English UK news
  • The English UK Member Roadshows: round one
    31 May 2016

    The English UK Member Roadshows brought together English UK staff, trustees and members to meet, talk, ask and answer questions in ten different locations and four nations.

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  • English Language Market Report: Gulf States - Saudi Arabia
    27 May 2016

    We are pleased to present the latest in our market research report series, English Language Market Report: Gulf States – Saudi Arabia, produced and co-funded by English UK and the British Council.

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  • English UK focus group for FE members is launched
    26 May 2016

    Challenges facing international departments of FE colleges were discussed at the inaugural meeting of a new group launched at English UK's annual conference.

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  • English UK members join together in London for our Annual Conference 2016
    25 May 2016

    Improved market intelligence, practical advice on lobbying and media training, and a wider variety of specialist sessions were among the highlights of English UK's Annual Conference & AGM 2016, attended by 150 members and stakeholders.

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  • The Eddie Byers Scholarship
    19 May 2016

    We are pleased to announce that we are creating a scholarship in memory of our late chief executive, Eddie Byers, to help aspiring students study English in the UK.

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  • Are we still alive and why have none of us been sacked yet? The worst sales trips ever
    16 May 2016

    International travel, meetings in cafes, parks, down alleys and in places no taxi can find... how many of our friends and family think we are in fact spies?

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  • Interested in studying something different? Help raise money for charity while practising your English skills
    15 May 2016

    Students are being offered something new with the chance to volunteer in a UK charity shop

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  • Good management in difficult times
    12 May 2016

    What do we know about good management? And how do we react in difficult times? Professor Adrian Furnham will take us through the essence of what good managers do to get the best out of their team.

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  • English UK appoints first chief executive from within ELT sector
    11 May 2016

    A former chair of English UK has been appointed as our new chief executive.

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  • Promoting UK ELT and building business with language tour operators from all over Latin America
    11 May 2016

    Latin America accounts for 11% of UK ELT student weeks, and each year English UK organises an overseas business to business fair in this region.  For 40% of the agents attending, this year's workshop was their first experience of an English UK event, so strong focus was placed on showcasing the diversity of the UK as a great study travel destination

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  • Find your focus at the English UK Annual Conference & AGM
    10 May 2016

    With sessions specific to FE, young learners, the pathways sector and business English, you are bound to find what you're looking for at the English UK Annual Conference & AGM 2016.

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  • Public affairs: our journey so far and where we go from here
    9 May 2016

    All too often the discussion around international students has been based on immigration rather than their positive contribution to the UK. But with the publication of our Economic Impact Report and public affairs campaigning, we are already beginning to see results.

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  • How to future-proof your business
    5 May 2016

    Teaching English is an increasingly competitive international business and many English UK members are looking for creative ways to future proof their businesses. As well as great teachers and facilities, you must know the market; be imaginative with your products; reach the new generation; and effectively manage change.

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  • First round of English UK Member Roadshows complete
    4 May 2016

    Since June 2015, we've visited ten regions to meet as many members as possible, answer your questions and discuss how to develop our association. Now we are considering how to develop the programme in future...

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