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On the Road with OIDI 

On the Road with OIDI 

Strengthening Partnerships in Wales  At the end of September, Nathan Bowes, Partnerships Manager, had the pleasure of visiting two of…
OIDI Higher Education: Expanding Our Global Hub Network 

OIDI Higher Education: Expanding Our Global Hub Network 

The international recruitment landscape continues to evolve, and universities need effective ways to connect with students across diverse markets. At…
Why In-sessional English Programmes Benefit Everyone 

Why In-sessional English Programmes Benefit Everyone 

Written by Julie McEvoy, Academic Manager for In-Sessional Programmes at OIDI Studying abroad brings many positive experiences for international students,…
Expanding Our Impact: New OIDI University Partnerships (UK and EU) 

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

At Oxford International Digital Institute (OIDI), we are proud to be continuously strengthening and growing our global reach through strategic…
Building Trust at Scale: How TrustID Powers Secure Digital Testing for the Oxford ELLT

Building Trust at Scale: How TrustID Powers Secure Digital Testing for the Oxford ELLT

The shift to online assessment in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has achieved many efficiencies, enabling institutions to test…
Why scalable English support matters 

Why scalable English support matters 

International student mobility has bounced back in the wake of the pandemic, with last year seeing a record high of…
English for care: when language proficiency is business-critical 

English for care: when language proficiency is business-critical 

In the care sector, English proficiency has a major impact on patient safety and experience, as well as on operational…
Deepening UK–China Collaboration Through Dialogue and Innovation: Reflections from BUCA 2025

Deepening UK–China Collaboration Through Dialogue and Innovation: Reflections from BUCA 2025

On Friday 11 July, Oxford International Digital Institute (OIDI) proudly sponsored the British Universities’ China Association (BUCA) 2025 Annual Conference…
Expanding Our Impact: New UK University Partnerships

Expanding Our Impact: New UK University Partnerships

At Oxford International Digital Institute (OIDI), we are proud to be strengthening our global reach and deepening our impact through…
Oxford ELLT Spotlight Test Receives NEAS Quality Endorsement

Oxford ELLT Spotlight Test Receives NEAS Quality Endorsement

We are proud to announce that the Oxford ELLT Spotlight Test has been officially endorsed by NEAS (National ELT Accreditation…
The power of pre-sessional English

The power of pre-sessional English

As we approach the summer and the attention of admissions teams turns to converting offers into enrolments, English language requirements…
Online learning has caught up with the classroom 

Online learning has caught up with the classroom 

There’s a lingering belief in the world of traditional educational institutions: that online learning is inferior to learning conducted in…
Business English courses: how to improve English skills in the workplace 

Business English courses: how to improve English skills in the workplace 

In the global marketplace we operate in today, effective communication matters more than ever. At a time when online collaboration…
Adaptive Language Testing in English Language Placement for Under-16s 

Adaptive Language Testing in English Language Placement for Under-16s 

Classrooms are more diverse than ever before. With students displaying a range of English proficiency levels, how can schools ensure…
Pathways 2.0: English as a Service - 5 key takeaways from our webinar

Pathways 2.0: English as a Service - 5 key takeaways from our webinar

This webinar brought up some useful points that other institutions could use to shape their strategies. If you missed the…
Setting international students up for computer science success

Setting international students up for computer science success

With record numbers of young people applying to study computer science, universities can help international students prepare for the linguistic…
Oxford ELLT earns NEAS endorsement as 'a quality product and service'

Oxford ELLT earns NEAS endorsement as 'a quality product and service'

NEAS – the global leader in quality assurance for English language teaching – has officially endorsed the Oxford ELLT (Oxford…
Pre-Sessional English: taking the long-term view

Pre-Sessional English: taking the long-term view

Higher Education Institutions often think of Pre-Sessional English courses as a recruitment tool, helping to filter out students whose linguistic…
Enhancing International Student Recruitment: The Power of Pathways

Enhancing International Student Recruitment: The Power of Pathways

In an increasingly competitive global education market, universities are under pressure to attract, retain, and support a diverse international student…
Case study: Tailored pre-sessional English courses for Arts University Bournemouth

Case study: Tailored pre-sessional English courses for Arts University Bournemouth

We recently wrote about how pre-sessional English courses set international students up for success at university and beyond – something that…
English proficiency: staff success = business success

English proficiency: staff success = business success

The workplace of 2025 is more global than it’s ever been, accelerated by changing working practices and the advancements in…

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