Target Audience: Educators, Immigration consultants, Education agents, Lawyers, Paralegals, RCICs, RISIAs etc.

The combination of both workshops has been approved by the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) for 4.5 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours.

Agenda

• 8:30 – 9:00a.m. – Coffee and Registration
• 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – International Students: Working During Studies (Workshop 1: Session 1)
• 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Break
• 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – International Students: Working After Graduation (Workshop 1: Session 2)
• 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch break*
• 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. - Pathways to Permanent Residence for International Students (Workshop 2)

*Please note lunch is not provided.

BCCIE is pleased to invite the international education sector to join Heather Michaud of IRCC and Aireen Luney of the BC PNP for two workshops. The first workshop is on international students working during their studies and after graduation, the second workshop is on the Express Entry program and the BC PNP. Content will focus on immigration pathways for international students graduating from educational institutions in BC or Canada.

For full sessions descriptions, click here.

Presenters

Heather Michaud – Outreach Officer, Dedicated Service Channel, Domestic Network, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Heather is an outreach officer with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for British Columbia and the Yukon. She works closely with her BC Provincial Nominee Program counterparts to help stakeholders, including post-secondary institutions, understand and navigate the range of economic immigration programs. She has 19 years of operational experience in immigration with the federal government. Her areas of expertise include the International Student Program, the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program, and applying for permanent residence through Express Entry.

Aireen Luney, Manager, Program Development & Promotion, Immigration Programs Branch (BC PNP), Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Technology

Aireen is the Manager, Program Development and Promotion in the Immigration Programs Branch. She is responsible for the development of the marketing framework and for managing the marketing/outreach/promotion portfolio for the program. Aireen also leads all external stakeholder engagement and communication for the Branch. Prior to joining the Immigration Programs Branch (BC PNP), Aireen had extensive experience in all aspects of human resource management with the BC Public Service Agency.

Register

Please register for the workshop here.

Cancellation Policy

No refunds of event registration fees paid will be granted at any time. However, name changes or registration transfers are allowed if they are submitted in writing to events@bccie.bc.ca on or before January 16, 2020.

The APAIE Conference and Exhibition brings together thousands of professionals who are passionate about international education from across the globe to the Asia-Pacific region to network, improve professional skills and learn about new developments in international education. 

Conference delegates include:

• Officers responsible for international mobility of students, faculty and staff
• Government representatives and policymakers
• National and regional international education organizations and associations
• Leaders in interculturalism, internationalization and the student experience
• Leaders in advancing opportunities for indigenous and newcomer communities in international education
• Presidents, vice chancellors, directors and principals in higher education

The APAIE Conference and Exhibition debuted in 2006 with 400 delegates and now attracts over 2,500 delegates. The growing attendance each year at the Conference reflects the burgeoning interest in the region and recognition of the Asia Pacific's important role in international education.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the APAIE 2020 website.

BCCIE Summer Conference provides an essential platform for the growth of BC’s international education sector. Unique for 2020, BCCIE Summer Conference will be a pre-conference day taking place on June 9, before the Global Internship Conference, June 10-12, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

Our one-day agenda will include sessions, workshops, and an International Education Awards luncheon.

Summer Conference attendees will have the option to register for BCCIE’s pre-conference day, or the option to register for both the pre-conference and the Global Internship Conference.

We look forward to seeing you in June!

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The United States and Canada are top study destinations with broad international appeal across all educational sectors. Each year, an increasing number of North American institutions turn to agents to help them boost international enrollments and increase the quality of student applicants. The best place to find top-quality agents focused primarily on the US and Canada is ICEF Miami.

All of the student recruitment agents that attend ICEF Miami undergo ICEF’s strict selection and screening process – considered the most stringent in the industry. In addition to providing both detailed information about their business and references from current educator partners, agents must demonstrate an established focus on sending students to North America.

Prior to the event, educators are able to schedule up to 38 one-to-one business meetings with agents from all over the world online. The ICEF version of the eSchedule PRO meeting booking system allows educators to view comprehensive agent profiles, including the number of students sent to the US and Canada per education sector in the last 12 months. This information helps you identify and meet with the agents most relevant to you.

