The Brief: International Education Edition
The Brief teamThe Brief delivers sharp, five-minute updates on the policies, numbers, and market shifts shaping international students, education agents, and colleges. Each episode offers practical takeaways to help your business strategy, student advice, strengthen applications, and make smarter decisions. Fast, fact-driven, and built for busy professionals — this is the podcast to stay in the loop and stay co... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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The best-kept margin in international education just got cut in half. From 1 July 2026, Australia's new OSHC Deed caps commissions to third-party agents at 12% — down from the 25–27% insurers disclosed in the government's own review. Conrad and Eden ... more
The decline in international education has gone quiet. Across the Big Four, students from the five markets that drove a decade of growth — Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Nigeria and Pakistan — are now being turned away, or walking away before a decision i... more
Australia's vocational education sector is being squeezed harder than any other study level — and this week, the politics caught up to the data. Conrad and Eden break down why the VET visa grant rate has hit an all-time low, and why One Nation's new ... more
A quick reality check on international education going into 2026. Despite alarming headlines, global demand remains strong—students are shifting destinations, not disappearing. Germany is growing while countries like Canada and Australia tighten cont... more
UK maintains commanding 82% attractiveness among international education professionals, but nearly three-quarters of students are actively considering alternative destinations. ApplyBoard's Q3 2025 survey reveals significant shifts that agents and sc... more
Australia's international education sector is heading for a decade of stagnation with growth projected at just 2% annually through 2030 - a dramatic fall from nearly 10% pre-pandemic growth. Conrad and Eden examine how Australia's increasingly restri... more
Conrad and Eden break down China's new K visa - a precision-targeted strategy to attract elite AI and STEM talent from top-tier universities. This isn't immigration reform; it's talent warfare in the global AI race.
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While edtech unicorn ApplyBoard faces a 74% valuation collapse, strategic consolidation continues in international education with two key acquisitions targeting Australian student pipelines. This episode breaks down what these deals mean for agencies... more
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This series delivers rapid, data-driven updates on international education markets, policies, and recruitment dynamics that shape how agents, colleges, and students navigate global mobility. Recent episodes flag shifting destination attractiveness and policy environments, with Germany, the UK, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia featured prominently as data points and case studies. Practical guidance for professionals includes diversifying destination knowledge, tracking visa trends, and emphasizing employment outcomes in marketing and advising to stay competitive in a changing environment. A standout feature is the ongoing comparison of policy regimes (e.g., visa changes, family provisions, and work rights) and market responses across multi... more
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