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ICEF Philippines

Connecting global educators with ICEF-screened international student recruitment agents from all over the Philippines.

June 15 - 16, 2025 Manila, Philippines
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ICEF Philippines:
Connect with agents from this fast-growing market

100+ Agents
70+ Providers
15+ Countries

Following its successful inauguration in 2024, ICEF Philippines returns to Manila’s iconic Grand Hyatt hotel to connect global educators with ICEF-screened international student recruitment agents from this expanding market. With nearly 50% of the country’s 118.8 million people under the age of 24, the Philippines – known for its fast-growing economy and high levels of English proficiency – is a significant source of outbound student mobility, and has already proven popular with recruiters looking to diversify their enrolments.

Conveniently held just two days after the popular ICEF South East Asia in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, these two events provide a cost-effective gateway into a prosperous and competitive market.

100+ Agents
70+ Providers
15+ Countries

Event programme, seminars, & meetings

Build your own personalised programme of up to 19 one-to-one meeting slots, each 25 minutes in duration, with existing and potential partners. Our format is designed to make it easy for you to identify and connect with the right people.

You’ll also benefit from access to our seminars, providing up-to-date information about the latest market trends and issues affecting the global education sector, all from an Asian-centric perspective

Venue

Located in Bonifacio Global City, Manila’s spectacular business district, the Grand Hyatt is housed in an iconic building, renowned for being the tallest vantage point in the country.

Boasting clear views of the Manila skyline, easy transport links, and world class facilities, including hotel-wide internet access, spa, pool, and elegant dining options, the Grand Hyatt is the perfect venue for ICEF Philippines.

Market snapshot: A guide to international student recruitment in the Philippines

With its thriving economy and youthful population, the Philippines boasts a fast-growing outbound student market. Today, some 80,000 Filipino students are believed to study abroad, and popular destinations currently include Australia and Canada, although these have been affected by recent policy decisions. With the country placed 20th out of 113 countries ranked on the EF English Proficiency Index, Filipino students overwhelmingly prefer English language study programmes, meaning that this competitive market has strong potential for recruiters from a range of destinations including the UK, New Zealand, Ireland, and the US.

Additional event information

FAM tours & receptions

View available familiarisation tours & receptions or submit a proposal.

Agent information pack

Detailed event information for agent event attendees.
Available March 2025

Providers information pack

Detailed event information for providers event attendees.
Available March 2025

2024 Event Statistics

116 agents and 75 educators from 13 countries.

Agent countries

  1. 1. Philippines100%
All agent countries
  1. 1. Philippines

Agent segment interest

  • Career / vocational programmes 0%
  • Undergraduate programmes 0%
  • Language courses 0%
  • Grad / postgrad certificate 0%
  • Additional programmes and services 0%
  • Grad / postgrad master 0%
  • Secondary and high school programmes 0%
  • Cultural exchange / work & travel 0%
  • Graduate / postgrad doctorate 0%
  • Foundation programmes 0%

Educator countries

  1. 1. Canada29%
  2. 2. USA22%
  3. 3. United Kingdom15%
  4. 4. Australia11%
  5. 5. France5%
All educator countries
  1. 1. Canada
  2. 2. USA
  3. 3. United Kingdom
  4. 4. Australia
  5. 5. France
  6. 6. Germany
  7. 7. Japan
  8. 8. New Zealand
  9. 9. Poland
  10. 10. Spain
  11. 11. UAE
  • Language schools
  • Secondary, boarding and high schools
  • Universities and vocational training institutes