how are student numbers doing for the elt industry?

The EL Gazette looks at travel trends for English language learners, post-COVID

Uneven recovery across destinations in 2023 continues as the ELT Travel sector emerges from the pandemic crisis, shaped by new trends.

Looking back at the now seemingly distant past, 2022 brought mixed recovery. The return to English language student mobility was built around three main challenges: capacity issues, such as teachers, accommodation, flights, as well as visa application workload; ongoing restrictions in key markets; and increased costs.

On the move - E L Gazette

Things are better in the UK, but still not as good as earlier:

UK ELT: Student numbers and weeks up in 2022 but still below pre-pandemic levels

The situation looks a little better Down Under:

Partial recovery for Australia's ELT sector last year, 2023 looking strong - StudyTravel Network

In the meantime, Malta is doing very well:

Record student weeks for Malta's ELT sector in 2022 - StudyTravel Network

This of course is connected to Brexit - although the UK might be having more French schoolchildren:

UK's ban on French EU ID cards officially lifted by Home Office

UK confirms France group travel concessions, industry calls for expansion - StudyTravel Network

Finally, there is the largest sector to consider:

Chinese students: border opening releasing study abroad demand

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