According to EF Education First, 53% more students attended language schools in Singapore this year than last year. Additionally, the numbers have almost doubled compared to before the pandemic. Compared to any other season this year, studying in Singapore was most preferred during the summer months. socialbites.ca got acquainted with the results of the study.
According to EF, in just one day, namely August 4, more than 140 students from Russia went to study in Singapore.
Dmitry Fedorov, CCO of education company EF Education First in Russia, commented: “The trend to travel to Singapore began to emerge in 2022, despite all the restrictions on flights and visas.”
In addition to Singapore, where more than 1,400 EF students visited in 2023, the growth of language holidays was driven by Australia (over 450 students) and Cape Town (over 400 students). The UK also remains a popular destination for both language study and higher education (approximately 1,200 students).
Demands for trips to the United States have decreased (to almost 0) due to difficulties in obtaining a visa; Short-term trips are still possible if students have a visa history. In addition, interest in studying in Dubai has almost disappeared as students find it difficult to enter a language environment where English is not recognized as the national language.
EF analysts also noted a huge increase in demand for learning English among adult learners over the age of 18 (65%). More than half of this age group are considering studying in Singapore. Children’s preferences are different – schoolchildren gravitate towards traditional countries – Great Britain and Malta.
Often the main reason for choosing a place to study is to obtain a visa. In addition, the opening of direct flights between the Far East and China affected demand; children and adults no longer need to fly to Moscow and the East to get to Singapore.
In general, the phenomenon of Asian culture has been observed in Russia for several years. It attracts both adult students and schoolchildren with its originality and originality. According to the research, EF Education First experts predict that the number of people who want to study here will increase even more.
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