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Study in the UK: Sharp drop of Eastern European undergraduate applicants for places at UK universities

Sharp drop of Eastern European undergraduate applicants for places at UK universities – Verbalists Education Beyond Borders Podcast

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Study in the UK Education News: UK is missing out on talent as eastern European enrolment plummets

25-FEB-2022 | According to figures released by UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service in the UK, there are significantly fewer Eastern European undergraduate applicants for places at UK universities in 2021 than in recent previous years. This fall in applicants is not seen across Europe, as study visas from countries such as France, Germany and Spain are relatively robust.

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Dangerous lack of student diversity for the main study abroad countries

Australia’s new Strategy for international Education sets the government’s strategy for the next ten years. According to the report “The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that dependence on a small number of markets is not sustainable.” Students from only five countries make up 72% of the international student population in Australia. This has flagged the over-concentration of source countries as a risk to the Higher Education Sector.

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IELTS online – the most trusted English test, soon from the comfort of your home

Get ready for IELTS Online, a flexible new way to take your IELTS Academic test.

02-FEB-2022 | English language test IELTS has announced that a secure online version of the exam will be rolled out globally in early 2022. Students around the world will soon have the ability to take IELTS Academic, a leading test of English for international higher education, from the comfort of their homes or another suitable location.

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UK travel rules: end of all testing for vaccinated arrivals; face coverings in schools no longer required

UK travel rules: end of all testing for vaccinated arrivals; face coverings in schools no longer required – Verbalists Education Beyond Borders Podcast

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24-JAN-2022 | The British Government announced today that people arriving in England from abroad will no longer have to take Covid tests if they are fully vaccinated. The changes will be introduced from 4am on 11 February.

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Hungarian state-funded Foreign Language Learning Program postponed again

UK will lose up to 90 million pounds in 2022 due to the postponement of the Hungarian state-funded Foreign Language Learning Program – Verbalists Education Beyond Borders Podcast

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17-JAN-2022 | The Hungarian government has announced that the Foreign Language Learning Program has been postponed until 2023, with no Hungarian students due to study in the UK or any other destinations as part of the initiative this year.

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The new US guidance for consular officers may help international students get visas

The new US guidance for consular officers may help international students get visas – Verbalists Education Beyond Borders Podcast

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11-JAN-2022 | The US Department of State has adjusted its guidance for consular officers who approve study visas for prospective international students. The recent update should help prevent US student visa denials based on speculative determinations by consular officers.

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Study in Canada: processing times for student visas to be reduced and immigration pathways for international students to be expanded

Canada’s Prime Minister issues new priorities for immigration system – Verbalists Education Beyond Borders Podcast

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07-JAN-2022 | Study in Canada as an international student – Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has signaled reducing visa processing times and expanding immigration pathways for international students as priorities for the new Immigration Minister to work on. Canada has also confirmed further extensions for online study and postgraduate work eligibility.

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