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ICEF Philippines

Connecting global educators with ICEF-screened international student recruitment agents from all over the Philippines.

June 15 - 16, 2025 Manila, Philippines
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ICEF Philippines:
Connect with agents from this fast-growing market

100+ Agents
70+ Providers
15+ Countries

Following its successful inauguration in 2024, ICEF Philippines returns to Manila’s iconic Grand Hyatt hotel to connect global educators with ICEF-screened international student recruitment agents from this expanding market. With nearly 50% of the country’s 118.8 million people under the age of 24, the Philippines – known for its fast-growing economy and high levels of English proficiency – is a significant source of outbound student mobility, and has already proven popular with recruiters looking to diversify their enrolments.

Conveniently held just two days after the popular ICEF South East Asia in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, these two events provide a cost-effective gateway into a prosperous and competitive market.

100+ Agents
70+ Providers
15+ Countries

Event programme, seminars, & meetings

Build your own personalised programme of up to 19 one-to-one meeting slots, each 25 minutes in duration, with existing and potential partners. Our format is designed to make it easy for you to identify and connect with the right people.

You’ll also benefit from access to our seminars, providing up-to-date information about the latest market trends and issues affecting the global education sector, all from an Asian-centric perspective

Venue

Located in Bonifacio Global City, Manila’s spectacular business district, the Grand Hyatt is housed in an iconic building, renowned for being the tallest vantage point in the country.

Boasting clear views of the Manila skyline, easy transport links, and world class facilities, including hotel-wide internet access, spa, pool, and elegant dining options, the Grand Hyatt is the perfect venue for ICEF Philippines.

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Market snapshot: A guide to international student recruitment in the Philippines

With its thriving economy and youthful population, the Philippines boasts a fast-growing outbound student market. Today, some 80,000 Filipino students are believed to study abroad, and popular destinations currently include Australia and Canada, although these have been affected by recent policy decisions. With the country placed 20th out of 113 countries ranked on the EF English Proficiency Index, Filipino students overwhelmingly prefer English language study programmes, meaning that this competitive market has strong potential for recruiters from a range of destinations including the UK, New Zealand, Ireland, and the US.

Read more on ICEF Monitor

Pricing & Registration

Starting from €3,550

For Educators

Registration and pricing for education representatives, cultural exchange and work and travel professionals.

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Price on application

For Agents

Student recruitment agents who have successfully completed ICEF’s screening process are invited to apply.

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€3,950

For Service Providers

Registration and exhibitor options for service providers.

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Starting from €4,000

Advertising & Sponsorship

Stand out from the crowd and increase your brand visibility with our advertising and sponsorship options.

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Additional event information

FAM tours & receptions

View available familiarisation tours & receptions or submit a proposal.
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Agent information pack

Detailed event information for agent event attendees.
Available March 2025

Providers information pack

Detailed event information for providers event attendees.
Available March 2025

2024 Event Statistics

116 agents and 75 educators from 13 countries.

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Agent countries

  1. 1. Philippines100%
All agent countries
  1. 1. Philippines

Agent segment interest

  • Career / vocational programmes 0%
  • Undergraduate programmes 0%
  • Language courses 0%
  • Grad / postgrad certificate 0%
  • Additional programmes and services 0%
  • Grad / postgrad master 0%
  • Secondary and high school programmes 0%
  • Cultural exchange / work & travel 0%
  • Graduate / postgrad doctorate 0%
  • Foundation programmes 0%

Educator countries

  1. 1. Canada29%
  2. 2. USA22%
  3. 3. United Kingdom15%
  4. 4. Australia11%
  5. 5. France5%
All educator countries
  1. 1. Canada
  2. 2. USA
  3. 3. United Kingdom
  4. 4. Australia
  5. 5. France
  6. 6. Germany
  7. 7. Japan
  8. 8. New Zealand
  9. 9. Poland
  10. 10. Spain
  11. 11. UAE
  • Language schools
  • Secondary, boarding and high schools
  • Universities and vocational training institutes
TESTIMONIALS What our customers say
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The importance for us to come to the first ICEF event in the Philippines is to show Red Deer Polytechnic's commitment to the Philippines. International recruitment is not just about gaining international students, but it's also important for us as an institution to show and prove our commitment...

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Werner Beylefeld Red Deer Polytechnic, USA
Werner Beylefeld, Red Deer Polytechnic, USA The importance for us to come to the first ICEF event in the Philippines is to show Red Deer Polytechnic's commitment to the Philippines. International recruitment is not just about gaining international students, but it's also important for us as an institution to show and prove our commitment to the Filipino community. And we came here to Manila to prove that we are committed partner, who takes this very seriously in the Philippines.
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So, who I was interested in meeting at ICEF is basically, you know, it's not just education consultants, it's even service providers like myself, but who offer complementary services. After all, what we are here to do is to help newcomers to Canada to get connected before they arrive. And so...

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Saqueeb Rajan Wireless DNA, Canada
Saqueeb Rajan, Wireless DNA, Canada So, who I was interested in meeting at ICEF is basically, you know, it's not just education consultants, it's even service providers like myself, but who offer complementary services. After all, what we are here to do is to help newcomers to Canada to get connected before they arrive. And so essentially, you know, we are not competing we're complimentary. So, we are looking to see new partners, new agents, and also, you know, the schools as well. There's a lot of people who have expressed interest in what we provide and we're happy to meet and partner with them.
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So, what are my thoughts in the ICEF Philippines so far? It's a breath of fresh air actually, because we've been attending a lot of ICEF events in the past few years. And there was no events for the Philippines. So, right now, I'm so proud that my country is a rising international student recruitment...

