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How universities can improve January intake conversion rates, from English readiness to enrolment success

How universities can improve January intake conversion rates, from English readiness to enrolment success

The January intake conversion rates represents an important opportunity to maintain international student recruitment momentum throughout the academic year. But…
AI & Authentic Assessment in a Digital Era: Three Shifts Shaping the Future of Higher Education

AI & Authentic Assessment in a Digital Era: Three Shifts Shaping the Future of Higher Education

AI is prompting higher education to rethink assessment, learning and graduate capability. Dr Linda Marron explores three key shifts shaping…
Oxford International Digital Institute partners with Algoma University to deliver flexible routes into Canadian higher education

Oxford International Digital Institute partners with Algoma University to deliver flexible routes into Canadian higher education

Oxford International Digital Institute (OIDI) and Algoma University have today announced a new partnership designed to support sustainable international growth…
Introducing Oxford ELLT Express: Faster Results for Time-Sensitive Applications

Introducing Oxford ELLT Express: Faster Results for Time-Sensitive Applications

As application timelines become increasingly competitive, many international students need to demonstrate their English language proficiency within a matter of…
Oxford International Digital Institute appoints Dr. Ella Soper as Senior Vice President, Global Sales – Language Testing

Oxford International Digital Institute appoints Dr. Ella Soper as Senior Vice President, Global Sales – Language Testing

Oxford International Digital Institute (OIDI) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Ella Soper as Senior Vice President, Global…
Oxford International Digital Institute and NACC join forces to support Canada's future workforce

Oxford International Digital Institute and NACC join forces to support Canada's future workforce

The new partnership will provide the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) network of more than 500 regulated career colleges…
The new reality of international student recruitment: from growth to governance

The new reality of international student recruitment: from growth to governance

For years, international student recruitment has been defined by growth. Universities sought to increase applications, expand enrolment numbers and diversify…
What makes an English language test trusted in 2026?

What makes an English language test trusted in 2026?

The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has changed virtually every aspect of education beyond recognition, and English language testing is…
Oxford International Digital Institute’s Online Pre-Sessional English programme receives second NEAS endorsement

Oxford International Digital Institute’s Online Pre-Sessional English programme receives second NEAS endorsement

We are proud to announce that the Oxford International Digital Institute (OIDI)’s Online Pre-Sessional English (OPSE) course has been officially…
Registration Open for 'AI & Authentic Assessment in a Digital Era' Online Conference

Registration Open for 'AI & Authentic Assessment in a Digital Era' Online Conference

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded within higher education, institutions are rethinking how they assess learning, develop digital literacy…
Why Free English Testing Is Becoming a Strategic Lever in International Student Conversion 

Why Free English Testing Is Becoming a Strategic Lever in International Student Conversion 

A thought-leader perspective from Oxford ELLT Written by Nathan Bowes International student recruitment is often framed as a marketing challenge:…
Making the Oxford ELLT better than ever

Making the Oxford ELLT better than ever

Oxford ELLT updates 2026 Language tests rarely stay still for long. With teaching, technology and student needs evolving all the…
The rise of International Year One and why universities can’t afford to ignore it

The rise of International Year One and why universities can’t afford to ignore it

As universities across the UK and globally face increasing pressure from shifting immigration policies, recruitment volatility, rising competition and changing…
Why human proctoring still matters in English language testing

Why human proctoring still matters in English language testing

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming education in many positive ways, from adaptive learning to scalable testing environments. But it’s also…
The direction of global recruitment: top takeaways for institutions

The direction of global recruitment: top takeaways for institutions

Across global markets, students are increasingly prioritising risk reduction, affordability and choice when deciding how and where to study. Oxford…
Oxford International Digital Institute and Abertay University launch new transnational education partnership 

Oxford International Digital Institute and Abertay University launch new transnational education partnership 

Oxford International Digital Institute (OIDI) has partnered with Abertay University to launch a new transnational education (TNE) collaboration designed to…
Strengthen Your Master’s Pipeline in Canada with OIDI’s Pre-Master Program

Strengthen Your Master’s Pipeline in Canada with OIDI’s Pre-Master Program

As Canadian institutions continue to navigate enrolment shifts, new opportunities are emerging at the postgraduate level. The Pre-Master Program from…
Oxford ELLT Prep+ course - Now 100% Free Online

Oxford ELLT Prep+ course - Now 100% Free Online

Prepare for study or work abroad with our free Oxford ELLT Prep+ Course The Oxford ELLT (English Language Level Test)…
On the Road with OIDI  

On the Road with OIDI  

We’ve had a busy start to the year with several partner visits and engagements. It’s always great to connect with our partner teams…
OI Global Hubs Expansion and Partner Engagement 

OI Global Hubs Expansion and Partner Engagement 

We are delighted to share continued growth across the OI Global Hubs network, with our newest centres now fully operational.…
Expanding Our Impact: New University Partnerships (UK and EU) 

Expanding Our Impact: New University Partnerships (UK and EU) 

Written by Nathan Bowes, OIDI Partnerships Manager At Oxford International Digital Institute (OIDI), we are proud to be continuously strengthening and growing our…

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