English UK takes pre-emptive action on behalf of member centres

Earlier in 2023 English UK was informed about a VAT dispute between HMRC and a member centre. 

Q3 2023 statistics from our quarterly intelligence cohort (QUIC) suggest the UK ELT sector recovered to 82% of pre-pandemic business levels. 

This is the third consecutive quarter to reach over 80% recovery compared to 2019.

Comparing the data with Q3 2022, our Q3 2023 data shows a 54% increase in junior student weeks and a 40% increase in adult student weeks. 

The English UK team attended meetings in Turkey last weekend, to meet new agents and catch up with association leaders.

Roz McGill and Naadiya Rawat attended the EuroAsia Agent Workshop, organised by Turkish agent association YEDAB. They also met with Eren Goker, president of agent association UED, and local British Council staff.

One of our fastest-selling events ever has been our 2023 China Roadshow, returning after Covid. 

Recommendations to attract Saudi students are now available in a report published exclusively for British Council-accredited ELT centres.  

English Language Market Report: Saudi Arabia was co-produced by English UK and the British Council, researched and written by specialist market research organisation BONARD.