ICEF Podcast

• Main topic: From 'policy focused' to 'student centred': A new era in international education? withCraig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)CBDOICEF

• News & developments - Search data highlights surge in student interest in Asian and Middle Eastern destinations at mid-year- Australia raises enrolment limits for 2025/26 but are they reachable?• Main topic: From ‘Big Four’ to ‘Big Fourteen’: Redrawing the map of global student flowswithKym NguyenVice President, Student RecruitmentQSAndrew NessSenior Vice-President, Analytics and Consulting, North AmericaStudyportalsCraig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)CBDOICEF

• News & developments - Dutch government walks back controversial measures to constrain English-taught degrees - New Zealand announces strong foreign enrolment growth along with a new international education strategy• Main topic: Bridging borders: Why cultural intelligence is essential now• Keys to the market: UzbekistanwithLeanne Linacre Co-FounderLead5050Sagar BahadurExecutive Director - India, South Asia & South East Asia AcumenSusan FangCo-founder & CEOOxBridge Consulting, Inc.Craig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)CBDOICEF

Episode Notes• News & developments - Irish ELT sector sounds note of “cautious stability” for 2024- US ELT numbers moving toward pre-pandemic norms• Main topic: Together for transparency: Building global standards for ethical international student recruitment• Keys to the market: EgyptwithGordon LunanVP, Commercial OperationsINTO University PartnershipsGhadah KhojahFounderCayenne Education, UKFlavio CrusoéCEOBEX - Brazilian ExchangeCraig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)CBDOICEF

• News & developments - Sector and students shocked as US State Department says it will “aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students”- Trump administration orders a pause on new student visa interviews• Main topic: Study destination USA in times of political turmoil - live from NAFSA 2025• Keys to the market: BangladeshwithVern Granger Director of Undergraduate Admissions University of ConnecticutDaryl BishPresidentEnglishUSAJill WelchCo-Founder and Senior ConsultantU.S. for Success CoalitionRachel FletcherManaging Director, Enrolment ServicesKeystone Enrolment ServicesCraig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)CBDOICEF

• News & developments   - International student policy in the spotlight during Australian election  - Ireland: Non-EU international students will be most affected by a new, increased threshold for available funds• Main topic: Domestic enrolment cliff: A global phenomenon?• Keys to the market: ThailandwithAngel AhmedFounder and CEOGNET-Global NetworkKirsten L. FeddersenVP of Partnerships, USAIDPCraig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)CBDOICEF

• News & developments      - ​​Global survey highlights new phase of internationalisation: From a “market era” to a “managed era”     - Report projects need for greater diversification in international student recruitment this year• Main topic: How are schools and agents adapting to rising visa rejection rates? • Keys to the market: East AfricawithMichal SestakManaging Director and Principal migration agentAustraliaOnlineShawn Silverstone Director, International Marketing and Recruitment Coquitlam School DistrictCraig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)CBDOICEF

• News & developments      - ​​The Netherlands: Debate around student recruitment and retention continues amid foreign enrolment decline     - Student mobility in MENA boosted by foreign partnerships and branch campuses• Main topic: Shifting horizons: Global trends in international secondary education• Keys to the market: MexicowithElizabeth Drake Director of Partnerships, US Illume Student Advisory ServiceBethan HudsonExecutive Director Specialist ServicesThe BSA GroupCraig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)CBDOICEF

• News & developments      - ​​Irish higher education booked another strong year of foreign enrolment growth in 2024     - Malaysia’s growing appeal as a study destination• Main topic: A whole new world: International student recruitment in 2025• Keys to the market: Sri LankawithRoger BrindleyPresident - North AmericaAcumen | Sannam S4 GroupSarah ToddVice President (Global)Griffith UniversityHarris RosenBarrister and SolicitorHarris Rosen Professional CorporationCraig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEFMartijn van de Veen (host)CBDOICEF

• News & developments      -  Three international education trends for 2025: Revenue optimisation, marketing personalisation, and on-the-ground local intelligence• Main topic: How new technologies impact international student employability• Keys to the market: Japanwith Puneet Kohli Chief Executive OfficerCareerflow.aiSue AttewellHead of AIJiscCraig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEFMartijn van de Veen (host)CBDOICEF

• News & developments      -  The human factor in international student recruitment• Main topic: Live from Berlin: Current trends in international student recruitment• Keys to the market: Germanywith Holly SandersChief Transformation OfficerWorld Education ServicesMatt HirdDirector of SalesMalvern InternationalBrett BlackerManaging Director, Australia and New ZealandDuolingoIlaria BossiHead Manager - International Marketing and RecruitmentUniversità Cattolica del Sacro CuoreKofi Agyeman-Duah Boachie-DanquahGlobal Sales Manager - International HubPrivate University of Applied Sciences, GöttingenReka LenartAssociation ManagerALTOHannah YouellDiversity & Inclusion AdvisorInternational House World OrganisationSushil SukhwaniDirectorEdwise InternationalCraig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEFMartijn van de Veen (host)CBDOICEF

