new campus in Wale Street, in the heart of Cape Town, utilising the former premises of Kurus English. Simon Harrison, ELC Principal, adds: “With this opening we have gone full circle in our collaboration with Kurus English that we started in October 2020. One can say that the incorporation of Kurus English into ELC has been succes...

How to Tuesday: How to create the best reels with you in front of the camera

Creating reels is fine. Sitting in front of a camera and talking is a different story. Many feel uncomfortable doing that (us included!). However, we all need to remember that these are the reels that tend to generate the most engagement and highest visibility. Today we are going to focus on how getting yourself, or staff from your company on camera adds an extra level of authenticity that people ...

MEI Online Asia Workshop

Marketing English in Ireland (MEI) are proud to announce their onine Asia Workshop which will be held on the 23rd March 2023. Registration is now open for agents from the Asian market. During this workshop, Asian agents will have the opportunity to virtually meet Irish schools. Interested agents can register here . ...

New Editor of the IH Journal

International House are delighted to announce that they have appointed Christopher Walker as the new editor of the IH Journal. Here are some words from Christopher “My name is Christopher Walker, and I'm the new editor of the International House Journal. I've been with International House for the better part of two decades now, having originally completed my CELTA studies with IH Krako...

Marketing Monday: Put a little bit of love into your social strategy

It's Valentine's Day week and while it's good to think of flowers and chocolates for our loved ones, we also need to take into consideration some TLC for our social strategy. Many might think that V-Day is just another commercial day, and while that might be true, it surely is a day on which social media channels are flooding with love! Here's how you can add some romantic flair to your social ...

Online Tuition with Living Learning English

Living Learning English has professional, friendly teachers available for 1:1 online tuition in all school holidays. We can help students to catch up with anything they might have missed recently, and support them to prepare for a smooth return to school after the holidays. We know many parents and students have felt worried about falling behind with so much time off from school ...

English Outdoors NYC group courses resume in March

After a little break over the winter, English Outdoors adult group classes are back from March 06th. With 4 levels from pre-intermediate to advanced, students can join our innovative classes in locations all over the city of New York. It is a unique opportunity to combine tourism and sight-seeing with English lessons in authentic places. Perfect for those who want to see more of NYC in a short t...

Feature Friday: Maltalingua

It's Friday and our spotlight today goes onto a school based in Malta - Maltalingua English Language School Can you tell us something about your school? Maltalingua is one of the highest-rated schools in Malta. We have a very good reputation within the ELT industry for excellence and we are also an EQUALS accredited school. Maltalingua in 2022 alone was shortlisted as a Star Awards ...

OISC: Easter and Half Term Revision 2023

“I was absolutely thrilled with the report for Evdokia. It was a real educational treat. In all 25 years of my work with British education, I haven't received such a thorough analysis of the subject the difficulties the student has. It will be interesting to watch her progress. Thank you for finding great tutors for all our students.” Izabella L, Student adv...

The first UP English Camp in Turkey

The first UP International English Camp program has been successfully held in Türkiye last year. Up English Camp was organized for the first time last year in Türkiye as a strong alternative to summer camps in the international education sector and was completed successfully and with high student satisfaction. Geographically, Türkiye's advantage is that it has di...

IALC is 40 Years Old!

2023 is the year that IALC, the International Association of Language Centres turns 40 years old! It’s amazing to see how this organisation has grown over the years from just 8 language schools to around 140 year-round schools and summer centres today. Back in 1983, the first IALC meeting was held by 8 language schools, of which CIAL is still a member today. 8 intrepid language schools ag...

Easter and Half Term Revision 2023 - Inspiring Education in the heart of the University City of Oxford

The importance of carefully-planned revision during school holidays cannot be over-stated. A term’s worth of thorough work and diligently completed assignments can be undone with the wrong attitude to private study. However, a well-structured revision programme can be the difference between a mediocre grade and a strong one. OISC is a well-established international school situated in a hi...

ELT conference packed with practical solutions

Recruiting staff at a time of shortages, making employees feel valued on a tiny budget, and developing happy workplaces in uncertain times were some of the topical issues tackled at English UK’s 2023 ELT conference. The conference included low-cost online sessions for English language teachers following a sell-out event in London aimed at academic managers. Hayley Maxwell f...

Merrick Prep – 2nd semester started with new arrivals

Merrick Preparatory School is unlike any other private boarding school! We continue to diversify our student body. Currently, we have 20 different nationalities from all parts of the globe. We are very proud to greet our two newest additions to the Merrick Preparatory family! Konstantin from Germany attending grade 10 and Kosi from Nigeria attending our University Qualification Year and ...

Registrations open for ICEF Asia 2023

ICEF Asia 2023 will be held in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam from the 27 - 29 June, 2023. ICEF Asia 2023 is an exciting and greatly anticipated event providing a first-rate networking environment for professionals with an interest in over 20 outbound student countries in Asia, including Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, China and India. With the current expansion of Asia’s middle cla...

How Intrinsiq Works - Course Pricing

Course pricing can prove to be a headache for several schools especially when (as is the case with a lot of education providers) the price changes according to how many weeks a student books. As usual, Intrinsiq comes to your rescue in this aspect too and has features that help you save an incredible amount of time (and energy!). Here’s how it works Step 1: Go to Admin > Academic ...

IH Study Abroad Online Workshops 2023

On Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th February International House World Organisation will have the pleasure of inviting you to a very special IH Study Abroad Online Workshop for agents. From Young Learner programmes to Language Plus courses we are excited about the options IH can offer you and your clients. IH schools are teaching both face-to-face classes and live online ...

How to Tuesday - How to generate successful Email Marketing Content

Email marketing is the oldest form of digital marketing now in its 40th decade, but that does not mean the channel is obsolete. In fact most companies still use email marketing to this date, either sending offers via email, or newsletters that are tied to their blogs; the channel is still going strong to date, might be the fact that you’re engaging with your audience in their own terms with ...

Eaquals Webinar Series - Beyond the First Day Welcome: Onboarding Newly Recruited Teachers Effectively

Successful onboarding of newly recruited faculty members to a new setting is crucial to help them perform their best and maintain the success of the school. However, delivering tailor-made orientation programs considering the individual differences, and yet avoiding being overwhelming has always been a challenge. This webinar is aimed at portraying the new staff orientation program at a ...

Quality English announces Missions to Japan and Taiwan in April 2023

Quality English (QE) is pleased to announce the dates for its forthcoming Missions (agent workshops) in Japan and Taiwan. The event in Japan will take place on 18 th April at the Hilton Tokyo and will be supported by Japanese Agent Association, JAOS. This will be the first time since 2019 that QE has hosted a Mission in Tokyo. Chief Executive, Jonathan Swindell, commented: “We are th...

Marketing Mondays: Using the New and Improved Directory Page - Part 1

It comes as no surprise that the most visited page on our website is Schools and Agents’ Directory page. This page houses all the profiles both for schools and for agents, and it is where they all flock to to check each other's profiles out and get the necessary contact information to be able to reach out to them. Using the Schools & Agents Directory page is relatively simple, however ...

Valentine's Day Special at Scuola Leonardo da Vinci

On February 14th we celebrate Valentine's Day, the defender of lovers. Falling in love is wonderful, whatever the object of our love is: a man, a woman, a painting, a country, an artist, a piece of music... and why not? A foreign language! To celebrate Valentine's Day Scuola Leonardo da Vinci thought of some offers to let you "fall in love with the...

Feature Friday: Faculty of Medicine of the University of Rijeka

This week's Feature Friday article takes us to the beautiful country of Croatia where we are going to find out more about The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Rijeka. Can you tell us something about your school? The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Rijeka was founded in 1955 and has grown in the past six decades into one of the most significant educational and scientifi...

College of the Canyons Welcomes Spring 2023 Semester Students - 60% of Classes have Zero Textbook Costs

The International Services and Programs office welcomed 30 new international students from various countries, ranging from Egypt to Peru, Nigeria to China, and the Czech Republic to the Philippines, to name a few. We are excited to help our students begin their academic journey at College of the Canyons (COC) and look forward to curating the relationships between peers and faculty. At C...

Box Hill School recommended by Muddy Stiletto's

Box Hill School have been recommended by Muddy Stiletto's (a national lifestyle publisher) in their Best Schools Guide. "Good for: Those looking for a quintessential English boarding school, but one with a strong international flavour and world view where children will be side by side with a variety of languages and cultures. The high quality holistic teaching will also appeal to those seeking ...

The Simon Greenall Award 2023 is now open for applications.

The Simon Greenall Award 2023 is now open for applications. The purpose of this Award is to support a language project which brings people together through learning English. The award offers six hours of mentoring, as well as help in promoting and developing the project and making it more globally visible, and a small grant for equipment and expenses. The winning project could be new or a...

Intrinsiq Live - 'We have always been customer-focused. This year we're going to up our game'

This week Intrinsiq went live on the Schools & Agents Facebook page, as we normally do from time to time! One of the things that came out very clearly during this broadcast was the fact that while Intrinsiq has always been customer-focused, this year customers should get ready for an even-better service thanks to some new features that have been introduced. The first, and most obvious, ne...

What's new at Edu-Inter French School in Canada?

Edu-inter is a French immersion school accredited by Languages Canada and with a 15-year experience in teaching French to foreign students. Open all year round, we offer different French programs for adults and teenagers. From the adult corner, Edu-Inter featuers the Super Intensive French programme which is a 27.5-hour per week language course (30 hours per week during the summer ...

Newsfeed: Andrioti School's Academic Team attends 2023 Teachers' Conference

Andrioti School announced that last weekend the school's educational team "traveled to Trikala to attend Ela's 2023 Teachers' Conference." "A fruitful weekend, full of interesting training sessions, networking, and heartwarming connections. Thank you #ela Let's change the face of education," the school affirmed. ...

Newsfeed: New faces at IH Cape Town

IH Cape Town is celebrating the new faces who have recently started attending courses at the school. "Join us in welcoming the Take Me Tours group all the way from Argentina plus a few of our starters," IH Cape Town said in their social media post. "We love seeing new faces and we are eager to show you all the things our city has to offer! Enjoy every moment of your trip! Let's...

How to Tuesday: How to boost your digital marketing

Digital Marketing has become an essential in today’s marketing world, which is no surprise as more and more customers are flocking to digital media. With easy access to the internet, literally in the palm of your hand, having a digital presence is essential, even more so in a high powered industry such as International Education. Here’s how you can boost your digital presence in ...

IELS Malta welcomes 3 groups from Ukraine from StudyUA agency over Festive Season and Orthodox Christmas

IELS Malta had the pleasure to welcome three groups of teenage students from Ukraine this Festive Season. Apart from English classes, the students took part in various activities and had lots of fun celebrating New Year’s Eve in Valletta grand celebrations as well as exploring the island and visiting numerous heritage places. School’s social media as well as students’ accounts w...

The advantages of Content Marketing

We've often heard the phrase that 'Content is King', and in Marketing this is one golden rule. However, how does one strike a balance between quality and quantity? Some of the questions that clients often ask us whenever we discuss a content marketing strategy are things like: 'How often should I post?' or 'What should I post?' The answer is a simple one, and in this article we are going to start ...

A new team member at Eaquals

This month Eaquals welcomed the new Director of Accreditation, Angela Signorastri. Angela has over 20 years’ experience as a teacher, trainer, academic manager, and language education consultant. She has worked as Academic Director for a range of language centres from small family-run businesses to large award-winning global groups and has led schools through many highly successful i...

Newsfeed: AIL Español acquires Olé Languages Barcelona

AIL Español, a leading provider of Spanish language courses in Madrid and Malaga since 2006, has acquired Olé Languages, a highly regarded and Instituto Cervantes accredited language centre, located in Barcelona’s fashionable L’Eixample neighbourhood. After 18 years of developing Olé Languages, founder Javier Sánchez taken the decision to focus on other c...

Event Spotlight: StudyWorld London Spring

StudyWorld in-person events are back. Friendly, focused networking for UK educators, service providers and international agents. In March 2023, we’re delighted to return to in-person events after three years. Our friendly hotel-based event at Hilton London Bankside will offer two days of meetings and opportunities to continue conversations over informal networking. StudyWorld events co...

Feature Friday: Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Rome

In today's Feature Friday post we are going to turn our spotlight onto one of our neighbouring schools situated in the Eternal City....Rome, obviously :) We are referring to Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Rome. Can you tell us something about your school? Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Rome was born in 1984, out of the enthusiasm and passion of living in contact with people who love to explore new cul...

Newsfeed: British Council partners with Saudi British Bank to provide English Language training

British Council Corporate English Solutions have announced that they have a new partnership with Saudi British Bank (SABB) to deliver English language training to 800 SABB employees across Saudi Arabia. Across the span of a year, the British Council will provide the trainings in person across several office locations as well as through the British Council’s English Online course power...

Newsfeed: ICEF Webinar - Exploring security measures in Digital Testing: protecting privacy and building trust

ICEF are pleased to announce their new upcoming webinar with the theme of "Exploring security measures in Digital Testing: protecting privacy and building trust." This webinar will particularly focus on the role preventive security measures play in safeguarding privacy and ensuring trust for partners and audiences. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, January 31st at 11:00...

Round Square Feature - Box Hill School

Round Square is a vibrant connected network of schools in 50 countries. Box Hill School in Surrey, England, is a founding member. Pupils are given a platform to become courageous and compassionate leaders through their holistic education. Being a Round Square school means that both inside and outside the classroom, pupils share a commitment to character education and experiential learning ...

Besant Hill School: Happy Lunar New Year

Happy Lunar New Year from all of us at Besant Hill School ! To celebrate this special day, we enjoyed a performance by the Camarillo Kung Fu and Lion Dance Association, had some amazing food, and learned more about the Lunar New Year during our school assembly. ...

Intrinsiq Client Focus - Bright World Guardianships

In today’s article we are going to turn the spotlight on to one of our clients with whom Intrinsiq has been working since 2006 - we are referring to Bright World Guardianships . In late 2013, Bright World shifted to Intrinsiq’s cloud system and they haven’t looked back since. So who are Bright World? Bright World Guardianships was established in 2000 a...

Why Canada, why Ontario, why OSSD?

Many times we have been asked, "What high school diploma does Merrick Prep offer?" We proudly answered "The Ontario Secondary School Diploma." The next question we typically receive is, "How good is it compared to other countries (UK, USA etc.) and other High School Diplomas (AP, IB, etc.)?" And we have answered this one many times as well. But today, we would like you to read what a colleag...

Newsfeed: ICEF Eurasia returns this March 13-15

ICEF Eurasia will be taking place at the iconic Hilton Istanbul Bosphuros Hotel in Istanbul from the 13th to 15th March 2023. This event will see 150+ providers from around the world connecting with over 250 agents from 20 regional countries, including Turkey, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. At ICEF Eurasia, you can build your own personalised programme from up to 38 in-person and over...

