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Our team of VR developers, designers, and language education experts together built the Virtual Language Experience Platform – a research-backed and pedagogically-sound tool specifically designed to enable language schools to transform their classrooms into VR learning experiences.
Using the VLEP, our language education partners can easily create personalized VR English lessons, facilitate, observe, and assess student learning, and help their students have fun and develop real-life fluency from anywhere around the world.

London South Bank University is a cosmopolitan, entrepreneurial, and creative thinking university based just minutes from the River Thames. For over 125 years LSBU has offered vocationally focussed degrees. Consequently, the university has been repeatedly awarded for our work related to graduate employment.

We are proud of our super-diverse student body, and the facilities offered to them. Students are supported by first-class technology, convenient accommodation, and one of Europe’s largest Virtual Engineering suites. When combined with academics who are genuinely prepared to go the extra-distance for our students to succeed, LSBU is a great place to study.

LanguageCert is an Awarding Organisation dedicated to language skills assessment and certification. It is a UK-based company of PeopleCert Group recognised by Ofqual. It develops its own qualifications to offer to the global learners’ community a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality English language certifications at all CEFR levels, catering for candidates wanting to study, work or live in English speaking environments. UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) has awarded LanguageCert with a multi-year agreement to deliver Home Office approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT) worldwide.
Based on PeopleCert’s proprietary, award-winning technology, LanguageCert Online Exams with remote, live invigilation provide a secure and reliable way for candidates of all ages to take their LanguageCert International ESOL exams at CEFR levels B1, B2, C1 and C2 anytime (24/7/365) from their preferred location.

LanguageCert also offers LanguageCert USAL esPro qualifications in Spanish in alliance with University of Salamanca and LanguageCert AÜ TÖMER TürkYet qualifications in Turkish in partnership with University of Ankara.

Sponsor of: Employability panel discussion

Cambridge Assessment English is part of the University of Cambridge. We help millions of people learn English and prove their skills to the world.
We provide the world’s leading range of qualifications and tests for learners and teachers of English. You can use them for admissions and graduation purposes, to prove students’ CEFR levels and show they have the practical English language skills to communicate with confidence in the real world.
Globally recognised by more than 25,000 leading universities, employers and governments, our research-based qualifications and tests are a mark of excellence that open doors.

Sponsor of: Language teaching sector - where next? panel discussion

Since 2012 GlobalExam has been helping students, employees and job seekers to succeed in their mobility and employability projects.
Our online training courses allow you to obtain the language certification you need (preparation for the 30 most important certifications in 5 languages) and to acquire essential Business English skills.
As a blended learning solution, we support more than 900,000 learners and 800 Higher Education schools all around the world for the success of their projects and the digitalization of teaching.

Sponsor of: Maintaining student mental health and wellbeing panel discussion

guard.me is a leading provider of international student health insurance and, we’re so much more. That’s why, as a trusted partner for private and public universities, colleges, language schools and schoolboards, we created guard.meCARES, our innovative platform of health and wellness programs and services designed to mitigate risk, manage crisis events and improve health and wellness day-in and day-out.

Sponsor of: International student support panel discussion

Kaplan, a leading global provider of education and training with operations in more than 30 countries, has been helping students achieve their educational and career goals for more than 80 years.
Working in partnership with 40 eminent universities around the world, Kaplan International supports the higher education sector to achieve internationalisation and diversity ambitions. Kaplan International operates on- and off-campus pathway programmes to prepare international students for degree-level study at Kaplan’s partner universities. Kaplan also offers innovative solutions including Transnational Education, online delivery, targeted direct student recruitment, and student residences.

Sponsor of: New models of education panel discussion

Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. Over the last 40 years, hundreds of thousands of learners from around the world have graduated from Navitas colleges, having experienced a teaching and learning environment that supports them to harness their talents and achieve their dreams. We create life-changing opportunities to learn by delivering an extensive range of educational services to over 70,000 aspirational students across our global network of more than more than 120 colleges and campuses each year.

Sponsor of: Next generation marketing and recruitment

The student specialist marketing group. Connected and curious.
We think student. We do, we learn, we refine, and we apply what we’ve learnt, just like students (and let’s face it, we could all be a bit more student).
Impact is something to aspire to - looking beyond impressions, reach, clicks, conversions and inspiring a focus on the bigger picture. More students enquiring, applying, and enrolling.

