International Education News l The PIE News l “Edutainment” for English with Skeebdo app

May 10, 2021

The Swiss-Hungarian startup hopes students will be able to learn from digital content that they consume in their free time through streaming services by using the program. “Let’s turn this fun time into useful time too” “Let’s turn this fun time into useful time too,” said Akos Farago, Skeebdo co-founder. The app uses flashcards, adaptively difficult challenges, […]

English UK London campaigns for business rate relief

May 7, 2021

In a video posted online, chair of English UK London and director of Bayswater Education James Herbertson said there will be a “devastating effect” on the city’s language schools if business rates relief is not extended. Local businesses – including hospitality...

Global Education launches English Path language division

May 6, 2021

The new English school division English Path will complement GEDU’s Global Banking School, which offers a range of in-house courses and undergraduate and masters programs in partnership with various UK universities. “The addition of an English Language school –...

Young Moroccans favouring English over French for future

Apr 28, 2021

Findings from the Shift to English in Morocco report suggest that young Moroccans increasingly recognise English’s value and importance in today’s world. Surveying more than 1,200 15 to 25-year olds in urban areas across Morocco, 40% of respondents said English was...

UK gov calls on local authorities to support English language schools

Apr 16, 2021

In a parliamentary debate tabled by Conor Burns, member for parliament for Bournemouth West, Paul Scully, parliamentary under-secretary for the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, was asked if more could be done by central government to support...