Event Listings

BCCIE Coordination of BC Zone within Canada Pavilion at NAFSA 2023 BCCIE will once again be sponsoring and coordinating the BC booth in the Canada Pavilion at the 75th NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo, taking place in Washington, DC from May 30 to June 2, 2023. It is an opportunity for representatives from BC institutions […]

Global Affairs Canada is thrilled to announce that Trade Commissioner Service Activities Day (TCS AD) is back for NAFSA 2023!  EduCanada TCS AD at NAFSA 2023 will be held in Washington DC, USA and is free for all Canadian organizations. Space is limited. Date:                Monday, May 29, 2023 Time:               13:00 to 17:00 EDT Capacity: […]

CEF Spanish Education returns to Seville for a second time, providing a unique opportunity for education providers in Spanish speaking countries to network with ICEF-screened, quality student recruitment agents from around the world. Taking place at the Hotel Barceló Sevilla Renacimiento, from May 22-24, 2023, this event is dedicated to connecting the international education industry […]

The 3rd edition of ICEF French Education returns to Montréal in 2023, providing a unique opportunity for education providers promoting study programmes taught in French to network with screened, quality student recruitment agents from around the world. This in-person event welcomes delegates to the Sofitel Montréal – May 10 – 11, 2023, and gives agents recruiting for […]

For the last 14 years, the ICEF Americas events – hosted alternately in Vancouver and Toronto – have attracted an increasing number of participants, firmly establishing both as Canada’s leading international education B2B networking conferences. ICEF Vancouver returns in 2023, with a three-day networking event welcoming hundreds of student recruitment professionals from around the world. […]

Are you a new practitioner in international education? Or know someone who is at the beginning stages of their career and would like to learn more about the field? BCIT is running an International Education Practitioner-Foundation (IEP) Microcredential Program, and one of the online courses, Mobility for Students and Faculty, starts on April 25, 2023. […]

As the climate crisis becomes more and more pressing, there is no way to keep ignoring that if we want to address the environmental topic we need to expand our focus on many other issues of social justice. Today we will explore the intersectionality between climate change and social justice incorporating the Global South perspective […]

Are you eager to make internationalisation in your organisation more sustainable, but you don’t know where to start, who to involve or how to get commitment? Join this session to hear the experiences of three speakers from different countries, institutions and roles. They will share with you the challenges of plunging into this, at times, […]

This interactive session will address key areas of the CANIE Accord, including the underlying principles and impact areas. SPEAKER PROFILES Edward Urunsak | Head of Marketing & Partnerships @ NOVVA Technology Edward is part of the small but active team at NOVVA, leading on the growth of the company’s external presence and the relationship development and […]

Join us on April 13 for a conversation with former federal cabinet minister and senator Jack Austin as he discusses his political memoir, Unlikely Insider: A West Advocate in Ottawa, a forward-looking reflection on challenges facing Canada and its citizens. The event will also feature a panel of distinguished co-hosts: Sarah Kutulakos (Executive Director & COO, Canada China […]

More than three years since most CCBC members’ last trips to China, we may have lost some China travel “muscle memory.” Now that quarantine-free bilateral travel is again possible, join CCBC Executive Director Sarah Kutulakos in Vancouver for an interactive session to discuss different aspects of the return to travel. Topics will include: Stories from trailblazers (members […]

BCCIE invites our international education colleagues to join an informative webinar on the CANIE Accord (Climate Action Network for International Educators). This presentation will explore the requirements for becoming a signatory, and key benefits of signatory status. The presenters will also discuss other opportunities to engage with CANIE. About CANIE CANIE is a grassroots non-profit […]

BCCIE has long supported the development of intercultural capacities as foundational to the increasing cultural diversity on our campuses. Since the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action in 2015, BCCIE has expanded their efforts to support institutions commitments to meaningful reconciliation. At the same time many institutions have also […]

A good example of digital transformation in international education is the process of evaluating credentials. What used to be a time-consuming, inefficient and often fraud-sensitive administrative process involving paper documents, seals of certification and registered mail, can today be handled simply and quickly through sophisticated, integrated digital evaluation systems. In this webinar, we will discuss […]

