CIEC News
College of the Rockies earns top spot for International Students in Canada
Source: College of the Rockies On Thursday, April 18, College of the Rockies celebrated being chosen as the Number One destination for International Students in Canada and Number Two in the world, based on overall ratings by students. The survey, the Student Barometer, is the largest of its kind and conducted annually by the International [...]
» read moreCIEC Introduces Major Changes to iCARE: Shortened & Inclusive Process, Decreased Fees, Free Application Pre-Screening
The Canada India Education Council has opened Agent Membership (iCARE) to education agents, advisors, and counselors. After receiving feedback from education agents, CIEC has introduced significant changes to iCARE: Decreased Membership and Application Fees Application Fee Before: $525, Now: $225 (Sign up now and enjoy a FREE Pre-Screening) Membership Fee Before: $1500 – $4500, Now: [...]
» read moreSpeakers lining up for Synergy 2013
Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute’s upcoming President Shanthi Johnson will be speaking at this year’s event accompanied by 5 Canadian Members of Parliament. CIEC is still accepting proposals and we would love to hear from those interested in joining this esteemed line-up of speakers. CIEC will be offering a 1-night free stay at the Hilton Garden Inn [...]
» read moreiCARE Now Overseen by the Distinguished Gaurav Verma
CIEC welcomes Gaurav Verma, CIEC’s Project Coordinator, to the Executive Team. Gaurav is uniquely qualified to oversee iCARE – CIEC’s Agent Membership category – contributing his vast experience of working with international students and in the Indian Agent market as well as valuable, active, working relations with over 40 ACCC colleges in Canada. Accredited to [...]
» read moreAcademic & Corporate Memberships Now Open at CIEC
Academic relations between Canada and India are at an all time high and yet education linkages remain well below potential. This is despite the trailblazing work being done against the backdrop of cordial relations between our two countries; the size and growing importance of the Indian ‘Diaspora’ in Canada and significant efforts devoted in recent [...]
» read moreCIEC Members enjoy two new Exclusive Member Benefits
CIEC presents two new member benefits for our academic & corporate members: Activity or event postings in the newly-launched newsletter ‘Disha,’ reaching 19 000 key education stakeholders, more information below; Academic Members can partake in our ‘Virtual Campus Tours‘ (exclusive to members) by submitting 5 – 10 images of their academic institution, more information [...]
» read moreSynergy 2013: Call for Proposals
The theme of the 2013 ‘Synergy’ Conference is an “exchange of ideas” to further the interests of those already involved in or contemplating involvement in the dynamic Canada India education corridor. To explore opportunities in this burgeoning sector by building awareness and creating a collaborative approach by sharing each others’ experiences and using the opportunity [...]
» read moreHon. Pierre S. Pettigrew, PC, Introduces the Canada India Education Council (CIEC)
By Hon. Pierre S. Pettigrew, PC Welcome to the Canada India Education Council. Our objective is to facilitate conversation & co-operation in the Canada-India education corridor. CIEC promotes education ties between Canada and India through recruiting opportunities, partnerships, joint ventures & programming, and organizing trade delegations, to name a few. CIEC advises and aids institutions [...]
» read moreCIEC accepting iCARE applications
iCARE agents enjoy many benefits. CIEC invites you to visit our website or refer to the attached iCARE Manual for a detailed overview of the iCARE process and benefits. Benefits include: Use of the iCARE logo, iCARE certificate, and goodwill of the CIEC brand Use of Toronto ‘Rep’ Office Access to training provided by Department [...]
» read moreWhy Canada is Failing to Lure Indian Students
By Kam Rathee TORONTO: With Canada not being the favourite destination for Indian students going for higher education abroad, Ottawa needs to take some immediate steps to tap this lucrative market for its educational institutions. Speaking as Vice-‐Chairman of the Canada-‐India Education Council, I would mention the five points that need to be considered for [...]
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