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At the heart of the international education community for over 30 years, ICEF connects the industry at worldwide networking events, provides the latest market intelligence, and improves industry standards through professional development and agency accreditation.

NEW ISSUE The ICEF Insights 2025 edition is available now

Must-reads on emerging markets, shifting policy settings, dependants, and student-centred recruitment.

NEW 2024 REPORT ICEF Agent Voice 2024

Key insights from the latest survey of ICEF student recruitment agents from around the world.

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Equip yourself with ethical, consultative sales skills to support students in making informed education decisions.

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ICEF Agency Status - the global quality standard for international education agencies

Our comprehensive global network of accredited agencies offers unmatched reach, covers all major student markets and enables quality, professional agencies to be identified quickly and securely.

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Canada ends expedited study permit processing for international students

Canada began to offer fast-tracked study permit processing to international students from select countries in 2018 with the launch of the Student Direct Stream (SDS). Over time,...

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