Newsfeed: Alpha School of English in Malta introduces Lessons in Leadership – Effective Management & Coaching Skills

Alpha School of English in Malta have announced one of their new Professional Training Courses: Lessons in Leadership – Effective Management & Coaching Skills. "If you are a dynamic and go-getting team leader who wants to be at the forefront of global innovation within your organisation; if you want to lead by example as an effective and motivational communicator, setting chal...

How to Tuesday: How to setup ChatGPT for your business

Over the past few weeks we have discussed some Social Media and Digtal Marketing trends for 2023, some that have carried over from previous years and some that are emerging now. We believe that keeping you abreast of these changes will help boost your marketing strategy in the International Education industry. One emerging trend that we have hinted at plenty of times is the introduction o...

How to Tuesday: How to up your Social Media game with 2023 Trends (Part 2)

Last week we spoke about the latest Social Media Trends of 2023 and about how important it is to stay on top of these to remain relevant in the highly competitive area that is social media. Today we are going to focus on more platform specific trends that are highly relevant to the International Education sector and how you can benefit from implementing them. Here’s what you have to do. S...

Marketing English in Ireland (MEI) Webinar for Agents

Agents who are interested in attending the MEI Webinar tomorrow which will focus on Summer and High School Programmes for 2023 are encouraged to register for this as soon as possible. The webinar will take place tomorrow, 24th January at 10am GMT and will last for 2 hours. Those agents who are interested in participating are encouraged to register here . ...

Newsfeed: UK College of English celebrate 'excellent week' with partners

UK College of English have taken to social media to celebrate the past week spent with partners which they described as "excellent." "What an excellent week we're having with our partners, talking about all our exciting new plans! We are thrilled you made time to come and visit us. It was fantastic to catch up. And your presences really brightened our week! Thank you so much for your visits,"...

Why choose a Box Hill School for boarding?

We are hugely proud of our diverse boarding community, which truly reflects the Round Square IDEALS at the heart of Box Hill School. We have students from 40 different nationalities throughout all our year groups and boarding houses. Our full-boarding students stay at the school full-time during term time in a home-from-home environment. They are under the supervision and care of our dedicated ...

Marketing Mondays: How to connect with Agents via the Schools & Agents website

The Schools & Agents website offers various ways in which schools and education providers can connect with our 600+ international agents. In today's 'Website Monday' article we are going to look at 4 of these tips which will help you to make better use of your membership with us. Tip 1: Use our Revamped Agents Directory Our members directory has all the agents information that you ma...

Newsfeed: Lucy Fox and her rescue dog Wilma - the newest additions to the Bede's Summer School team

BEDE's Summer School gives a warm welcome to Lucy Fox and her rescue dog Wilma who are the newest additions to the Bede's Summer School team. "Lucy has joined [BEDE] as Recruitment Executive and together with Mel Hambly will be ensuring [the school] gets the best quality staff across [its] six centres in summer 2023! After a busy first day yesterday, she's off to Royal Hol...

Welcome to Trine University – the ‘state-of-the-art’ campus in Angola, Indiana

Trine University is an education institution situated in Angola, a city in the American state of Indiana, with a solid reputation for a variety of reasons, and over the course of the coming months we’ll be looking at them individually. Today we’ll start with the first one – the university campus with state-of-the-art academic, athletic and residential facilities. Take a look ...

IHWO Board Appoints a New Chairperson

International House World Organisation has announced that its Board has appointed a new chairperson, Peter Hayes. Peter is one of the directors at International House Manchester and will be taking over from Monica Green who has been Executive Director since 2008. “We are delighted that Peter Hayes from IH Manchester will be stepping in as Chairperson from 1st January 2023,” comment...

Feature Fridays: Scuola Leonardo da Vinci - Milan

Can you tell us something about your school? Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Milan is a place where we put “smiles on our students' faces” with the aim to make the learning process a unique and joyful adventure. From the very beginning, our belief was and still is, that only through interaction and acceptance of different cultures, traditions and customs it is possible to reach authentic ...

IH Annual Academic Managers and Teacher Trainer’s Conference

International House World Organisation held its annual conference for International House Academic Managers and Trainers in London from the 12 th to the 14 th of January 2023. The delegates included IH Directors of Studies and Teacher Trainers from all over the world; London, Mexico, Argentina, Romania, South Africa, Australia, Italy, Portugal, Spain and more. It was the first time the even...

Newsfeed: Event Spotlight - ICEF Student Recruitment for Online Programmes

ICEF Student Recruitment for Online Programmes is a new virtual B2B networking event connecting providers of online education with pre-screened student recruitment agents who are experienced in promoting online and hybrid programmes across all study types, levels and durations. The event also welcomes providers of online learning related solutions and products, ranging from digital marketing to...

S&A Hire Help - A new feature on Schools & Agents

We are pleased to offer an interesting option for schools, agents and organisations within international education who are currently looking for new talent. You can use the Schools & Agents platform which reaches over 100,000 industry players in order to share your vacancies. How does this work? It's very simple. All you need to do is share your vacancies with us and we will disseminate the...

Intrinsiq Support - Intrinsiq is big on aftersales

At Intrinsiq , we are firm believers in aftersales, and we often refer to our business as a relationship with our clients. And like in any relationship, communication is key because it helps both parties to grow together. Here’s our approach. A help guide One of the things we offer is a help guide where customers can find answers to most functions that the Intrinsiq system has to o...

Newsfeed: New Students and Holiday Returns at Birchwater for 2023

Birchwater welcomes new and returning student arrivals after the winter holidays. A special welcome to Sunny who arrives all the way from Taiwan with her Mom and our wonderful school placement partner. Another special welcome to Tiffany and Charis arriving from Nigeria. "We're sure they'll will have a wonderful time in Limerick staying with our caring and friendly homestay families," the scho...

Weekends at Merrick Prep are filled with fun!

During our school year, we ensure that many activities are offered on weekends to keep our students engaged and happy. Students can stay active or decide to relax and prepare for their next week of school. Having said that, we invite all our day and boarding students to join forces once a month and spend some time together – mandatory activity. It helps build a strong community and the fe...

How to Tuesday: How to up your Social Media game with 2023 Trends (Part 1)

We’ve said this time and time again; social media is an ever-changing platform and trends come and go. That is why keeping up with all the upcoming trends will help you stay on that top tier longer. The Language Travel industry is dynamic and encompasses people of all ages, but it's no secret that everyone is now on social media, so how do you make sure to stay on top of social media trends?...

French in Normandy - the ONLY Green Standard School in France

French in Normandy IH Rouen is proud to be the only school in France to have Green Standard Schools accreditation, and the first IH school to earn the sustainability badge. This can only mean one thing, that at French in Normandy we take sustainability and the preservation of our planet very seriously. We are paperless Here are some ways in which we are doing our bit for the environme...

Marketing Mondays: Would you like to be featured on our site, social media and newsletter?

At this time of the year we usually take the opportunity to catch up with our clients and partners and advise them on how to make the most of their Schools & Agents membership. A lot of these conversations revolve around the topic of ‘content’. Schools & Agents is very much into content. We believe that content can get you places, especially in today’s digital wo...

Newsfeed: A lovely initiative from IH World to help save our planet

International House World Organisation have come up with a fantastic sustainable initiative at their IH AMT Conference. In fact, the organisation has decided: - To not give out promotional materials and notebooks - To not give out printed brochures and programmes - To ask people to bring their own water bottles Hats off IH!! We really think everyone else should follow suit! ...

Newsfeed: CES hold AGM in preparation to host IALC Workshop

CES School in Dublin have recently held their AGM during which they continued to prepare to host the upcoming IALC Workshop which will be held from the 13th to 16th April 2023. Speaking of the AGM, Jonathan Quinn, Marketing Director at CES stated that "the CES AGM is over and was a super opportunity for us to plan, look forward and reflect on what was a tough but successful 2022." "20...

Feature Friday: Malaca Instituto

Can you tell us something about your school? Malaca Instituto is an award-winning School of Spanish and is widely recognised amongst its peers to be one of the leading language schools. Dedicated to the teaching of Spanish for over 50 years, it is located in a residential suburb of Malaga, 15 minutes bus-ride from the city centre and 10 minutes walk to the beach. The school and its residence c...

First International Conference on Teaching and Learning in Medical Education

It is a great honor of the MEDRI 2023 Organizing Committee to invite you to the First International Conference on Teaching and Learning in Medical Education . The conference is complemented by a satellite International student symposium on Future Doctors Educating the World , which will be held in Lovran and Rijeka, from March 30 to April 2, 2023. In recent years, medical educ...

Newsfeed: IH Cape Town welcomes new group to 'kick off 2023 in style'

IH Cape Town is pleased to welcome the "BEST group" from Reunion Island, Brazil and "other new faces." "Let’s give a big welcome to the BEST Group from Reunion Island, the Das Idiomas Group from Brazil plus all our other new faces," the school said on social media adding that this will ensure that they "kick off the new year in style." Throughout their stay at IH Cape Town, the stude...

Newsfeed: ICEF Webinar on Online learning and international education

ICEF will be holding a webinar on Tuesday, January 24th at 3pm UK time focusing on 'Online learning and international education: synergies and opportunities.' Interested parties are invited to join the webinar for free to discuss the wealth of opportunities and synergies that exist between international education and online learning. In the first 30 minutes of the webinar, the orga...

Newsfeed: Pippa's February Half Term Study Camp

Following their successful camps in 2022 Pippa's Camps are running a February Half Term Pippa’s Study Camp at Tudor Hall School in Oxfordshire from the 10 th to 19th February 2023. This study camp is available to students aged 11-18 years old. Bookings are open and will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Early booking is highly recomme...

Happy New Year 2023 – Invitation for our Virtual Open House!

Merrick Preparatory School is happy to welcome all its students back on campus after the holidays! We are super excited to head into 2023 as we are continuing to grow in numbers! Our 11 graduating students this academic year have already received 28 University offers, and some with scholarships and its only the start of 2023! We are very certain that our graduates will continue to rec...

What to expect from Intrinsiq in 2023

2023 will continue to see weekly content that is published by Intrinsiq on our site, as well as on the Schools & Agents news page. However, this year we are going to jazz things up a bit and in today’s blog post we are going to share with you what content we’ve decided to keep and what new content will be making its way to the Intrinsiq pages over the coming weeks and months. ...

Newsfeed: ICEF Southeast Asia

ICEF will hold its inaugural event in Southeast Asia, specifically in Mumbai India between the 6th and 8th February 2023. This event is ideal for those education providers who are interested connecting with hundreds of student recruitment agents from across India and other South Asian countries, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Apart from the possibilit...

Living Learning English wishes everyone a Happy New Year

Living Learning English has taken the opportunity to wish friends and partners a great start t0 2022 through its latest newsletter. Living Learning English is a UK-wide network of professional English teachers delivering a wide range of bespoke, interactive and dynamic English language courses on a one-to-one basis – either as a homestay experience, or online. ...

Newsfeed: AULA 2023 will demonstrate that Spain’s public universities are among the best in the world

According to spokespeople from the institutions taking part in the 31st International Education Opportunities Exhibition, AULA 2023 will show why Spain’s public universities are among the most prestigious in Europe and the world. AULA will take place during the eighth EDUCATION WEEK 2023, Spain’s leading education week, organised by IFEMA MADRID on the Recinto Ferial from 22 to 26 Marc...

How to Tuesday: How to get those Instagram gains

Our How to Tuesday articles are back by popular demand! In today's blog post we are going to talk about how to improve on your Instagram gains. Instagram is always reaching new heights of daily users, with a whopping 1 billion active users it surely is a social platform your business should be on. With a dynamic industry such as the International Education industry it pays off to be active on s...

All-year-round discount on all Intensive English Courses at Maltalingua

Maltalingua English Language School in Malta has announced that they are running a limited-time discount available for anyone who wishes to join an Intensive English course throughout the year! Maltalingua offers a variety of English courses to suit the needs of many different types of students. The courses are taught in small groups with a ...

Newsfeed: A great start to the year for Torrens University Australia

Senior Advisor for Gulf & MENA at Torrens University Australia Adam Hadid announced that Torrens University Australia has had a great start to 2023. "There are exciting times ahead for Torrens university Australia and I’m looking forward to working with our exceptional international team on what has now been confirmed as the new listing for Australia for all Saud...

Newsfeed: IH have two CLIL courses starting soon!

International House have announced that they have two CLIL courses starting - one in February and one in July/August. This 4-week introduction to CLIL course will develop your skills in how to teach CLIL effectively in whatever teaching and learning environment you are working in. This short teacher development course gives practical ideas to use in the classroom and the theor...

Marketing Mondays: How can Schools & Agents be part of your Marketing Strategy?

When it comes to recommending Schools & Agents, we always suggest using our platform as part of your Marketing strategy - whether you are a school, an agent or a service provider within the International Education Industry. In todays "Website Monday" Article, we are going to take a look at the 4 main reasons as to why we make this recommendation. Firstly, Schools & Agents helps with you...

Newsfeed: Bell Educational Services reopens St Albans campus this weekend

Bell Educational Services have announced that they will be reopening their "popular St Albans campus this weekend, with [their] Winter Explorer programme." "This has always been a popular centre for Bell and we are delighted to exclusively welcome students back to this great destination," the school said in its announcement. The campus has been refurbished and new caterers have been appoin...

Newsfeed: Epiphany Celebrations at Accent Francais French Language School

Accent Francais French Language School is celebrating the Epiphany today with the traditional Galette des Rois, otherwise known as the cake of kings. The school commented that "the season of the galette des rois begins twelve days after Christmas and ends on Mardi Gras. Celebrated on the 6th January, Epiphany corresponds to the presentation of the infant Jesus to the Magi, Melchior, Ga...

Feature Friday: Cork English College (CEC)

Cork English College is a family run school located in the city of Cork in the south of Ireland. Founded by Valery Cullen in 1978 and now run by her son Marc, we have welcomed over 65,000 adult & junior students to Cork. Can you tell us something about your school? We pride ourselves in providing not only the best quality English courses in Cork, but also the most well-rounded experienc...

Feature Fridays: Schools, Agents & Service Providers

Feature Fridays is a weekly spot that feature businesses in the international education industry. In these articles we focus on the people and businesses within the international education industry...beause who else to feature if not those very individuals who make our industry such a beautiful one?! Would you like to be featured? Here's what you need to do! If you are reading this, and you ...

Newsfeed: Upcoming Eaquals Webinars

The Eaquals webinar series offers monthly online training on a variety of topics within the language teaching sector relevant for language teachers, teacher trainers, academic managers and researchers. Check the calendar for the next webinar in the current series here . ...

Besant Hill: Alumni Accomplishments

We love to see our alumni's accomplishments! Check out the music video directed by Simeon H.'16 and sung by the artist Bruce W.'16, both graduates of Besant Hill School . https://youtu.be/C4106Lpsdtg ...

How to start 2023 with a bang - brought to you by BaiLogik

The beginning of a new year is always a time for companies to plan their strategy for the coming twelve months. In today's blog post we are going to share some tips on what we feel works best when planning ahead. What do you want to achieve by the end of the year? Your goals and targets should set the scene for everything you do in the coming weeks and months. Every decision you take, every ...

