Multiple-intakes running in CAS Shield

International recruitment is shifting fast. More intakes. Higher volumes. Students who expect speed and clarity at every step. The pressure is on institutions to adapt, and the right systems make all the difference. At Enroly, we’re seeing how universities are rethinking intake management.

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The rise of multiple intakes

Not long ago, September was the main event. Today, it’s just one of many.

• 60% of institutions now offer a ;summer intake’.
• 20% have already opened January 2026 applications.

Why? Two big reasons:

1. Flexibility for students - more choice on when to start.
2. Revenue resilience - spreading risk and growing numbers sustainably.

But more intakes = more complexity. Each one needs its own setup, planning, and execution. That’s where CAS Shield comes in.

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Opening intakes earlier

We’re also seeing universities move faster. 20% had already opened their January intake before this September was even over. Opening earlier gives students and partners more time to prepare, and stops everything piling up into one CAS, compliance, and document bottleneck.

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How CAS Shield makes it work

Managing multiple intakes side by side is simple in CAS Shield. Institutions can:

• Switch between intakes instantly to track who’s applied, where they are, and what’s next.
• Automate communications with thousands of personalised emails to students and agents.
• Run compliance interviews automatically, scheduled, recorded, and tracked.
• See everything in real time with dashboards that highlight bottlenecks.
• Streamline document collection with smart upload and flagging for errors.

The heavy lifting is done by the platform. Teams spend less time on admin and more time supporting students.

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The benefits of getting it right

When institutions run multiple intakes with CAS Shield, they see:

• Faster CAS issuance.
• Scalable processes without extra headcount.
• Reduced compliance risk.
• A smoother experience for students and agents.

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Final thoughts

The days of a single September intake are over. Multiple intakes are here to stay.

With CAS Shield, universities can set up, switch, and scale intakes seamlessly, whether September, January, or beyond.