The Vietnam Association of Community Colleges (VACC), and its Canadian partners CICan (Colleges and Institutes Canada), Nova Scotia Community College, and BCCIE (British Columbia Council for International Education), will be co-hosting an international conference March 20-21 in Tra Vinh, Vietnam. The conference will work upon the strong and long-standing foundation of Canada-Vietnam academic engagement and […]

Exclusive secondary education networking In 2023, ICEF Secondary Education returns for its 4th edition, this time as a hybrid event, with delegates attending both at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square, and also joining virtually from anywhere in the world. Running from 19 – 21 March, this diverse gathering offers an exclusive opportunity to network […]

OH! Study will be hosting the Spring 2023 Overseas Education Expo from March 18 to the 22 in Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung, and Hsinchu. In light of the ongoing pandemic, several changes and additions will be made to the recruiting event, including a virtual component of the expo, enhanced safety features, and strengthened refund policy to […]

Limitless is an annual student conference held at Columbia College. The goal of the conference is to celebrate student excellence in academic scholarship and equip students with the practical skills and knowledge they need to succeed in life. As well as enjoying keynote speeches, participants will be able to experience Columbia College’s first career and […]

Are you a new practitioner in international education? Or know someone who is at the beginning stages of their career and would like to learn more about the field? BCIT is running an International Education Practitioner-Foundation (IEP) Microcredential Program, and one of the online courses, Intercultural Dynamics in International Education, starts on March 14, 2023. […]

The Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) is very much looking forward to a return to an in-person conference, in partnership with its host university, Mahidol. Scheduled to be held in the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand, from 13-17 March 2023, the event offers delegates from around the world the opportunity to share […]

Network with agents from across this vast region In 2023, ICEF Eurasia returns as a hybrid event, with delegates attending both in-person, at the iconic Hilton Istanbul Bosphuros, and virtually from anywhere in the world. Running from 13 – 15 March 2023, over the course of three days, international educators and industry-related service providers will […]

BCCIE has long supported the development of intercultural capacities as foundational to the increasing cultural diversity on our campuses. Since the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action in 2015, BCCIE has expanded their efforts to support institutions commitments to meaningful reconciliation. At the same time many institutions have also […]

EduCanada Agent Fair 2023 Date: Thursday, March 2, 2023 Time: 10:00 – 16:30 Location: Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul (The exact location will be provided to the participants after the venue selection is complete.) Registration  If you wish to participate in the EduCanada Agent Fair 2023 in Seoul, please complete the registration form below no later […]

ICEF Mexico-Colombia Roadshow – B2B networking in two key Latin American markets The ICEF Mexico–Colombia Roadshow returns in 2023, giving international education providers an opportunity to meet with carefully-screened student recruitment agents from Mexico and Colombia. Running from February 27 – March 03 2023, with networking events in both Mexico City and Bogota, the roadshow […]

In collaboration with the Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan (FICHET), BCCIE will be hosting a second part of our B2B virtual networking event. The goal of this event is to bring institutions together especially those who were unable to join the first part last year.   This virtual engagement will take […]

Target Audience: Canadian Post-Secondary Institutions Global Affairs Canada, through the High Commission of Canada in Malaysia, is pleased to invite Canadian institutions to participate in the EduCanada Recruitment Tour and Fair in Kuala Lumpur on February 22-25, 2023. This event is designed to allow representatives from recognized Canadian post-secondary institutions to meet Malaysian students, parents and […]

Japan and Korea – two important student markets in one trip After a hiatus of three years, the popular ICEF Japan-Korea Roadshow is back for its 8th edition – providing international educators and service providers with the opportunity to meet active, ICEF-screened student recruitment agents from both nations. Running from 22 – 24 February 2023, […]

In response to this current challenging situation of the post-COVID 19 pandemic, the SEAMEO Secretariat in collaboration with the University of Tsukuba, Japan and supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Japan will virtually organise the 11th SEAMEO-University of Tsukuba (UT) Symposium on 20-21-22 February 2023. Theme and Objectives: Under […]

A new event to open up scholarship opportunities for international educators In collaboration with Gulf Conferences, ICEF launches the ICEF World Student Scholarship Education Programme (IWSSEP) – a new event created to bring together educators from around the world with scholarship providers from across the Middle East. Many countries and private organisations are investing heavily […]