Newsfeed: Skills for English sponsors EdYOUfest Webinars

Skills for English announces that it will be sponsoring the upcoming EdYOUfest Webinars. The whole list of upcoming EdYOUfest webinars can be found here . Participants who attend minimum of four EdYOUfest webinars will receive an attendance certificate. EdYOUfest was founded in 2015 with a single mission: to be the most successful, creative and ground-breaking English Language Teacher...

Pascal Carré celebrates 31 years at Languages & Travel Belgium

This month industry stalwart Pascal Carré is celebrating 31 years at Languages & Travel Belgium. "It all started in Belgium, not in a garage but in my parents' living room," he stated as he described how this adventure started over three decades ago. "Languages & Travel has now turned into a boutique language travel agency as opposed to supermarket agencies," he added expl...

Newsfeed: After almost two decades, Richard Brown bids adieu to BROWNS English Language School

Former Managing Director and Founder of BROWNS English Language School in Brisbane, Gold Coast Australia announced that it's time for him to bid farewell "after 19 years of giving [his] heart and soul" to the school. "In 2022, after 19 years of giving my heart and soul to BROWNS English Language School, I realised it was the right time to pass on my pride and joy to someone with who...

Summer in South Africa with Avenue English

Happy 2023 to everyone for a most fabulous year ahead! Every year, both Avenue English centres close for a very short summer break: AE Cape Town for one week between Christmas and New Year, and AE Johannesburg from the middle of December to the second week in January (3 weeks). Johannesburg students arrange their beach holidays, game parks and hiking all over South Africa. Cape...

Newsfeed: ULC switches to being an online school

Universitas Language Centre (ULC) announced that it "has switched to being an online centre" only meanining that they have now closed all their on-campus programmes. In their post on social media, the Montreal-based English language school stated that "based on student enrollment and demand for 1:1 writing and blogging classes, ULC has switched to an online school," adding that they "are happ...

Newsfeed: Kylie Hazeldine appointed Director of Partnerships, UK at LearningMate

Kylie Hazeldine announced that she has been appointed Director of Partnerships, UK at LearningMate. Having occupied various roles at Regent College London prior to making the move, Kylie is no strager to the field of international education. In fact, she has been working at different universities across the UK since 2007. Kylie's new role at LearningMate will see her career expand fur...

How to Tuesday: How to get back into your routine after the Holidays

Our 'How to Tuesdays' are back and this year we're going to kick things off with a light listicle to help you get back into your routine as most of you get back to the office after their Holiday break today. According to Forbes magazine featured thought leader Idowu Koyenikan, "Time management is about life management", and very often, when people find it hard to manage their time during the da...

Newsfeed: IFEMA Madrid 2023 aims to target those entering the job market

On 23 and 25 March 2023, IFEMA Madrid will hold the 14th International Higher Education and Ongoing Training Fair, providing excellent tools for entering the job market. The event will highlight the growing importance of postgraduate studies as a third cycle and lifelong learning as an increasingly prominent offer. It will feature new content on graduate employability and retraining, as well as gr...

International House celebrates 70 years

The International House World Organisation (IHWO), which is one of the largest and oldest groups of language schools in the world, is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year! The organisation will be celebrating this important milestone throughout 2023 and schools, agents and service providers are encouraged to share their memories of IH over the years. Check out this video here: We'...

Happy New Year - We are back!

And just like that the festive season is over and we're fully charged and rested and ready to take on the new year! In most countries the 2nd January is a bank holiday so most of you are probably still enjoying their mince pies and Christmas pudding. Here in Malta we're back in our office today after a lovely break with our nearest and dearest and we're ready to hit the ground running this comi...

We are taking a short break - See you on January 2nd

Like most people in our industry we'll be taking a short break this week to spend some well-deserved time with our nearest and dearest. We won't be as active on our social media, though we might still be posting some updates to show you what we're up to from time to time, and in terms on content that's regularly uploaded on to our website, we will resume with that today week. We hope you also t...

Newsfeed: Lead5050 expands

Lead5050 announced that they have just expanded their team with the addition of Farhan Quraishi who has joined the team as Chief Technical Officer. Farhan also serves on the Board at English UK London and is currently also CEO at Speak Up London, a role which he has held for over a decade. He also holds the role of CTO at Workin Spaces and CEO at GJQ holdings. ...

Newsfeed: Languages Canada announces Canada's Visa backlog soon cleared

Languages Canada has announced that Canada’s visa backlog will soon be cleared. This issue had been a concern for LC members' international recruitment partners and for students when choosing Canada as their study destination. Based on information shared by officials at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the following information must be noted: ...

English UK ELT Conference

The English UK ELT Conference is the largest annual gathering of UK ELT academic managers and teachers. This is a fantastic opportunity to discuss best-practice in ELT management and teaching as we step into 2023. The 2023 academic management programme takes place as a hybrid in London, at the Leonardo Royal London St Pauls - or online. Venue address: 10 Godlima...

How Intrinsiq Works - A year in review 2022

Throughout this past year we’ve looked at various aspects of the Intrinsiq system and how these work. As a last article for this year we are going to walk you through all the different blog posts we’ve had and remind you of what Intrinsiq can do. January - April In the first four months of the year we looked at how the Search Function works. This is a simple tool which allows...

Season’s Greetings from Merrick Prep School

Merrick Preparatory School would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays! We are so grateful for all the support we've received from near and far, and we hope that everyone is enjoying time with their loved ones. As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with immense gratitude for all those who have helped us along the way. From our dedicated staff and faculty, agents and partners, to our ...

The IALC Workshop - the Perfect Mix of Business and Pleasure!

If you haven’t yet considered applying to attend the next IALC Workshop which takes place on 13 – 16 April in Dublin next year, then it is certainly time that you did! The Workshop is already well over half full despite registration opening just last month. The IALC workshop exploded back on to the scene after the pandemic in Berlin earlier this year and the joy amongst our member...

Les Elfes International: Happy New Year from the Swiss Alps!

The arrival of the new year brings news of high interest to all of us. Les Elfes COO Adam Brook is leaving after 15 years of duty, having started as an instructor before rising to the top of the company. Iggy Chambers, with over seven years of experience in various roles at all three Les Elfes campuses, is the new Resort Manager. " I am really looking forward to my new role this Winte...

What to Expect from Box Hill School

What you can look forward to at Box Hill School, Dorking, England: - A full and rounded education - Excellent pastoral care - Diverse, balanced timetables - A drive for academic excellence - Global citizens - Fantastic facilities - Beautiful surroundings Get a head start for 2024 and book one of their Open Events: https://www.boxhillschool.com/admissions/open-events/...

The RED INTERDIDAC Congress will help to improve classroom teaching at EDUCATION WEEK 2023

IFEMA MADRID will hold the RED INTERDIDAC congress from 23 to 25 March 2023 at the Recinto Ferial. The congress will take place in the framework of the 8th EDUCATION WEEK. This time, the emphasis will be on all the products available to improve classroom teaching. There will also be a series of seminars on teaching art and innovative learning spaces. All this will happen within the framework ...

Organisations can now register as sponsors for the 2nd Week of Spanish Salamanca 2023

FEDELE are beginning preparations for the Spanish Week that will take place in Salamanca from November 15 to 19 of next year and, so that interested parties can take it into account when planning their budgets for 2023. The deadline to register as a sponsoring company will be available from today until October 15 2023. However, FEDELE would like to inform everyone that from January they will ha...

Feature Fridays: Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Florence

Can you tell us something about your school? The Leonardo da Vinci School was born in 1977 in Florence and from that moment it welcomes students of all ages and nationalities every year. With 45 years of experience, the Leonardo da Vinci Florence School has been able to improve every aspect of the experience of immersion in the Italian language and culture for its students. Thanks to the...

ALTO Istanbul 2023

ALTO have selected a truly amazing venue for their 25th anniversary conference in the beautiful city of Istanbul next May. The organisation looks forward to welcoming the thought leaders of our industry for a weekend of learning, sharing ideas and networking. The event will be held from the 19th-21st May 2023 at the Swissôtel The Bosphorus which is a lux...

Get your Teachers to join Andy's Christmas Special with Gallery Teachers

As we approach the festive season, Andy will deliver his final masterclass in 2022 with a focus on Christmas and cultural traditions. Gallery Teachers would like to thank all of their learners and teachers, and we wish everyone a merry Christmas and a very happy new year! Join the Christmas special for FREE here . From 1st Jan 2023, the Open Learning Membership monthly p...

5th QLS Online School Debate Festival

QLS Greece are organising the 5 th Online School Debate Festival from 17 th March to 19 th March 2023 and all Eaquals members are invited to participate. Learners of English as a foreign language aged 11 to 17 can take part in these online school debates at three levels and with the following motions: B1: This House believes homework should b...

"Pack your bathers and some thongs" - David Templeman on ICEF ANZA 2023

Speaking of the upcoming ICEF ANZA 2023 Hon. David Templeman, MLA Ministry of International Education Government of Western Australia invited participants to come fully prepped! The 16th annual ICEF ANZA 2023 in Perth, which returns as an in-person event, will be running from April 12-14. Since 2008, ICEF ANZA has been bringing together educators from Australia and New Zealand with th...

Here’s what our LIVE Broadcast was all about

On Monday 12th December we went live with Mark and Jonas from Intrinsiq. Apart from this being the perfect opportunity to publicly wish them the best for the festive season, we also took the opportunity to recap 2022, remember the adventures we’ve been on together, and also the ones that the Intrinsiq team embarked on, while looking towards the coming year and what it will bring. 2022 was...

English Outdoors NYC discounted rates for private lessons this winter

English Outdoors (EO)’s group classes will finish at the end of this week and will resume on March 6 th . In the meantime, the school is offering discounted prices for those interested in taking private classes in NYC in January and February. The city is the classroom with English Outdoors ! Escape the winter blues as you explore New York City & discover new places ever...

How-To Tuesday: How to Find and Use Trending Hashtags on Facebook

Most of you may think that hashtags are more of an Instagram trend, but guess what? They have the very same function on Facebook! In a few words, hashtags are there to tie up similar types of content under one conversation topic. People can search for hashtags on Facebook and not just a list of public content shows up, but also pages and groups related to that hashtag. This makes it ideal for thos...

Celebrating the holiday season with our community at MPS

The holiday season is a time for giving, and Merrick Preparatory School has set the tone by hosting its first Christmas lunch on campus since the start of the pandemic. Students, staff, and special guests from our wonderful Merrickville community were treated to a truly delightful meal including roasted turkey, mashed and sweet potatoes plus stuffing and gravy – complemented by some delici...

Eaquals Annual International Conference 2023

Registration is now open for our much-anticipated annual international conference, which will take place in Tallinn, Estonia! The conference will centre around four main strands which are relevant to the industry and which our wonderful line-up of plenary speakers and presenters will be focusing on. These strands include, teaching and learning, course design, CEFR & assessment, staff deve...

Website Mondays - What should your Member Content be about?

From our past articles and posts and especially those of you we’ve met either online or personally, may have noticed that we are big believers in content. In fact, we emphasize how important it is for you to use your Member Articles as often as possible. We always preach, Consistency is Key . Our Premium and Platinum members can share a set amount of content per month and we offer this ...

Early university offers for Merrick Prep students keep rolling in

Once again, Merrick Preparatory School students demonstrate that they are on the path to success! Benita, Safa, Omar, Leticia, Awa, and Farrah have set the bar high for themselves and their peers by receiving eight early university acceptances, just days after applying. With programs ranging from Aerospace and Chemical Engineering to Psychology, Chemistry and Science – our students hav...

ICEF Eurasia 2023: March 13 - 15, Istanbul, Turkey

The first ICEF Eurasia hybrid event takes place in 2023, with over 100 international educators and 250+ agents from 19 countries in the region, meeting at the iconic Hilton Istanbul Bosphuros, and online. Across this region, youth and college-aged populations are growing, fuelling greater investment in education, and a continued growth in the number of outbound students. Within this vast marke...

Feature Fridays: Londonist DMC

Can you tell us something about Londonist?: Londonist DMC is an award-winning student accommodation agency with offices in London, Turkey, and China. Since 2013, we have provided our clients with short and long-term accommodation, from 2 to 51 weeks. We pride ourselves on delivering a five-star service by making students feel at home away from home. It is achieved with the help of ...

Join our Live Broadcast with Intrinsiq on the 12th December

We are pleased to announce our next live broadcast with our long-term trusted partners Intrinsiq . The live broadcast will take place on our Facebook Page on Monday 12th December at 12pm UK time (1300hrs CET). During this session we will speak of what Intrinsiq has been up to over these past 12 months and what they have in store for the new year. So remember....it's all the twelves! ...

IALC Opens Registration for the 2023 Dublin Workshop

IALC, The International Association of Language Centres is delighted to announce that it has opened registration for the 2023 IALC Workshop which will take place from 13 – 16 April in Dublin next year. Hosted by IALC language school CES Dublin and supported by Emerald Cultural Institute and Tourism Ireland, the event promises to be yet another highly productive workshop for the associa...

The Intrinsiq Process: Let’s take a look at the whole process

Over the past weeks and months we walked you through every step of the Intrinsiq process, and in today’s article we are going to take a look at the whole picture and remind you of what each step of the process entails. There are eight steps involved. Let’s start at the very beginning. Step 1 - Consultation In the consultation phase we make sure to get to know the client and the...

How-To Tuesdays: Understand and Use Customer Satisfaction

It would be safe to say that the more a customer is happy the more a business thrives… and that’s where ‘Customer Satisfaction’ comes into play. This is a concept to live by and critical especially in the travel education industry as it is focuses on the entire customer experience. Here are some areas you can work on, if you want to improve this aspect of your business: ...

Newsfeed: ICMS Raises funds for Cancer Council NSW

Thanks to the generosity of the ICMS community and his friends and family, Cameron Stewart raised over $12,900 in the 'Stars of the Beaches' dance spectacle - a Cancer Council NSW fundraiser. "Cameron, who had previously broken his back in an accident but recovered enough to take part in the Stars of the Beaches dance spectacle, completed his five minute Broadway r...

Website Mondays: How to Connect with Agents

The Schools & Agents website provides ways for education providers to connect with our 600+ agents. Today we are going to focus on the different ways that you, as an education provider can connect with our Agents through your membership. Tip 1: Make use of our Agents Directory In our members' directory, you can find all the information you need to find out more about our agents and all t...

A world-renowned museum right in our backyard? Yes, please!

Merrick Preparatory School is conveniently located near Canada's capital city, Ottawa, which gives our students the opportunity to experience some of the world's best museums. With seven of Canada's nine national museums located in Ottawa, our students have access to a wealth of knowledge and culture. Yesterday, our grade 10 students had the chance to visit the Canadian War Museum (CWM) - one ...

Watch out for these rising basketball stars

Our students are finally back on the basketball court! It was their first time playing in a senior high school basketball tournament since the start of the pandemic. Despite all the obstacles in their way – limited practice, limited gym access, and a last-minute entry – they still managed to compete against some tough competition. The other school teams (boys only and all grades 11...

