In line with the launch of the sponsorship management system for Tier 4 of the points-based system on 5 October 2009, the UK Border Agency has announced new policy for Tier 4 sponsors and would-be students.

Goran Lundgren is 52 and comes from a small village in Sweden. He currently manages an IKEA sawmill in Russia. He spent nine days improving his English at English UK member Nab Cottage in the Lake District in September 2008.

Around 40 teenagers affected by the Italian earthquake disaster enjoyed free English lessons this summer thanks to English UK member schools.

Helping students stay in touch for less
English UK’s new phonecard should make life easier for language centres and students alike. The card, which was officially launched at StudyWorld London 2009, costs just £5 and will be available for English UK member centres to sell to their students.

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