Study Travel Magazine reports that the annual research snapshot paper, Study Pathways of International Students in Australia, 2014-2015, confirms that a higher proportion of ELICOS students are transitioning into other sectors, with only 31 per cent studying language only, compared with 35 per cent in the previous year.

NEAS Chief Executive Mark Raven stated that "while stand-alone ELT will always have a market in Australia, value-added education services in the form of HE and VET pathways will continue to be the goal for many providers."

Check out the full report here.

The Chairman and Board of English New Zealand are delighted to announce the appointment of Kim Renner BA, RSA CELTA, to the role of Executive Director of English New Zealand, the peak body for the English language sector in New Zealand.

This newly-created role is a natural progression for Kim, who has over 20 years’ experience in the English language sector, with both private providers and English New Zealand. Kim stated that  she was “... looking forward to working more closely with our industry partners both in New Zealand and globally”.

NEAS sends warmest congratulations to Kim on her appointment.

We would like to remind NEAS members that if you are associated with a university or RTO which offers a TESOL qualification which meets NEAS requirements, you are able to promote it free of charge on the NEAS website.

From phone queries NEAS receives, it is clear that intending students do refer to the NEAS website when looking for a TESOL course. Check here to see if your institution would like to get involved.