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Shekinah Abigail ENZ Education Consultancy Services, The Philippines
Shekinah Abigail, ENZ Education Consultancy Services, The Philippines So, what are my thoughts in the ICEF Philippines so far? It's a breath of fresh air actually, because we've been attending a lot of ICEF events in the past few years. And there was no events for the Philippines. So, right now, I'm so proud that my country is a rising international student recruitment hub. So, for new institutions, and new education agents, and new service providers, I think this is a great opportunity for them to connect and grow their organisation so much.
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So, it's important for the educators to meet the Filipino agents here in the Philippines, because Philippines is becoming a very, very good market when it comes to international education. Before, we only are limited to US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand. But right now, other countries are...

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Mary Grace Batocabe-Santos Outbound Education and Internships, The Philippines
Mary Grace Batocabe-Santos, Outbound Education and Internships, The Philippines So, it's important for the educators to meet the Filipino agents here in the Philippines, because Philippines is becoming a very, very good market when it comes to international education. Before, we only are limited to US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand. But right now, other countries are also giving a lot of interest to us, such as schools in Europe.

My first ICEF event was remarkable! It was nice to be able to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate in what we do. I felt motivated and challenged at the same time. Looking forward to the next ICEF events!

Daniel Redula Aureus Manpower and Consultancy Corporation, The Philippines
Daniel Redula, Aureus Manpower and Consultancy Corporation, The Philippines My first ICEF event was remarkable! It was nice to be able to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate in what we do. I felt motivated and challenged at the same time. Looking forward to the next ICEF events!

I view ICEF Philippines as a significant milestone in our expansion into the Filipino market. This event came at the perfect time, enabling us to connect with a vast network of education agents in a single venue. Presenting our expertise and demonstrating how we can enhance the additional services...

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Xysa May Babor AISA - Australian Insurance Services Alliance, Australia
Xysa May Babor, AISA - Australian Insurance Services Alliance, Australia I view ICEF Philippines as a significant milestone in our expansion into the Filipino market. This event came at the perfect time, enabling us to connect with a vast network of education agents in a single venue. Presenting our expertise and demonstrating how we can enhance the additional services they offer to their clients was truly transformative. The ICEF event consistently serves as an excellent platform to support our mission.

Excellent networking opportunities give universities access to leading agencies all under one roof. It is an efficient way to meet numerous agents in one setting.

John Wilson Middle Tennessee State University, USA
John Wilson, Middle Tennessee State University, USA Excellent networking opportunities give universities access to leading agencies all under one roof. It is an efficient way to meet numerous agents in one setting.

I gained a wealth of knowledge during this event, particularly about the 20-30-50 rule. I had the opportunity to meet new friends and gain a fresh perspective on the industry. Despite my 5 years of experience in the business, I was energised by the prevalence of Filipino agents at the agency,...

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George Bontia IGK Migration Services, The Philippines
George Bontia, IGK Migration Services, The Philippines I gained a wealth of knowledge during this event, particularly about the 20-30-50 rule. I had the opportunity to meet new friends and gain a fresh perspective on the industry. Despite my 5 years of experience in the business, I was energised by the prevalence of Filipino agents at the agency, which filled me with confidence.

ICEF is one of the best avenues to build a company profile, create good partnerships with institutions, and explore the best options we can offer to our clients. It's one of the best events an organiSation can join!

Gerilyn Ibanez Phil-ANC Visa Consultancy, The Philippines
Gerilyn Ibanez, Phil-ANC Visa Consultancy, The Philippines ICEF is one of the best avenues to build a company profile, create good partnerships with institutions, and explore the best options we can offer to our clients. It's one of the best events an organiSation can join!

Attending the ICEF Philippines event as an education agent was an incredibly enriching experience. The event provided a unique platform to connect with industry leaders, gain valuable insights into the latest trends in international education, and explore new opportunities for collaboration....

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Jermy L. Carlos KOKOS International, The Philippines
Jermy L. Carlos, KOKOS International, The Philippines Attending the ICEF Philippines event as an education agent was an incredibly enriching experience. The event provided a unique platform to connect with industry leaders, gain valuable insights into the latest trends in international education, and explore new opportunities for collaboration. The sessions were informative and well-organised, offering practical strategies that I can implement to better serve my students and partner institutions. I left the event feeling inspired and equipped with new tools to enhance my recruitment efforts and support my students' aspirations. It was a truly worthwhile experience that I look forward to attending again.

Attending ICEF Philippines was an exceptional experience that exceeded my expectations. The seminars were insightful, covering a diverse range of topics crucial for today's educational landscape. Networking opportunities were plentiful, allowing me to connect with industry leaders and forge...

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Tummie D. Olivo FILCAN Canada Education and Immigration Consultancy, The Philippines
Tummie D. Olivo, FILCAN Canada Education and Immigration Consultancy, The Philippines Attending ICEF Philippines was an exceptional experience that exceeded my expectations. The seminars were insightful, covering a diverse range of topics crucial for today's educational landscape. Networking opportunities were plentiful, allowing me to connect with industry leaders and forge valuable partnerships. ICEF Philippines is a must-attend for anyone looking to expand their educational network and gain deep insights into this dynamic region.
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Event Programme
  • 16:00 - 19:00 Onsite registration for providers & agents
  • 16:30 - 19:00 Seminars
  • 17:30 - 18:00 Refreshment break
  • 19:00 - 21:00 Welcome reception
  • 08:00 Meeting hall opens
  • 09:00 - 11:00 1:1 Meetings
  • 11:00 - 11:30 Refreshment break
  • 11:30 - 13:00 1:1 Meetings
  • 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
  • 14:00 - 16:00 1:1 Meetings
  • 16:00 - 16:30 Refreshment break
  • 16:30 - 18:30 1:1 Meetings
  • 18:30 Meeting hall closes
  • 19:30 - 22:00 Dinner