The UK Government announced on 10th March that the go-live date for the student tier of its new points-based system for migration will be 31st March. From this date, students looking to study in the UK can apply for their visa through the new points-based system which will streamline the Student visa application process.

International House London is hosting a major conference - 'Big Issues: Language Teaching In the 21^st Century' which will provide a unique opportunity to consider some of the major issues affecting the English teaching profession.

English UK today announced that it has achieved its 2009 target of exceeding 400 members, with membership today standing at 402.

There are now only two weeks left to go until the ELT Management Conference in Birmingham so book your place now in order to avoid missing out! The conference takes place at Maple House in Birmingham on Friday 6^th and Saturday 7^th March 2009.

We are pleased to announce that 9 centres were formally accepted into English UK membership at the January Board meeting.