Italian Christmas Course in Sardinia and Tuscany

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. There's only one way to make it even more special....that's to celebrate it in Italy specifically in Sardinia and / or Tuscany. Terramare have a very special offer going on right now for those students who are interested in booking a last-minute trip! Check it out here ! ...

Feature Fridays: L’Italiano Porticando

Can you tell us something about your school? 1 L’Italiano Porticando was born as a family run school in 2005 2 The idea was to create a place where students from all over the world could feel at home while learning Italian in a friendly, but professional environment. 3 The school is located in an historical building in the city centre of Turin, a few steps aways from the heart of ...

QE Missions to Barcelona and Milan

Last week, Quality English (QE) hosted Missions to Barcelona and Milan, bringing together QE schools with local agents. The event in Barcelona was held at the Catalonia Eixample 1864 and brought together 17 QE schools with around 30 Spanish agents. Also in attendance were QE Corporate Partner, guard.me International Insurance and Spanish agent association, ASEPROCE who gave a presentation about...

Brooklyn School of Languages rebrands as English Outdoors

In 2021 BSL launched English Outdoors, an original concept of lessons outside the classroom which has been a great success, for both adults and junior students. With this in mind, we have made the decision to rebrand as English Outdoors, as it better represents what we do now. English Outdoors will be the school’s sole focus going forward, and we do not plan to resume traditional in-cl...

ICEF Podcast - Digital Transformation in International Education

The rapid rise of new digital technologies are changing the way we work across all industries and sectors, including international education. In this new episode’s main topic, recorded in front of a live audience at ICEF Berlin Digital Day, Claudia Alsdorf (Head of Microsoft Education Germany), Chris Price (Senior VP at Adventus) and Miguel Membrado (Chief Digital Officer at ETS Global) di...

Trine University and Montessori Education

Trine University now accepting applications for the Master of Education in Montessori Education. Current offerings are for Early Childhood (ages 3-6) and Elementary I (ages 6-9). Programs are taught through the highly regarded Center for Montessori Education at Trine University. Beginning each June, the academic model is cohort style and lasts one year. Students gain tremendous experience through ...

Taking a look at the newly updated Intrinsiq Website

Last month Intrinsiq launched their new website. It is built to reflect the kind of company they are - contemporary and professional at the same time. In this article we are going to walk you through the main fields of this new website so that you too can get more acquainted with it. General Overview One of the things that immediately strikes you upon landing on our website are the tabs. A...

Les Elfes International Winter Camp

The countdown is on, and in a little over a week, the 36th edition of " Les Elfes International winter camp " will finally begin! All our staff members are ready for the start of the season and are currently busy with the training week. After spending a week with the Swiss Ski School, our ski and snowboard instructors will have reviewed all the concepts, notions, and protocols necessary to en...

How to Improve UX Strategy

We’ve highlighted in past articles the importance of user experience (UX) when it comes to business success - keeping our end consumers happy is ultimately a sure way to have loyal customers. Therefore, having a UX strategy will help you identify the features that have the biggest impact as well as the areas you need to improve. This is especially useful in a competitive market such as int...

Welcome to Box Hill School

Welcome to Box Hill School in Surrey, England. We are less than an hour away from London, and under 30 minutes from Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport. We have a friendly community of international students and day pupils. Hear what it’s like to be a boarder at Box Hill School: https://www.boxhillschool.com/boarding/ ...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Merrick Prep School

As Christmas break approaches, we are feeling the holiday spirit on Merrick Prep ’s campus. For this month’s House Cup challenge, our three Houses – Barnard, Clarke, and Rickers – were asked to put their gingerbread house decorating skills to the test. And what can we say? We are not just a school ; we are a Gingerbread House dynasty! From traditional to modern ma...

Website Mondays: Information for Schools

Today we are going to focus on how YOU, as a school, can make better use of your membership with Schools and Agents. We will focus on: - How you can make better use of your membership through the three membership options - Getting more exposure through our Social Media Marketing Packages - Adding more visibility by adding Content Writing to the Social Media Strategy Package - Outsourci...

IH Annual Young Learners Conference

The International House World network hosted its annual Young Learners Conference in Rome from the 11 th to the 12 th of November. This conference is a key event in IH Young Learner specialists’ calendars due to the insightful topics covered by both plenary speakers and colleagues from around the world. There were plenty of opportunities for networking with both sponsors and other IH ...

Merrick Prep’s Mathletes join the competition

Math contests are a great way for students to sharpen their problem-solving skills, build confidence in their ability to tackle difficult problems, and get creative with mathematics. Last week, our students had the chance to participate in The Canadian Senior and Intermediate Mathematics Contests 2022, two contests designed by The Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing at the Unive...

Feature Fridays: Trine University

Can you tell us something about your school? We are the fastest growing Private University in the State of Indiana with over 3,000 international students enrolled. What agents are you looking to work with? We are looking for agents from SE Asia, Africa and South America interested in recruiting STEM students at both the Bachelors and Graduate Levels. Mention your 3 ...

10,000 members in the Communication and Languages Group on LinkedIn

Dejan Trpkovic, Owner at Verbalists Education and Managing Director at PRODIREKT announced that his Communication and Languages Group on LinkedIn has just hit a very important milestone, that of having 10,000 members. "When I started the Communication and Languages Group, the goal was to connect professionals of varied backgrounds and expertise, yet common interest &m...

QUIC statistics show UK ELT’s steady summer of post-pandemic recovery

Student weeks this summer reached 55% of the business done in the equivalent quarter of 2019. Newly-released English UK QUIC (Quarterly Intelligence Cohort) data for Q3 shows increases in student weeks for both junior and adult markets, with overall figures up by well over 200% compared to 2021. QUIC data is provided each quarter by a representative sample of 120 English UK membe...

Box Hill School: An international student’s home away from home

Live and learn in the safe English countryside, where pupils are inspired and supported. Our aim is to help students feel like they're right at home by giving them safety, comfort, and most importantly, lifelong friendships. Read our feature from Study International here ! ...

Avenue English open their 2nd centre in Sea Point Cape Town

Sun, sea, and surf! Avenue English are elated to announce the opening of their second centre in Sea Point, Cape Town. What we have learned from our Johannesburg center is that location is of the utmost importance in South Africa in terms of safety, buzz, experience, and mobility for foreign students. Avenue English was established in 2011 in Johannesburg. The owner / head of school was tr...

Newsfeed: Wimbledon School of English nominated in the Best Independent Business category

Wimbledon School of English announced that were nominated in the Best Independent Business category as it celebrated the great work that local businesses do in their community. ...

Newsfeed: 11 days to register for the 2023 IH AMT conference in London

The registration deadline for the 2023 IH AMT conference in London is Friday 2nd December, which means there are only 11 days left. Be sure to secure your place to benefit from both managerial content and practical classroom ideas. Register here https://ihworld.com/.../register-for-the-ih-amt.../ ...

How Intrinsiq Works - Teacher Allocator

The Teacher Allocator is a very useful classroom management tool within the Intrinsiq System that schools absolutely love because it enables them to set up their classes and carry out their academic forecasting more efficiently. 6 Steps to Efficient Teacher Allocation Step 1: Click Academics - Teacher Allocator Step 2: Choose Date Step 3: Click View Week - system will loa...

Besant Hill Students at Ojai Film Festival

Our Film and Art students got involved as volunteers and patrons at the Ojai Film Festival. They decorated for the events, sat on panels with artists, went to film screenings, and made connections with professionals in the industry. "It was a very extravagant and cultivating experience where we learned from many professionals. We had the opportunity to listen to inte...

Study an OET Course at MC Academy/NEW Language Exchange Workshop

Prepare yourself for the healthcare sector at MC Academy or learn a new language with new friends! Dear friends of MC Academy , We hope you are well! NEW OET Exam Preparation Course - Beginning this December! MC Academy is happy to announce that an online OET course will be available to study in December for online students who wish to prepare for the OET exam. 🗝 Class Speci...

Newsfeed: Amy Jolly shares thoughts on how to make a team, a team

Head of School at Applewild School, Amy Jolly, shares her thoughts on what it takes to make a team, a real team. She shares a graphic on her news feed by Patrick Lencioni, who has coached and observed thousands of CEOs and Fortune 500 management teams throughout his career. In this graphic, the business coach starts by asking five important questions: 1️⃣Do your team members ope...

Newsfeed: Jason Lewis looks forward to welcoming Mexican and Colombian students at Bosworth Independent College

Jason Lewis, School Principal at Bosworth Independent College has expressed his excitement at soon being able to welcome Mexican and Colombian students at Bosworth Independent College, UK. "It was a pleasure to welcome Fernanda and Juan from our global sales team to Bosworth," he stated while adding that enjoyed their tour of Newton and [the school's] brand new science laborato...

How-To Tuesdays: Increase Instagram Followers

It’s not the first time that we focused our How-To Tuesdays posts on Instagram . Students, parents, agents and education providers, alike use this channel either for business or leisure, so they’re bound to look for you there too. Make sure you’re found and more importantly, have an interesting profile. If you’re not sure how to do this, here are some tips: Check...

Newsfeed: New Campus Video for Curtin College Australia

Curtin College, located in Perth in Western Australia, have just published their latest campus video for all to enjoy. Check it out here . Located in the heart of the new Curtin Exchange precinct, Curtin College is the on-campus pathway to Curtin University, providing students access to over 60 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at Curtin. ...

'guard.me is still here and it's bigger and better' - Keith Segal

One of our highlights during the ICEF Berlin workshop which was held a few weeks ago, was running into our good friend and industry stalwart Keith Segal, President and CEO at guard.me International Insurance . During ICEF we sat down with Keith, and among many other things that we discussed, we also spoke about where guard.me is at the moment and, more importantly, where it is going...an...

Website Mondays: Our Weekly Content

Today we highlight the content that we post on our site and socials on a weekly basis, with the aim to keep you up to date with industry trends and marketing tips. 1. Website Mondays As the name of this article, dlearly shows, every Monday we share some tips on how to use the Schools & Agents website more efficiently. Some of our previous articles focused on how to make better use ...

IALC congratulates JAOS on its 30th Anniversary

IALC would like to congratulate the Japanese Association of Overseas Studies (JAOS) on achieving 30 years of working with Japanese agents who assist students studying abroad. Aiming to give each student a peaceful and rewarding study abroad experience, the Japanese Association of Overseas Studies (JAOS) has been active and successful since 1991 thanks to their extensive membership of organizati...

Merrick Prep: Our Open House was a huge success!

On 15th November Merrick Prep opened its doors and welcomed local families to our first on-campus Open House of the school year 2022/23. It was great to see so many families interested in learning more about our school and what we have to offer. The evening started with a warm welcome from our Headmaster, Mr. Kevin Farrell, and Merrick Prep’s Director of Admissions, Mrs. Johanna...

Feature Fridays: TLCdénia

Can you tell us something about your school? TLCdénia is a family run Spanish language school with more than 36 years of experience. Located in Dénia, on the Costa Blanca in Spain, we offer excellence in both the quality of our programmes and customer service. We are a boutique school where the students are made to feel very comfortable. We use the latest technology to d...

Newsfeed: J2J launches in France in summer 2023

InTuition 's famous duo and trio complete immersion programme for 14-17 year olds is back for 2023 - and for the first time, in France as well as the UK. J2J is a mixed-nationality language immersion course. Students are matched with one or two others students who share their age, sex and ability in the language of study - but not the same mother tongue - and placed with a H...

A true taste of Canadian culture at Merrick Prep

There is no denying that ice hockey is the most Canadian sport! That is why it was an absolute MUST for our international students to experience Canada’s national winter sport and the by far most popular sport among Canadians in person. The Ontario Hockey League (OHL), one of the country's premier junior ice hockey leagues, is known for their hard-hitting action and bone-crushing h...

Newsfeed: IFEMA Madrid and Fundación para el Conocimiento madri+d renew their alliance to organise Madrid es Ciencia (Madrid is Science) 2023

The event will take place during EDUCATION WEEK at the Recinto Ferial at IFEMA MADRID from 23-25 March. IFEMA MADRID and Fundación para el Conocimiento madri+d have taken the first step to co-organising the MADRID ES CIENCIA 2023 Feria from 23 to 25 March, with support from the Community of Madrid, through its Vice-Presidency, Department of Education and Universities. The event, who...

Newsfeed: Introducing ICEF South Asia

ICEF South East Asia will be held from 6th to 8th February 2023 in Mumbai, India. South Asia has overtaken China as the leading source of international students. During 2021, with the uncertainty of lockdowns and border closures, China saw a 25% decline in students enrolled in overseas institutions. At the same time, India’s overseas enrolments increased by 27%. Our inaugural ICEF Sout...

Newsfeed: International House marks World Kindness Day

Like several other entities within the field of international education, International House has also celebrated this special day by sharing the experience of IH OTTI Coordinator, Katja. "Make kindness the norm and share your stories of the random acts of kindness you have experienced," IH World say in their social media post . They moved on to share Katja's experience which took place ...

Intrinsiq Support - Reporting

A very common question Intrinsiq gets from customers and potential clients is related to whether the system can generate specific reports. The answer is simple. If the data is there then yes, Intrinsiq can pull it out and rearrange it however you wish. If the report set-up you need is not already within the system, we’ll make it for you Chances are that over time we have already crea...

Living Learning English: Cosy winter courses in the UK

Winter in the UK... Twinkling lights, warming treats and festive feelings, the Christmas holiday season is when Britain’s cosiness levels reach an all-time high. Secure a place now for your students with one of our professional, friendly teachers. Let them experience the best of the winter season in the UK and improve their English by total immersion. Your students can lea...

IE Intercâmbio and UCT English Language Centre, host the first Student Hub group in Cape Town

Four young adults selected through the Student Hub social programme in Brazil have been awarded a 2-week full-inclusive programme with the UCT English Language Centre in Cape Town, sponsored by IE Intercâmbio. Johannes Kraus, Business Development Consultant at the UCT English Language Centre received the group in Cape Town, saying: “We are delighted to welcome the IE Intercâ...

Newsfeed: Kaplan celebrates World Kindness Day

The whole world can do with a little bit more kindness. Kaplan have taken this a step further and celebrated "World Kindness Day" on the 13th November. "At Kaplan, we believe in the power of kindness to create a better world," the organisation stated. World Kindness Day is an international holiday that was formed in 1998, to promote kindness throughout the world and...

Newsfeed: Rachel Paling celebrates IATEFL BESIG Conference

Rachel Paling, Founder of NeuroHeart Education and the NeuroHeart Education Foundation has taken to social media to celebrate the 35th IATEFL BESIG Conference, which her company has been sponsoring for three years in a row. Speaking of this event and their involvement in it, Rachel states that "we really love giving back to encourage Business language experts across the world to fo...

