Member Services

CIEC members can take advantage of several of the following activities. Some are available currently, while others will become available as soon as operationally possible. Please check with us for more information.

  • Rep Office(s) in India: Delhi, Ahmedabad and Mumbai:
    The 'rep' offices can be used by the members for recruiting, conducting student interviews, maintaining alumni relations, meeting partners, fundraising and/or conducting research development. This will help institutions establish a 'permanent' on-the-ground presence and get closer to the world's premier student market. Institutions brochures and other collaterals can also be displayed and be available for distribution.

    • Each rep. office will provide a minimum of:
    • A furnished office with tables & seating including a Wi-Fi Internet connection.
    • Minimum of 1 (possibly 2) landline telephone connections with free local calling. A toll free connection can be provided upon request at additional cost.
    • 1 Desktop PC with monitor OR 1 Laptop & 1 Printer/Scanner/Copier/Fax.
    • 1 full time Student care assistant for administrative assistance.
  • Discounted attendance for CIEC events such as Ed-Mission, Synergy and unFAIR:
    CIEC members will receive member rates at regularly scheduled seminars, Annual Conference, recruiting events & other partnership building exercises held throughout the year. CIEC members will receive 1 (or more) complimentary registration based on membership category to the much touted Synergy conference which brings together stakeholders from the education community of both countries. Sponsors | Founders will receive recognition from the podium & media mentions at all CIEC events and networking activities.
  • Link on CIEC website:
    The CIEC website is positioning itself to become the hub of India-Canada academic relations which will attract visits by Universities, Colleges, Governments, agents, HS Counselors and students from both countries. This nominally charged link will provide excellent coverage and exposure for CIEC members.
  • Advertisement in India Abroad-Rediff.com and Education Times:
    CIEC has struck alliances with India Abroad-Rediff.com and the Education Times to allow members favorable rates. Rediff reaches over 2.3 million unique visitors monthly and its print edition is distributed within the Indian community in North America and key cities in India. Education Times is India's predominant media source that has carved a niche in this dynamic and exciting sector.
  • One-call telephone access & 'On the ground' expertise:
    CIEC members will have access to dedicated phone numbers in India & Canada to support member activities and on the ground assistance in both countries. By harnessing the strengths of experienced professionals, the CIEC will put to use the services of time tested 'India hands' to provide members with an established network in place saving valuable time in 'reinventing the wheel'.
  • Receptions & Delegations:
    CIEC members will have an opportunity to hold private or public receptions and/or host delegations from India or Canada on their campus (on a first come basis). CIEC will also conduct an annual Conference in either country to felicitate a distinguished member of the 'Canada-India' education community with an award, citation and recognize efforts made by trail blazers in this dynamic and vibrant corridor.
  • $1Million Scholarship giveaway:
    Several optional 'members only' activities are in the planning stages such as the $1Million scholarship giveaway where we will offer up to 10 Colleges | Universities an opportunity to promote themselves via this initiative and generate an unprecedented and spectacular media frenzy in India. By utilizing key media channels, the CIEC will promote the Scholarship program at major metros across India and build a significant database of hundreds of 000's of applicants (leads) who are interested in studying in Canada.
  • On site visits:
    Every member will be visited at least once a year by CIEC executives to allow for 2 way flow of information, conduct membership feedback, set and review expectations, share updates and 'feel the pulse' from front line academic professionals and exchange best practices for general marketing and offer advertising advice and assistance.
  • Partner event promotions:
    By promoting partner's activities (recruiting events | Conferences) and | or negotiating for pavilions at key events, CIEC members will be better positioned to have a presence & be better informed. The CIEC website will feature an event section listing partner activities. The CIEC database currently consists of over 12,000 administrators and education experts from both countries and regular e-mail notifications| newsletters will be sent. Talks are ongoing with the likes of Akshay Kumar, Lisa Ray, Russell Peters and other and an announcement expected soon in terms of appointing a 'Brand Ambassador' for CIEC.
  • Invite or attend 'Familiarization Tours':
    CIEC members from India will have an opportunity to participate in familiarization visits to Canada to better acquaint them with the Canadian education landscape and experience life as a student at participating institutions campuses.
  • 'Yatra' or Journey:
    This optional short term 'internship' in India program is being developed with key business organizations and corporations to enable Canadian students to spend up to 6 weeks pre | post graduation interning in India, absorbing business practices and decision making in one of the world's predominant economies.
  • Stay connected:
    Attend webinars conducted by renowned experts in the education field with an intimate knowledge of recent and relevant activities. Remain updated with regular e-mail newsletters delivered to over 12,000 professionals within the 'Canada-India education corridor'. CIEC has initiated discussions with notable education experts in India such as Dr. Kondap; Dr. Rupa Shah; Dr. Hemlata Chari; Dr. Suhas Pednekar; Dr. Uday Salunkhe and others to 'lead' CIEC's India initiative.