Let's work together.

Sponsor of: Remote delivery and cyber security

At QA, we believe that everything starts with our students. Transforming their careers and their lives is what motivates and inspires us. From courses in Business to Cyber Security, Project Management to Software Development, and more, we work closely with our partner universities to make sure students have the skills needed to achieve their career aspirations. Programmes are delivered in city centre locations across the UK and range from foundation and preparatory English, to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including degree apprenticeship options at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Sponsor of: Country spotlight: UK panel discussion

We help education providers and promoters around the world to significantly improve their results in student acquisition, student retention and student success.
Our partners each have 20 plus years of experience working within education providers, government and service providers to the education sector.
We are results oriented, using our expertise, energy and partnerships with curated service providers to help our clients make dramatic improvements to their key metrics.

Sponsor of: Country Spotlight: Australia panel discussion

Education Centre of Australia (ECA) is a diverse education group that operates at the forefront of Australia’s higher education sector. ECA empowers international students with career-defining English language courses, undergraduate pathways, postgraduate degrees and targeted internships. With strategic partnerships with Victoria University and Swinburne University of Technology plus its own Asia Pacific International College, ELSIS English Language Schools, ECA Graduate Institute, ECA College, ECA Professional Year & Internships, ECA enrols over 7,000 student enrolments per year and growing. In 2020, ECA looks forward to extending its global footprint to include the UK while continuing to make a difference for students from around the world.

Sponsor of: Country spotlight: India panel discussion

The TOEFL® Family of Assessments
Trusted information for confident decisions. There's a TOEFL® test for every stage of English-language proficiency to guide learning, inform teaching and help students achieve their academic goals. Students can achieve their dreams of university study, immigration and more with the TOEFL iBT® and TOEFL® Essentials™ tests. Each test is uniquely designed so they can choose the TOEFL test that's best for them.

Sponsor of: Country spotlight US panel discussion

London Metropolitan University is proud to be home to a diverse community of inspiring and determined learners, teachers and innovative thinkers.
London Met adds real social value to students, staff and communities. We give students the skills and opportunities to transform their lives and careers. We meet the needs of the London labour market, and our staff and students collaborate with city-wide partners on high-impact research and knowledge exchange initiatives which keep our city great.

Sponsor of: Country spotlight: Canada

Seneca is taking on the challenges of our time – rebuilding the economy, equity and sustainability – while navigating through the pandemic safely. From health care to technology, business to creative arts, community services to arts and sciences, we help students get ready for their future. We have expert faculty and connections with industry. We offer thousands of co-op and work placements to get graduates job-ready. Full-time or part-time, in-person or online, students choose the option that suits them. Learn more: https://www.senecacollege.ca/international.html

Sponsor of: Country spotlight: China panel discussion

Sinorbis is a multi-award-winning software company on a mission to bring marketing and selling to Chinese consumers within reach for universities and schools by removing common market entry barriers through technology.
We provide Western learning institutions with the world’s first integrated marketing platform to create, measure and optimise their Chinese digital presence, all the while offering: accelerated speed to market, reduced cost, increased control for an integrated view of all digital initiatives in China.

Global University Systems (GUS) is an international network of higher-education institutions brought together by a shared passion for accessible, industry-relevant qualifications and graduate success with more than 30 institutions worldwide.
Global University Systems Canada, the Canadian subsidiary of GUS, oversees five institutional brands – University Canada West and the Canadian College of Technology and Business in Vancouver, Toronto School of Management and Trebas Institute in Toronto and Montreal, and The Language Gallery in Vancouver and Toronto – as well as a public-private partnership between Niagara College and the Toronto School of Management.
GUS Canada helps its institutions drive performance and best practice, encourages efficient planning and decision-making through analyses and collaboration and monitors trends locally and internationally to identify and pursue emerging opportunities. GUS Canada also supports its institutions through corporate shared services including, legal services, compliance and risk management support, partnership development activities, global student recruitment and government relations.

