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โ€˜Bumpy roadโ€™ ahead for US universities recruiting overseas

Increased American targeting of foreign enrolments expected to prompt policy response and reduce competitor countriesโ€™ access to โ€˜low-riskโ€™ students Source

Federal international student cap having โ€˜negative impactโ€™ in Manitoba: stakeholders – Winnipeg

In January, the federal government announced it would be accepting fewer international students. With school now back, that policy is raising red flags among stakeholders. Source

TFWP: Setting the baseline to evaluate government changes

Just as the impact of the caps on international students is becoming apparent through monthly and quarterly numbers for post-secondary study permits, one can expect the government’s restrictions on low-wage temporary workers to start have an impact in the October-December quarter. To better monitor and assess the impact, I prepared some charts on Temporary Foreignโ€ฆ Source

Snapshot survey says international applications to US colleges still growing, but at a slower pace – ICEF Monitor

The Spring 2024 Snapshot Survey from the Institute for International Education (IIE) suggests that international applications to US colleges continue to grow โ€“ albeit at a slower pace than last year. In spring 2023, 61% of institutions reported growing numbers of applications, compared with 53% this year. The IIEโ€™s latest Snapshot report presents data fromโ€ฆ Source

UK Home Office plans overhaul of Secure English Language Testing

The UK Home Office is planning an overhaul of the English language testing model, moving to a dedicated test developed by one supplier. Source

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This site provides Australian education providers with the Confirmation-of-Enrolment (CoE) facilities required for compliance with the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Legislation Source

Private colleges moot downsizing amid Australia cap uncertainty

As private colleges face uncertainty over international student caps, concerns have been raised around potential job losses and downsizing Source

More than 3,500 UK study visa applications withdrawn in 2024

Spike in applicants changing their minds after dependants ban shows UK has โ€˜demand, not qualityโ€™ issues, says report Source