ICEF Miami is an ideal opportunity for US and Canadian institutions to benefit from a large number of top quality recruiters committed to building lasting partnerships within North America.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

The inaugural ICEF Secondary Education event provides a targeted opportunity for international providers of secondary, boarding, high school, and junior programmes, as well as selected secondary education focused agents from around the world, and relevant service providers to hold pre-scheduled, one-to-one business meetings effectively and efficiently.

Education agents play a crucial role in the growth of secondary education. Agents represent institutions in markets worldwide, providing specialised counselling to prospective students and their families. Agents also monitor enrolment criteria, streamlining the entire process.

ICEF is renowned for inviting only the most relevant and professional agents to attend its events. This reputation was built through ICEF’s stringent screening process. All agents are required to provide verifiable data on their business practices and performance, as well as recent references from institutional partners. These steps ensure that your meetings will be productive.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

The 15th annual ICEF Dubai is the region’s leading event for networking with student recruitment agents from the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and Turkey.

ICEF prides itself on ensuring every possible measure is taken to make sure you meet only the best and most professional agents at our events. All agents attending ICEF Dubai are carefully selected and are required to pass ICEF’s strict screening process. Agents must provide multiple references from current business partners, as well as proof of ethical business practices, and a successful track record of placing students at international institutions.

During the event, you can attend informative seminars, participate in networking receptions, and hold one-to-one meetings with agents you select prior to the event. These activities give you ample opportunity to appoint new representatives, as well as maintain and extend relationships with existing partners.

ICEF Dubai is the best way to meet a large number of top-quality agents face-to-face, in one location, saving you time and travel costs.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

Global Affairs Canada is pleased to invite eligible Canadian institutions to participate in the next edition of the EduCanada ASEAN Recruitment Tour in Malaysia.

This recruitment tour is designed to allow Canadian representatives to meet potential students and parents, as well as institutional representatives in Kuala Lumpur.

Schedule

Wednesday, February 12
3 to 4 school visits

Thursday, February 13
3 to 4 school visits

Friday, February 14
3 to 4 school visits

Saturday, February 15
9:00 am to 10:00 am - Set-up and Pre-fair briefing
10:00 am to 05:00 pm - Public Fair
5:00 pm to 06:00 pm - Pack-up and Post-fair briefing

Register

Registration deadline: January 10, 2020

To register, please click here.

If you have any questions on the opportunities and potential of the market for your institution, please contact:

Malaysia/Kuala Lumpur, Bethany Tien, bethany.tien@international.gc.ca

The theme for 2020 AIEA Annual Conference is Rethinking Comprehensive Internationalization for a Global Generations. 

Internationalization is no longer an option in our already globally interconnected society. It is an imperative for Higher Education Institutions which are educating young people to become global citizens and which are hosting students and faculty from around the world.

Internationalization is by definition comprehensive and should cover all dimensions of the mission of higher education institutions. However, the 21st century brings new challenges and we are already witnessing the backlash of globalization. The Academy is more than ever pressed to prove its transformational role and its impacts on society. Students, faculty, leadership and staff are eager to make the world a better place, starting with their own communities. New technologies and approaches are available and being implemented in society and in our educational institutions. In this context, we have a golden opportunity to rethink and redefine Comprehensive Internationalization and the leaders’ roles in meeting the expectations of the global generation.

Register

To register and to learn more about the event, please visit the AIEA Annual Conference website.

AIEA Leadership Academy for New Senior International Officers

May 4 - 8, 2020 in Chapel Hill, NC, USA

The 2020 AIEA Leadership Academy for New Senior International Officers is an intimate, selective, and intensive Academy with deep learning on issues relating to leading internationalization. Participants build a strong network of peers and develop action plans addressing challenges and opportunities in internationalizing their institutions.

Please apply for the Leadership Academy here.

Global Affairs Canada is pleased to invite eligible Canadian institutions to participate in the next edition of the EduCanada Fairs in Indonesia.

This fair is designed to allow Canadian representatives to meet potential students and parents, as well as educational agents and institutional representatives throughout the region.

