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English UK has activated its Student Emergency Support (SES) scheme following the closure of EC English's four UK schools in London, Cambridge, Brighton and Manchester.
Our focus is helping affected students continue their studies with as little disruption as possible.
Thank you to the member centres offering places and support. Our thoughts remain with everyone affected.
Read our full statement about the closure of the EC English schools worldwide ➡️ bit.ly/4AdD1H8
#EnglishUK #UKELT #ECEnglish
ALT Blue background with white English UK logo and text 'Our response to the closure of EC English, 14 September 2026'
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We sat down with Jodie Gray, Cheif Executive at @englishuk. From new government initiatives, market trends and what’s ahead for 2026 and beyond, Jodie shares her insights on the future of the sector. Read the full interview in ST Magazine 👉 bit.ly/4xHLlg7
Italy has announced a new €420m scholarship scheme that will fund 150,000 students to improve their language skills through #studyabroad experiences, with all travel, accommodation and living costs covered. Up to 15,000 teachers will also take part. We're delighted that a new Italian scholarship scheme is coming and look forward to working with partners to showcase the UK's fantastic #ELT offering. More here➡️bit.ly/44Y3XvS
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150+ members joined our 2026 Members’ Conference in London to shape the future of UK ELT.
From our new strategy to key AGM decisions, the focus is clear: growth, sustainability and a stronger sector.
Read the full story: bit.ly/4uYzj0U
#EnglishUK #UKELT #MembersConference #Community
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English Language Teaching Centres added £82 million pounds in value to the economy in the South West in 2024, particularly boosting our hospitality industry.
I met with Jodie yesterday, the CEO of English UK in Parliament to discuss the fact that tax relief for families renting their rooms out has not gone up since 2016.
Having grown up in a B & B in Torquay myself, I know how important the hospitality sector is to families in Torbay, and English language students contribute a great deal to this. When I visited International House Torquay, I learnt that 70% of students there stay with host families.
The Government needs to be taking the Hospitality sector seriously, including by providing greater support for hosting English language students.
ALT Steve Darling with Jodie the CEO of English UK
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This week @englishuk will release an updated position paper in Parliament. It will reflect some of the policies that have already been adopted as the association urges the government to go “further and faster”. Find out more here: bit.ly/4tD8UEB
Next week we launch our 2026 position paper at our Parliamentary Reception. Join us if you can and support #UKELT by sharing the paper with your MP:
bit.ly/437uje5 #PositionPaper #ELT #InternationalEducation
A big thank you to our event sponsor @LanguageCertorg for supporting this year’s Parliamentary Reception and Members’ Conference & AGM.
LANGUAGECERT offers English tests for every learner by assessing and developing communicative ability for all ages and purposes.
⏱️ There’s still time to secure your place at these two major events:
Parliamentary Reception | Wednesday 20 May
➡️ bit.ly/4cIXEQo
Members' Conference & AGM | Thursday 21 May
➡️ bit.ly/4d2ODDl
#EnglishUK #UKELT #ParliamentaryReception
A look back at our 2026 #ELT Conference 👩🏫
Two days of learning, sharing and community. Huge thanks to everyone who made it such an inspiring few days. More in our news story 👉bit.ly/3NGI6nM #UKELT #ProfessionalDevelopment
Day 1 of our #ELTConference and today is focused on Academic Managers. This morning we have explored topics such as the future of English, what managers need to thrive, how we can apply insights from counselling and the importance of making equitable decisions that benefit #ELT
Registration for the #ELT Conference closes this Thursday. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this dynamic event packed with practical management strategies, fresh classroom ideas, and inspiring speakers from across ELT👇
englishuk.com/elt-conference
It’s been a few weeks since #StudyWorld, but we’re still buzzing from the energy of the Brighton event!
Now we’re looking ahead to Glasgow 2027, where we’ll be showcasing Scotland’s warm hospitality and the vibrant UK #ELT offer bit.ly/46v12vQ
🦈 StudyWorld’s networking party at @SEALIFEBrighton was a memorable evening for all.
Zachary Bartosik of MLA World which hosted the event, joked: “We’ve made a real splash here tonight,” as hundreds of guests chatted and danced in the world’s oldest aquarium.
Around 200 agents, educators and service providers enjoyed relaxing after a thousand productive meetings held during the first full day of #StudyWorld.
Wild and windy #StormChandra morning on the seafront here but there’s a real buzz in the hotel as the first #StudyWorld #Brighton meetings for 20 years are about to start. Hooray! #UKELT
Quick campaigning immigration update at #StudyWorld from the English UK team with good news on ID card travel, youth mobility and Erasmus+ as well as need-to-knows on updated Accreditation UK student recruitment criteria. #UKELT
Wow - the UK is now the world’s #1 destination for study and qualifications, Anna Harris of @VisitBritain revealed in #StudyWorld’s opening seminars. More good news from @BONARD_IntlEd’s Ivana Bartosik, who said there were more opportunities and “a legacy that the UK can continue to build on.” #UKELT
📢 The UK Government's International Education Strategy 2026 has been released.
We look forward to working with the Government and stakeholders on the ambitious new strategy, which focuses on industry-led action plans co-ordinated by a reformed Education Sector Action Group.
The strategy highlights the importance of the English language and the UK’s high-quality English language teaching supporting learners across professional, academic and cultural contexts.
👉 Read the full story: bit.ly/3Zk3TDZ
#UKELT #ELT #InternationalEducation
If you're at ICEF Berlin @ICEFglobal join us today at 5pm in the Bellevue Room for a panel discussion featuring industry leaders Ivana Bartosik, Andrew Mangion, Stacey McGee and Lawrence Jackson, moderated by English UK's very own Huan Japes.
Then from tomorrow Roz McGill, Huan Japes and Bethany Pomohaci-Ashcroft will be at booth 43, proudly representing English UK and the #UKELT sector.
#EnglishUK #ICEF #ELT