Powered by EduCo, Accelerate is a proprietary B2B digital student recruitment platform that, paired with our extensive network in 20 international markets, enables universities to rapidly scale up and diversify their global reach and international enrolments. With a 10-year track record of student-centric program delivery and support our AI-powered platform uses predictive analytics to drive recruitment of right-fit students leading to higher conversion, retention and student success rates.

CultureWorks is a blended learning, English language school headquartered in Canada. For twenty-two years it has graduated students to post-secondary schools from its on-campus presence in London and Ottawa.
Students study in a combination of online, live streamed classes with a finishing level in either Canada or the U.S.. In 2019, 100% of online students experienced increased English scores on standardized tests.
Enrolled students are granted conditional admission to college and university programs in Canada and the U.S., from undergraduate to graduate, MBA, and diploma programming.

iCent (International Centre) is a hub for information delivery, communication management, student engagement and support. The iCent enterprise platform is tailored to your institutions needs, and offers feature-rich functions that help International Offices achieve greater productivity and scale. The app acts as a pocket guide navigating International Students all the way from pre-arrival preparation until graduation, with 24/7 support from our dedicated team - all in the palm of their hands.

VEDX stands for Virtual EDucation eXploration and is a global EdTech firm, which consults, designs, and creates customized XR (Extended Reality) solution packages for educational institutions, governments, and enterprises interested in incorporating immersive technologies into their teaching and learning. The solutions include system integrations, LMS inclusions, custom designs, and training/support. VEDX’s mission is to lead the transformation of virtual education by empowering teachers and inspiring learners.

For education institutions seeking a partner to optimise cross-border funds management, Western Union Business Solutions equips you with the solutions you need to send, receive, and manage funds in 200 countries/territories and in 130 currencies. Our extensive global network combined with our knowledge of local markets enables you to manage international payments simply, safely and efficiently.

Sponsor of Student roundtable APAC region

studyportal.io is a Norway based EdTech company that gives students and recruiters a trusted platform that solves complex problems of the international student
recruitment industry. We simplify aspects of searching, applying, taking admission and sourcing a visa by connectinginternational students, recruitment partners, and academic institutions on an all-in-one platform. In our effort to assist students, we offer a unique guaranteed scholarship to fuel all study abroad dreams.

IDP Connect: A gateway to the world’s largest community of students

IDP Connect is the strategic partner of choice for institutions seeking access to engaged student communities. As part of IDP Education, the world leader in student recruitment, IDP Connect uses its global expertise, data-driven insights and trusted human connections to match institutions with the right students from around the world.
Our unrivalled market knowledge and 100 million annual site visits let us see the bigger picture – bringing real-time data and actionable insights. Through our suite of intelligence services, institutions have access to raw datasets, analytical tools, and expert support.

M Square Media (MSM) is a leading international education company that establishes global or in-country offices and offers education management, an AI-powered student recruitment marketplace, high-performance student recruitment services, online courses and programs, and a wide range of edtech solutions. Through these diverse lines of business, we deliver targeted numbers in student recruitment to foster sustained institutional growth and cater to every stakeholder in the industry: schools, agents, and keen learners from around the world. Headquartered in British Columbia and operating in 17 countries, we strive for people and community empowerment through education, technology, and partnerships with industry and the academe.

Providers of world-leading online English language and maths assessment.
Password tests are used by hundreds of institutions to facilitate student recruitment and admission whilst upholding academic standards. Since 2008, our tests have proven to be both valid and reliable for high stakes admissions testing as well as for internal assessment.
Tests are designed and developed by internationally recognised academics.
Delivery, results, reports and certification are all easily accessible and securely managed online.

UKEAS is an education consultancy which provides free and impartial counselling and application services for international students wishing to study at high schools, colleges and universities in the United Kingdom. The business was founded in Taiwan in 1993, and since then has helped thousands of students to study in the UK. The organization has grown considerably and now has offices in Taiwan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Ghana, Nigeria, Thailand, Malaysia and India, as well as a base in the UK. UKEAS has accrued a great deal of experience in assisting students to meet their study abroad goals. our counselors are professional and well versed in all aspects of the UK education system and we have built up a strong relationship and reputation amongst the UK institutions. UKEAS insists on offering professional, impartial, comprehensive and friendly advice to all students and continuously strives to improve the services we offer to both students and partner institutions.