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Canada Course for Education Agents (CCEA)

Sarah Mines Director Business Development, Canada ICEF Bonnie McKie Executive Director Canadian Association of Public Schools - International

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Why the Canada Course for Education Agents?

Launched in October 2012 at ICEF Berlin Workshop, the Canada Course was created to support educational agencies in providing the best possible advice to international students planning to study abroad in Canada. Goals: Contribute to the professionalism of Canada-focused agents by equipping them with up to date information about studying in Canada Ensure that students choosing an agent have access to informed, ethical professionals who have the most current and accurate information on Canadian education institutions and programmes Support Canadian educational institutions – spend less time training agencies

• n Canada and more on institution’s programmes; work with agencies that

invest in best practices and are committed to Canada; and, use internally for training staff.

The Canada Course for Education Agents is:

A professional development tool for agents A resource for agents and Canadian institutions A comprehensive manual about education in Canada Material prepared by experts

What the Canada Course for Education Agents is not:

A replacement for agent vetting An indication of the agent’s status with ICEF (IAS) A tool for immigration Authorized by the Government of Canada

What is the benefit to agents:

Learn about the top study destination, better serve your clients Position yourself in the students market as Canada experts Differentiate from your competitors Promotion to schools, via ICEF Meet more schools who want to work with you

What is the benefit to schools:

Meeting with agents who are already familiar with the Canada, saves time Access a directory of Canada specialist worldwide Increase diversity – 67 countries See market trends as agents graduate

How can schools use the Canada Course in their recruitment initiatives:

Access lists of agents when recruiting abroad Give priority to Canada Course Graduates Use the test fee $350 as an incentive or reward

Canada Course Content

Introduction Section A: About Canada Section B: Canada’s Systems of Education Section C: Elementary and Secondary School (K-12) Education Section D: Language Programmes Section E: Universities Section F: Colleges, Cégeps and Polytechnics Section G: Costs of Studying in Canada and Scholarships Section H: Applying to Work, Study and Stay in Canada Section I: Living in Canada Section J: Promoting Canada https://ccea.onlinetrainingnow.com

Key Takeaways

Know why Canada is one of the top study destinations in the world Acquire comprehensive knowledge of the study options and credentials available in Canada in all areas of education Get tips about how to best prepare for living and studying in Canada Demonstrate Canada knowledge and commitment to students and parents as well as to Canadian education institutions

CCEA – Practical Information

Delivered online in a self-paced, modular format (50 hrs of study are recommended) Studying the course is free of charge, formal exam costs CAD 350 (this includes three examination attempts) Worldwide testing at ICEF Workshops, plus online at any time Test format: 42 multiple choice questions in 80 minutes Candidates with a minimum of 80% correct answers pass the test Highly recommended to do (and pass!) the Self-Assessment before requesting a testing opportunity Candidates successfully passing the exam will obtain the status of “Canada Course Graduate“ (CCG)

Recognition of Canada Course Graduates (CCGs)

Canada Course Graduates (CCG‘s) receive a Statement of Attainment Their name, CCG #, agency profile & contact information are featured in an online listing on www.icef.com Graduates are also featured on the CCG Finder (Google map, find an agency by location) CCG agents are also profiled in the QEA (Quality Education Agent) APP

CCG Agency Profiles

CCG Name Agency Name Website CCG Number Country

CCG Finder Map view

CCG’s also featured on the Qualified Education Agents (QEA) App

Free tool for educator marketing professionals to help them find qualified agencies by name or location Now listing around 7900 qualified agent counsellors worldwide (ICEF, PIER, British Council) Over 6000 downloads to date Search for “Qualified Education Agents” in Google Play or the App Store Download your free copy now!

Canada Course Graduates (CCGs)

Since testing launch May 2013, there are 597 Canada Course Graduates from 67 countries. 180 agents from 42 countries are presently registered for testing In total, 10,229 people from 90 countries have registered for the course.

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