ICEF China 2024

How to build effective relationships in 25 minutes • Providers & Agents (FIRST TIMERS) 14:30 - 14:55, Seminar RoomSpeaker:Josie Booth - EMEAA, Business Development Director, ICEF
Description: This session will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make the most out of your participation at ICEF events in general and ICEF China in particular.

The session will cover the following topics:
- How to maximise your time during the event
- Post-event follow-up and agent contracts
- How to maximise your working relationship with providers and agents

ICEF Agency Status and Academy: The twin pillars of industry self-regulation 15:00 - 15:25, Seminar RoomSpeaker:Albert An - China Director, ICEF
Description: Find out how ICEF is setting new standards in international student recruitment with the ICEF Agency Status (IAS) accreditation programme, and supporting training needs through ICEF Academy certification.

This session is for agencies and educational institutions aiming to enhance their quality assurance measures through ICEF’s programmes. It is more important than ever for professionals to distinguish themselves and demonstrate their standards to partners and clients. Hear how reputable agencies can be instantly verified through their unique IAS ID, which features a QR code based on blockchain technology, and our global online IAS directory of accredited agencies.

Learn how ICEF Academy enhances knowledge and expertise through its training courses, helping increase credibility with partners and clients. Understand how IAS and ICEF Academy can become core components of your quality assurance and due diligence processes, driving professional standards and ethical practices in international student recruitment.

Join us to explore how ICEF’s quality assurance programmes can help your organisation stand out, improve student outcomes, and build lasting trust with partners and clients.

Global K-12 and boarding school market: The view from China 15:30 - 15:55, Seminar RoomModerator:Albert An - China Director, ICEF
Panelists:Christine Cunniffe - Principal, LVS Ascot
Venus Shaw - COO, Win International Education
Description: Gain insights into the latest trends affecting the secondary education market in China. In this interview-style session, ICEFs Albert An will be joined by a Chinese agent specialising in recruitment for K-12 and boarding schools, and a boarding school representative, both sharing their experiences of recruiting and working with Chinese students. Not only does the session discuss the unique concerns of Chinese parents and how these differ from those of other nationalities, but also practical tips as to how to effectively recruit secondary and boarding students from China.

Connecting with U.S. diplomatic mission to access vetted education institutions and the process of applying for a U.S. student visa 16:00 - 16:25, Seminar RoomSpeakers:Jade Sims - Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy Beijing
Tom Fairholm - Consular Officer, U.S. Embassy Beijing
Yixin Wang - Commercial Specialist, U.S. Embassy Beijing
Description: This joint presentation by the Department of State and The U.S. Commercial Service will provide information on applying for a student visa and present how the U.S. Government can be the bridge between U.S. educational institutions and Chinese education agents, high schools and universities. The U.S. Commercial Service has over 100 offices throughout the United States maintaining relationships with universities, colleges, prep schools, language schools and other educational institutions

China study abroad industry update in 2024 17:00 - 17:55, Seminar RoomSpeaker:Mingze Sang - President, BOSSA - Beijing Overseas Study Service Association
Description: The presentation provides information on the analysis of studying abroad market in China in 2023 and trends in the next 3 years. It includes the performance in 2023 based on visa data, and factors influencing on decisions for now as well as in the next 3 years.

Attracting Chinese students to your institution - Key decision making factors 18:00 - 18:55, Seminar RoomModerator:Josie Booth - EMEAA, Business Development Director, ICEF
Panelists:Liqun (Alexandra) Wen - General Manager, HOPE International Education
Wei Zhang - Business Relations Manager, Tianjin Leader Overseas Education Service
Felicity Fang - UK Project Manager, Beijing Aoji Education Group
Description: Although Chinese outbound student mobility has shown signs of growth through 2023, competition remains fierce, with Chinese students exploring a wide range of destinations. Hitherto one of the most important factors affecting the choice of Chinese students was an institution’s ranking. However, with changing student preferences and the rise of alternate study destinations, are rankings still the primary deciding factor?

Join ICEF’s Josie Booth, who leads a panel discussion on changing student expectations, providing a snapshot of the different regions across China and the decision-making process of students looking to study abroad.

Seminar Programme ICEF China 2024

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