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US stakeholders share priorities for a national international education strategy – ICEF Monitor

The US remains the only leading study destination without a national strategy for international education, and calls for – and indeed the prospects for – such a...

What does a $710 visa application buy? A cut-and-paste rejection

Australian visa refusals strain credibility, as data suggest foreign students are shielding the country from recession Source

Foreign students may be undermining UK higher education, says Cleverly

Home secretary calls for visa review over concern that courses are being used as shortcut to gain work permits Source

Germany expands in-study work opportunities for foreign students – ICEF Monitor

Germany is continuing to implement a phased series of new measures contained in newly enacted legislation, the Skilled Immigration Act. The Act aims to increase...

Education Visa Consultative Committee: 1st Quarterly Meeting

The first quarterly meeting for 2024 of the EVCC went overtime this morning. The Koala understands that over 70 sector stakeholders were provided with the...

“Business is anxious about potential changes to the Graduate Visa”

London’s success hinges on its ability to attract talented people from around the world, and our research also shows that the Graduate Visa is valued...

More “transparency” needed on Aus evidence requirements

If there is going to be changes to evidence requirements for visa processing in Australia, the federal government must offer transparency to avoid refusals. Source

Survey findings underscore the link between English proficiency and career success – ICEF Monitor

New research from Pearson shows that English language learners see mastery of English as vital to their career prospects and earning potential. Pearson interviewed more...

Crossing the edtech moat: aggregator disaggregation

More education agent aggregators, not less? Will greater access to 'edtech' platform tools lead to agent aggregator disaggregation? Source

International Student Visa Allowance In Nova Scotia Reduced By A Third

Nova Scotia’s international student visa allowance has been reduced by 35 per cent, as announced during the Province House’s debate on the provincial budget. Source