Industry Update | April 2024
The April 2024 edition of our monthly digest summarizes key industry developments and insights from our recent research and on-the-ground activities.
Dear Partner,
The industry's adaptation to visa policy changes continues to dominate market dynamics in Australia and Canada, while UK institutions brace themselves for the financial implications of gaps in international student intakes. These realities raise questions about the viability of existing education systems and their adjacent ecosystems amidst reduced international student populations.
It's clear that the industry needs advocacy more urgently than ever. At BONARD, we continue to support national peak bodies by consulting on impact and future scenarios, and providing international visa benchmarks to aid their lobbying efforts.
Switching to recruitment opportunities, we zoom in on Brazil in our latest country performance analysis. Despite the country's initially modest-paced recovery, demand for study abroad is strongly rebounding in Brazil, while visa approval rates hold steady. Our upcoming webinar on attracting Brazilian students will detail emerging recruitment opportunities and deliver insights from renowned Brazilian stakeholders.
Among the key activities delivered by our team this month, let me invite you to dive deeper into our insights into agents' perspectives on Canada's recently introduced cap on study permits and enjoy video footage from our recent education Trade Mission to Hong Kong.
Looking further ahead, our preparations for NAFSA 2024 are in full swing. Our team is preparing inputs for a joint session with the U.S. Commercial Service, Study Hawaii, and Study Pennsylvania aimed at enhancing the US's competitiveness as a study destination. If you are headed there, we would love to catch up.
Best wishes,
Patrik Pavlacic
Chief Intelligence Officer
BONARD
Patrik Pavlacic
Chief Intelligence Officer
WEBINAR | Recruiting Students from Brazil
Gain the latest insights on Brazil, one of the top 10 student recruitment source markets. At BONARD's upcoming webinar, representatives from leading Brazilian agencies will share their knowledge and tools for the successful recruitment of students from Brazil.
BLOG | Agents reactions to Canada's cap on student visas
Canada’s recently announced cap on new student visas is not expected to significantly change the country’s reputation as a welcoming study destination, education agents told BONARD.
BLOG | 8 things you need to know about the Brazilian market
Over the last decade, Brazil has become one of the most important countries for the international education sector, consistently featuring among the top 10 source markets. Read more below.
VIDEO | Local agents sharing the latest trends among junior students from Hong Kong
We conducted interviews with selected agents from Hong Kong to uncover the latest trends, preferred study programs and subjects, and what concerns of junior students and their parents from Hong Kong about studying abroad
DATA | Visa and summer camps for Chinese students
Many Chinese parents have limited experience of navigating the visa processes and may require additional time to prepare and coordinate their schedules around an overseas camp. Learn how to alleviate these concerns.
DATA | Late June and early July as desired dates for camps
The latest parents’ survey by BONARD reveals a shift in Chinese parents’ date preferences for summer camps. While July and August used to be the most popular, preferences have now shifted toward earlier dates in June and July.
NAFSA 2024
Schedule an individual consultation at NAFSA
Igor Skibickij and Patrik Pavlacic will be present at NAFSA and available to share BONARD's latest research into student mobility data and to discuss recruitment needs, trends, and opportunities.
To schedule a meeting with Igor and Patrik, please use the button below to access their calendar and book a convenient time slot.
Join our session at NAFSA 2024
BONARD, alongside the U.S. Department of Commerce, Study Hawaii, and Study Pennsylvania, will deliver a joint session at NAFSA 2024 explaining how to strengthen U.S. international education and opportunities to compete globally.
Join us for this insightful presentation and learn about BONARD’s research into recent student mobility shifts in major study destinations as well as best practices on how to capture U.S. international education economic data.
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