Around the world in five

Australia 

New restrictions for onshore student visa applications announced (thekoalanews.com) 

From 1 July 2024, holders of a Visitor Visa in Australia will not be able to apply for a Student Visa onshore, in new rules announced by the Minister for Home Affairs, the Hon Claire O’Neil MP. Temporary Graduate Visa holders will also no longer be able to apply for Student Visas onshore. According to the Minister, these changes are aimed at restricting visa hopping, “ending the loopholes that allow student and other temporary visa holders to continuously extend their stay in Australia”. 

Europe 

EU sets goal of sending at least 23% of university students and 12% of VET students abroad by 2030 - ICEF Monitor - Market intelligence for international student recruitment 

The European Council, composed of national ministers from each EU country, has accepted a recommendation from the European Commission (which proposes and implements policies for the EU), to increase opportunities for European youth to learn, train, and study in other parts of Europe as well as in non-EU countries. 

Japan 

Survey of Japanese agents indicates significant recovery in outbound student numbers for 2023 - ICEF Monitor - Market intelligence for international student recruitment 

The annual survey of The Japan Association of Overseas Studies (JAOS) was released in May, providing a baseline indicator of outbound mobility from Japan based on responses from a sample of 40 JAOS member-agencies. Top line results show that outbound student numbers have now recovered to 83% of pre-Covid levels however destination choices continue to shift for Japanese students, and more are choosing to study within Asia.  

Latin America 

Navigating partnerships and recruitment in Latin America (thepienews.com) 

Latin America has become a region of high interest as colleges and universities worldwide seek to diversify their international student population, steering away from the traditional recruitment markets such as Southeast Asia. 

South Africa 

South Africa's ELT sector expands amid post-Covid resurgence (thepienews.com) 

After pandemic-induced turbulence in South Africa’s English Language Teaching sector, which saw a decline in memberships, school closures, and more, the country is witnessing a significant market recovery post-Covid.