How-to Tuesday: Improve your Digital Customer Experience

Today’s business world is all for automation, getting machines to take care of all the nitty gritty so you can focus on the more important stuff. This trend has also spread into the customer experience area, where we now have chatbots and online forms playing a larger role in how companies are perceived by customers. Creating a delightful online experience that meets the needs and expectatio...

Newsfeed: Universities must be on the Alert

"According to Navitas Group CEO Scott Jones and Navitas Global Head of Insights & Analytics Jonathan Chew, Universities must be alert to the pandemic-related learning loss that effected 1.6 billion school children globally who faced some degree of disruption to their schooling in the two years after COVID-19 hit." This announcement was made by Navitas on their social media ...

Website Mondays: Using our Social Media to Connect with Agents

A huge part of the success of Schools and Agents is our social media... So, today we'll be telling you all about how to use our channels to connect with our agent followers. Join our Groups on Facebook and LinkedIn Schools and Agents has very active social media groups; one on Facebook and one on Linkedin. The aim of these groups is for our member schools to share their updates and for us to...

Quality English Mission to Istanbul 3rd November 2022

Last week, QE hosted a Mission at the Intercontinental Hotel, Istanbul, which brought together 13 QE/QED schools with 24 Turkish agents. The event, which was sponsored by CELT Cardiff, began with a detailed and informative presentation from Eren Göker, President of UED (a Turkish agent association) before the meetings commenced. In all, QE schools had 13 meetings over the course of the day...

Newsfeed: English UK wins Outstanding Contribution Award from Italian agent association IALCA

English UK's membership manager Alice Marcolin was recently in Rome to promote UK ELT course options at the 3rd Salone delle Lingue . The annual event, organised by Italian agent association IALCA, includes a B2B day for schools to meet with agents, followed by two B2C days where schools and agents collaborate to share information with students and parents. Durin...

Feature Fridays: American College of Thessaloniki (ACT)

Can you tell us something about your school? As the tertiary division of Anatolia College, a historic educational institution that dates back to 1886 and serves all levels of education, ACT offers student-focused programs taught by seasoned professors who are able to combine knowledge with real life experience. ACT has also been the school of choice for over 3000 visiting students, holding pa...

The advantages of attending a small boarding school in Canada - Merrick Prep

Students who attend Merrick Preparatory School in Canada enjoy many great advantages. Here are some of the benefits that parents and students can look forward to: Academic excellence through smaller class sizes and personalized attention There are countless advantages to attending a small boarding school like Merrick Prep. One of the most significant ones is the quality of education ...

Newsfeed: 12th November officially recognised in Japan as 'Study Abroad Day'

JAOS (Japan Association of Overseas Studies), Japan’s representing association in the worldwide professional network of similar associations (FELCA), with 70 member organizations, has received approval from the Japan Anniversary Association to designate November 12 as Study Abroad Day. This signified that the 12th of November is now officially celebrated annually in Japan to recognize and ...

Newsfeed: WhatCollege High Schools were at ICEF!

WhatCollege Global Sales Director Kyu Kim celebrated his recent participation at the ICEF Berlin workshop which he described as "a great experience." WhatCollege is the largest network of U.S. Universities, Colleges, High Schools and student recruiters. Established in 2001, the network has helped thousands of students find their education in different countries around the world over the past tw...

Newsfeed: Cosy Winter Courses in the UK

Twinkling lights, warming treats and festive feelings, the Christmas holiday season is when Britain’s cosiness levels reach an all-time high. Secure a place now for your students with one of our professional, friendly teachers. Let them experience the best of the winter season in the UK and improve their English by total immersion with Living Learning English . Your student...

Newsfeed: English UK's StudyWorld returns in person!

English's UK's famous workshop StudyWorld will finally return to its face-to-face format following a long pause due to the pandemic. Taking to social media , the organisation stated that the event, which is planned in an intimate way, will be held in March and it aims to be " a friendly event focused on UK education." "Top three agents markets represented so far are Spain, Italy and Braz...

Newsfeed: Walter Denz kicks off Riga 50+ programme with Linguista

Industry stalwart Walter Denz has announced that his new Riga 50+ programme, which is being organised in collaboration with Linguista, has not kicked off in Zurich, Switzerland. Through this programme, Liden & Denz will be teaching the Russian language to students aged 50 and above in the Latvian capital Riga. Mr Denz thanked "Claudio Cesarano and his team for the opportunit...

The Intrinsiq Process: Working on upgrades for clients

Like we always say, Intrinsiq is not your usual run-of-the-mill product. It is not something that you get off-the-shelf, which means that your system will need to adapt to the CRM’s systems and processes. On the contrary, Intrinsiq is a bespoke product which enables us to grow with you, in the direction that you want and please. In today’s article we are going to look at how we embar...

Join our upcoming Live Broadcast with Le Sallay International Academy

Join our upcoming Live Broadcast with Le Sallay International Academy during which we will be meeting the School Principal Anna Kadieva. When? Wednesday 16th November at 1730hrs (CET) or 1630hrs (UK time) Where? The Schools & Agents Facebook Page Who is this for? Agents who cater for students aged 10-14 who come from frequently traveling families, or for gifted c...

Newsfeed: LanguageCert's Lesinda Leightley celebrates her experience in Berlin this year

Every workshop and every work trip has its own story. And for LanguageCert's Lesinda Leightley her recent trip to Berlin for the Lead5050 Awards and ICEF Berlin have been one to cherish. She takes to social media to express her gratitude and to share her experience of these past days. "It was a weekend of firsts," Lesinda stated, moving on to explain how she received her first award from Lead...

How to Tuesdays: How to make your content journey one that actually lasts

Content journeys tend to start with all the right intentions and then slowly slowly end, sometimes without even realising. This is usually the case when you set off without being prepared. So, we’re here to tell you what you need to do to prepare yourself for consistency and as a result, a journey that lasts… in just three simple steps! Step 1: Keyword Research This is your best...

A New Victory for the Scuola Leonardo Group!

We are pleased and honored to share important news with you: Scuola Leonardo da Vinci has received the "ST Star Awards Star Italian language school" 2022 for the second consecutive year! This means that once again our schools have proven to be excellent in organizing language travels in Italy . The prize, awarded by agencies specializing in the promotion of the tourism and educational sect...

Newsfeed: Let's take green initiatives in our language schools

Green Actions ELT have organised a session which is dedicated to how schools can start taking green initiatives despite the challenges they may be facing. All of us are aware of how important it is, now more than ever, to be environmentally friends and to take care of our planet. We've often heard that phrase that "There is no Planet B." And this organisation is taking matters into its own hand...

Newsfeed: CIELS hosts 300 Chinese University Students

Over the past four weeks CIELS - Carlow International English Language School in Ireland hosted over 300 students. This announcement was made by the schools Director of Studies Danny Carlow. In his statement Mr Carlow said that "over the past four weeks it has been a pleasure to host over 300 Chinese university students who participated in webinars and online sessions to discover more about l...

Website Mondays: Member Articles

Schools & Agents is all-in for content, in marketing we believe that content can get you places, especially in today’s digital world we need to come up with frequent and relevant content for our target audience. While many schools do create a lot of business to customer content, targeting students and parents they still struggle when it comes to business to business content. That&r...

They're back! Merrick Prep’s Admissions Team hits the road again

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Merrick Prep ’s Admissions Team has been working hard to find new ways to connect with students and families all over the world. We've been hosting virtual events, participating in online fairs, and doing everything we can to reach out to partners, families, and students who were interested in our school. But as there is nothing like meeting someone in ...

Feature Fridays: MC Academy

1. Can you tell us something about your school? MC Academy is an English language school located in Piccadilly gardens in the heart of Manchester. MC Academy has provided non-native English speakers with a way to improve their English fluency since 2005 and continues to help students improve their English fluency to this day. 2. What agents are you looking to work with...

TLCdénia receives the award for Best Corporate Social Responsibility Campaign

TLCdénia has been awarded for the FEDELE Award for a corporate social responsibility campaign or action in the even ‘Semana del Español 2022’. It is becoming a school committed to society and the environment applying different measures. To build a better society we must get involved at all levels: individual, family, institutional and of course, we must get involved...

ICEF Berlin 2022 has been a sign that #intled is back!

Another ICEF Berlin has come to an end - it's been our tenth one this year, and what a special one it was. Walking into the Intercontinental on Sunday evening after a two-year gap was almost surreal. Most of us had gotten used to staying mildly away from people, so seeing everyone hugging and shaking hands felt quite strange at first. Nonetheless....a few hugs and handshakes later (mostly hugs, we...

Check out the new video for BSL’s English Outdoors Junior summer camp!

The concept of outdoor classes is perfect for teenagers who don’t want to spend all their mornings in a classroom. A new location to study in every morning means many more opportunities to discover New York City. It was a huge success this past summer and now you can see many of these locations in the new video, along with some of the activities that BSL organize for their students. Bik...

Intrinsiq on the road - Here’s what we’ve been up to in October

This past month has been our busiest with travelling since the pandemic, and we’ve decided to share our (business) adventures with you through our reel. Check out where we’ve been and who we’ve met here ! First stop - London Our first stop was in London. There we got to catch up with the Intrinsiq team after a few months of not meeting face to face, and we also had the ...

ICEF Berlin Day 2

Meetings are in full swing on the second day of the ICEF Berlin workshop. The vibe at this year's event is just indescribable. After two years of zoom calls, and despite the fact that the workshop did happen (albeit in a safe and restricted manner last year), this year it finally feels like things are back to normal. We always describe ICEF Berlin as the place to be for anyone in international edu...

#ICEFBerlin2022 starts here

The long-awaited ICEF Berlin 2022 workshop has finally kicked off. Really and truly it started off yesterday with a full day of seminars and talks, but for us, it kicks off today (as we had a late arrival). Despite a two-year gap the atmosphere is exactly how we had left it...fun, bubbly, full of energy and bustling with enthusiasm. These are the elements that we all missed during the pan...

Feature Fridays: Malta University Language School

Can you tell us something about your school? Malta University Language School , first founded in 1972, is the only school in Malta that is owned and validated by the University of Malta. We are proud of this unique privilege of having a close bond with a such prestigious university. This affiliation also means that as a school, we are committed to high standards. Our dynamic teach...

Speakers at the 2022 Young Learner Conference

The International House 2022 Young Learner Conference will be held in Rome from the 10th to the 12th of November. IH are pleased to announce their line-up of international speakers for this event. During the event, the plenary speakers will be speaking on a range of topics from young learner motivation to learning journals and how to encourage creativity in the classroom. ...

Maximising ROI with Intrinsiq

We always say that getting Intrinsiq for your school is an investment, and in today’s article we are going to focus on three aspects where this will help you, namely automating admissions, seeing statistics and tracking revenue. Automating Admissions When it comes to automating admissions, you will have a single page which shows the student journey, with quick access to all the stud...

Our students love giving back to the community

Merrick Prep students regularly have the opportunity to make a real difference in their community through volunteer work. In fact, all of our students are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement activities before they can graduate – and there a lot of benefits that come with it: Working together for a good cause not only strengthens relationships with others, but...

Besant Hill: Botany Class

One of the first science classes students take is Botany. Even though the tomatoes, basil, peppers, eggplant, and sunflowers continue to produce, the Besant Hill Botany class has begun planning for fall and winter in the school garden. Botany Students researched what to plant and created a vegetable planting guide for some of the crops they like to eat and do well on campus and in other parts of...

How-to-Tuesday: How to Write your Blog Posts

Following last week’s blog on how to get ready for your first blog, we’re now here to give you some suggestions on how to write better. Writing for your audience is essential when setting up your blog because ultimately this will help you be found more easily in search results, increase traffic to your website and increase your social media followers. So here’s a quick rundown on...

IH Team Lingue Sondrio Joins the IH Network

International House are pleased to welcome IH Team Lingue Sondrio to the IH network. The Sondrio school will join IH Team Lingue Como , IH Team Lingue Lecco and IH Team Lingue Merate as the fourth school in the Team Lingue group. Sondrio is a small and charming city located 45 km east of Lake Como in Northern Italy. The dedicated Team Lin...

Website Mondays: Meet our Main Partners

The Schools & Agents website is aimed at facilitating ways for its members, partners, sponsors and associates to promote themselves within the international education industry, making it the ideal platform to launch or showcase any product or service within our industry. Today we are going to focus on our main partners that are featured on our four side banners, these companies are huge pillar...

Join ICEF Berlin Digital Day via Live Stream

One of the main innovations taking place at this year's ICEF Berlin workshop is the introduction of a Digital Day, aimed at those who are interested in the latest digital tools and solutions for international education professionals. Those who will not be able to attend in person, but are still interested in following what will be going down during ICEF Berlin Digital Day can register to d...

Feature Fridays: Edu-inter

Can you tell us something about your school? Edu-inter is a French immersion school accredited by Languages Canada and IALC, with a 15-year experience in teaching French to local and foreign students. Open all year round, we offer different French programs for adults and teenagers from all over the world. Over 2000 students from 43 different countries benefit from our wide range of programs ea...

2023 IH World Academic Management and Trainers Conference

There's one month left for those who wish to register for the 2023 IH World Academic Management and Trainers Conference, which will be held from the 12th to the 14th of January 2023 in London. This event will welcome all IH Directors of Studies and Teacher Trainers. Those who are interested in registering can do so by clicking the link here . ...

26th ALTO AGM to be held in Berlin

ALTO's Association Manager Reka Lenart took to social media to remind the industry that the annual ALTO AGM will be back on the 30th October 2022 in Berlin, right before the ICEF Berlin Workshop kicks off. Those who wish to register for ALTO Day can do so by clicking this link here . ...

Besant Hill: Ojai Studio Artists 2022 Tour

Recently, a group of students attended the annual Ojai Studio Artists 2022 Tour . Students were able to visit the homes and studios of working artists in Ojai. They experienced the artmaking process and saw finished works from sculptors, ceramicists, painters, printmakers, and more! Some artists we visited were Sylvia Raz, Richard Flores, Mary Neville, Richard Amend, Susan Amend, and Wyatt Amend...

"So many options!" – Exploring different universities at the Ontario Universities’ Fair

At Merrick Prep , our goal is to ensure that each student gets accepted into their first-choice post-secondary institution. To make this happen, we have dedicated staff who get to know each student's interests and career aspirations. This way, we can help them find their “perfect university match”. We also want to make sure that our students are aware of all the different options ...

The first application of the UP International English Camp program successfully completed in Türkiye

The first application of the UP International English Camp program has been successfully completed in Türkiye. The UP English Camp was organized in Türkiye for the first time this year, being a strong alternative among the summer camps in the international education sector, and was completed successfully with high student satisfaction. Türkiye's geographical location e...

How Intrinsiq Works - Family Pay

‘Family pay’ is that part of the Intrinsiq system that enables schools to stay on top of their payments to service providers, in this case, host families. Needless to say, having an automated system do this for you, ensures that you pay everyone on time without missing any deadlines and end up spending hours on the phone with angry families who are still waiting to be paid. So how...

