how is the english language teaching industry doing?

Like every industry trying to find its way through these difficult times, the English Language Teaching business is having problems.

“The future is very uncertain" – ELT stakeholders raise concern over closures

Things are being made worse in the UK with Brexit:

Fears for foreign exchange trips as peers urge Government to scrap plans to force all children from Europe to carry passports

English UK outlines ELT kickstart initiative after visa victory

But even the Irish are making it difficult for students:

Irish govt asks English language schools to stop recruiting int'l students

No more international students for English language schools in Ireland? – Study International

But there are clear signs of optimism.

Schools are beginning to open:

Online English Language provider TopUp Learning has announced its acquisition of Tti School of English in London, as the school prepares to re-open for face-to-face classes on October 19.

UK: TopUp Learning acquires Tti School of English

The virtual market is booming:

ELT programs are gaining momentum because of globalization, urbanization, and the desire for better education and employment opportunities. With the advent of the Internet, information and communications technology (ICT) tools are being used to provide learning content in digital formats.

Digital English Language Learning Market Report (2019-2025) | The demand for the Market will drastically increase in the Future… – PRnews Leader

With more resources being offered:

UK education providers are helping teachers, parents and students respond to the impact of COVID-19 worldwide - GOV.UK

And a recent survey shows that those in the industry are expecting a very good 2021:

Agents & schools forecast gradual recovery for language travel sector

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