About ICEF

At the heart of the international education industry, we facilitate access to the right relationships, insight, and training to drive growth for the sector’s educational institutions, student recruitment agents, and connected service providers.

Our Mission 

We are committed to driving excellence in recruitment for international education, striving to improve outcomes for international students around the world.

Increase and diversify your student recruitment from the Middle East and North Africa

ICEF Dubai returns in February 2025, enabling educators and service providers from around the world to meet with quality, ICEF-screened agents specialising in student recruitment from across the MENA region.

This important and diverse region, with its large, youthful population, represents a significant opportunity. With a strong focus on international education, growing demand has been evident in 15+ countries including: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and United Arab Emirates.

Event Programme, Seminars and Meetings

Build your own personalised schedule of up to 38 one-to-one meetings with existing and potential partners.

Enjoy a programme of live seminars, presentations, and panel discussions, featuring experts from across the industry. Taking place on the opening day of the event, this is a unique opportunity to gain up-to-date information on the latest market trends and issues affecting the MENA region.

Apart from scheduled meetings, coffee breaks and evening receptions provide additional and informal networking opportunities.

Venue

ICEF Dubai is held at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai’s commercial district, a landmark 5-star hotel set among landscaped gardens with a swimming pool, sun deck, and spa. With 15 restaurants and bars – including one with spectacular views over Dubai – the Jumeirah Emirates Towers is a sophisticated, premium venue.

What do you gain of being ICEF Agent ?

All education agencies attending our events sign the ICEF Agency Code of Conduct and undergo thorough screening by ICEF to ensure they meet our strict quality standards. To become accredited and achieve ICEF Agency Status, agencies undergo further vetting and checks, backed by leading edge ID verification and blockchain technology.

• The increased vetting and references required to achieve this status are renewed annually to reassure stakeholders that an agency is reputable and follows best practices
• Agencies that have achieved ICEF Agency status are easily identifiable with a unique badge, identification number, and inclusion in ICEF’s global online directory of accredited agencies
• Each ICEF Agency has a secure, unique blockchain-based ID and QR code valid for one year, to allow their accredited status and references to be instantly checked, giving peace of mind to partners and students
• Educational institutions can fast-track the onboarding of new agency partners by accessing their secure credentials
• Accreditation is reviewed annually to ensure quality standards

The IAS  programme has five core goals:

• Provide a global benchmark of education agency quality
• Set standards for agency onboarding and retention
• Enable students and parents to identify reputable agencies
• Drive professional standards across the industry
• Improve student outcomes