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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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Featured - ICEF Berlin

FEATURED EVENT

ICEF Berlin


Our flagship event returns for its 27th edition from 30 Oct - 01 Nov, bringing
together thousands of colleagues, peers, partners, and friends from 120+
countries across the global education industry.

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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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IBDD

INAUGURAL EVENT

ICEF Berlin Digital Day


A new, one-day networking conference to inform and update international
education professionals on the latest technologies and digital tools available
to them. Join us on November 02, 2022.

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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.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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


ICEF BERLIN DIGITAL DAY


NOVEMBER 02, 2022


BERLIN, GERMANY

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ICEF Berlin Digital Day is a new, one-day networking conference that informs and
updates senior international education professionals on the latest technologies
and digital tools available to them. Scheduled the day right after the
international education sector’s largest networking event (ICEF Berlin) and
taking place in the same venue, ICEF Berlin Digital Day presents itself as a
natural extension in the agenda of senior international student recruitment
professionals.

Learn moreRegister for the event


ICEF SAN DIEGO


DECEMBER 15 - 17, 2022


SAN DIEGO, USA

HYBRID

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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 America.

Learn moreRegister for the event


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

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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

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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

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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 four 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




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.


ICEF PODCAST: ARE TRADITIONAL STUDENT CORRIDORS UNDER PRESSURE?

In this episode of our continuing podcast series, ICEF’s Craig Riggs and Martijn
van de Veen discuss the latest developments in our sector, with a focus on
Australia’s resurgent popularity among leading study destinations, and the
increasing variety of messaging apps used to reach prospective students
throughout Asia. They are joined for a feature discussionContinue reading…




JAPAN AND EUROPE INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT SENDING MARKETS FOR CANADA’S K-12
SCHOOLS

International student numbers in Canadian public schools are recovering from
steep enrolment drops in the pandemic, according to new data from CAPS-I.
Long-term enrolments (four months or longer) reached 24,915 in 2021/22, up from
19,100 the previous academic year. Short-term enrolments (less than four months)
were up by 30% over the previous year but CAPS-IContinue reading…




GERMANY’S FOREIGN ENROLMENT REACHES RECORD HIGH WITH INCREASE OF 8% IN 2021/22

The number of international students enrolled in German higher education
institutions grew by 8% to reach approximately 350,000 students in the 2021/22
academic year, according to the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). This is
a new record for foreign enrolment in Germany and the second consecutive year of
growth after a 1.5% year-over-year gain inContinue reading…




CHINESE AGENT SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANT TRENDS FOR STUDENT RECRUITMENT THIS
YEAR  

Growth in Chinese outbound may be slowing, but China still represents the
largest or second largest nationality within the international student
populations of Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US. Even so, the UK was the
only country of the four major English-speaking study destinations to avoid a
decline in Chinese numbers last year. ChineseContinue reading…




SURVEY SAYS AUSTRALIA A TOP CHOICE AMONG PROSPECTIVE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

New IDP research shows that Australia’s popularity as a study destination is
steadily improving. Australia still trails Canada in this regard, but it is
closing the gap. The Emerging Futures research was conducted with 11,000
prospective students, applicants, and current students in August 2022. Canada
remains the top choice for 27% of surveyed students, unchangedContinue reading…




STUDY TRACKS TOP MESSAGING APPS AND STUDENT PRIORITIES IN KEY ASIAN MARKETS

It can be difficult to track which messaging apps are the most popular in
different countries, but a new research report sheds light on what’s happening
in Asia right now. It also illustrates just how much student priorities change
from country to country. The report, by Sinorbis, a marketing technology firm,
shows that educators needContinue reading…




ENGLISHUSA ADVANCES SECTOR-SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FEDERAL POLICY MAKERS

The EnglishUSA board recently ratified a series of five policy recommendations
for US government agencies. The peak body’s recommendations were in turn
presented at the EnglishUSA Stakeholders Conference 2022 earlier this month, and
they follow a pattern of similar position statements by peak bodies in the US
this year. Perhaps the most prominent of thoseContinue reading…




UK REMOVES VISITOR VISA REQUIREMENT FOR COLOMBIAN TRAVELLERS

Colombians have long been able to travel to the 26 European countries in the
Schengen Area without a visa. But the same has not been true of the United
Kingdom, which has maintained its visitor visa requirement for Colombian
nationals. That visa requirement has been accompanied as well by processing
times of up to 60Continue reading…




STUDY MEASURES QUALITY OF UNIVERSITIES’ RESPONSE TO INTERNATIONAL ENQUIRIES

A new mystery shopping study, produced by industry consultancy Edified and
enrolment services management company UniQuest, aims to benchmark the quality of
responses to international student enquiries across 107 universities. The
universities in the sample were largely based in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and
New Zealand. But the survey extended to a sample of additionalContinue reading…




US: INDIAN ENROLMENTS SURGING FOR FALL 2022 AS CHINESE NUMBERS DECLINE

The latest data release from the US Customs Student and Exchange Visitor
Immigration Program (for September 2022) indicates that Indian enrolments are
surging in the US. Chinese enrolments, by contrast, are continuing to decline.
Overall, the number of F-1 visas issued to international students for the period
May through August 2022 (282,000) is slightly higherContinue reading…








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