Schedule

February 21 – 22, Surabaya: Recruitment fair, market briefing, networking luncheon, school visits

February 23 – 24, Jakarta: Recruitment fair, market briefing, networking luncheon, school visits

Study in Canada Fair

Following the EduCanada fairs in Surabaya and Jakarta, Canadian Education International – Indonesia will organize the Study in Canada Fair in Medan on February 26.

Register

Registration deadline: January 24, 2020

To register for the event please download the EduCanada Fair registration form and the Study in Canada Fair registration form.

If you have any questions on the opportunities and potential of the market(s) for your institution, please contact the trade commissioner in Indonesia: Julia Pankey julia.pangkey@international.gc.ca. 

The 8th annual ICEF Japan–Korea Agent Roadshow gives international educators and service providers the opportunity to meet quality, active student recruitment agents from both Japan and Korea. As this event sells out every year, interested parties are advised to book early to avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity.

This event is split between Tokyo and Seoul and offers participants a one-day event in each location.

Agents attending the roadshow come exclusively from Japan and Korea, providing a focused opportunity to establish firm links in these markets. All agents attending are carefully selected and are required to pass ICEF’s strict screening process. Agents must provide multiple references from current business partners, as well as proof of ethical business practices, and a successful track record of placing students at international institutions.

Personal contact is an important cultural aspect of business in Asia, particularly in Japan and Korea. This roadshow provides an excellent opportunity for educators and service providers to pre-schedule one-to-one meetings with agents to consolidate existing partnerships and establish new connections.

In addition, informal networking opportunities over lunches, coffee breaks, and evening functions allow participants to develop their business networks.

The ICEF Japan–Korea Agent Roadshow is the most efficient and cost-effective way to meet a large number of quality agents in two key locations. It is a must for educators wanting to connect, build, and maintain long-term partnerships in both Japan and Korea.

Places at this roadshow are strictly limited. Please note that it is not possible to book only one location.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

CEI Vietnam is pleased to invite Canadian Institutions to attend the 17^th Annual Canadian Education Spring Fairs 2020 in Danang, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in March 2020. 

 DANANG: 

Thursday, March 5, 2020

16:30 - 20:00 
Novotel Hotel - 36 Bach Dang, Danang

 HANOI: 

Saturday, March 7, 2020

13:00 – 17:00 
Melia Hanoi Hotel, 44B Ly Thuong Kiet, Hanoi

 HO CHI MINH CITY: 

Sunday, March 8, 2020

13:00 – 17:00
GEM Center, 8 Nguyen Binh Khiem, District 1, HCMC

Register

Registration deadline: January 17, 2020

Please complete the online registration form here.

If you have any questions, please contact ngoc.nguyen@canada-edu.org. 

OH! Study will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2020. Promotions and activities will be taking place throughout the year, kicking off with the spring Overseas Education Expo from March 6 to 11. The expo will start with the International School Networking Event on March 6, which will bring overseas and Taiwanese schools together to discuss cooperation, followed by the OH! Study 25th Gala Ball in the evening. The Overseas Education Expo will take place from March 7 to 11 in Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung and Hsinchu.

More than 150 schools are expected to attend. Sign up early to ensure your space at the fair and to receive the pre-fair promotions.

Register

For more information and to register, please visit the event website.

Activities

25^th Anniversary Spring Expo and Promotional Activities

Registration Packages and Discounted rates for payments received before December 31, 2019

Payment Options

The 7th annual ICEF Mexico–Colombia Roadshow provides international educators with the opportunity to meet quality, active student recruitment agents from Mexico, Colombia, and Central America.

This event is split between Mexico City and Bogotá, offering participants a one-day event in each location.

All agents attending are carefully selected and are required to pass ICEF’s strict screening process. Agents must provide multiple references from current business partners, as well as proof of ethical business practices and a successful track record of placing students at international institutions.

In Latin America, personal contact is crucial to successful business relationships. One-to-one meetings at the roadshow provide an excellent opportunity for educators and service providers both to consolidate existing partnerships and establish new ones. In addition, a number of networking opportunities at lunch times, coffee breaks, and evening functions allow you to develop the social aspects of your business relationships.