Maltalingua Update for 2023

We would like to thank all of our partners and agents for continuing to trust Maltalingua with your clients this year. 2022 has proven to be a record-breaking year and we are already putting plans in place for an even better 2023. Below are some important news and updates that will be taking place at the beginning of the year. Matalingua will be introducing a €50 administration fee fo...

St Edward's College Malta Newsletter Updates

Dwardu’s Scoops, St Edward's College 's Newsletter, is out again! Lots of topics are covered here, varying from adventures to new school representatives and photos from St Edward's Day. You'll also find an extremely interesting feature by Ms Kiki Mizzi focusing on autism and an editorial that speaks of inclusivty. All of these show the true values at St Edward's College Malta and what all ...

Interviewing Paul Atkins - the Winner of this year's ELT Award at the 11th ELT Malta Conference

At the end of last week we reported on the 11th ELT Malta Conference that took place on the 14th and 15th of October. Each year, at this conference, an ELT professional is given a recognition award for his or her work within the field of English Language Teaching. This year, we are pleased to announce that the award went to Maltalingua's Paul Atkins. We asked Mr Atkins a few questions in rela...

Besant Hill: Aún Aprendo Day

Aún Aprendo Day is an inspirational and creative day to build community and create connections beyond classroom learning and grades. It is an opportunity for the faculty to share their love of learning through their passions, talents, and interests for students to aspire for meaningful connections with their passions, empowering them to be lifelong learners. This year, stude...

How-to-Tuesday: How to Start a Blog

We’ve discussed the importance of blogs in the past and how content with the right keywords can increase traffic to your website. But for those of you who still haven’t started regular content on their website through a blog or a news section, we’ve come up with a few pointers on how to start a blog to help you reach your targeted international education audience. Follow these ...

Agence Julia Steiner becomes part of Linguista Sprachaufenthalte

Julia Steiner of Agence Julia Steiner and Claudio Cesarano, CEO of Linguista are very pleased to announce that, effective 14th October 2022, AJS - Agence Julia Steiner will come under the umbrella of Linguista and be known as AJS Linguista. Linguista Sprachaufenthalte has been a well-established player in the language travel industry for many years. While the company has so far concentrated mai...

Website Mondays: Logging in to our Exclusive Areas

As we mentioned in some of our previous articles, we reserve certain areas for the exclusive use of our members, which means that you need to be a member of Schools and Agents in order to access it. One such area is the Agents Directory, in order to view all the agents that are subscribed with Schools & Agents you need to be a member and you need to log in. Logging in is easy and you can do ...

New program options for English Outdoors 2023 Junior summer camp

Building on the success of this year’s junior summer program, English Outdoors is launching two new products for summer 2023: an English & Music package (alongside the classic English & NYC Discovery package), and a student residence located in the heart of Brooklyn Heights for an immersive experience in the city. The English & Music package will appeal to teenagers with an ...

The 11th ELT Malta Conference kicks off

The 11th ELT Malta Conference kicked off at 1430hrs on Friday 14th October with a welcome speech by ELT Council Chairperson Dr Daniel Xerri followed by the Minister for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation Hon Cliffton Grima. Following the welcome addresses, conference participants went into the first plenary session delivered by Tyson Seburn who focused hi...

Newsfeed: Join the team at ILC IH Brno for their conference dedicated to teaching young learners

IH World Organisation has taken to social media to announce an upcoming conference organised by ILC IH Brno. This event will be held on Saturday 15th October. They’ve produced a captivating schedule of expert-led sessions that will inspire you for the year ahead. Interested parties can register on https://lnkd.in/eVCmXtTY Speakers include Kristyna Urbankova, Sarka Cox and Tom ...

Feature Fridays: Intercultura Costa Rica

Can you tell us something about your school? Intercultura’s Spanish Immersion Program in Costa Rica is offered at our two beautiful campuses, one right on the beach, and the other in the traditional university city of Heredia. One thing that makes us unique is our social activities program, which includes free daily activities (Latin dance, cooking, films, yoga, zumba), plus three outing...

Becari Conzatti Celebrates the Day of the Dead

Here at Becari Conzatti we are very excited about the celebrations of the Day of the Dead that we will have in Oaxaca very soon. I enjoy this celebration more than any other celebration. I think it is the best, the most beautiful, the most delicious and the most interesting we have in Oaxaca. During the Day of the Dead celebration, we will have our traditional "Tamalada" with hot chocolate an...

ICEF expands commitment to agent training with launch of ICEF Academy

Building upon an existing twelve-year legacy of agent training, ICEF Academy brings professional development into a brand new platform, designed to enhance the learning experience for participants. The foundation suite of five agent training course offerings, which include two professional and three destination-focused courses with a combined enrolment of more than 55,000 trainees worldwi...

Newsfeed: Ascencia Business School Malta gets ELT License

Tess Giordmaina, Head of Campus at Ascencia Business School Malta took to social media to share the wonderful news that "apart from being a Business School, Ascencia Malta is also a licensed English Language School." Ascencia Business School Malta operates as a Business School and English Language School and is based in Floriana, Malta. Congratulations Ascencia Malta! ...

New ICEF Webinar on October 20th

Check out the latest ICEF Webinar on using technology to encourage student engagement and improve well-being. This interesting webinar will be held on October 20th at 10:00 NYC time, or 15:00 London time, or 16:00 Berlin time or 19:30 New Delhi time. In this webinar, together with seasoned and independent industry professionals, the following topics will be discussed: The types of tec...

Intrinsiq Support - Forecasting Classing Solution

Forecasting is a tool that any school appreciates because once again it is something that not only helps to give an overview of class numbers in the future, but it also enables the Academic Department to factor in how many classrooms and teachers are needed for any given period. Having a tool that is integrated into your School Management System and which enables you to do just this, is a very e...

The English UK marketing conference: keeping the momentum of summer going

The latest UK tourism insights, expert market and marketing sessions and how to create a feelgood and diverse workplace which boosts sales were all discussed during a very positive English UK marketing conference. Organiser Siobhan Baccas said: “The intention was to keep the momentum of summer going at a time when everyone is planning their marketing. It’s been wonderful to ge...

How-to-Tuesday: How to Get a Better Open Rate on your Sales Intro Email

When it comes to sales and looking for new leads, cold calls come to mind, however, more often than not they rarely result in an automatic sale. In the language travel industry, this is not an exception. So, moving on to an email or even a LinkedIn message first can go a long way. This is how you can increase your chances of an open rate for your sales intro email: Introduce Yourself Never a...

Newsfeed: New School Video for BELS Gozo

BELS English Language Schools have a new school video, and this time it's to showcase their boutique school in the lovely village of Kercem in Gozo. This was announced by Rebecca Bonnici, Owner and CEO at BELS English Language Schools who took to social media to celebrate this milestone. Here it is! ...

Newsfeed: Ballsbridge Business Centre wins prestigious award

Ballsbridge Business Centre has recently won the Corporate Vision Education & Training Award for University of the Year - Cyprus. Associate Professor Lefteris M. Colocassides took to social media to celebrate this important award. "I am happy to announce that Ballsbridge Business Centre (Ballsbridge Cyprus) is on the Corporate Vision Magazine website with ...

Website Mondays: Using the New and Improved Directory Page - Part 2

As we mentioned last week, our most viewed page is the directory. It houses all the schools and all the agents that are members of Schools & Agents . This week we are going to delve deeper on this topic and how to make better use of the directory page and all the functions that it offers. 1. The Sorting Style This is a fairly simple option, you can sort your results in alphabetical ord...

Starting a new school year at Merrick Preparatory School in Merrickville/ Ontario!

Canada is an amazing country with so much to offer, and there are only a few things more exciting than kicking off a new school year at Merrick Preparatory School. So, it is really not surprising how quickly the first month on campus has flown by. And what an incredible September it has been! The Merrick Prep students have settled in well and we are proud of the diversity and the many d...

Besant Hill - Class Connections: Freshman Class

At Besant Hill , we have a week dedicated to Sustainable Development Goals. This year, the freshman class are not only learning about the UN/ UNICEF sustainable development goals in their cultural Geography class, they also presented the aims of the goals to the rest of the school community during class connections and promoted starting a UNICEF club at school. ...

Feature Fridays: The Humboldt-Institut

Can you tell us something about your school? The Humboldt-Institut has more than 40 years of experience in teaching German. This makes us one of the most experienced providers for German courses in Germany. We run year-round schools for juniors and adults, plus a wide range of summer courses in Germany and Austria. All our courses are offered as full packages including residence accommod...

Newsfeed: World Teachers' Day 2022

On Wednesday 5th October the world celebrated its educators through World Teachers' Day 2022. Some might say "But why teachers' day?" The answer is simple. The aim of this day is to raise awareness about the role of teachers in playing quality education at all levels and to improve the situations of teachers in the world. Some fun facts revolving around World Teachers Day 1. Why is World Tea...

Besant Hill: Summer Reading Exhibition

This year, the second annual Summer Reading Exhibition, was a quiet and enjoyable evening for all who attended. While sampling snacks, lemonade, and hot chocolate in the Atèlier, students had a chance to read one another's creative writing and view visual art, slide projects, and animation created over the summer. The soundtrack for the evening was the playlists many students had designed i...

Newsfeed: Day 1 at CES Vancouver

"Day 1 at CES Vancouver done". This is how Erin Adams, the Principal at CES Vancouver celebrated this occasion on social media ! "Endless thanks for the support from the amazing Quinn brothers, everyone on the global CES team, and all of our friends and partners. It’s because of you we’ve reached this huge milestone! Onwards and upwards," she concluded. Congrats to the whole te...

Newsfeed: VR Today and Tomorrow

"Having come across the Virtual Reality for Language Learners (VR4LL) app developed using Erasmus funding by chance one day, I have since been convinced by the potential of Virtual Reality as a tool for use in the language learning classroom," says Richard Twigg who is Director of Training at English Consultancy. "With the permission of the creators, I developed a teacher trainer course t...

ICEF South Asia - February 06 - 08, 2023

We are delighted to introduce a new event - ICEF South Asia . Hosted from February 06 - 08 at the luxurious Westin Mumbai Powai Lake Hotel. South Asia is forecast to be a major driver in the growth of global student mobility, with India alone projected to more than double its current level of outbound students to reach up to 1.8 million, by 2024. Such large and rapid expansion prese...

The Intrinsiq Process: Consultation and Specification

In today’s article we are going to go through the rigorous consultation process that we take with each and every client in order to ensure that we truly manage to fulfil their needs. Consultation and Specification go hand in hand Consultation and Specification often go hand in hand. In the consultation phase we, not only, showcase what intrinsiq can do but we also encourage multiple ca...

Newsfeed: Patricia Mullen celebrates IH Newcastle's 44th anniversary

Patricia Mulle, Owner/Executive Director at International House Newcastle, has taken to social media to celebrate her school's 44th anniversary. Indeed this is a very special day, not only because 44 years in business is a huge milestone, but also because it is truly special to celebrate another year in business following the two turbulent years that our industry has had. At Schools & ...

Villars Palace Academy Immersion Experience

Throughout the year, the Villars Alpine Resort hosts numerous “MICE” – Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions. Our students can take part by immersing themselves in a one of the hotels’ departments and facing the various operational challenges of these events ...

Advantages of applying early for September 2023!

Merrick Preparatory School has already started its 2023 intake and is accepting and processing applications for the next school year! Don't wait until February or March to apply or even start looking - this can create unnecessary stress for you and your family. After all, applying for a wonderful school such as Merrick Preparatory School should be a very exciting process! Applying early to ...

How-To Tuesday: How to Boost your B2B Marketing Content

Business-to-Business (B2B) marketing holds several key distinctions from marketing that is oriented toward consumers (B2C). This marketing content tends to be more informational as purchase decisions, in comparison to those of consumers, are based more on bottom-line revenue impact and return on investment (ROI). Here’s how you can boost your business to business marketing content within the...

IALC and TIECA Sign Memorandum of Understanding

The International Association of Language Centres (IALC) is pleased to announce that a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between IALC and the Thai International Education Consultants Association TIECA . TIECA currently has 78 members actively working in the education Industry in Thailand. In a similar way to IALC. TIECA’s main objectives are to share expertise in the fi...

We are so excited; we are bursting to tell you our news!

IHWO is absolutely thrilled to introduce our brand-new Managing Director, Emma Hoyle! It's been an emotional week. We have already said a very fond farewell to outgoing MD, Lucy Horsefield. Lucy will, of course, be sorely missed by us all, but today we can start to look forward again as we welcome Emma to the IHWO team. And what's great is that Emma is equally excited to be head...

New IH Adelaide Campus Opens a World of Opportunities

International House World Organisation is delighted to announce that the IH Adelaide campus will be opening in October 2022. IH World is a global network of 140 affiliated language schools in more than 45 countries. Founded in 1953, all IH schools are members because they are committed to the very highest standards in language education face-to-face and online. Across the IH network, sch...

Feature Fridays: UCT English Language Centre

Can you tell us something about your school? UCT English Language Centre is based within the University of Cape Town. We offer students high-quality English tuition in small classes in a historical University setting. What agents are you looking to work with? We are looking for agents in Latin America, Asia and Europe. We are teaching English to adults and therefore look for studen...

Living Learning English: Farewell to the summer season!

Reflecting on our busiest summer season of the last few years, it's been fantastic to welcome students back in great numbers from over 25 countries. We've been joined by some exciting guests, including an ex-minister from Mauritania! We hosted students all over the UK, including courses in London, Scotland, Wales, the North of England and the South West. Learners experienced British pastimes ...

A successful season for Brooklyn School of Languages’ unique English Outdoors concept

Brooklyn School of Languages was nominated as ST Star English School – North America at this year’s ST Awards. For a small independent school running an innovative and somewhat niche program, it was a high honor to be a finalist in that category. Our concept of classes outside of the classroom was a success this year as it offers an innovative take on the traditional language cours...

Villars Palace Academy Testimonials

At Villars Palace Academy we like to help students understand what their real-life work experience will be like. Because of this, for several weeks, our students were immersed in different departments such as Kitchen, Food & Beverage outlets (restaurants & bars), Front Office & Concierge, or Sales & Marketing. They faced and took up many challenges while learning about the daily ...

ICEF Dubai 2023

ICEF Dubai is the region’s leading student recruitment networking event for international education institutions recruiting students from the Middle East and North Africa. As the outbound student market from the region continues to increase, service providers supporting the international education sector are in ever greater demand. At ICEF Dubai you will have a unique opportunity to co...

Besant Hill - Life Long Learners

Academic programs at Besant Hill School emphasize our school motto, “ Aún Aprendo, I am still learning .” We aim to instill a lifelong love of learning. Besant Hill School is a rigorous college preparatory school offering curriculum balanced with experiential learning and arts programs AP Statistics began the year by exploring how data is collected. Specifically, our work i...

Intrinsiq on the road - Our upcoming trips and industry events in October

September and October are the months when the Marketing departments within our industry start getting busy with travelling once again. In today’s article we’ve decided to share our itinerary with you so that you’ll know exactly where and when we’re going to be and contact us if we’re going to be in your area and you’d like to catch up. We have three main stops i...

