ICEF Monitor

ICEF sits at the heart of the international education industry, facilitating access to the right relationships, insight and training, in order to drive growth for the sector’s educational institutions, student recruitment agents and relevant service providers.

We are committed to driving excellence in recruitment for international education, with the aim of constantly improving international student outcomes.

Early 1960’s
Karl Badde, a linguist and educator, established a chain of language schools around the Middle East.2022
Celebrating a history of over 30 years, ICEF is continually innovating to drive excellence in international education, through professional development, market insight and gathering the industry together at an increasing number of specialist events.ICEF Monitor is the leading market intelligence resource for the international education industry. We regularly deliver industry news, market intelligence and research.The site provides original articles based on news and information from sources around the world. ICEF Monitor is an unbiased source, with its editorial team scouring the industry for the latest, critical updates to save readers time and present them with strategic, need-to-know information.

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ICEF Monitor serves a wide range of audiences from 187 countries within the industry including:

• Student recruitment agents, counsellors, and advisors;
• Educators of all types (language training, higher education, vocational institutions, community colleges, primary, secondary and boarding schools);
• Specialised service providers (work and travel, volunteer, accommodation, technology);
• Associations, and government entities.
• High level executives including founders, directors, C-level management, deans, etc.

To reach this audience on ICEF Monitor, including:

• 60,000 monthly users
• 35,000 subscribers to weekly emails
• 60,000 industry professionals via email campaigns

ICEF Media advantages

• 15+ years experience in education videos
• ICEF’s market intelligence and expertise
• No additional travel costs thanks to our global network of collaborators
• Highest technical standards
• 100+ projects completed in 30 countries

Icef Webinars

• Offering the perfect forum for educators to ask their questions to the experts, ICEF’s Webinars bring together outstanding student recruitment professionals from around the world to discuss issues affecting the global student mobility market today.
• Designed to answer your most pressing questions, our webinars are the perfect tool to help you keep abreast of the latest developments in international education, helping you stay ahead of the competition.

ICEF’s Agent Voice survey was launched in 2020 to deliver rapid feedback from agents in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The survey follows on from the ICEF Agent Barometer, which has been conducted annually over the past 15 years.

The survey is unique in its frequency, reach, and level of detail – comparing perspectives of agents around the world and gaining fresh insights into how they are adapting and responding to global issues and challenges.

Each survey cycle features questions on day-to-day agency operations, recruitment projections, destination attractiveness, student decision factors, and other market trends.

ICEF Agency Status (IAS)

Setting the benchmark for professional standards

For 30 years ICEF has been vetting student recruitment agencies to ensure that only the best are accepted to attend our networking events. As a result, our organisation has become synonymous with exceptional agent quality.

In 2010 we formalised our ongoing commitment to professional excellence and launched the ICEF Agency Status (IAS) accreditation programme, acknowledging education agencies who have met ICEF’s strict standards.

To qualify for ICEF Agency Status (IAS), eligible agencies must:

• Submit details of business background and practises.
• Provide four references from reputable education institutions.
• Successfully complete a vetting call with an ICEF Agent Relationship Manager.