The ICEF Mexico–Colombia Roadshow is the most efficient and cost-effective way to meet face-to-face with a large number of quality agents. It is a must for educators who want to connect, build, and maintain long-term partnerships in Mexico, Colombia, and Central America.

Places at this roadshow are strictly limited. Please note that it is not possible to book only one location.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

The 3rd annual ICEF Ukraine Focus gives international educators and service providers the opportunity to meet top-quality student recruitment agents from across Ukraine at one focused event.

Ukrainian students have a clear international orientation and a strong demand for study abroad, mostly driven by their motivation to improve their English skills and to access a higher standard of education. The country’s recent political changes and educational reforms have shifted the Ukrainian study abroad market abruptly, increasing the need for professional education agents.

All agents attending ICEF Ukraine are carefully selected and are required to pass ICEF’s strict screening process. Agents must provide multiple references from current business partners, as well as proof of ethical business practices, and a successful track record of placing students at international institutions.

Before the event, each participant will have access to their prospective partners’ profiles, enabling them to identify the educational sectors and programmes they are most interested in. Additionally, all participants will have access to professional development seminars and networking events to further increase their industry knowledge and professional network.

The ICEF Ukraine Focus is scheduled conveniently just before ICEF Moscow and the ICEF Central Asia Focus and gives participants a chance to effectively target their marketing efforts in Ukraine, as well as in Russia and Eastern Europe, all in one trip.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

The 24th annual ICEF Moscow is the region’s most renowned international education networking event. Providing educators and service providers with the opportunity to meet the best agents from Russia, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus, this event is a must-attend for institutions seeking to increase international student enrolments from this important markets.

All agents attending ICEF Moscow are carefully selected and are required to pass ICEF’s strict screening process. Agents must provide multiple references from current business partners, as well as proof of ethical business practices, and a successful track record of placing students at international institutions.

In addition to scheduled meetings and networking events, participants may also attend seminars covering a wide range of topics, including visa processing, student mobility trends, and specific market intelligence.

ICEF Moscow is the most efficient and effective way to meet and establish partnerships with quality student recruitment professionals.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

The 4th annual ICEF Central Asia Focus gives international educators and service providers the opportunity to meet top-quality student recruitment agents from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Mongolia, and Northern China in one location.

Central Asia currently makes up 2% of global outbound student mobility and is quickly increasing its importance in the international student market. Steady economic growth averaging 8% per annum over the last decade, and Kazakhstan’s entry to the Bologna Process in 2010, have paved the way for the country to expand its educational infrastructure and encourage students to travel abroad.

In Central Asian culture, parents and government play a crucial role in a student's decision-making process. This means that it is essential for education institutions to establish personal contacts and networks with agents, service providers, as well as government bodies. The ICEF Central Asia Focus is the perfect opportunity to establish firm links and partnerships with the region's best student recruitment professionals.

All agents attending ICEF Central Asia are carefully selected and are required to pass ICEF’s strict screening process. Agents must provide multiple references from current business partners, as well as proof of ethical business practices and a successful track record of placing students at international institutions.

The ICEF Central Asia Focus is scheduled around ICEF Moscow and the ICEF Ukraine Focus, allowing participants to target their marketing efforts in Russia, Ukraine, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus in one trip. Places at this event are strictly limited.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

The 13th annual ICEF Australia New Zealand (ANZA) gives you the opportunity to meet top international student recruitment agents, as well as leading educators from Australia and New Zealand in one convenient location.

The 2020 event will be held in Adelaide, Australia.

Both Australia and New Zealand offer world-class education, travel, and lifestyle opportunities at competitive price points, making them highly attractive destinations for students and youth travellers from across the globe. Each year ANZA attracts hundreds of educators, work & travel organisations, industry service providers, and international agents (buyers) who send thousands of students and youth travellers to the region annually.