Increase your student recruitment from the Middle East and North Africa As regions renowned for diversity, the Middle East and North Africa represent an attractive source of students for leading international education institutions. ICEF Dubai is a popular hybrid event offering delegates, participating in-person and virtually, exclusive access to high-quality, ICEF-screened agents from 17 countries […]

ICEF is delighted to invite you to watch our seminar programme, live-streamed from ICEF Dubai. With a full afternoon of informative seminars and panel discussions on trending topics in international education, this is a fantastic opportunity to experience part of the event. Register now, and have the flexibility to either join live on 13 February, […]

We are currently seeking approval for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours by the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC). We will update this section once this has been confirmed. BCCIE is pleased to invite our international education colleagues to a webinar session presented by IRCC and British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). IRCC […]

On February 7, BCCIE and the Consulate General of Canada in Ho Chi Minh City will present a webinar on “Vietnam’s Education Sector Today – International Education Market Updates, Trends and Developments.”  Get the latest information from the Trade Commissioner responsible for the education sector in Vietnam. Learn about contemporary market intelligence, trends, and opportunities, […]

ICEF South Asia – an inaugural event focused on the world’s leading source of international students South Asia has overtaken China as the leading source of international students. During 2021, with the uncertainty of lock downs and border closures, China saw a 25% decline in students enrolled in overseas institutions. At the same time, India’s […]

Do not miss out on International Education Practitioner – Foundation Microcredential program that launches in the 2023 academic year! British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is offering this practical and intensive international educator focussed program in a convenient online format to support the career development of individuals working in the field. The Microcredential program is […]

With the sector travelling again, join BCCIE for an informative day on how to make the most of your time abroad. This full-day event will cover planning and strategies in three areas: pre-travel, while traveling, and follow-up from travel. Our featured speakers will cover key topics within these areas, such as the optics of your […]

Join BCCIE as we bring together BC’s Consular Corps with representatives from the Government of BC and BC’s education sector to connect, learn, and network. Primarily based in Vancouver, BC’s Consular Corps officers represent more than 80 countries. Attendees will have the opportunity to build connections between their school or institutions with key figures in the Consular Corps.

Recently, the federal government relaxed rules capping the number of hours that international students could work while enrolled as full-time students. Join us for a panel discussion about the expected impacts of the new policy from the perspectives of university researchers, service providers and international student advocates. Panelists will outline the recent policy change, speculate […]

Reach new demographics and tap into new markets PROVIDERS – Enrol more students for your online programmes by working with ICEF-screened student recruitment agents AGENTS – Meet providers of online learning related services and solutions eager to work with agents as a recruitment channel ICEF Student Recruitment for Online Programmes is a new virtual B2B […]

Our next webinar is brought to you as part of our new virtual event: ‘ICEF Student Recruitment for Online Programmes’ and we will discuss the wealth of opportunities and synergies that exist between international education and online learning. In the first 30 minutes of the webinar, we zoom in on the latest insights from our […]

Each year, scholarship providers, whether governments, ministries, foundations, institutions or private companies, provide funding for hundreds of thousands of students. Scholarships exist for all areas of education: pathway/vocational programmes, life-long learning opportunities, internships, professional training programmes, language studies, and university programmes. Funding can be partial or in full, often including accommodation, insurance and travel coverage. […]

The UMAP Networking and Partnership Development Initiative continues into 2023, following two successful virtual networking sessions with UMAP members from around the consortium.  In Phase 2 of the initiative, interested participants are invited to apply for the “UMAP-COIL Training Program” a three-week online Introduction to COIL course, offered by Keiko IKEDA, Professor/Vice-Director, Kansai University’s Institute for […]

BCCIE and the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China invite you to join an in-person presentation to learn up-to-date visa policy, emerging education trends and developments in China. Come and hear from the Visa and Education Consuls from the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Vancouver as they provide updates […]

ICEF San Diego is a networking event bringing educators, service providers and Work & Travel businesses, based in the Americas, together with hundreds of international student recruitment agents. These ICEF-screened agents have direct access to the world’s largest sources of overseas students planning to study in the US, Canada and the rest of the Americas. […]