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INTRODUCING

ICEF ACADEMY

A new e-learning platform for international student recruitment specialists and
agents seeking professional development opportunities.
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NEW ISSUE NOW AVAILABLE

ICEF Insights Magazine

The annual must-read for our industry, with ideas and strategies to boost your
international student recruitment.
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Guest Speaker

ICEF GUEST SPEAKER OPPORTUNITIES

Be a guest speaker at an ICEF B2B international education event, webinar or
podcast

Become a member of our pool of experts - take part in panel-discussions and
stage presentations, present your ideas and expertise to an audience of your
peers

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WELCOME TO ICEF

We are the global market leaders in business-to-business networking events and
services for the international education sector.

Through our unrivalled global programme of online and in-person networking
events, support for education agents and market intelligence services, we
facilitate outstanding international student experiences.

For over 30 years, we have been bringing together education institutions,
carefully chosen student recruitment agents and providers of other services for
the international education industry with the simple aim of improving
international student mobility.


WHY WORK WITH ICEF?

In a world with tightening budgets, higher education institutions are coming
under growing pressure to get the most out of their marketing budgets as they
seek to meet ambitious student recruitment targets. Why then do so many
universities and colleges put ICEF at the core of their student recruitment
strategies?

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TRAINING FOR EDUCATION AGENTS

International student recruitment agencies play a vital role in international
education, connecting education institutions with students around the world. We
offer high-quality professional development to keep education agencies informed
about immigration requirements, course entry standards, and student support
expectations around the world.

Find out more



UPCOMING EVENTS

To find out more about our upcoming events for international education
professionals from around the world, click on the links below.


ICEF STUDENT RECRUITMENT FOR ONLINE PROGRAMMES


JANUARY 25 - 26, 2023


ONLINE

VIRTUAL

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ICEF Student Recruitment for Online Programmes is a new virtual B2B networking
event connecting providers of online education with pre-screened student
recruitment agents who are experienced in promoting online and hybrid programmes
across all study types, levels and durations.

Learn moreRegister for the event


ICEF SOUTH ASIA


FEBRUARY 06 - 08, 2023


MUMBAI, INDIA

IN-PERSON

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ICEF South Asia event provides a unique opportunity to connect with hundreds of
student recruitment agents from across India and other South Asian countries,
i.e. Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Learn moreRegister for the event


ICEF DUBAI


FEBRUARY 13 - 15, 2023


DUBAI, UAE

IN-PERSON

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ICEF Dubai is a popular event offering delegates exclusive access to
high-quality, ICEF-screened agents from 17 countries across the Middle East and
North Africa. This unique three-day event runs from 13 – 15 February 2023 at the
prestigious Jumeirah Emirates Towers.

Learn moreRegister for the event


ICEF WORLD STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAMME


FEBRUARY 16 - 17, 2023


DUBAI, UAE

IN-PERSON

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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.

Learn moreRegister for the event


ICEF JAPAN–KOREA ROADSHOW


FEBRUARY 22 - 24, 2023


TOKYO & SEOUL, JAPAN & KOREA

IN-PERSON

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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.

Learn moreRegister for the event


ICEF MEXICO – COLOMBIA ROADSHOW


FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 03, 2023


MEXICO CITY & BOGOTA, MEXICO & COLOMBIA

IN-PERSON

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Running from February 27 – March 03 2023, with networking events in both Mexico
City and Bogota, the roadshow is the most efficient and cost-effective way to
meet a large number of quality agents in two key countries, with connections in
the wider region.

Learn moreRegister for the event


ICEF EURASIA


MARCH 13 - 15, 2023


ISTANBUL, TURKEY

HYBRID

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ICEF Eurasia gives international educators and service providers the opportunity
to meet top-quality student recruitment agents from all over Central Europe,
Turkey, and the Caucasus at one focused event, enabling them to effectively
intensify their marketing & recruitment efforts in these important student
markets.

Learn moreRegister for the event


ICEF SECONDARY EDUCATION


MARCH 19 - 21, 2023


SAN FRANCISCO, USA

HYBRID

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ICEF Secondary Education returns in 2023, for its 4th edition, focused on
connecting people recruiting international students for secondary, boarding,
high school, foundation, and junior education programmes. This is a hybrid
event, with in-person delegates gathering at the Hilton San Francisco Union
Square, and others virtually from around the world.

