Student Support

Mystery shopping study indicates many institutions are still losing international student leads The results are in from Edified’s 2023 Enquiry Experience Tracker, a global mystery shopping study that looks at...

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Why managing digital shock needs to be part of your student support plan Everyone who works in international education is acquainted with the concept of cultural shock. The UK Council for...

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How can educators better support and protect LGBTQ+ international students? June is Pride Month in many parts of the world and in some ways the month-long celebration and...

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Do international students face additional barriers in accessing mental health supports? High levels of stress among international students attest to the continuing impact of the pandemic on a generation...

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It’s a matter of time: The importance of speedy response to student enquiries The following article is adapted from the upcoming edition of ICEF Insights magazine. The print edition will be...

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Canada: Ontario colleges adopt new standards for programmes and supports for international students Canada has been the fastest-growing study destination for much of the last decade, and, in 2022 alone, recorded...

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Integrating mental health supports throughout the international student journey In recent years, educators have become increasingly aware that many international students face mental health challenges that are...

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Reimagining career services for international students The following feature is excerpted from the 2022 edition of ICEF Insights magazine and is reprinted here with...

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Most international students say career supports a big factor in their choice of institution A new UK study underscores the importance of career supports for international students. Paying more for less? Employability...

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Transitional and support services for international students with disabilities According to the United Nations, around 15% of the global population, or roughly 1 billion people, live with...

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Table stakes: The link between food culture and student satisfaction When students decide to study abroad, chief among their considerations are academics and the extent to which a...

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Canada: student group calls for improved supports for international students The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA), a group representing 270,000 post-secondary students, has released a report calling...

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