2024-06-11
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South Africa’s ELT sector expands amid post-Covid resurgence
South Africa's English Teaching Industry Stages Remarkable Recovery
South Africa’s ELT sector expands amid post-Covid resurgence
Johannesburg, South Africa - The English Language Teaching (ELT) sector in South Africa is bouncing back after struggling through the COVID-19 crisis. This sector, which serves students looking to enhance their English skills, is seeing a big comeback in the market.
A recent study by data firm BONARD shows that South Africa's ELT market has almost recovered to its 2019 levels, reaching 92% of its original size. This marks a big leap from 2022, which saw a recovery rate of 71.6%.
This upward trend is highlighted by the success stories of schools like the English Language Centre (ELC) at Hiddingh University. The ELC has seen a jump in the number of students, attracting learners from 63 different countries in 2023. The school is in the process of expanding to meet the increasing demand, with plans to grow to over 500 students by the middle of 2025.
The revival of the ELT sector can be linked to several reasons. South Africa's appeal as a tourist spot and its expanding economy are drawing in students from abroad who want to learn English for work or study. Moreover, the easing of travel rules has simplified the process for students to come to South Africa for language programs.
A recent study by data firm BONARD shows that South Africa's ELT market has almost recovered to its 2019 levels, reaching 92% of its original size. This marks a big leap from 2022, which saw a recovery rate of 71.6%.
This upward trend is highlighted by the success stories of schools like the English Language Centre (ELC) at Hiddingh University. The ELC has seen a jump in the number of students, attracting learners from 63 different countries in 2023. The school is in the process of expanding to meet the increasing demand, with plans to grow to over 500 students by the middle of 2025.
The revival of the ELT sector can be linked to several reasons. South Africa's appeal as a tourist spot and its expanding economy are drawing in students from abroad who want to learn English for work or study. Moreover, the easing of travel rules has simplified the process for students to come to South Africa for language programs.
