Bildungsurlaub Approval Nominated for ST Star Service Provider Award for Seventh Consecutive Year

KÖLN, Germany - Aug. 3, 2026 - PRLog -- COLOGNE, Germany – Bildungsurlaub Approval is proud to announce that it has been nominated for the prestigious ST Star Service Provider Award for the seventh consecutive year. Organised by StudyTravel, the ST Star Awards are among the most respected recognitions in the international language travel industry. The latest nomination reflects the company's long-standing commitment to supporting language schools worldwide and helping them successfully access Germany's educational leave market.

Based in Cologne, Germany, Bildungsurlaub Approval is a leading specialist in the recognition of international language courses as Bildungsurlaub (educational leave). The company currently supports approximately 300 language schools across the globe by managing the complete approval process with German authorities and providing expert guidance throughout every stage of the application procedure.

The nomination comes at a time when demand for lifelong learning and professional development continues to grow across Germany. Employees in 14 German federal states currently have a legal entitlement to educational leave, enabling them to attend approved language courses while continuing to receive their salary. With Saxony expected to introduce its own educational leave legislation, the number of participating federal states will soon increase to 15, creating even greater opportunities for international language schools to reach German learners.

Bildungsurlaub Approval works closely with some of the most respected organisations in the international language education sector. The company is a preferred partner of IALC (International Association of Language Centres), FEDELE (Federación Española de Asociaciones de Escuelas de Español para Extranjeros) and Qualité FLE, and is also a member of the FDSV (German Association of Language Travel Operators). These partnerships reinforce the company's role as a trusted link between international education providers and the German continuing education market.

"These partnerships reflect our shared commitment to making high-quality language education more accessible and to strengthening connections between international language schools and learners in Germany," said Thomas Roth, Managing Director of Bildungsurlaub Approval.

"We would like to thank our partners, language schools and industry colleagues for their continued trust and support. This nomination is a recognition of the strong international network we have built together."

The winners of the ST Star Awards will be announced during the annual ST Alphe Conference, where leading professionals from across the international education industry come together to celebrate excellence and innovation.

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Thomas Roth
Managing Director
Bildungsurlaub Approval
Website: www.bildungsurlaub-approval.com
Email: info@bildungsurlaub-approval.com