FAQ on Canada Course on Education Agents (CCEA)

Canada is growing in its attractiveness as a study destination and is as such a natural area of focus for many agents. Part of the reason Canada is so popular is because of its commitment to standards within its education sector and its rigorous oversight of the stakeholders within it. Agents who wish to be successful in working with both Canadian education institutions and international students will find success when working with the most knowledge, depth of resources and with a commitment to excellence, a foundation of the systems of education in Canada. Completing the Canada Course is an important component of agents being viewed in a positive light by Canadian institutions and international students.

Educational agencies with staff who have passed the Canada Course examination will have their names listed in the Canada Course Graduate section on the ICEF website. This does not mean they have authorisation, endorsement, or accreditation by the Canadian Government, but it does mean that students and institutions the world over will see which agents have made the commitment to taking the Canada Course and have thus acquired the knowledge and guidelines it delivers.

All education agents should be aware of Citizenship and Immigration Canada Bill C-35.

ICEF connects educators, education agents, work and travel professionals, and industry service providers to key markets and networks worldwide, supporting the growth and development of international education and global student mobility. Through ICEF’s various services, education institutions and agents achieve results and efficiencies in growing international student enrolments. ICEF also offers the IATC, the overall training course for international education agents.

Canadian Consortium for International Education (CCIE) includes the five leading national associations involved in international education. As sector representatives for universities, colleges, K-12, and language education, CCIE is committed to supporting a strategic, coordinated approach to the international marketing efforts of Canadian institutions and key stakeholders.

CCIE includes:

• Languages Canada
• Canadian Association of Public Schools International (CAPS-I)
• Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)
• Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
• Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC)

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