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As someone with extensive experience testing English language skills in call centers, I find the UK's plan to implement stricter language tests for college admission intriguing. 🤔 The focus on identifying the 'best and brightest' minds through these tests could have a significant impact on the quality of incoming students and professionals. #UKeducation, #LanguageTesting, #HigherEducation, #BestAndBrightest, #ThoughtLeadership https://vist.ly/3e5re

🚨 Breaking News for International Students! 🌍📚 The UK government is introducing stricter English language tests for the Graduate Visa to ensure only the "best and brightest" minds are admitted to UK universities. This measure aims to maintain high academic standards and manage net migration effectively. Additionally, there may be bans on certain postgraduate courses and stricter regulations for institutions with high dropout rates. Stay informed and read more here: www.gaakerala.in #UKVisa #InternationalStudents #StudyInUK #GraduateVisa #EducationNews #LanguageProficiency #RishiSunak #HigherEducation #UKUniversities #ImmigrationNews

🚨 UK Plans Stricter Language Test for Graduate Visa 🚨 The UK government is set to introduce tougher English language tests for international students to ensure only the "best and brightest" minds are admitted to UK universities. This move aims to maintain high academic standards and manage net migration effectively. Additional measures include potential bans on certain postgraduate courses and stricter regulations on institutions with high dropout rates. Read more: Graduate Visa UK Plans #UKVisa #InternationalStudents #StudyInUK #GraduateVisa #EducationNews #LanguageProficiency #RishiSunak #HigherEducation #UKUniversities #ImmigrationNews

English Tests are the best filtering mechanism that embassies can apply!!! While embassies are focusing on bringing in measures like tracking agents, capping student applications, stricter visa policies, they are overlooking the best possible way to filter out non-genuine students from genuine ones! ENGLISH TESTS !! The good ones at least. How does that work? 1. The process of gaining proficiency in a second language shows the willingness to learn, especially if the resultant proficiency is at least close to operational fluency. 2.It helps understand the level of previous educational qualifications of a student especially for India where the level of secondary education is mostly directly proportional to the English iciency of a student. 3.Higher Test scores showcase higher ability to comprehend and articulate thoughts which is a must for academic success. To filter students and decrease enrollments a destination can simply raise the language requirements for students! I would like to thank and commend ETS TOEFL Omar Chihane Kanika Mehra for highlighting the importance of integrity in the English Tests environment, how that helps all and harms none while at the same time inspiring us to help students choose the right tests and paths to study abroad. thank you.

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 🇨🇦𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐬? 𝐂𝐀𝐄𝐋 𝐇𝐚𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝! If you are preparing to apply to a Canadian university or college, you will need to prove your proficiency in the English language. As the only Canadian test designed specifically for academic purposes, CAEL is accepted by over 180 Canadian universities and colleges. CAEL is also accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the Student Direct Stream (SDS), which allows you to fast-track your studies in Canada, all using one test score. #canadastudyvisa #canadaimmigration #ieltspreparation #celpip #duolingo

Transforming International Education in Australia: New Standards Set to Elevate Student Experience 🌏📚 Australia is on the brink of revolutionizing the international student landscape with the introduction of the LIN 24/022 instrument, effective from 23rd March 2024. This significant policy update aims to elevate English language proficiency requirements for Subclass 500 (Student) visa applicants.  The goal? To ensure that students are not only academically prepared but also well-equipped to thrive socially in Australia. #StudentVisaUpdate #HigherStandards Recognizing the diversity of international student backgrounds, the Australian government has thoughtfully included special provisions for those enrolled in English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) and foundation/pathway programs. This bespoke approach ensures that all students, regardless of their educational journey, receive the support they need to succeed. #ELICOS #PathwayPrograms In a move that balances rigor with inclusivity, exemptions will remain in place for citizens from English-speaking countries and students enrolled in certain courses. This ensures that the updated requirements bolster the quality of education while maintaining accessibility for a broad spectrum of international students. #Exemptions #StudentSupport But why does this matter? Elevating English proficiency standards is about more than just academic success. It's about empowering international students to fully immerse themselves in the Australian community, unlock employment opportunities, and lay a solid foundation for their future careers. #EducationInAustralia #InternationalStudents #FutureReady Remember to stay informed about the latest developments in Australian education and visa policies. Together, we can ensure a vibrant and successful international student community.

Another timely and useful update from English Australia regarding changes to English language proficiency requirements as part of broader changes associated with the Migration Strategy. New news seems to be the mention of accepting packaged offers for ELICOS of up to 20 weeks with Foundation (and I'm assuming Diplomas) from an IELTS 4.5 overall or equivalent. This is welcome news. I'm keen to understand whether 30-week packaged offers for students entering on an IELTS of 5.0 overall on a pathway to degree programs of IELTS 6.5 or higher will be possible under the new guidelines or has 20 weeks suddenly become the maximum pathway length for direct-entry ELICOS?

Australia has introduced ne­w regulations that have made the­ process of studying abroad significantly more challenging. In an e­ffort to address rental housing issues, the­ government has taken ste­ps to reduce the numbe­r of international students in the country. Starting from March 2024, the­ rules governing international stude­nts will become stricter, with se­veral key changes: ▪️ English proficie­ncy tests will become more­ rigorous - International students will nee­d to achieve an IELTS score of 6.0, while­ graduate students will be re­quired to score 6.5 or higher on the­ IELTS exam. This heightene­d language requireme­nt aims to ensure that students have­ a strong command of English, which is essential for academic succe­ss and effective communication. ▪️ Institutions with poor acade­mic standards or inadequate facilities will be­ barred from enrolling international stude­nts. This measure is designe­d to ensure that students re­ceive a high-quality education and have­ access to appropriate resource­s and support services. ▪️ The numbe­r of work hours permitted for international stude­nts will be limited. This restriction is inte­nded to strike a balance be­tween allowing students to supple­ment their income while­ studying and preventing them from prioritizing work ove­r their academic pursuits. ▪️ The pande­mic-related temporary visa arrange­ments that were imple­mented to accommodate inte­rnational students during the COVID-19 crisis will be phase­d out. This move signals a return to the pre­-pandemic visa regulations and require­ments. ▪️ Rigorous checks will be conducte­d to verify the authenticity of inte­rnational students' applications and their intention to ge­nuinely pursue education in Australia. This me­asure aims to w #StudyAbroadChallenges #VisaRuleChanges #InternationalStudentIssues #StudentVisaUpdates #AustraliaEducationPolicy

EXCLUSIVE: Enroly have entrusted The PIE with data showing which English tests are cited on a CAS for UK university applicants! Valuable knowledge given the government is trying to understand market share of tests and levels of university-assessed English... 💥 Now, this story can go two ways: 1 = The breadth of qualifications accepted as proof of English to increase global access and diversity 👏 and avoiding unneccessary tests/costs for applicants 👏 the incredible benchmarking work that university admissions teams do on alternative tests, international quals and degrees taught in English 👏 plus additional pre-CAS interviews to check language levels 👏 👏 👏 2 = Students taking a government approved secure English language test (SELT) are actually just a fraction of the market 🤔 Food for thought for the HOELT consultation. Yes, this is only a third of UK applicants/CAS issued through Enroly partners, but it is still a significant sample. University-assessed English plays an important part in access, including non-SELT tests 📈 With great knoweldge comes great responsibility - and this is another example of how important Enroly have become in curating the truth about application flows in the UK. I want to thank them for trusting The PIE to bring a balance to this debate 🙏 Let me know your thoughts. Read all data story here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e6Cvsrds #intled #highereducationleadership #admissions #studyintheuk