iCARE Benefits
CIEC Agent Membership Benefits (iCARE)
Need for iCARE
Benefits of iCARE
Benefits of iCARE for Agents
CIEC Agent Membership Benefits (iCARE)
- Use of CARE logo on website, business cards, letterheads, publications and goodwill of the ‘CIEC’ brand
- Display of CARE – Recognized Membership Certificate and Membership Statement on your publication/marketing initiatives
- A listing in the quarterly CIEC online newsletter, ‘Disha,’ for newly recognized agents and continuous opportunities for marketing on the CIEC website, newsletter, events and e-mail campaigns distributed to 19 000 education stakeholders
- Listed as a recognized iCARE agent on CIEC’s website (with a dynamic profile linking to your services) and social networking platforms
- Access to utilizing the CIEC Representative Office in Toronto to establish your presence in Canada. CIEC can also arrange face-to-face interviews at our member institutions
- Exposure at our annual ‘Synergy’ blockbuster networking event. Includes a reduced registration fee and for agents arriving from India, airport pick-up & a one-night free stay at a nearby or Conference hotel
- Greater visibility and recognition by CIEC member colleges and universities as well as other academic and government institutions in both Canada and India
- Exclusive airport pick-up offered to CIEC Agent Members to their student coming to Canada (under development)
- Access to CIEC webinar networking and training events as well as annual training and testing provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAIT)
- Opportunity to establish your reputation and promote your business through an advisory position on our ‘Student Discussion’ Facebook group. Your answers will be archived on our website for future viewing
- Personalized assistance & insights in growing your network of reputable Canadian institutions & other on the ground support CIEC is able to provide to assist in student recruitment
- Regulation for the burgeoning education agency / consulting sector in India
- Need for a consolidated database of ‘Agents & Consultants’
- Map the potential from different ‘Agents & Consultants’ to measure ROI from different referral sources
- Increase accountability and responsibility of ‘Agents & Consultants’ towards students and Institutions they represent
- Safeguard against deceptive and questionable activities. Helps protect students
- Saves cost and valuable time by ‘pooling resources’ for Institutions
- Improve efficiency within the recruiting process
- Greater exposure of the Institution to the Indian market with quality Agents & Consultants
- Increased accountability and introduction of ‘new’ agents by providing web links & guidance
- Pan India database covering agents & counsellors in secondary and tertiary cities in India
- Increased awareness about the different types of courses and Institutions in Canada
- Empowering students to make informed decisions and a source of assurance for parents
- Canadian Institutions can better understand student trends and ability and adapt their marketing and promotional activities accordingly
- Better students = Better results = Better retention = Better reputation
- Acquire a recognized document to validate their Organization’s willingness and continual effort to improve their services and the role they play in guiding students in the right direction
- Increase awareness about the different education options as well as types of courses and Institutions in Canada by attending regular training sessions and networking opportunities
- Remain informed about the latest developments and receive regular updates in the burgeoning ‘Canada-India education corridor’
Undergoing the iCARE process and becoming a CIEC Agent Member means validation and recognition of your expertise and ethical business practice. Students, Canadian academic institutions, visa offices and Canadian government bodies look for trusted agents recognized by their peers. Universities are keen to employ agents who can be trusted to uphold their image and will represent them honestly and efficiently. Students, visa offices, and government bodies also seek established agents who have built a name and reputation for themselves.
iCARE recognition represents transparency, ability and experience. Once approved as an iCARE recognized agent, you will be recognized as an ethical, trusted professional. Canada India Education Council (CIEC) and our iCARE agent membership approval process (iCARE) is the only one of its kind operating exclusively in the burgeoning Canada-India education corridor. iCARE regognition is vital for expanding your business prospects in Canada.