A charity which supports refugees to rebuild their lives in the UK by helping them get English qualifications for work and education is the first recipient of the Eddie Byers Scholarship fund.

"Students like the UK because it's close to Russia and there's a big variety. You can stay in the UK four times before going to a different country because of the different regions.

"I thought the Parner Agency Scheme would be good to show you are an accredited agency and English UK is the biggest organisation that unites English schools which want to get foreign students. People know you are on the English UK website and that's authority."

We are sorry to say googbye to Beth Okona-Mensah but pleased to congratulate her on her new role in the education section.

Chinese parents and UK language centres have different priorities about summer schools, according to a new report.

Save the date for the new English UK Academic Conference and the English UK Marketing Conferences early next year.

The English UK Academic Conference: Friday 19 - Saturday 20 January 2018
The English UK Marketing Conference: Friday 9 February 2018

Labour and Conservative members and MPs will get the chance to hear the viewpoint of the UK English language industry at fringe events at their party conferences this autumn.

"I think the best is to go and live with people in England and study. I was very lucky - I went to Oxford and stayed with fantastic people.  I made a lot of progress.

"I don't stop recommending English in the UK! Three of my friends did it - one went to Cardiff and another went to Oxford. Definitely I think this is the best way to learn."

Now in their sixteenth year, the ELTons Innovations Awards to recognise and promote innovation and excellence in ELT, are open to applications. Submit by Friday 3 November 2017. 

We are delighted to announce the full training calendar for the 2017-18 academic year. Responding to strong demand we are running safeguarding sessions every month from September to June.

Are you an study abroad agent or tour operator based in Thailand? Or do you work closely with Thai agents? Please complete the survey, or ask your Thai contacts to complete it, to support an in-depth English language market report on Thailand.

The digital marketing role within a language school, college or university department is a tricky one. But help is at hand! Join the two-day ELT Digital Marketing Bootcamp on 21-22 September for an intensive, consultancy style training course.

The innovations at this year's StudyWorld will transform the way international education trading events work, says organiser English UK.

Annual Conference and AGM by English UK South West, taking place at Millfield School in Glastonbury on Saturday 21 October 2017.

English UK has reassured members about a leaked government document suggesting that European citizens would all need passports to visit the UK after Brexit.