The Koala International Ed News - 18th July 2025

In this week’s episode of The Koala News on Global Horizons podcast, Dirk Mulder (The Koala News) and Rob Malicki (The Global Society) we’re digging into the latest InternationalEducation News. -  A new Purpose Built Student Accommodation provider is entering Australia. - Another ELICOS/VET provider has closed as a result of the Government’s ongoing catastrophicpolicies. - Big news in the Learning Abroad space as Australia’s leading third party provider, CIS Australia, merges with CEA Capa.  Dirk and Rob are also joined by Brett Blacker, Managing Director Australia-New Zealand for Duolingo to talk about English language testing and what’s going on in thatspace.  We are incredibly proud to be the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL podcast of the AIEC Australian International Education Conference... registrations are open now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Global Horizons is a production of The Global Society, Australia’s Learning Abroad support company. The podcast wouldn’t be possible without ⁠The Koala News⁠, Australia’s international education news website. This episode is supported by ⁠Choosing Your Uni⁠, Australia's unique, AI-powered platform that helps domestic and international students to find the right institution for them, and that helps Australian institutions to access new markets. For guest suggestions and feedback, email [email protected]⁠Our editor is Len Zamora and our distribution specialist is Angelo Ablao. Rob Malicki is the executive editor and host.