The Irish Education Agent Course (IEAC), created and developed by ICEF, is the first of its kind and supports professional development for agents specialising in Ireland as a study destination.
To ensure that agents have access to the most accurate and current information possible, this course was developed following extensive consultation with institutions and various stakeholders in Ireland, including organisations, associations, and government entities.
The IEAC provides:
Education agents who wish to further their professional development and focus on Ireland as a study destination should take the IEAC.
An official qualification is available to all candidates who complete the course and pass the IEAC exam. While they will not be officially accredited or endorsed by the Irish Government, successful graduates will receive a badge with a unique ID number and a certificate confirming them as an Irish Course Graduate (ICG), with the recognition of being a qualified Ireland consultant for the international education industry.
As well as this, all qualified agents will have their name, badge with unique ID number, photo, company profile and contact details including website featured on the ICG Finder.
Graduates are also entered in the Qualified Education Agents (QEA) smartphone app for iOS and Android produced by ICEF and PIER. This app contains the names and company contact details of more than 10,000 qualified agents worldwide and includes location-based features and search functions – a most valuable resource for educators looking to connect with expert agencies!
Study for the IEAC is free and is delivered in a self-paced modular format.
The charge for the IEAC test is €250. This fee allows for up to three attempts at the final test if required.
Discounts are available for multiple bookings for counsellors within the same agency or to members of educational agency associations that enter into an agreement with IEAC.
Examinations for the IEAC are conducted online, at ICEF events, and at related international education events as advertised. After the test, you will be automatically notified of your result as soon as you have finished. Participants who complete the IEAC assessment successfully will be issued with a certificate, confirming them as a Irish Course Graduate (ICG).
Testing is not mandatory. You can also study the course for your personal enrichment and professional knowledge. There is also no time frame in which you must take the test after completing the online material.
There are no qualifications or specific language requirements for the IEAC. However, English proficiency equivalent to an IELTS score of 5.0 (or TOEFL PBT 500/TOEFL iBT 61) is advisable for candidates with English as a second language.
The designation of Irish Course Graduate (ICG) does not require participation at an ICEF event, nor are the agents vetted or required to provide partner references to complete training and testing.
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Register for the USATC courseI found the Irish Education Agent Course (IEAC) to be very helpful for many reasons. The course provided specific details on the education system in Ireland and information on applications, visas, cost of living, and part-time job opportunities. Students often approach us with concerns related to their selected study destination. IEAC gave me sufficient information and a number of useful resources to support students as they move to their new country of study. Altogether, the course was very comprehensive and I’m glad that I could gain so much valuable information by attending.
The IEAC training course was very useful and added a lot to my knowledge. I learned much new information about visa requirements and working in Ireland. Now I'm looking forward to working with Irish education institutions. This training course has opened my mind toward working with Ireland, which is really one of the best education destinations.
Having passed the IEAC, we greatly improved our professionalism in the field of education in Ireland. Today we are actively promoting this destination to Ukrainian students. And we already have dozens of positive reviews from happy students who worked with us to go and study in amazing Ireland!
I have recruited eight students to study in Ireland since I graduated from the IEAC course. It was so helpful to understand the education structure, visa processes, and to know more about Ireland. It was easy to understand all of the content and helpful for me while I was taking the course.
The IEAC course is excellent. We use our certification to promote Ireland as a study destination to our students and give our Irish education partners assurance of our knowledge and business practices.
The Irish Education Agent Course I took with ICEF in 2018 was excellent preparation for my professional profile in the international education sector. I was able to transfer what I learned to my work group and support my agency's goal of market diversification, encouraging customers to travel to other destinations such as Ireland to meet their educational goals. The course was well-structured and the content was very well organised, which helped me to understand and learn! Thank you ICEF!
The Irish Education Agent Course was very useful for us as agents. English courses and Higher Education in Ireland are becoming more popular among Kazakh students, as Ireland provides high-quality education at competitive prices as well as the opportunity to work while studying. I found the training information well-structured and consistent. I hope that the material will help us to become more effective Irish education consultants for our clients.
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