ICEF prides itself on ensuring every possible measure is taken to make sure you meet only the best and most professional agents at our events. All agents attending this event are carefully selected and are required to pass ICEF’s strict screening process. Agents must provide multiple references from current business partners, as well as proof of ethical business practices. Additionally, each agency will have proven an active interest in Australian and New Zealand destinations.

During the event, you can enhance your professional development through our informative seminars, participate in networking receptions, and hold one-to-one meetings with agents and educators you select prior to the event. These activities give you ample opportunity to maintain and extend relationships with existing partners.

ICEF Australia New Zealand is the most efficient and cost-effective way to meet a large number of education institutions and high-quality agents face-to-face, in one location, saving you time and travel costs.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

The 11th annual ICEF Toronto gives educators and service providers from the Americas the opportunity to meet quality, active student recruitment agents from around the world in one convenient location.

For most international students, agents play an important role in selecting and applying to institutions abroad. As a result, agents have become a vital recruitment method for educators from the Americas.

For the last ten years, ICEF Toronto has attracted an increasing number of participants, firmly establishing itself as Canada’s leading education networking event.

At the event, educators and service providers from the Americas will meet with hundreds of international education agents. All agents attending this event are carefully selected and are required to pass ICEF’s strict screening process. Agents must provide multiple references from current business partners, as well as proof of ethical business practices, and a successful track record of placing students at North American institutions.

Prior to the event, educators are able to go online to schedule up to 38 one-to-one business meetings with agents from all over the world. The ICEF online booking system allows educators to view comprehensive agent profiles, helping you to identify and meet with the agents most relevant to you.

In addition to formal meetings and social events, event participants may also participate in various market intelligence seminars and industry presentations.

Attended by the best education agents focused on the Americas, and organised by the industry leader in educator-agent networking events, ICEF Toronto is the must-attend international education event in Canada.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

The 2020 AIEA Leadership Academy for New Senior International Officers is an intimate, selective, and intensive Academy with deep learning on issues relating to leading internationalization. Participants build a strong network of peers and develop action plans addressing challenges and opportunities in internationalizing their institutions.

Program Acceptance

The program will accept a limited number of Senior International Officers (SIOs) at higher education institutions with less than 5 years in their current leadership position. Each participant will be asked to identify a specific challenge or topic of particular interest to them as SIOs, and to write a brief 1-page essay (max 300 words) about this as part of the application process. Applicants will be accepted through the March 1 application deadline. Applicants will be notified of the status of their application within 30 days following the submission of their applications.

Take advantage of the early registration discount and apply by November 15! Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as this is a competitive process with limited space!

Location

The participants will be housed together at the Rizzo Center, a sophisticated meeting and conference center in Chapel Hill, NC, minutes from the main campus of UNC-Chapel Hill.

Faculty

The faculty members for the Academy are all experienced SIOs and will be present for all Academy sessions. The 2020 Academy faculty include Dr. Pia Wood (University of North Texas; past AIEA president), Dr. Penelope Pynes (University of North Carolina, Greensboro; past AIEA president), Dr. David Di Maria (University of Maryland Baltimore County) and Dr. Harvey Charles (University at Albany, State University of New York; past AIEA president). Additional speakers will include Dr. Darla K. Deardorff (AIEA).

Academy Program Content

The Academy will cover eleven thematic topics that are relevant for leaders in international higher education:

• The Role of the Senior International Officer
• International Student Recruitment and Enrollment Management Internationalization of the Curriculum
• Relating to the Administration Building Alliances
• Developing International Strategic Partnerships Making the Case for Internationalization Assessment: What SIOs Need to Know Exploring Resources
• Strategic Planning
• Career Trajectories for SIOs

Each faculty member will chair topical sessions, and all will contribute to each topic. There will also be three sessions set aside for presentations and small group discussions among the participants to apply the knowledge to their own institutional contexts. Through the Academy, participants will gain valuable knowledge and insights into how to lead comprehensive internationalization at their institutions. Upon successful completion of the Academy, participants will receive a certificate of completion issued by the Association of International Education Administrators.

