By ashton.wenborn, 23 November, 2022

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For many university admissions teams, the pandemic represented a major shift in how they approached assessing candidates’ English-language abilities. Where once international students would flock to testing centres, they were now compelled to take these tests from home. At the same time, test providers needed to ensure their assessments were fair, secure and accessible to a diverse range of students. 

By ashton.wenborn, 23 November, 2022

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Studying abroad is a fantastic way to meet new people, experience different cultures, gain life-changing experiences and study at an internationally renowned university.

By ashton.wenborn, 17 November, 2022

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France Alumni UK is a network for British and international students based in the UK who have studied, or are presently studying, in the French higher education system. Administered by Campus France UK – the office of the French Embassy in charge of student mobility – the new network presents members with a range of support initiatives, invitations to networking events and employment opportunities.

By grace.mccabe, 10 November, 2022

What is a mature student? 

There is no firm definition but often students over the age of 21 are referred to as mature students. Sometimes universities will also use other terms such as adult learners or adult returner.