This exclusive partnership with AECC Global further enables THE’s vision to support the mobility of millions of prospective students visiting THE’s website every year.

The partnership will help students navigate the international education journey including selecting and applying to leading universities.

Despite concerns that the COVID-19 pandemic would see physical offices closed and less students looking to study abroad, AECC Global has quickly adapted to the new COVID-19 normal, supporting prospective students by opening a network of digital offices – powered by their Digital Innovation Hub – enabling virtual appointments and large online virtual events for students and universities.

Recent research by AECC Global suggests there are strong signs emerging of a recovery in international student numbers for 2021. In a survey of 1,265 prospective students, respondents demonstrated strong underlying intentions to study abroad even in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The vast majority of students surveyed indicated they still intended to study abroad with many planning to commence studies as soon as possible.

Students expressing an interest in some of the AECC Global study destinations under the partnership will be able to access free independent and certified student counselling services and application support via AECC’s 500+ team members and their growing Digital Innovation Hub enabling virtual appointments for students unable to visit the AECC network of offices.

The Canadian Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino introduced some important visa approval plans for international students earlier last week.