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Feel free again and enjoy magical Malta while learning English

06-June-2021 · by Verbalist

With travel restrictions gradually loosening and global borders reopening, one of the world’s leading language networks Verbalists Education, owned by PRODIREKT, launched a promotional campaign aiming to position Malta as the top language tourism destination for this summer. The decision came as no surprise, as Malta has established itself as a safe destination for travelers from around the world. The Language Network’s promotional efforts will be supported by its continued partnership with the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) and the ELT Council. READ MORE

Malta is calling and gives €10 per day vouchers to our English language students

21-May-2021 · by Verbalist

Malta to give €10 per day vouchers to ELT students

The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) has unveiled a scheme to give English language students a €10 voucher per day to spend, part of a strategy to support the recovery of the English language teaching sector (ELT) in the country.

Top 10 universities in the world for 2021

13-March-2021 · by Verbalist

This year’s rankings are launched at a challenging time for the whole world, with COVID-19 impacting universities and students alike. The latest QS World University Rankings reveals the top 1,000 universities from around the world, covering 80 different locations. There are 47 new entrants in this year’s top 1,000 while over 5,500 universities were evaluated and considered for inclusion. READ MORE

Get 2 years UK work visa after study with the new Graduation Immigration Route

22-November-2020 · by Verbalist

22 Nov 2020 – On 11 September 2019, the UK Government announced the creation of a new immigration route which will enable international students to remain in the UK for two years after they have completed their studies.

For international students wishing to study in the UK, the new post-study work visa provides the opportunity to work in the UK after graduation. READ MORE

UK introduced the new visa procedures for international students

01-November-2020 · by Verbalist

01 Nov 2020 – This month, the UK government changed the immigration route for students! What used to be the ‘Tier 4’ route has become the ‘Student’ route. Most of the changes are not significant but they might affect you. PRODIREKT academic advisors have put together a handy guide for you to understand the rules on the new visa procedures for international students. READ MORE

Germany bans non-EU students whose programs moved online to enter Germany in 2020

20-September-2020 · by Verbalist

20 Sep 2020 – Non-EU students whose programs have moved online due to the pandemic will not be permitted to enter Germany this year. Those enrolled in programs delivered according to a hybrid model, a mix of both in-person and online, will not be affected by the government’s decision. READ MORE

New Canadian visa policies to ease international students’ transition to study in Canada

26-July-2020 · by Verbalist

26 July 2020 – PRODIREKT Academic Advising & Education Group, which owns the Verbalists Language Network, last week shared some important news about the new visa policies and services that are designed to ease international students’ transition to study in Canada in the coming months.

These new measures include:

Providing priority study permit processing for applicants who have submitted a complete application online
Allowing students to count time spent in online studies abroad toward their eligibility for a post-graduation work permit, so long as (i) they have submitted a study permit application and (ii) at least 50% of their program of study is completed in Canada
Implementing a new two-stage approval process for students who cannot submit all of the documentation needed for a complete study permit application (for example, any biometric requirements)

Each of these is significant, but the last item is especially noteworthy as it effectively introduces a conditional approval process for new applicants to help reassure students that they are on track to pursue studies in Canada once visa processing services are fully restored, travel restrictions ease, and international flight services are re-established.

Read the full announcement about this important development here.