What is IECTS?

Build Your Future as an Education Consultant

Overview

The International Education Consultants Training Seminar (IECTS) is a premier professional event tailored for education consultants, universities, and stakeholders engaged in the global education sector. This seminar serves as a vital platform for exchanging ideas, identifying trends, and forging strategic collaborations within the international education landscape.

Purpose and Goals

IECTS is designed to:

Facilitate dialogue between international education professionals
Highlight current trends in international student recruitment and university admissions
Showcase study-abroad opportunities and programs
Foster connections between consultants and key stakeholders, such as university representatives, scholarship providers, and government officials

Key Features

Networking Opportunities: Meet and collaborate with global university delegates, scholarship bodies, and regulatory authorities
Expert-led Sessions: Attend keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive workshops led by industry leaders
Market Insights: Gain up-to-date knowledge on student mobility trends, policy updates, and competitive strategies in global education markets

Core Topics

IECTS covers a wide array of relevant topics, including:

Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Changing policies in international education
Ethical recruitment practices
Regulatory and compliance updates
Digital transformation in student engagement and recruitment

Seminar Objectives

The International Education Consultants Training Seminar (IECTS) provides an in-depth learning experience for professionals seeking to strengthen their knowledge and skills in education consultancy. The program is focused on both theoretical foundations and practical applications in the consultancy domain.

Key Learning Areas

1. Consultancy Business Models and Frameworks

Introduction to various types of education agents Consultancy Models
Understanding the Agent Quality Framework (AQF)
Structuring a consultancy business effectively

2. Legal and Ethical Standards

Overview of international regulatory compliance
Emphasis on ethical recruitment practices
Introduction to child safeguarding policies
Compliance with GDPR and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

3. Marketing and Business Planning

Crafting effective and sustainable business plans
Leveraging digital tools and social media for marketing
Strategies for maximizing visibility at education expos

4. Recruitment Strategies

Best practices in recruiting local and international students
Digitization in student outreach and communication
Managing relationships via global agent databases

5. University-Agent Partnerships

Drafting and negotiating university-agent agreements
Understanding expectations from Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
Collaborating on shared goals and student success

6. Student Support Tools

Conducting student profile assessments
Drafting professional engagement letters
Assisting with document legalization and CV preparation
Providing guidance on travel, post-study work opportunities, and relocation

Practical Training and Resources

Participants receive access to:

Sample legal and advisory documents
Checklists for student onboarding
Case studies in student counselling and data management
Templates for student profiles and consent forms

Learning Outcomes

By completing the IECTS, participants will:

Demonstrate a clear understanding of the education consultancy industry
Apply best practices in student recruitment and university collaboration
Navigate legal and data protection obligations confidently
Utilize digital tools for marketing, communication, and service delivery
Provide comprehensive support to students from inquiry to post-arrival