My Spanish Spot: Diversity Is Core To Any School

People say that learning a new language is like discovering a new culture. That’s maybe the reason why language courses abroad are so popular with so many people. Often, they’re seen as special kind of holidays where learning takes place not only through...
Posted On 13 Mar 2017

Kazakhstan: The Untapped Student Potential in the Heart of Asia

There are so many great recruitment opportunities on the Kazakhstan student market for the international educators out there. Kazakhstan is a talent pool that offers a huge untapped potential for diversifying your student body. Located in central Asia, Kazakhstan is the...
Posted On 10 Mar 2017

5 Key Factors In Picking Universities Abroad

Choosing the right university abroad is a difficult process and making the final decision can be even tougher. But most of the times, students will consider at least a couple of the following 5 key factors: Factor #1: Cost of tuition We always try to make a point that the...
Posted On 08 Mar 2017

How To Develop A Crisis Communication Plan?

Imagine one of your team members behaves inappropriately in public. One of your students starts a social media protest campaign against a specific staff member. Or you have to fire a couple of beloved staff members due to budget cuts. Each of these situations – and there...
Posted On 06 Mar 2017

International Student Recruitment Strategies By Language: Arabic

In the past few weeks, we looked at international student recruitment strategies from a different perspective – that of language. We chose the 4 most widely spoken languages in the world and we outlined some specific tips for each group. Today, after English, Chinese and...
Posted On 01 Mar 2017

How To Reach Your International Recruitment Goals In 5 Simple Steps

Attracting international students to your institution could give you a fresh new perspective. You get the chance to implement new and original ways of teaching, you explore and cover new territories. All these have a positive effect not only on your teaching methodology, but also...
Posted On 24 Feb 2017

International Student Recruitment Strategies By Language: Spanish

It’s Wednesday again and we continue our journey into internationalisation strategies by language! After English and Chinese, our next stop on the way to international student recruitment success is Spanish. According to “Latino Recruitment” by Veronica Guzman...
Posted On 22 Feb 2017

ELA Malta: 75% Of Our Bookings Come From Agents

When we think of Malta, we always start dreaming of sunny skies, beautiful beaches and crystal-clear seas. However, Malta is more than just a paradise for holiday-seekers. As a former British colony, the country has to this day English as an official language. This historical...
Posted On 20 Feb 2017

5 Ideas For Going Green In The Classroom

Any educator knows that the classroom is a powerful resource. It is up to them to create the right environment for students to learn how to recognise, address and adopt changes that could positively affect their lives, communities, and even the planet. Opening up...
Posted On 17 Feb 2017

International Student Recruitment Strategies By Language: Chinese

Last week we introduced a different perspective on strategies for international student recruitment, using the criteria of language. Our series of tips and tricks on how to recruit international students speaking the same mother tongue covers the four most widely spoken languages...
Posted On 15 Feb 2017

Maria Consultancy: Visiting Institutions Plays A Vital Role In Our Business

Use of agencies is becoming a cornerstone student recruitment strategy for institutions that focus on student body internationalisation and diversification. Furthermore, finding the right partner agency can be key to successful student retention, too. International education...
Posted On 13 Feb 2017

How To Relieve Stress In Prospective Students?

In order to attract prospective students, educational institutions from around the world tend to always praise and encourage their efforts at reaching their academic goals. However, how many institutions actually think about the level of stress this process involves? Are there...
Posted On 10 Feb 2017