The Mayor of London is considering the option of withdrawing Day Travelcards as part of cost-saving efforts following the pandemic. There is a consultation open until on 6 June. we encourage members to submit questions to ensure TfL re-consider this option.

We have taken first steps to address the issue of high visa refusal rates in Turkey reported by English UK members and educational tour operators.

Our membership director Huan Japes visited Istanbul on 16 – 18 May to gain insight into the issue, supported by members of the English UK board of trustees. There were discussions and information-sharing sessions with British consulate staff and representatives from Turkish agent associations and British Council Turkey.

Our annual Members' Conference and AGM took place in London and online on Friday 12 May. 

Despite the train strike, members came from as far away as Canada, Cardiff, Devon and York. Over 70 joined in person with up to 47 at any one time online.

We're pleased to invite member centres to participate with us this autumn at this annual student recruitment event run by IALCA, the Italian Association of Language Consultants and Agents. 

We're excited to announce plans for our coming StudyWorld events as we continue to connect UK English language centres and other accredited UK international course providers with study abroad agents and partners from around the world.