Sri Lanka is fast emerging as a powerhouse in the global student mobility market, and the numbers speak for themselves. Every month, thousands of ambitious Sri Lankan students board flights to study abroad—carrying dreams worth millions in education revenue. Between 2019 and 2024, Australia saw a 41% rise in Sri Lankan students, reaching 19,000 enrolments. Canada experienced an extraordinary 443% surge, hosting over 8,000 Sri Lankan students by 2023. The UK, too, recorded impressive growth with 5,500 students in 2022/23—an 84% jump from the previous year—and this momentum continues across different study destinations with Europe gaining ground.

For study abroad recruiters, this growth signals enormous business potential. But tapping into this opportunity isn’t just about demand—it is about building strong, strategic partnerships. This is because the right partnership gives you credibility, access to trusted networks, and streamlined systems. So, as an established study abroad recruiter in Sri Lanka, why should you partner with KC Overseas Education? Well, let us find that out in the article ahead.