Our students explore the

What a perfect way to spend a beautiful Saturday afternoon: Boating along the scenic shores of the St. Lawrence River, one of the most beautiful and biodiverse regions in North America. The weather was perfect for a cruise and the views along the coast breathtaking. The students were very excited to get an up-close look at the gorgeous waterfront mansions, cute island cottages and even spotted ...

Newsfeed: IH World bids Lucy Horsefield a fond farewell

Anyone who has worked with International House certainly knows Lucy Horsefield. The organisation has taken to social media to announce that, after 21 years, she will be moving on to her next challenge. "Last week we wished a fond farewell to Lucy Horsefield and thanked her for all she has done for both the IH World team and the IH network," the organisation wrote in their post. "Afte...

Besant Hill - College Visits on Campus

At Besant Hill School, a fully focused preparatory school, the College Counseling Office works closely with all students and their families from the moment they arrive on campus. Students are encouraged to develop and explore passions and interests while keeping in mind their responsibility toward their overall health, success, and personal fulfillment. This year, to kick off the college admi...

How - To Tuesday: Grow your Business through Customer Loyalty

A few weeks ago, we discussed various ways in which you can quantify your customer loyalty rates and why these rates are important to grow your business. The education travel industry is very dynamic with plenty of proactive customers who can now find many opportunities and choices through social media. The good news is that you can use this to track customers’ online activities and develo...

Website Monday: Using the Search Function in Articles

At Schools & Agents we are all about content and as part of our latest revamp we have made it even more user friendly for you to browse through all our News Articles and Member Articles. In fact, our search function can help you sort out through our vast article content in order to narrow the results on the areas you wish. The search function can be used in 4 easy steps: 1. Click on the Ar...

Virtual Open House at Merrick Prep School

Do you have families who are interested in sending their child to Canada during high school (grade 9-12)? Here is a chance for them to learn more about Merrick Preparatory School. We will explain what we offer each of our student while they study with us. Please invite them to our Virtual Open House on September 29, 2022 at 9 AM (EST). If they can’t join, sign them up anyway and we will s...

Feature Fridays - St Edward's College Malta

Can you tell us something about your school? St Edward’s College, Malta was founded in 1929 and is based on the English Public School Model. Between the ages of 5-16 it is a boys’ college while at sixth form level we are co-educational. Up to secondary school level we prepare students for Maltese examinations (MATSEC) and IGCSE (if the student opts to do these). At post Secondary l...

Inlingua Malta: Valletta every Monday

It is very important for the student to have a complete experience here at inlingua Malta . We combine language learning with the cultural experience of our beautiful country which is why every Monday we invite our students to visit the beautiful capital of Valletta. This tour is done twice a day so that all new students can participate regardless of their class schedule. The tour is an enjoyabl...

Newsfeed: Pearson College UWC, California celebrates 60th anniversary

Pearson College UWC is celebrating its 60th anniversary and they have recently shared this news on social media with the rest of their followers. Pearson College UWC is a two-year pre-university school (Grade 12 and Gap Year) for up to 200 students from over 100 countries who live, study and grow together at the edge of the western world. Speaking of their 60-year anniversary, ...

Newsfeed: You can now register your interest for IALC Dublin 2023

IALC are happy to announce the dates for the 2023 IALC Workshop in Dublin which are from 13th to 16th April 2023. We cannot wait to meet up with all those who will be able to travel to Dublin! You can register your interest for IALC Dublin 2023 here . This is not an application form - it is simply a way to express interest in attending. ...

Besant Hill Fall Trip

The 2022 Besant Hill fall camping trip was a complete success! Students and teachers spent four days out of the classroom, where they were able to get to know each other in a fun outdoor environment. Their trip was filled with all the great southern California outdoor activities. Activities included surfing, hiking, volleyball, yoga, kayaking, swimming, and biking. ...

France Langue affiliates 5 schools with International House

International House World Organisation is proud to welcome five France Langue schools to the network - IH Paris , IH Bordeaux , IH Biarritz , IH Lyon , and France Langue IH Nice Libération . France Langue is a well-established institution in the French education sector with more than 40 years of experience in teaching French as a foreign language and 8000 students trained every...

PRODIREKT and Verbalists Education speak of ICEF HE 2022

PRODIREKT and Verbalists Education participated in the three-day ICEF Higher Education 2022 workshop that was recently held in Barcelona, Spain, and they shared their experience as agents at this event. Dejan Trpkovic, managing director of PRODIREKT and founder of the global language network Verbalists Education described the event as a great success: “Du...

The Intrinsiq Reel - Our New Website

A quick look at the new Intrinsiq website and at first glance you’ll immediately notice how different it looks. We wanted the website to reflect the kind of company we are and for that reason we chose to have something that looks contemporary, yet professional and clear. General Overview One of the things that immediately strikes you upon landing on our website are the tabs. Apart ...

Besant Hill: Aún Aprendo Experience (Beach Day & Fall Trip)

Every moment is a moment for learning at Besant Hill . Each day students fill their days with student-centered teaching, extra-curricular activities they enjoy, and social events without cliques. Students visit museums together as an entire school, enroll in classes based on individual interests and ability, and build friendships regardless of age. We had our first all-school trip to the San ...

Newsfeed: Michael L. Smith elected Commissioner of the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools

Michael L. Smith, who is the Director of the American School of Valencia, has taken to social media to announce that he has been elected Commissioner of the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools. "After many years of serving in multiple capacities with the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools, I am privileged, ...

Newsfeed: Check out this upcoming course by International House for DOS

The next IH online Director of Studies course starts on 15th October 2022. This course is for all those who are looking to become qualified as an academic manager, or for those who have moved into this type of role and are looking for more support and knowledge in their new job. More information can be found by following the IH social media post here . ...

Newsfeed: Bright School of English Director shares some important school updates

Ben Morgan, Director at Bright School of English took to social media to share a new video of the imporovements which have recently been made to the school. "After a fantastic summer we are delighted to show our students, friends and partners some fantastic improvements at our school," Mr Morgan announced. "These include a freshly painted exterior, new signs and a new student loun...

Becari Conzatti: We celebrate our Mexican Independence Day in September!

GRITO DE DOLORES (Cry of Independence) Traditionally, the celebration of this national holiday begins on September 15, when -around 11:00 p.m.- the President of Mexico gives the Cry of Independence from the National Palace and rings the bell of Dolores, the same bell that rang during the harangue pronounced by the priest Hidalgo... although this happened around 2:00 a.m. on September 16, 1810. ...

How-To Tuesday: How to Get more Followers on Instagram

Instagram is one of the most popular social platforms out there and it is ideal for your study travel business to invest some time on it. It can drive brand awareness, boost sales, and build and track audience engagement. Not only is it an excellent way to find customers, with its 1.386 billion+ monthly active users, but it can also provide valuable audience insights to use with all your marketing...

Newsfeed: English UK Marketing Conference 2022

The English UK Marketing Conference 2022 will take place on the 30th of September at the Hilton London Canary Wharf, London E14. This conference will be face-to-face. The marketing conference is for anyone who promotes or sells English language study experiences to international students. Connect with industry peers and take home ideas to help you build strong marketing foundations to supp...

Newsfeed: More stars for France Langue as it renews its FLE Quality label

France Langue CEO David Sampere took to social media to celebrate the fact that his schools in Paris, Nice and Biarritz have renewed their FLE Quality label. "The FLE Quality Label "aims to identify French as a foreign language centres whose linguistic offer and services offer quality guarantees", France Langue said in their post. Feeling proud of this great achievement, France Langu...

Website Monday: Connecting with Service Providers

Today’s article is dedicated to our wonderful partners and service providers, those businesses in the international education industry that are neither Schools nor Agents. You can find out more about these businesses in the following ways: Find them in our Service Provider Section We have a special tab in our menu that links you to a page where CRM Providers, Insurance Providers, Con...

Feature Fridays: UCD English Language Academy

Can you tell us something about your school? UCD English Language Academy is a year-round English language school based on University College Dublin campus, Ireland's largest university campus. We offer short and long term English language courses to adult students aged 18+. Our unique campus setting promises to provide an unforgettable experience. What agents are you looking to work with? ...

Newsfeed: Lead5050's Business Leadership Programme kicks off with a bang!

Leanne Linacre, Co-Founder of the well-known industry organisation Lead5050 has taken to social media to speak of "the first session of Lead5050's Business Leadership Programme - Peer to Peer Mentoring," which was an astounding success. Speaking of the participants Leanne said that they had "over 70 registrations from all over the world." "It's exactly what Lead5050 is...

Newsfeed: Successful Agents Workshop in Vietnam for Fraser International College

Julie (Ngoc) Nguyen, Marketing Manager at Fraser International College, has taken to social media to celebrate the fact that "after 3 years, Fraser International College has recently had very successful physical agent events in Vietnam." "We would like to extend our gratitude to more than 85 beloved agents in Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi for joining the FIC Full Moon Lantern work...

Newsfeed: EdYOUfest 2023 is going to Greece!

Giovanni Rottura, Founder of EdYOUfest, has taken to social media to announe that EdYOUfest 2023 will be taking place in Greece. This summer, EdYOUfest was held in the beautiful Italian city of Trapani in Sicily. EdYOUfest is an annual event that brings teachers from all around the world together to share experiences and examples of best practice, while having fun, networking....and unw...

Newsfeed: New Executive Director at Nova Scotia International Student Program

Mike Rosson, who has been acting as Executive Director at Nova Scotia International Student Program has now been given the role officially. Mr Rosson made this announcement on social media earlier on today. Mr Rosson has been fulfilling different roles at Nova Scotia International Student Program for nine years, and has been involved in international education since 2007. Congrat...

Newsfeed: 2nd Community Conference at IGB International School (IGBIS)

Jason McBride, Head of School at IGB International School (IGBIS), has recently taken to social media to announce that IGB International School (IGBIS) will be hosting the second community conference. This conference will be held virtually on the 30th and 31st October 2022. In his post Mr McBride also thanked East Asia Regional Council of Schools without who this would not...

How Intrinsiq Works - Holiday Entries

One of the most complex areas for schools to deal with, especially when they have long-stay students, is student holidays. Sometimes schools take notes on paper, or save it in calendars, but when you are saving information in other places, i.e. not on the system itself, the likelihood is that information will get lost. Intrinsiq allows schools to store all kinds of student information, including...

From Classroom to Rapids: An Unforgettable Experience

Last weekend, our students went to Ottawa for their first outside-of-class event: River rafting! It was a perfect day for splashing through the nation’s capital: sunny and warm, with a light breeze. Our students were laughing and cheering – they had a blast! Not only was the rafting trip a great opportunity for them to get to know each other better, but it was also a chance to...

How-To Tuesday - How To Sell Better in the International Education Industry

Like any other process within a business the sales process is ever evolving, especially in the aftermath of Covid19. When it comes to selling in the international education industry some strategies and approaches may still work for you. However, we are firm believers in adapting to the current situation. If you are thinking of changing it up here’s how you can approach sales differently. ...

Newsfeed: The Department of Education in the UK announces Bank Holiday

The Department of Education in the UK has recently announced a Bank Holiday on the 19th of September for the Queen's State Funeral. In their post on social media, the department stated that "Monday 19th September will be a Bank Holiday to mark Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral. Schools and colleges will be closed for the Bank Holiday." ...

Newsfeed: Gabriela Ardito speaks at ICEF Higher Education Workshop

Gabriela Ardito, who's well-known in the international education industry as the Founder and CEO at VCE International has taken to social media to speak of her experience at the ICEF Higher Education Workshop, which took place this weekend in Barcelona, Spain. In her post Gabriela expresses her gratitude towads ICEF for the opportunity to speak and "share some Latam market insights with&...

Website Monday: Member Articles

Marketing today is all about content, and we certainly agree. Member articles on the Schools & Agents website are ideal for those education providers who want to target their content to agents. Here’s what you have to keep in mind when setting up your content: Blogging for Students Like in any marketing strategy, always keep your target audience in mind. Most schools target their m...

Activities at Villars Palace Academy

Our students began their studies with an induction week, with many challenges to the programme! Various activities were combined over the days with the aim of uniting this very first group of students. They took up many challenges related to the hotel industry, discovered local specialties, and measured their own personal and professional strengths and weaknesses, as well as those of their classm...

IHWO welcomes IH Lecce

A few weeks ago IHWO announced its newest member within the IH network - IH Lecce. Located in the southern Italian region of Apulia, Oxford Group in Lecce has been working in education, training and language teaching for over 40 years. They have grown over the years because they believe in always doing better, so IH is a logical next step in their journey. As the director of the school ...

Newsfeed: ACCORD CEO speaks out about new partnership

In the last days, ACCORD CEO Francois Pfeiffer has taken to social media to speak to speak out about a new joint venture between ACCORD and IKI-Paris Gradate School. "IKI-PGS is delighted to partner with ACCORD Paris, one of the leading schools in France teaching French to foreign students and offering high quality French language courses in Paris", he said. Speaking of the mode...

Newsfeed: Niel Pama, Director at ES London celebrates successful fam trip!

Niel Pama, Director at ES London, has recently taken to social media to celebrate a successful fam trip they've had at their school. In his post, Mr Pama also mentioned the fact that ES London "appreciates being part of English UK", the national organisation of English centres in the UK. "Their fam trip really made this week a productive one with further events and promotional opportunities h...

Newsfeed: Asim Erturk celebrates 8 years at Londonist!

8 years at Londonist!! How time flies!! I practically still remember the first time I ran into Asim and had my first conversation with him...and I remember thinking to myself, "this man is going to take his company far!" And oh was I correct! The past 8 years have been incredible for Londonist, and it is predominantly thanks to the vision that Asim Erturk has had so many years ago! We can't wai...

Newsfeed: The Queen is dead. Long live the King

Anyone who has an internet connection or somehow follows the news has certainly heard of the passing of the beloved British monarch Queen Elizabeth II, whose reign lasted for more than 70 years since her coronation in 1952. Queen Elizabeth has been one of the longest-serving monarchs in the history of the world, and as described by many great world leaders in their tributes, Queen Elizabeth II'...

Newsfeed: Studio Cambridge visits London

As most summer camps are now drawing to a close, we can tell that some schools are already missing their students! And who can blame them? We've had two crazy years and the fact that this summer felt normal for the first time in a really long time, was a big bonus. It is for this reason that we LOVE seeing social media posts like the ones we saw from Studio Cambridge. ...

Feature Fridays: The International School of Management (ISM)

Can you tell us something about your school? The International School of Management (ISM) ranks among Germany’s leading private business schools and continually places in the forefront of all applicable university rankings. The ISM has campuses in Dortmund, Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne and Stuttgart. At the state-recognized, non-profit private university, tomorrow&...

Newsfeed: Today is a Public Holiday in Malta

The 8th of September is a public holiday in Malta, and for this reason the S&A team will be enjoying some well-deserved time off :) It's still quite warm here on the island so we'll probably just enjoy what's left of this summer before we dive back (pun intended) into the busy season. We'll be back in action tomorrow, however, if you need anything in the meantime, do not hesitate to drop...