Academy Schedule

Participants are requested to arrive on Monday afternoon, May 4 in time for an opening dinner at the Rizzo Center (Hyatt) on Monday evening. The following Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday will feature two working sessions each morning and two sessions each afternoon. Breakfasts and lunches are provided. No group dinners are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday. There will be a closing academy dinner on Thursday night at a leading restaurant in Chapel Hill. Friday morning will feature a session for presentations by participants and the awarding of certificates of completion, after which participants will be free to depart (no sooner than 12 noon).

Fees and Payment

The fee for the 2020 Academy is $2250 per person for AIEA members and $2600 for non-members for those who apply by the November 15 early deadline. For those applying after November 15, the fee is $2500 for members and $2850 for non-members. This fee covers the cost of lodging (Mon-Thurs nights), text book Leading Internationalization: A Handbook for International Education Leaders (edited by Deardorff and Charles), all academy materials, breakfasts (Tues-Fri), all break snacks and beverages, lunches (Tues.-Thurs.), access to Rizzo Center amenities including fitness center and jogging trails, and the opening and closing dinners. Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses, airport transfers, two dinners (and The Sage Handbook of International Higher Education, which is an additional recommended text for the Academy). Full payment is due within 5 business days of notification of acceptance.

If you have any questions, please send an email to secretariat@aieaworld.org or call +1 (919)-893-4980.

APPLY HERE: 2020 AIEA Leadership Academy for New SIOs Application

The ICEF French Education event provides a targeted opportunity for Canadian educators promoting programmes taught in French and global service providers to meet top-quality, focused student recruitment agents from around the globe.

Recent survey results showed that, after France, Canada is the first-choice study destination for international students looking to study in French in all sectors. Canada has shown to be extremely attractive to parents and students due to the ability to secure an excellent education at a fairly low cost, the favourable Canadian dollar exchange rate, a stable political environment, a safe and welcoming setting, and easier access to study and work permits. All of these factors contribute to the growing demand for Canada as a study destination for English and French programmes.

All agents attending ICEF French Education are carefully selected and are required to pass ICEF’s strict screening process. Agents must provide multiple references from current business partners, as well as proof of ethical business practices, and a successful track record of placing students at international institutions.

The ICEF French Education event takes place shortly after ICEF Toronto, allowing participants to target their recruitment efforts for English and French programmes in one trip. The timing also allows for familiarisation tours in and around two top Canadian cities: Toronto and Montréal.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

The 3rd annual ICEF Africa will take place in Cape Town in May 2020. The 2019 event connected international educators and service providers with quality student recruitment agents from all over Africa.

With fast growing economies and a rapidly increasing middle class, Africa is a major area of growth for outbound students seeking education abroad. Countries such as Uganda, Kenya, Botswana and Ghana are emerging to complement Nigeria’s traditional dominance of the sector.

All agents attending ICEF Africa are carefully selected and are required to pass ICEF’s strict screening process. Agents must provide multiple references from current business partners, as well as proof of ethical business practices and a successful track record of placing students at international institutions.

ICEF Africa is the most dynamic and productive way to foster relationships with current partners and new representatives in this range of rapidly emerging markets.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

The 4th annual ICEF Southeast Asia takes place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and gives international educators and service providers the opportunity to meet top-quality student recruitment agents from Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Singapore, and Southern China.

The ASEAN region contains some of the fastest-growing economies in the world. In Vietnam, the middle class is expected to grow from 12 million in 2012 to 33 million by 2020. Large youth populations throughout the region will continue to drive high demand for quality education and training services. Agents attending the event will represent the best and most active agencies from across Southeast Asia, providing an opportunity to establish a robust network in these growing markets.

All agents attending are carefully selected and are required to pass ICEF’s strict screening process. Agents must provide multiple references from current business partners, as well as proof of ethical business practices and a successful track record of placing students at international institutions.

Before the event, educators and service providers will be able to view agent profiles and schedule up to 36 meetings with those agents best suited to their recruitment needs. In addition, participants may also attend seminars and professional development sessions covering a wide range of topics such as socio-political developments, visa processing, and industry trends.