Learn moreRegister for the event


ICEF ANZA


APRIL 12 - 14, 2023


PERTH, AUSTRALIA

IN-PERSON

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The 16th annual ICEF Australia New Zealand Agent event (ANZA) gives you the
opportunity to meet the top international student recruitment agents from around
the world who have a focus on Australia and New Zealand, as well as leading
educators and service providers from this exciting and vibrant study
destination.

Learn moreRegister for the event


ICEF VANCOUVER


MAY 06 - 08, 2023


VANCOUVER, CANADA

IN-PERSON

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ICEF Vancouver returns in 2023, with a three-day networking event welcoming
hundreds of student recruitment professionals from around the world. This is an
opportunity for educators and service providers from across the Americas, to
connect with hundreds of pre-screened agents representing tens of thousands of
students interested in studying in Canada and the US.

Learn moreRegister for the event


ICEF FRENCH EDUCATION


MAY 10 - 11, 2023


MONTRÉAL, CANADA

IN-PERSON

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The 3rd edition of ICEF French Education takes place in Montréal and provides a
unique opportunity for francophone education providers promoting study
programmes taught in French to network with screened, quality student
recruitment agents from around the world.

Learn moreRegister for the event


ICEF SPANISH EDUCATION


MAY 22 - 24, 2023


SEVILLE, SPAIN

IN-PERSON

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ICEF 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.

Learn moreRegister for the event


ICEF AFRICA


JUNE 12 - 14, 2023


CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

HYBRID

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ICEF Africa returns in 2023 as a hybrid networking event focused on the needs of
international education institutions, and relevant service providers, interested
in recruiting students from this dynamic and vibrant continent.

Learn moreRegister for the event


ICEF ASIA


JUNE 27 - 29, 2023


HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM

HYBRID

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ICEF Asia 2023 is an exciting and greatly anticipated event providing a
first-rate networking environment for professionals with an interest in over 20
outbound student countries in Asia, including Vietnam, South Korea, China and
India.

Hosted over three days, this hybrid event welcomes participants in-person, at
the InterContinental Saigon Hotel, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and online.

Learn moreRegister for the event


ICEF LATIN AMERICA


SEPTEMBER 14 - 16, 2023


SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL

HYBRID

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As the largest industry networking event in the region, ICEF Latin America
brings together hundreds of high-quality, ICEF-screened agents, decision makers
from education institutions and companies providing industry services, in one
place. This popular event enables you to forge professional and personal
connections to support your engagement strategy in the region.

Learn moreRegister for the event


ICEF HIGHER EDUCATION


OCTOBER 02 - 04, 2023


AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

IN-PERSON

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ICEF Higher Education is a long-standing, popular networking event specifically
designed to bring together educators and pre-screened student recruitment
agents, all focused on recruiting students to the international higher education
sector.

Learn moreRegister for the event


ICEF DIGITAL


NOVEMBER 03, 2023


BERLIN, GERMANY

HYBRID

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A one-day networking conference that informs and updates senior international
education professionals on the latest technologies and digital tools available
to them. ICEF Digital is a perfect fit in the international education calendar,
scheduled two days prior to the sector’s largest networking event, ICEF Berlin,
and taking place in the same venue.

Learn moreBuy delegate ticket


ICEF BERLIN


NOVEMBER 05 - 07, 2023


BERLIN, GERMANY

HYBRID

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Considered the pinnacle of the annual networking calendar, our flagship event
ICEF Berlin returns for its 28th edition this year, bringing together thousands
of colleagues, peers, partners, and friends from across the global education
industry.

Learn moreRegister for the event


ICEF MIAMI


DECEMBER 11 - 13, 2023


MIAMI, USA

HYBRID

+

ICEF Miami returns in 2023, bringing pre-screened student recruitment agents
from across the world to the US, to connect with educators from across the
Americas. Also attended by service providers and Cultural Exchange, and Work &
Travel programme providers, ICEF Miami is a key networking event in the
international education calendar for the region.

