Discount for AIRC institutional members for ICEF Toronto Workshop

AIRC is pleased to announce ICEF has offered a significant discount for AIRC institutional members to their North American Workshop in Toronto. Details may be found here. Please note that the discount would also apply to any new members who join AIRC and register for ICEF by their deadline of February 28 so we would appreciate your sharing it with colleagues at other institutions who might be interested in AIRC membership.

Call For Third-Party Comment On Candidate Agencies For Certification Board Review

The American International Recruitment Council (AIRC) certification process includes an opportunity for parties independent of a candidate agency under review to make written comment on whether the organization meets the AIRC Certification Standards. Complete information may be found at www.airc-education.org/Call_for_Comments.htm

AIRC Announces First Agency Certifications

The American International Recruitment Council announced on Friday, December 4 that it has completed the certification of eight (8) agencies which had participated in its pilot process. With the completion of the pilot, normal certification operations are now commencing. “These first eight certified agencies together have offices in 32 countries,” said Dr. Mitch Leventhal, Chair and President of AIRC, “Together they have more than 50 branch offices to serve prospective students.” Agencies which have achieved AIRC certification include: EDU Danmark, EduGlobal, Global Reach, IDP Education, IEC Online, Mentor International, Study Overseas UK, and World Education Group. The AIRC process was overseen by accreditation expert Dr. Marjorie Peace Lenn, who serves as Director of Certification, and who heads the Center for Quality Assurance in International Education (CQAIE)

Read the full press release here.

AIRC Accepting Applications for Certification

Agencies interested in certification may apply using the online system. Agencies which apply will be queued on a first come, first served basis, by country. Apply here. For additional information, visit our FAQ page.