29 April 2026 at 4:50 pm
Around the world in five
Education news stories from around the world.
Canada
Canada’s language sector looks to joint pathways to rebuild trust and growth
Canada’s language education sector has been hit hard by a combination of pandemic disruption, policy change and closures, but a new Joint Pathway Program is emerging as a focal point for renewal.
Global
Five things we learned from this year’s International Student Barometer
The latest edition of Etio’s International Student Barometer finds that a strong majority of students rate their study abroad experience highly. Career impact remains a primary driver of student decision making and the survey highlights room for continued improvement in career services and outcomes for foreign students
Australia
How many international students are studying in Australia?
The PIE compiles the most recent data on the number of international students in Australia, including those in the post-graduate work stream, along with insights into the leading source markets.
Germany
Germany’s international student strategy pays off as the Big Four retreat
For decades, the global map of international education looked remarkably stable. Students seeking a degree abroad overwhelmingly chose one of four destinations: the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada or Australia. Together, those countries built vast international education industries worth tens of billions of dollars annually. But the map is beginning to change.
Malaysia
IDP adds Malaysia to higher education portfolio
Global higher education-focused agency group IDP Education has expanded its portfolio of destinations with the addition of student placements into Malaysia.