The new UK international education strategy, published today (Monday 29 July) by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, sees the English language as key to growth in education exports.

News on the future of the extended student visitor visa, inside information from the government's international education export strategy, and projections for the global ELT market to 2020 were just some of the highlights English UK's annual conference, which took place from 15 - 16 May.

The English UK Fairs are organised by English UK, and bring together accredited UK English language centres and serious study abroad agents. See what goes on at the English UK Fairs with our new video taken from the most recent fair in Prague.

The changes at the UK Border Agency are unlikely to make any useful difference to the operation of the visa system for students and may even cause new problems, according to Tony Millns, Chief Executive of English UK.

The English UK ELT Management Conference boasted a range of useful sessions aimed at academic managers, course designers and anyone interested in high-quality professional development. The open plenary was by IATEFL President Eric Baber, as well as panel discussions including one on Accreditation issues with Liz McLaren from the British Council.