Graduate as a Chinese ICEF Trained Agent Counsellor (CITAC) and join a global network of over 550 education professionals.
The comprehensive course is designed to equip China-based education counsellors with an understanding of the global international education landscape, and build the skills to help students realise their goal of studying internationally, outside of China. This course is delivered in partnership with BOSSA – a Chinese organisation distinguished for driving professional practices in Chinese student recruitment.
We are now accepting new applicants. If you would like to take the course please email: academy@icef.com
Contact ceac@bossacn.org for details
5 weeks (3 hours of study per week)
The CEAC is a modular, self-paced course that explores the foundations of the international education sector.
In taking this course, you will gain an essential understanding of the fundamentals of international student recruitment.
This is course is ideal for both new and experienced education counsellors and agents who are fluent in the Chinese language.
Gain insights into destination countries, education systems, legal requirements, and visa processes.
Learn how to engage effectively with students, educators, institutions, and government entities.
Learn about ethical recruitment, marketing strategies, and industry best practices.
To schedule a testing option, please email ceac@bossacn.org to reserve your testing slot. Once you have registered for the course and test, you have one year in which to sit the formal exam. The final test comprises 50 online multiple-choice questions to be answered in 90 minutes.
During the test, candidates will have access to online and offline resources. They will not be tested on individual country information/regulations, only on all the other sections of the CEAC. Candidates may use personal notes or information presented online from the course content during the test, but they will not be allowed to phone anyone or ask other people for assistance.
This course is delivered fully in the Chinese language, therefore participants should have a strong fluency in Chinese. Participation in ICEF events is not required to take this course.
Pricing information is available directly through BOSSA. Please contact ceac@bossacn.org for details.
China-based education agents who would like to further their knowledge of the global international education landscape should take this course. Graduates emerge with a deeper understanding of the global industry, and are better equipped to advise students on how to make to move to study overseas.
An official qualification is available to all candidates who complete the course and pass the CEAC exam. Successful graduates will receive a qualification badge with a unique ID number and a certificate confirming them as a Chinese ICEF Trained Agent Counsellor (CITAC), with the recognition of being an ICEF-qualified consultant for the international education industry.
