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Exciting News: International Language Camps Launches a New Website!
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Discover the Anglo-Continental 50+ Programme – A Unique Learning Experience
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Now Available: IELTS Preparation Courses in the Afternoon – Take Advantage of Discounts!
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Canada Updates Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Rules for College Degree Graduates
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New Zealand Moves Back to Regional Vocational Education Model
🌍 Exciting News: International Language Camps Launches a New Website!
International Language Camps (ILC) is delighted to announce the launch of their brand-new website! 🎉
💡 What: A fully redesigned website with a fresh new look, improved navigation, and enhanced user experience, making it easier for agents and families to access all necessary information about ILC's premium language camps in Megève, France.
💡 Who: This exciting update is specially designed for valued agents, as well as families seeking an exceptional language and adventure experience for their children.
💡 When: The new website is already live—explore it today!
💡 Where: Check it out at www.internationallanguagecamps.com
💡 Why: ILC wanted to create a more engaging and seamless experience for both agents and families. The new platform makes finding camp details, pricing, special offers, and registration options effortless, requiring just a few clicks.
💡 How: The ILC team has worked diligently to update the design, improve mobile compatibility, and simplify navigation, making it easier than ever for agents to share essential information with their clients. Additionally, ILC will continuously add more resources to support agents in promoting the camps effectively.
✨ Explore the new website today, and feel free to share your feedback! For marketing materials, images, or additional details, please contact the team at contact@iscmegeve.ch.
ILC invites agents to share this opportunity with their clients, helping them provide their children with an unforgettable summer experience filled with learning, adventure, and fun. As spaces are limited, early registration is highly recommended.
For more information or marketing materials to share with clients, please contact contact@iscmegeve.ch or visit www.internationallanguagecamps.com.
Discover the Anglo-Continental 50+ Programme. A Unique Learning Experience.
Looking for an exciting opportunity for your mature students (aged 50 and above) to learn English and explore British culture? Anglo-Continental’s 50+ Programme is specially designed for mature learners aged 50 and above, blending language improvement with unforgettable cultural experiences.
Each year, enthusiastic participants from around the world gather in Bournemouth, a charming coastal town known for its golden beaches and welcoming atmosphere.
Mornings Filled with Learning: Enjoy interactive, practical English lessons tailored to your skill level and delivered by professional educators. Lessons focus on enhancing communication skills in a relaxed, supportive setting.
Afternoons Packed with Adventure: Step out of the classroom and into the heart of Britain! Participants enjoy guided tours of iconic cities like London, Bath, Oxford, and Portsmouth. Explore historical landmarks like Stonehenge, take scenic countryside walks, and experience authentic British traditions.
Perfect Timing: Scheduled in May and August, the programme takes advantage of mild weather and fewer tourists, providing an optimal travel experience.
Why Participants Love It: The 50+ Programme offers mature students a stress-free learning environment, enriched with travel, adventure, and social interaction. Participants praise the unique balance between education and leisure.
Join the Anglo-Continental 50+ Programme and embark on a memorable journey filled with language learning, cultural discovery, new friendships, and lifelong memories!
Now Available: IELTS Preparation Courses in the Afternoon – Take Advantage of Discounts!
Students can now choose to prepare for the IELTS exam with Cork English Academy’s afternoon schedule!
The popular IELTS Preparation course is now available either in the morning or during discounted afternoon sessions!
📅 Flexible Schedule: Afternoon classes that fit your students' lifestyle.
🎯 Proven Methodology: Intensive courses designed to help your students succeed in the IELTS exam.
💸 Special Discounts: Afternoon classes are always discounted, giving your students a great chance to save while preparing for their future!
Let your students know: IELTS preparation is now available in both schedules!
This applies to the 25-week Work and Study General English and IELTS preparation courses, as well as the short-term intensive 6-week IELTS course.
Burlington Bath Castle Retreat Promotion!
🎉 It’s Party Time! 🎉
📅 Date: 28th August 2025
📍 Location: Burlington Bath Castle
Burlington School is delighted to invite you to the exclusive grand opening party of Burlington Bath Castle!
Set to open its doors in September 2025, Burlington Bath Castle is a charming retreat nestled in the scenic English countryside. Here, students can unwind, recharge, and explore this beautiful region, all while participating in engaging workshops dedicated to well-being, mental resilience, and personal growth.
✨ Special Offer: Adult students who book four or more weeks at Burlington School in London will receive complimentary access to Burlington Bath Castle!
