The Ireland Education Agent Course (IEAC) was developed following extensive consultation with institutions and various stakeholders in Ireland, including organisations, associations, and government entities. The course provides agents and counsellors with accurate, up-to-date information about Ireland’s education system, helping them strengthen their professional expertise and specialise in student recruitment for Ireland.
Course: Free-to-study | Exam: €295
6 weeks (3 hours of study per week)
The IEAC is a modular, self-paced course that explores Ireland’s education system and the opportunities it offers.
In taking this course, you’ll gain the expertise to navigate Ireland’s education landscape and effectively advise students.
This course is ideal for education agents seeking to specialise in Ireland as a study-abroad destination.
Learn about the study options and qualifications available in Ireland, at all levels.
Unlock strategies to work effectively with Irish institutions.
Help students prepare for living and studying in Ireland, and guide them to their ideal Irish study experience.
The IEAC exam is delivered online. You will be notified of your results immediately upon completion. Successful participants will receive the Ireland Course Graduate (ICG) certificate within 7 business days.
There are no specific prerequisites for taking the IEAC; however, a minimum English language proficiency of IELTS 5.0/TOEFL PBT 500/TOEFL iBT 61 is advised, as the course and exam content are in English. Participation in ICEF events is not required to take the course.
To receive the ICG certification, you are required to take an exam priced at €295. The exam fee includes up to 3 attempts (if required). Agents from IAS-accredited agencies can book the exam at an exclusive price of €99 using the agency’s unique code.
The Ireland Education Agent Course includes the following modules:
A. About Ireland
B: Ireland’s Education System
C. Ireland’s Secondary Schools
D. Ireland’s English Language Training Schools
E. Ireland’s Institutes of Technology
F. Ireland’s Universities
G. Ireland’s Internship Opportunities
H. The Higher Education Environment
I. Living in Ireland
J. Student Visas
K. Working in Ireland
L. Promoting Ireland
Education agents who wish to further their professional development and focus on Ireland as a study destination should take the IEAC. It will enable them to understand student recruitment opportunities within the Ireland education market and discover how to work with stakeholders and institutions in Ireland.
An official qualification is available to all candidates who complete the course and pass the IEAC exam.
On passing the exam, you will receive:
