Further to yesterday’s announcement by Alan Johnson, Home Secretary, on the new rules for International Students, a group entitled "Save Our Language Schools" has been set up on Facebook by Susan Young, Communications Consultant for English UK.

We hope that members will join and encourage teachers and homestay families and all their contacts to join.

You can see more information about the group and join by clicking here.

The Home Secretary, Alan Johnson, announced changes to the rules for International Students wishing to study in the UK yesterday.

Communications Update from UKBA – Tier 4 Enquiries mail box

UKBA will be contacting all sponsors directly about the closure of the Tier 4 enquiries email address. Please find below the communication that is being circulated ahead of the closure on 12 February specifying the correct email addresses to use.

The UK Border Agency business plan outlines the importance of clear single lines of communication across the agency (available here).

The British Council are pleased to announce their next seminar:

Michael Swan - What exactly is grammar?
16 February, 18.30 - 20.30
British Council, 10 Spring Gardens, London, SW1A 2BN

For more information and contact details please click here to download the programme for the evening.

ListeningSkills and Vocabulary Learning:  Bridging the Gap from FCE to CAE 

Cambridge ESOL and Pearson Longman invite you to join them for an event on Bridging the Gap from FCE to CAE in Listening skills and Vocabulary Learning.

Saturday 20th February 2010
10.30am – 4.00pm
10th Floor, 80 Strand, London, WC2R 0RL