Newsfeed: Timothy Blake received prestigious award

The London School of English is pleased to announce that its Chairman Timothy Blake has recently received a prestigious award. The announcement was made on social media in order to celebrate the fact that he "received the prestigious ‘ST Lifetime Achievement Award’ at this year's Alphe conference in London!" In their post, The London School of English stated that, "as a promine...

Intrinsiq Support - The After Sales Approach

Aftersales is a factor that, at Intrinsiq , we always focus on and which means a lot to us. We are firm believers in aftersales, and we often refer to our business as a relationship with our clients. And like in any relationship, communication is key because it helps both parties to grow together. Our Support Portal The Intrinsiq Support Portal is the first way in which we communicate wi...

Newsfeed: Twin Group CEO's contribution to the Learning and Work Institute

Last week Twin Group announced that their CEO Caroline Fox made an important written contribution to the Learning and Work Institute. In her writing Ms Fox "explores the relationship between ESOL and urban communities, and how ESOL Teacher Training can provide a positive impact on both the economy and inclusivity within the area", Twin Group stated on their social media channels. Speakin...

ICEF acquires PIER, creating the industry's largest professional development network

The acquisition signals ICEF’s expanding investment in supporting professional development across the international education industry. ICEF has completed the acquisition of the digital platform PIER from Australia-based International Education Services (IES) for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2003, PIER built a digital product range to deliver online solutions to a variety of groups w...

How to Analyze Customer Loyalty for International Education

We’ve spoken about customer loyalty for international education . We’ve mentioned how important it is to stay on top of your game when it comes to these two aspects of your company, and with good reason. An increase of 5% in customer retention results in about a 25% increase in profits. Not only do customers who have an emotional connection with a brand have a higher lifetime value, ...

Newsfeed: New Premises for New College Group

Last week, New College Group CEO Sadiq Basha, opened the new premises for New College Group. The ceremony took place in Liverpool in the presence of the Deputy Lord Mayor for Liverpool, Mary Rasmussen. Mr Basha later made this announcement on social media where he also took the opportunity to thank his "dream team" for the amazing work they've done in getting the work done. "Our state-of...

Newsfeed: ILAC Care and Health Insurance

In a time during which the whole world, and especially our industry, is getting back on its feet post-pandemic, it is nice to see posts on social media such as the one we saw today from ILAC CEO, Jonathan Kolber. Jonathan and his organisation certainly need no introduction in our industry. Mr Kolber took to social media earlier over the weekend to announce that ILAC will be "covering all stud...

Website Monday: Using News Articles and the Industry Newsletter

News and content play a very important role in the Schools & Agents website. Apart from our own content, our partner associations share their press releases and content with us and in turn we spread that content over our various channels. Here’s how you can follow the way we disseminate content. Article Frequency We post articles on a daily basis, sometimes more than one, and our n...

Newsfeed: Tamwood CEO celebrates school awards

Several of our industry friends and colleagues are currently in London for the Alphe UK workshop, and as is standard tradition, on Sunday morning following the ST Awards we all wake up to announcements of schools, agents and service providers who have won awards at this event. One of the posts we came across this morning as we were browsing social media was from Matt Collingwood, Pr...

Newsfeed: Jenny Nieveen takes on new role at UniApplyNow

Jenny Nieveen is a household name in international education. Many of us have met her in industry workshops and events and we all know Jenny as a highly hardworking person in our beloved sector. On Saturday, Jenny took to social media to announce that she will be making her next career move. Whilst many of us associate Jenny with OHLA Schools, she will now be moving on to lead OHLA's sister-c...

Newsfeed: 45 years of Andrioti School

Patrisia Andrioti is celebrating her school's 45th anniversary....and what a milestone that is, especially after the two years we've just had in international education! Patrisia, who is the school Director, took to social media to celebrate 45 years of Andrioti School in Corfu, Cyprus. "45 years, thousands of alumni, one place for foreign language education on Corfu", she said! Andrioti S...

Newsfeed: 'Bring on Academic Year 2022/3' - Bright World Guardianships

The team at Bright World Guardianships is looking forward to the start of the 2022/3 Academic year. Everything is in place and ready for kick off. Taking to social media to celebrate this moment, the team expressed its satisfaction at beginning to reap the fruits of their hard work. "With all our students returning to school over the next week, all the hard work the Guardianship team put in d...

Newsfeed: 'First edition of Bishop's Stortford College International Summer School was an overwhelming success'

Most summer school programmes around the world are now coming to an end, and it is normal for schools across the board to take stock of what went down over the past weeks and to analyse the school's performance over all. This is exactly what Tony Evans, Director of International Relations at Bishop's Stortford College, did when he took to social media to celebrate the school's "overwhelm...

Newsfeed: Linguaschools Barcelona Director announces brand new school building

Linguaschools Barcelona Owner and Director Serge de Blaeij, took to social media to announce that the school now has a "brand new building." "Our brand new school building in Barcelona is finally ready for staff and students! Plenty of indoor and outdoor space to continue creating great language learning experiences at Linguaschools Barcelona", he stated. If you hop over to their...

Feature Fridays: inlingua Malta

Can you tell us something about inlingua Malta? inlingua Malta is one of the 250 schools worldwide that are part of inlingua International. With over 40 years of experience in the market, we remain one of the leading language schools on the picturesque island of Malta. What agents are you looking to work with? We focus on offering a multicultural experience, for this reason, ...

Newsfeed: New Premises for EC London

It's always nice to share good news from the industry! Today we bring you lovely news from London. In fact, EC "will be opening the doors at its new premises at No.1, Islington High Street, London, N1." This news was shared on social media earlier on in the week. "The new school will have interactive TVs in all classrooms and a lift to all floors and a panoramic turret. The age 30+ s...

Newsfeed: 'The price of success is hard work', Allen Lofaro, English Path Malta

"The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand." This is what Allen Lofaro, Operations Manager at GBS and Head of School at English Path in Malta had to say when he took to social media earlier on this week. In his post he was making reference to the graduatio...

Newsfeed: AUT's Live Webinars

Have you had a chance to check out Auckland University of Technology (AUT)'s live webinars? Taking to social media , AUT has recently announced a series of live webinars whose aim is to inform potential students of all the different programmes that they can study at AUT in 2023. Auckland University of Technology (AUT) offers learning experiences that prepare students to be succ...

Quality English welcomes UKLC

UK Languages Courses (UKLC) offers 10 summer centres and 3 out of summer centres in the UK for students aged 8-17. Their locations range from traditional British Boarding Schools to modern University Campuses Speaking about the new addition, QE Chief Executive, Jonathan Swindell, commented: “I have been aware of the good reputation of UKLC’s summer operations (in particular...

The Intrinsiq Process: All the steps of the Intrinsiq Process

In today’s article we are going to take a more comprehensive look at all the 8 steps involved in the Intrinsiq process. Whenever a new client signs on with Intrinsiq, there is an 8-step approach involved, and here’s how it goes: Step 1: Consultation Step 2: Specification Step 3: Contract Step 4: Build Step 5: Test Step 6: Roll Out Step 7: Host & Maintain S...

Newsfeed: Queen's College Taunton is fast becoming the family school of choice

"Queen's College Taunton is fast becoming the family school of choice." This is such a nice post to read, especially after all the negativity that has been flowing through our social media channels these past two years. It's heart-warming to see that things are indeed finally getting back to normaly and to read about beautiful stories such as the one shared by Queen's College Taunton in Somerset. ...

Newsfeed: Industry experts meet in Southern China

"From the recent British Chamber of Commerce 🇬🇧 education round-table, bringing international school leaders and industry experts altogether here in southern China." This is how Jon Santangelo, BOSSA Spokesman and Vice Principal at IDGF China described a recent meeting between experts from the field of international education. Taking to social media to speak of the visit, Mr Santangelo also...

Huge day for UCD ELA, Dublin Ireland

Yesterday has been described as a "huge day" for everyone at University College Dublin English Language Academy (UCD ELA). Taking to social media , the higher education provider in Ireland explained how Monday the 28th of August 2022 marked the day when the school received "46 new students from many parts of the world." UCD English Language Academy offer English language programmes at al...

Good things come in threes!

Welcome to a new recruitment season! We are so excited to be back on campus and getting ready for the new school year! We hope to have another successful recruitment season and want to make sure you have our most up-to-date contact information: Johanna Ziegler - Director of Admissions: E: johannaz@merrickprep.com M: +1 613 298 0259 (WhatsApp) Justin Irwin - Recruitment Officer: ...

Newsfeed: Navitas and Curtin College celebrate 22-year partnership

Navitas and Curtin College are celebrating a 22-year partnership. This was stated by Navitas CEO Scott Jones at the opening of Curtin College's new premises last week. In fact, as per Navitas's announcement on social media , " Curtin College has relocated, and last week we celebrated its new home in Curtin University ’s new Exchange precinct!" "The new building was ...

Newsfeed: 2023 could be a blockbuster year for Australia, Louise Nicol

"International students are returning to Australian campuses en masse with early indicators revealing that 2023 could be a blockbuster year, possibly even eclipsing the 2019 record of $40 billion in export revenue." This was revealed in a social media post shared by Louise Nicol, founder of Asia Careers Group. "Student recruitment firms say prospective student leads are at a 1...

How to Create a Video Marketing Strategy

Last week we spoke about the importance of having a video marketing campaign, and how to convince the decision makers to go along with it. If you’ve been given the go ahead to do so, in this article, we’re going to focus on how to create the perfect strategy. This is essential before starting your filming. Whether you’re a School, Agent or Service Provider in the International ...

Website Monday: Finding out about our Membership Options

As part of our ongoing Website Monday campaign, today we are focusing on our Membership options , how you can choose the right one, and where you can get all that information from, all in 4 easy steps: Step 1: Are you a School? Agent? Or Service Provider? Schools & Agents helps Schools, Agents and Service providers through sharing of content about the services they offer. Content that ...

Newsfeed: Students are incredible, says David Matthews, GM at Edith Cowan University Australia

Taking to social media , David Matthews, General Manager at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia spoke of how fantastic students are. He said this in reference to an idea that the university's Sri Lankan student ambassadors have recently had. "Our Edith Cowan University Sri Lanka Student Ambassadors asked if they could organise and run a student fair on campus to give our stu...

Newsfeed: Everything comes to an end, says Marco Giannone from InMalta

"Everything comes to an end". This is what Marco Giannone, Owner and Director of InMalta had to say in a recent social media post where he spoke of a very successful summer for his organisation. In fact, he described this as "possibly the best summer yet" since InMalta started 12 years ago. For those of us who are in the industry of Education Travel, we know how special this is. We know how p...

Newsfeed: New Look for Bayswater Education

Bayswater Education gets a fresh new look! This was recently announced on social media by Stephan Roussounis, Managing Director at Bayswater Education who claimed that "after a busy few years building a fantastic network of 10 centres in 5 countries, we felt it was time to set the record straight about who we are and where we are going." "From 2023 all our sites around the world will come ...

Feature Fridays: Merrick Prep

You've seen the articles we publish on behalf of Merrick Prep...Here's their Feature Fridays entry! Can you tell us something about MPS? Merrick Prep is a beautiful small day and boarding school (offering Grade 9-12, ESL and UQY=PG) in Merrickville, Ontario, Canada – just outside of the capital Ottawa. In a safe and caring community, our students prepare to enter top unive...

Edu-inter: French learning never stops when your are in Quebec City!

Here are the latest updates from Edu-inter: Adult Corner - Featured Program: Super Intensive French Why not combine your French program with semi-private classes? - French classes in the morning, a conversational workshop and an extra hour of class in the afternoon - Complement your French learning with an 'adapted' program - Improve your oral fluency and overall level ...

The Intrinsiq Reel - Our Newsletter

In today’s reel we focus on one of main aspects which enables us to stay in touch with our clients and followers. Here we are referring to our monthly newsletter which is a way to re-share content, hence making it easier for those who might have missed something, to catch up on it again and get it straight into their inbox. Here’s the link to this week’s Reel on Instagram I...

How to Tuesday: Video Marketing

Ever since the dawn of Youtube in 2005 the relevance of online video marketing has been increasing, with a massive boost in 2020 when everyone was stuck at home due to covid. In fact, in the US only, online media consumption has increased by 215% . We also had the emergence of TikTok that was such a huge success that other social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram have decided to follow...

Website Monday - Finding Industry Events

Now that event season is soon upon us, we are here to remind you how you can find out more about education industry events on Schools & Agents. Events Section: The most easily accessible information is the Events Section . Here you will find everything in chronological order, together with a description and a link to book or get more information. Industry News: Apart ...

Feature Friday: International House Manchester

International House Manchester is a school a lot of you are familiar with...Here are some more thing syou should know about it: Can you tell us something about IH Manchester? It's so nice to see our students having such a great time lately. Our school has been very busy, in fact we have been fully booked throughout the summer. This year our students have been able to get to meet some real Ma...

Good news from IH Galway and a General English offer you absolutely can’t miss!

We hope you’re doing well and getting ready for another exciting conference season. We can only imagine how busy you must be! Members of our own team at IH Galway will be attending the upcoming ALPHE UK conference and are eager to meet and speak with our agents from all over the world. One topic of conversation will definitely be our new Afternoon General English offer . Now students ...

How Intrinsiq Works - Correspondence

We always speak of how Intrinsiq can help you run your school more efficiently, and this is mainly done thanks to the system’s communication channel. Basically, instead of having to type in your email, prepare a document you need attached complete with student details etc and then send it, Intrinsiq can do it at the click of a button. How does Intrinsiq get it right? The secret to t...

How to Tuesday: How to Create an Engaging Newsletter

Newsletters are probably the oldest form of online marketing that is still relevant to this day. In fact, a lot of businesses in the international education sector issue their monthly or bi-monthly newsletters. Unfortunately this means that there is a lot of competition for the reader’s attention, so you need to make sure that the newsletter you are sending grabs the reader’s attention...

Feature Fridays: Becari Conzatti Language School

Today's Feature Fridays is all about Becari Conzatti Language School! Can you tell us something about your school? We are a Spanish language school located in the beautiful city of Oaxaca, Mexico. We have had the school for more than 30 years. We have about 18 teachers at this moment. Besides the Spanish lessons we offer workshops such as cooking, salsa dance, traditional wea...

Trine projecting more than 7,000 students for fall 2022

The numbers for Trine University are looking extremely good for fall 2022, at almost 30% increase from last year! The students will be taking part in the various academic programs that the university offers, some of which are new additions for this year. Trine University President, Earl D. Brooks II, Ph.D. said the following when commenting about their success: “Students...

Intrinsiq Support - Portals

In today’s article we are going to look at the role that Portals play in making the Intrinsiq system, and in turn, the day-to-day running of your school efficient. How do we achieve this? Before answering this question in detail, let’s move on to look at a more fundamental question. Why Portals? And who are they for? At Intrinsiq, we strive to make the workflow for