ICEF Southeast Asia is the most efficient way to establish partnerships with quality student recruitment professionals and to develop a successful marketing strategy tailored to this region.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

The 14th annual ICEF Higher Education provides a targeted opportunity for international tertiary institutions, selected higher education focused agents, and relevant service providers to hold pre-scheduled, one-to-one business meetings effectively and efficiently.

Agents continue to play a crucial role in the growth of the higher education sector, representing institutions in their markets and providing culturally-aware counselling to students and their families. Agents also monitor enrolment criteria, streamlining the entire process.

ICEF is renowned for inviting only the most relevant and professional agents to attend its events. This reputation was built through ICEF’s stringent screening process. All agents are required to provide verifiable data on their business practices and performance, and must also supply recent references from higher education partners. These steps, among other things, ensure that your meeting time is not wasted.

ICEF Higher Education will take place shortly before the 2020 EAIE Conference, also in Barcelona, allowing educators to attend both events.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

The 12th annual ICEF Latin America is the largest agent networking event focused on this important region.

In 2020, ICEF Latin America is taking place in São Paulo, Brazil, a convenient location for all participants. The event provides an excellent opportunity for international educators from all sectors to consolidate existing partnerships, as well as establish new ones with quality, screened student recruitment agents. Reflecting the market size and importance, approximately three quarters of the agents at this event will come from Brazil.

Participants may also attend various seminars, expert panels, and presentations, each providing valuable insights into the latest trends and research affecting international education. In addition, event attendees benefit from numerous informal networking opportunities including lunches, coffee breaks, a cocktail reception and an official gala.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

The current explosion of Asia's middle class is set to create a new consumer market larger in number and spending power than the rest of the world combined by 2030. China is already the leading supplier of international students, and all Asian countries are presently contributing to an enormous increase in outbound student numbers.

The 19th annual ICEF Asia in Beijing is the largest and most established agent networking event of its kind in the region, offering international educators and service providers a time- and cost-effective way to develop and extend their network across these fast growing markets.

ICEF Asia enables participants to meet with top quality ICEF-screened agents from 12 Asian countries, with around 65% coming from China. These Chinese agents are selected from 24 different locations, including the Tier 1 gateway megacities of Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, as well as from 20 other Tier 2 and Tier 3 provincial capital cities, high growth powerhouses and leading regional economic hubs. Also, 60% of our Beijing agents are in fact the HQs of nationwide agencies with branches in other cities all over China.

Established in China since 1999, ICEF has built considerable local expertise and an extensive footprint over the past 20 years, with local ICEF agent managers maintaining regular close contact with over 1 250 currently active agents. More than 460 China ICEF Trained Agent Counsellors (CITAC’s) are currently based in 41 cities (4 Tier 1 cities, 12 "new first tier" cities, 13 Tier 2 cities and 12 Tier 3 cities).

All agents attending ICEF Asia are carefully selected and are required to pass ICEF's strict screening process. Agents must annually provide multiple references from current international educator partners, as well as proof of ethical business practices, and a successful track record of placing students in international institutions.

ICEF's meeting scheduling system allows participants to maximise their time and presence in Beijing. Participants can pre-select agents after reviewing their comprehensive profiles online prior to the event. In addition, participants may also attend a variety of informative seminars, expert panels, and presentations. Each one provides valuable insights into the latest trends and research influencing international education.

ICEF Asia is the ideal place to meet and engage with the best student recruitment agents from all over China and greater Asia, while networking and sharing ideas with peers from around the world.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.

The 26th annual ICEF Berlin is the leading international networking forum focused on education, and a must-attend for all industry professionals. There is no comparable event in terms of size and opportunity anywhere in the world.

ICEF Berlin participants may attend various seminars, expert panels, and presentations each providing valuable insights into the latest trends and research affecting international education. In addition, event attendees benefit from numerous informal networking opportunities including lunches, coffee breaks, a cocktail reception, and an official gala dinner. These social events give participants the chance to make further contacts and extend business relationships on a more personal level.

ICEF Berlin is the most comprehensive and cost-effective way to keep up with industry developments, share ideas with peers, and extend existing networks through meeting top international education professionals face-to-face in one convenient location.

More information

To learn more about the event, please visit the ICEF website.