Driven by the growth of a rapidly expanding global middle class, demand for international secondary education continues to rise. Student numbers, institutional capacity, and sector income are accelerating across key study destinations, creating new opportunities for educators, agents, and service providers worldwide.

In response to this momentum, ICEF is set to host two major events in 2026, each designed to support sustainable growth in the international secondary education sector. These gatherings provide unparalleled networking environments, bringing together specialist educators and rigorously vetted recruitment agents who focus on pathways for young learners.

ICEF Secondary Education KL

26–28 January 2026, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Following a successful launch, ICEF Secondary Education KL will return to Kuala Lumpur, convening more than 180 international student recruitment professionals from over 20 countries. Key sending markets represented at the event will include:

• Vietnam

• China

• Indonesia

• Philippines

• Singapore

• Thailand

• Hong Kong SAR

• Japan

• South Korea

The event offers a strategic opportunity for participants looking to strengthen connections across Asia and other global regions where demand for secondary study abroad continues to grow.

Registrater here.

ICEF Secondary Education Budapest

23–25 September 2026, Budapest, Hungary

After a successful edition in Paris, ICEF’s specialist secondary education event will move to Budapest for 2026. This three-day gathering focuses exclusively on recruitment for secondary, boarding, high school, foundation, and junior programmes, offering access to young learner markets from more than 55 countries. Expected source countries include:

• Spain

• Italy

• Ukraine

• Türkiye

• France

• Germany

• Brazil

• Côte d'Ivoire

• Australia

The event serves as a hub for institutions and agencies seeking to broaden their recruitment pipelines across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Register here.

Why Attend an ICEF Secondary Education Event?

1. Unrivalled reach
Participants gain access to high-quality educators and ICEF-screened international recruitment agents who specialise in secondary education.

2. Trusted partnerships
All attending agencies undergo a thorough screening process, ensuring reliability and professionalism in every connection made.

3. Strong return on investment
Attendees can pre-schedule up to 38 one-to-one meetings across two full days, enabling focused engagement with preferred partners.

4. Up-to-date sector insights
A full programme of seminars, panel discussions, and roundtable debates—held on the first day—provides essential intelligence on global and regional trends.

5. Promotional opportunities
A wide range of advertising and sponsorship options is available for organisations seeking to expand their visibility and impact.

These two events mark significant opportunities for institutions and agencies aiming to strengthen their presence in the booming international secondary education market.