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ICEF Secondary Education KL

A specialist B2B event focused on recruiting students of secondary education age from across Asia and around the world.

January 18 - 20, 2027 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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ICEF Secondary Education KL: exclusive networking event focused on international secondary education opportunities

100+ Agents
80+ Providers
30+ Countries

Held in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, ICEF Secondary Education KL is aimed at secondary schools, boarding schools, high schools, foundations and junior education programmes looking to expand and diversify their international student enrolments. A three-day event, it enables them to form mutually beneficial partnerships with high quality, ICEF-screened secondary education agents from around the world and with a particular focus on Asia.

Driven by an expanding global middle class, the demand around the world for educational opportunities that foster cultural awareness, language-learning, and critical thinking, the market for schools catering to secondary age students has grown considerably in recent years. With competition fierce, ICEF Secondary Education KL provides the unique opportunity to open up new study possibilities for students of secondary age.

100+ Agents
80+ Providers
30+ Countries

Event programme, seminars, & meetings

Build your own personalised schedule of up to 38 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, this is a unique opportunity to gain up-to-date information and news on the latest market trends and issues.

In addition to the scheduled meetings, coffee breaks and evening receptions provide ample opportunity to enjoy informal networking opportunities.

Venue

ICEF Secondary Education KL will be held at the award-winning Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur. Just a few minutes’ walk from key tourist destinations such as the KL Tower and Petronas Twin Towers, the hotel is situated amidst tropical gardens, providing a welcome retreat in the midst of this bustling city.

With its convenient transport links, the hotel offers fine dining at its myriad restaurants, as well as signature cocktails at its relaxing poolside terrace. There is also a modern health club and spa, which offers a range of massages, therapies, and treatments.

The perfect location for ICEF Secondary Education KL, the Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur offers state-of-the-art conferencing facilities, including custom meeting spaces, WiFi, and all the conveniences that one might expect of a modern hotel, allowing delegates to network in style.

Download the ICEF Events app!

Enhance your experience at ICEF Secondary Education KL with our feature-packed app. Designed to help you prepare for the event, it also provides you with all the information you need while you’re there.
  • View your meeting schedule
  • Access important event and venue information, including pre-event checklists and floorplans
  • See who’s attending
  • Get support with any questions and contact the ICEF events team

Additional event information

FAM tours & receptions

View available familiarisation tours & receptions or submit a proposal.

Provider information pack

Detailed event information for providers event attendees.
Available October 2026

Agent information pack

Detailed event information for agent event attendees.
Available October 2026

2026 Event Statistics

90+ agents and 65+ providers from 25+ countries.

Top 5 agent countries

  1. 1. China 24%
  2. 2. Vietnam 15%
  3. 3. Bangladesh11%
  4. 4. Malaysia 7%
  5. 5. Thailand 6%
All agent countries
  1. 1. China
  2. 2. Vietnam
  3. 3. Bangladesh
  4. 4. Malaysia
  5. 5. Thailand
  6. 6. Algeria
  7. 7. Cambodia
  8. 8. Hong Kong SAR
  9. 9. Kuwait
  10. 10. Nigeria
  11. 11. Pakistan
  12. 12. Sri Lanka
  13. 13. Taiwan
  14. 14. Türkiye
  15. 15. Nepal
  16. 16. United Kingdom
  17. 17. Kyrgyz Republic
  18. 18. South Korea
  19. 19. Uzbekistan
  20. 20. India
  21. 21. Phillippines

Agent segment interest

  • Secondary and high school programmes 0%
  • Language courses 0%
  • Additional programmes and services 0%
  • Cultural exchange / Work & Travel 0%
  • Foundation programmes 0%
  • Career / Vocational programmes 0%
  • Undergraduate programmes 0%
  • Graduate / Postgraduate Certificate 0%
  • Graduate / Postgraduate Master 0%
  • Graduate / Postgraduate Doctorate 0%

Educator countries

  1. 1. Canada 32%
  2. 2. USA 32%
  3. 3. United Kingdom 21%
  4. 4. France4%
  5. 5. Australia
All educator countries
  1. 1. Canada
  2. 2. USA
  3. 3. United Kingdom
  4. 4. France
  5. 5. Australia
  6. 6. New Zealand
  7. 7. Denmark
  8. 8. Germany
  9. 9. Italy
  10. 10. Malaysia
  • Secondary, boarding and high schools
  • Language schools
  • Universities and vocational training institutes