🍎 International Education Recalibrated. ‘Back To School’ is 2 Weeks Away.

Happy Monday 👋

This week, countries recalibrated their international educational strategies to attract and retain talent. Poland unveiled new visa restrictions to draw more international students with verified diplomas, following concerns that some universities are enrolling thousands of students without proper eligibility checks, while Australia introduced enrolment caps to better manage its international student numbers, aiming to address concerns raised by universities about the financial impact of the previous policy. Canada rolled out a direct permanent residency pathway for French-speaking students, particularly targeting talent from Africa, enhancing its appeal as a destination for diverse global talent. India’s Prime Minister emphasized the need to improve domestic education to retain students, reflecting growing concerns over brain drain. These developments highlight a global race to adapt to shifting educational demands and demographics. As competition intensifies, expect nations to continue innovating in their approach to international education, reshaping the global market in the process. The Global Student Flows Initiative at HolonIQ has measured, mapped, and forecasted the flow of international students studying at higher education institutions since 2018. Check out the 2024 report to learn the latest about this year’s data.‘Global Student Mobility’ is a key focus at this year’s HolonIQ’s back to School Summit to be held on September 10-11, 2024—don’t miss hearing from experts such as NAFSA and Shorelight in International Education at the event!

⏰  2 Weeks to Go. Register Now for the HolonIQ ‘Back to School’ Summit. NYC 10-11 September.

Connect with the people, institutions, ideas and new models that are transforming traditional forms of higher education, from digital and AI led innovation, to micro-credentials and workforce upskilling, global and international education and the future of jobs and industry engagement.

Tickets will sell out in the coming weeks for the HolonIQ Back to School Summit in New York on September 10–11 in New York City. The Summit will bring together 500 influential leaders from Pre-K to Higher Education and Workforce, Philanthropic foundations, leading education companies and policymakers, major institutional investors, and technology leaders for roundtables, presentations, and networking. Register here before tickets sell out.

💪 Power Moves

📈Classroom Engagement Solution Kami Secures Major Investment for Growth. Kami has received a major investment from BV Investment Partners to fuel its growth and expansion globally.

💼Saudi Arabia Invests Nearly $1 Billion in Employment and Training Programs. The Saudi government spent around $1B on initiatives aimed at supporting employment, training, and skill development for Saudi citizens during the first half of 2024.

🚀 Cengage and McGraw Hill Unveil AI-Powered Tools to Personalize Student Learning. Edtech giants Cengage and McGraw Hill are making strides in personalized learning with their latest AI innovations. Cengage launched a beta GenAI student assistant, while McGraw Hill introduced AI-powered eBooks and writing tools—both designed to elevate the student learning experience.

💰 Deals of the Week

👨🏻‍💼 FLOWIT, a Swiss online coaching platform, raised $4.7M in a seed funding round led by Vi Partners and Alstin Capital.

💻 CTPL, an Indian education digital transformation services provider, secured $4M in a Series A funding round led by Gujarat Ventures Private Limited (GVFL) and co-invested by Physis Capital to expand its market presence.

👨🏽‍💻 Learnster, a Swedish education platform provider, secured $2.9M ina a investment round led by Tom Nyman Holding, to further develop Learnster's products and move into international markets. 

🕹️ Takedia Capital, a venture capital firm, acquired Nigerian based gamified learning platform Quizac. The acquisition will integrate Quizac technologies into Tekedia Institute to provide learners with immersive learning experiences.

💼 Lumify Group, an Australian professional training provider, acquired Wizard Corporate Training & Solution, a corporate training provider.

Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!
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