The imminent closure of English UK member centres Bishopstrow College and Padworth Summer School was announced on Wednesday 25 June 2025. 

From Tuesday 15 July 2025, students applying for the Short-term study visa (and the Child/ student visa) will no longer receive a visa sticker (visa vignette) in their passports.

The latest data from QUIC reveal that UK ELT student weeks in Q1 2025 reached 71% of Q1 2019 levels. While this is down slightly on Q1 2024, the figures align with the recovery pace seen in Q4 2024.