👥 Burlington Bath Castle warmly welcomes groups of adults and young learners year-round.
🎶 Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and celebration!
Accommodation will be provided overnight, offering the perfect opportunity to discover the historic city of Bath before the festivities begin.
📧 RSVP by 30th April 2025: Contact Olha, Operations Manager, at operations@burlingtonschool.co.uk.
The Burlington School team looks forward to celebrating with everyone!
Exclusive eTalk Webinar for Edvisor Agents:
🚀 Support Your Students’ Dreams — Promote French & CELPIP Online Courses for Canadian PR Success
Edvisor agents are invited to take advantage of an exclusive opportunity! eTalk Live Tutoring is hosting a special webinar focused on helping agents promote French and CELPIP online courses—essential tools for students aiming to achieve Canadian Permanent Residency.
Agents will:
✅ Discover strategies to support students in meeting language requirements for PR.
✅ Learn about flexible and interactive online courses that fit diverse student needs.
✅ Get expert tips on positioning these courses to maximize student success.
Webinar Schedule:
📅 English Session: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
📅 Spanish Session: Thursday, April 10, 2025
Times:
🕛 Vancouver – 12:00 PM
🕐 Mexico City, Calgary – 1:00 PM
🕑 Bogotá, Lima, Quito, Winnipeg – 2:00 PM
🕒 Santiago, Toronto – 3:00 PM
🕓 Brasília, Buenos Aires, Halifax – 4:00 PM
👉 Register now to secure your spot and help your students take the next step toward their Canadian dream!
UK Announces Increased Visa Fees Effective April 2025 |
The UK Home Office has confirmed new visa fee increases effective from April 9th, 2025, affecting student visas, visitor visas, and electronic travel authorisations (ETA).
Student visas for main applicants, dependents, and child students will rise by 7%, moving from UK£490 to UK£524. Similarly, short-term study visas for English language programmes (6-11 months) will increase from UK£200 to UK£214.
Visitor visas will see a 10% rise from UK£115 to UK£127, while the ETA fee for visa-exempt nationals will jump significantly by 60% to UK£16. This increase coincides with the mandatory extension of ETA requirements to EU visitors beginning April 2nd, 2025.
Emma English, Executive Director of the British Educational Travel Association (BETA), expressed concern, highlighting potential negative impacts on youth and educational travel sectors, already facing challenges from Brexit-related policies.
For a complete breakdown of the visa fee changes, click here.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced an important update to the eligibility criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Effective immediately, public college students completing degree programmes will now qualify for the PGWP regardless of their field of study.
Previously, from November 2024, IRCC required applicants to graduate in specific eligible fields. This latest update removes that condition for college-based degree graduates, aligning their eligibility with university degree holders. All degree graduates must still demonstrate language proficiency at Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 7 in English or Niveaux de Compétence Linguistique Canadiens (NCLC) 7 in French in all four language areas.
Non-degree college graduates, however, continue to face requirements to study within one of six approved fields—agriculture and agri-food; education; healthcare; STEM; trade; and transport—and must show language proficiency at CLB 5 or NCLC 5.
Larissa Bezo, President and CEO of the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), described this as a "significant update," addressing earlier concerns about the perceived undervaluation of colleges and their recruitment challenges.
A 2021 CBIE survey indicated 72.6% of international students planned to apply for a PGWP, underscoring the importance of clear and supportive eligibility policies.
In a significant policy shift, the New Zealand government has begun dismantling Te Pūkenga, the national vocational education institution, to re-establish independent, regional Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs).
Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills, Penny Simmonds, emphasized that this change aims to empower regional decision-making and encourage stronger collaboration with local industries. The government believes a regional approach better serves learners, industries, and communities, enhancing local economic growth and providing better career opportunities.
Originally established in 2020 by merging 16 regional institutions, Te Pūkenga will officially close by the end of 2026. New regional ITPs, either autonomous or federated, will open their doors that same year.
Minister Simmonds highlighted the importance of vocational education in boosting regional economies and retaining young talent and skilled workers in local areas.
Currently enrolled domestic and international students will seamlessly transition to the newly formed ITPs, ensuring uninterrupted education. Minister Simmonds reassured learners, stating that they "can continue to have confidence in their courses and qualifications."
In 2023, Te Pūkenga had 8,620 international student enrolments, marking a steady recovery from pandemic lows.
Further announcements regarding the specific structure and organization of the new regional institutes are expected later this year.