• News & developments      -  International education has a data problem. It’s time to do something about it     -  In a time of shifting student demand, a speedy response to enquiries is a must• Main topic: Getting past policy shock: How the sector is responding to new migration settings• Keys to the market: ChinaWithRachel MacSweenDirector of Partnerships and Stakeholder EngagementIDPMarie BraswellAssociate Vice President Global Strategy & Market DevelopmentCentennial CollegeAndy HowellsChief Marketing OfficerNCUKBobby MehtaPro Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement)University of PortsmouthSara Sandford (moderator)ConsultantEdifiedCraig RiggsEditor in ChiefICEF MonitorMartijn van de VeenCBDOICEF

• News & developments      -  Australia announces cap on student commencements for 2025     -  What is the cost of policy intended to reduce international student flows?• Main topic: The future of ELT: A call to action• Keys to the market: ColombiaWithIan AirdCEOEnglish AustraliaJodie GrayChief ExecutiveEnglish UKCraig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEFMartijn van de Veen (host)CBDOICEF 

• News & developments      -  Quarterly survey finds rents for student housing in Europe increasing ahead of new academic year     -  UK reports record foreign enrolment for 2022/23• Main topic: Is Artificial Intelligence the biggest threat for digital agent recruitment platforms?• Keys to the market: ChinaWithLouise Nicol Founder & CEOAsia Careers Group SDN BHDCraig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEFMartijn van de Veen (host)CBDOICEF

This special episode of ICEF Podcast is produced in collaboration with Housed - The shared living Podcast and our sponsor is VITA STUDENT.WithSarah CanningCo-FounderThe Property Marketing StrategistsDeenie LeeCo-FounderThe Property Marketing StrategistsDaniel SmithManaging DirectorStudent Housing ConsultancyMartijn van de VeenCBDOICEF

• Useful links      - The global student experience by Etio      - European Commission - Study in Europe• News & developments      - UK ELT providers report restricting enrolment because of bed shortages     - Would a second Trump presidency make the US more or less attractive to foreign students?• Main topic: Europe's unique and diverse array of attractive study destinations• Keys to the market: BrazilWithJasper WitteveenProject Officer (Erasmus Mundus)European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)Nannette RipmeesterDirector - Performance Benchmarking Europe and North AmericaEtioCraig RiggsEditor in ChiefICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (host)CBDOICEF

• News & developments      - Agent survey finds growing interest in alternative destinations; many students “hedging” plans with multiple applications     - UK confirms Graduate Route will remain in place; plans “crackdown” on student visas and “rogue agents”• Main topic: The outlook for international education in the USA - live from NAFSA• Keys to the market: MexicoWithJessica SandbergDean of International EnrollmentDuke Kunshan UniversityAmber McKenzieAssistant Dean of Global Education and Strategic PartnershipsCommunity Colleges of SpokaneMirka MartelHead of Research, Evaluation and LearningInstitute of International EducationCraig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEFMartijn van de Veen (host)CBDOICEF

• News & developments      - Foreign exchange: What could a stronger pound and dollar mean for international students this year?     - The art of the short: Viral video for international student recruitment• Main topic: How policy interventions are impacting student planning for study abroad• Keys to the market: the PhilippinesWithVictoria MartinChief Commercial and Compliance OfficerGUS CanadaRobin GarchaPartnerships Director, Solutions LeadIDP EducationCraig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEFMartijn van de Veen (host)CBDOICEF

• News & developments      - Canadian immigration minister releases official cap figures and targets for 2024     - Australia: Record-high foreign enrolment but tighter immigration settings now taking hold• Main topic: Start-ups in international education: disrupters or innovators?• Keys to the market: SwedenWithKasper BaarsCo-Founder / Co-directorThe DiscovLydia JonesCEO and founderHousematesCarla WyburnCEO and co-founderEnglish Coach AICraig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEFMartijn van de Veen (host)CBDOICEF 

• News & developments:      - Demand for study abroad in Australia, Canada, UK already affected by new international education policies     - South Korea announces results of annual evaluation of universities and colleges’ international programmes• Main topic: How Fintech innovations are making international education more inclusive• Keys to the market: EgyptWithSuzanne TysonFounder and former CEOHigherEdPointsDino LeoHead of Education, EuropeConveraJesse DyerDirector of University RelationsMPower FinancingShelley ClaytonDirector of Financial AidUniversity of New BrunswickCraig Riggs Editor in Chief ICEFMartijn van de Veen (host)CBDOICEFMain Sponsor • ICEF Finance   ========References https://convera.com/blog/Government of Canada site has information for international students:https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html?_ga=2.252707145.1160912607.1517234482-1177322266.1514990229%20  International Experience Canada:https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/about.html Canada Visa: https://www.canadavisa.com/ StudyInCanada: https://www.studyincanada.com/ Scholarships, bursaries and other awards:•Canadian Government:https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/search-scholarships-rechercher-bourses.aspx?lang=eng•ScholarshipsCanada.com: https://www.scholarshipscanada.com/Index.aspxIn search box, enter “international” with a Citizenship filter set to “Any but Canada”, see 841 scholarships worth ~$2.5MM•Every campus has a Financial Aid office Work•Devant: https://www.devant.ca/home'Get Hired at Home': The FREE virtual career development expo for international students & alumni. Attend online workshops to boost your employability. Then, access 50+ job opportunities and network with 25+ employers live at their virtual booths.