Learn moreRegister for the event




MARKET INTELLIGENCE

ICEF Monitor is the leading source of market intelligence for the international
student recruitment industry. Read about the latest issues affecting the sector
and learn about emerging trends with ICEF Monitor.


MEASURING COST OF STUDY AND COST OF LIVING ACROSS STUDY DESTINATIONS

Even before the pandemic, affordability had been coming into sharper focus for
many international students and their families. This reflected in part a growing
emphasis on the return on investment of study abroad. But also some important
shifts in the student mix with greater numbers of students coming from South
Asia and Africa. This year,Continue reading…




CHINA’S BORDERS OPEN AT LAST WITH EASING OF REMAINING RESTRICTIONS ON
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

After weeks of public protest at the end of 2022, the Chinese government began
to drop the most extreme of its COVID containment measures and has (1) opened
its borders for incoming and outgoing travel and (2) resumed the processing of
visa and residence permit applications, including those of international
students. The long-awaited policy changeContinue reading…




AGENT SURVEY TRACKS KEY FACTORS FOR STUDY ABROAD PLANNING IN CHINA AND SOUTH
ASIA

The October 2022 cycle of the Navitas Agent Perception Survey provides some
interesting comparisons between student markets in China and South Asia, some of
which we see reflected in the charts below. Agents report that ranking of
institution remains the leading factor in choice of study destination for
Chinese students; whereas cost of study isContinue reading…




MAJOR NEW TRADE AGREEMENT WITH INDIA WILL HELP TO FURTHER BOOST THE RECOVERY OF
AUSTRALIA’S FOREIGN ENROLMENT

On 29 December 2022, the governments of Australia and India signed the
Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). The deal aims
to boost each country’s economic growth through freer trade and close
cooperation, and it paves the way for even more student mobility between India
and Australia. Throughout 2022, there were signs that theContinue reading…




YEAR IN REVIEW: WHAT WE LEARNED IN 2022

Well, that felt a lot better, didn’t it? 2022 was not without its twists and
turns, but many of us got a lot closer to normal during the year. Most, if not
all, borders are now open again to students and travellers, and our industry
took some very important steps along its path to recovery.Continue reading…




ICEF PODCAST: FOUR PERSPECTIVES ON AGENT AGGREGATORS

In this episode, ICEF’s Craig Riggs and Martijn van de Veen discuss the latest
developments in our sector, with a focus on how rising rents are placing
additional pressure on international students’ search for affordable housing
this year. The episode features a special discussion on agent aggregators
recorded live at ICEF San Diego. Martijn wasContinue reading…




RECRUITING IN THE EMIRATES: BIG GOALS, WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION, AND NEW
SCHOLARSHIPS

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a fascinating student source country as well
as a major enroller of international students. UAE has one of the world’s top
education systems and is thus home to a highly talented pool of prospective
international students. The UAE government is committed to diversifying the
country’s revenues beyond oil, andContinue reading…




SCHOLARSHIPS, MODERNISATION, AND STUDENT MOBILITY: RECRUITING IN SAUDI ARABIA
NOW

Geography: Southwest Asia. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) shares eastern
borders with the Arabian Gulf, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, while its
western border flanks the Red Sea. Kuwait, Iraq, and Jordan share the northern
border, and to the south are Yemen and Oman. Main cities: Riyadh, Makkah,
Madinah, Jeddah, and Dhahran. The Riyadh,Continue reading…




STUDY ESTIMATES ECONOMIC IMPACT OF FOREIGN STUDENTS IN FRANCE AT €5 BILLION

A new study from Campus France calculates that foreign students had a direct
economic impact of slightly more than €5 billion annually as of 2021. The study
uses a base enrolment of 303,000 foreign students for this estimate, suggesting
the actual spending of foreign students in the country this year is somewhat
higher still (theContinue reading…




AUSTRALIA: LATIN MARKETS BOOSTING ELICOS RECOVERY THIS YEAR

Year-to-date data shows continued recovery in Australia’s ELICOS sector (English
Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) through September 2022. As of
that month, ELICOS enrolments had recovered to roughly 41% of pre-pandemic
volumes. This amounts to a total of 52,650 ELICOS enrolments for September 2022,
which compares to 129,619 in the same month in 2019.Continue reading…








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