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Numa joins Edvisor and Offers a 35% Commission To First-Time Agents.
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Unlock a Summer of Adventure: 5% Early Bird Discount at International Language Camps!
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Expanded Facilities, Expanded Potential – Let’s Grow Together!
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Valentine's Day Special: Learning, Friendship, and a $500 Bonus!
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New Zealand Adjusts Student Visa Prioritization for Onshore Applicants
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International Students Face Uncertainty as Trump’s Executive Orders Raise Concerns
Numa joins Edvisor and Offers a 35% Commission To First-Time Agents
Numa Institute is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Edvisor, bringing a special 35% commission to agent partners who enroll their students through the Edvisor platform. This exclusive offer is a significant boost from the standard 25% commission and is available for a limited time!
Special Offer Details:
✅ 35% commission for agents who register students via Edvisor.
✅ Valid until August 31, 2025.
✅ Applies to up to 5 students booking at least 4 weeks in our group programs (Speak 15, Fluent 23, Intensive 20).
Located in downtown Montreal, Numa Institute offers a welcoming and supportive learning environment. Its multicultural neighbourhood provides students with easy access to cafés, restaurants, shopping, and essential amenities, all conveniently situated next to the Guy-Concordia subway station.
Numa Institute invites agents to take advantage of this opportunity and offer students an immersive and enriching language-learning experience.
📩 For more details, contact Mitsui in Spanish or English: info@numa-inst.com
Numa Institute looks forward to collaborating with Edvisor’s network of agents!
Unlock a Summer of Adventure: 5% Early Bird Discount at International Language Camps!
International Language Camps (ILC) is pleased to announce a special promotional offer for early registrations to its renowned language immersion programs in Megève, France.
Offer Details:
💡 What: A 5% discount on all camp registrations made before March 31, 2025.
💡 Who: This promotion is available for families looking to provide their children with a world-class language immersion experience. The discount applies to all programs, including Fun, Adrenalin, and Mont Blanc.
💡 When: The offer is valid until March 31, 2025. Agents are encouraged to inform their clients early to ensure they secure a spot.
💡 Where: International Language Camps in Megève, nestled in the picturesque French Alps. The programs combine language learning, exciting activities, and cultural exploration in a stunning natural setting.
💡 Why: Early registrations allow families to guarantee a place in these highly sought-after camps while benefiting from a cost-saving opportunity. This offer is designed to reward those who plan ahead.
💡 How: Families can register directly through the ILC platform, where the discount will be applied automatically for all qualifying bookings.
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.
Expanded Facilities, Expanded Potential – Let’s Grow Together!
Cork English Academy has successfully expanded its facilities to better accommodate the needs of students and partners, reinforcing its commitment to providing high-quality language education.
What’s New at Cork English Academy?
As of January 2025, the school has officially opened the doors to its newly expanded campus, introducing:
- 18 Spacious Classrooms – Supporting both morning and afternoon timetables.
- 2 Student Chill-Out Areas – Designed for students to relax, socialize, and recharge.
- An Expanded Study Area and New Library Space – Providing additional resources for learning and self-study.
- An Enhanced Connectivity Lounge – Equipped with extra desktops, hot-desking spaces, and printing facilities to support academic and personal needs.
Students are already benefiting from these improvements, enjoying a more comfortable and resource-rich environment to support their language learning journey.
Why This Expansion?
Driven by growing demand, this expansion reflects Cork English Academy’s dedication to enhancing the student experience. By nearly doubling its capacity, the school can now welcome more students while maintaining its high standards of education and personalized support.
A Sincere Thank You
Cork English Academy appreciates the ongoing support of its partners in introducing students to its programs. This collaboration plays a vital role in providing transformative language learning experiences, and the school looks forward to continuing this journey together in its newly expanded campus.
Cork English Academy is ready to welcome more students with enhanced facilities and the same commitment to excellence!
Valentine's Day Special: Learning, Friendship, and a $500 Bonus!
This February, Fluency Hub is celebrating all forms of connections—whether among friends, siblings, or partners—with a special AUD 500 bonus for agents.
Exclusive Valentine’s Promotion
📌 Offer: An AUD 500 bonus for agencies when two or more students enroll together for 24 weeks or more.
📌 Who Can Participate? This promotion applies to all types of pairs—not just couples! Friends, siblings, or any two students enrolling together can take advantage of this opportunity.
📌 Where: This offer applies to enrolments made using the February price list at any Fluency Hub campus in Sydney.
📌 Conditions:
✔ Bonus is awarded to the agency upon successful enrolment.
✔ Students must enroll for a minimum of 24 weeks.
✔ Valid for enrolments made and paid by February 28, 2025.
Fluency Hub believes that learning is an experience best shared, and this promotion reflects the spirit of connection, growth, and adventure.
For more information, agents can reach out directly to Fluency Hub.
Let’s make this Valentine’s season all about learning together—because the best experiences are always better with "Valentines" and "Mates" at Fluency Hub!
Canada to Reduce Study Permits by 10% in 2025 |
Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed a 10% reduction in study permits for 2025 compared to the previous year. This follows a 2024 trend where study permit approvals fell below government projections.
In 2024, the Canadian government introduced a cap on study permits for post-secondary students below the master’s level, citing concerns over housing, healthcare, and other public services. Now, in 2025, the total number of study permits will be reduced to 437,000, with graduate students now also required to obtain a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) to apply.
Ontario will receive the highest allocation (181,590 study permits in total), followed by Quebec (162,742) and British Columbia (75,987). Meanwhile, Quebec has announced it will set its limits on international students based on study level and location.
As these restrictions continue to reshape Canada’s international education landscape, students and institutions alike face increasing uncertainty about future study opportunities.
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced a shift in its prioritization of onshore student visa applications, giving priority to students applying for a new provider or program.
In a statement last week, INZ explained that the changes aim to help students in New Zealand who are waiting to begin their new studies while also improving processing efficiency during the summer peak period.
Under the new policy, students applying for a second or subsequent visa with a new provider or for a different course will be prioritized. This is because they must receive a visa with updated study conditions before they can start their new program, INZ stated.
Meanwhile, offshore student visa applications will continue to be processed in date order, without any prioritization changes.
INZ also reminded students applying for a visa from within New Zealand to include their tuition fee receipt upfront to avoid delays in processing.
Click here to read INZ’s full statement on the updated allocation priorities.
A series of executive orders signed by President Trump is stirring concerns in the international education sector, with possible visa delays, travel bans, and even deportations on the horizon.
One of the key orders calls for stricter vetting of visa applicants, which could mean longer wait times and additional requirements for international students. There’s also a directive to review countries with weak screening measures, which could lead to new travel bans—a move reminiscent of Trump’s first term when students from Iran, Iraq, and Libya faced sudden restrictions.
Another major concern is a review of deportation policies, particularly targeting individuals accused of supporting radical ideologies. Trump has previously advocated for revoking student visas for those involved in pro-Gaza protests, raising fears about academic freedom and student safety.
On the flip side, during his campaign, Trump spoke about granting green cards to international graduates, though no official policy has been announced. For now, education leaders warn that these restrictions could discourage international students from choosing the U.S., potentially weakening the country’s standing as a global education hub.
With many details still unclear, international students and universities are left wondering what the future holds.
