As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on an extraordinary year of expansion, innovation, and collaboration. Together, we’ve worked to empower universities and students worldwide through transformative digital education solutions.
Hear from our Managing Director, Gary Palmer, as he shares insights on this transformative year and our vision for the future.
A Year of Milestones
- We now proudly collaborate with 212 higher education institutions across the globe, with 312 product recognitions spanning the UK, the US, Canada, and other regions.
- We welcomed 777 students from 46 nationalities to our online programmes.
- An impressive 98% of our English for university students progressed onto higher education after completing their OIDI studies.
- 100,000 Oxford English Language Level Tests were taken.
- We expanded to new markets, entering Australia and Japan for the first time.
Innovating for Better Outcomes
- We relaunched the Spotlight Test, a tech-driven, customisable placement testing solution, with Spotlight Junior set to launch in 2025.
- We released new updates to our assessment processes for Pre-Sessional English courses, ensuring we deliver the best outcomes for our students and partners.
- We secured new global centres in China, Nigeria, and Bangladesh, providing in-country pathways, with more to follow in the EMEA region.
- We expanded our commitment to social impact, reaching 2,200 displaced individuals with free online English classes.
Connecting with Our Community
This year, we engaged with partners through 29 global events, including NAFSA, AIRC, and the Slate Summit, and launched our first industry webinar series on topics like placement testing and supporting students on their international education journey. We visited many of our partners, at their campuses around the globe.
Looking Ahead
As we move into 2025, we’re building on this year’s successes with ambitious plans, including further enhancements to Oxford ELLT, expanding our global pathway centre locations, and developing new products to meet rising language proficiency demands.
Thank you
Finally thank you for being an essential part of our journey this year. Your support and collaboration have empowered us to achieve these milestones and make a lasting impact on students worldwide, together. We look forward to even greater opportunities with you next year.
Here’s to continued growth and success in 2025!
Warm regards,
Gary and The OIDI Team
