Mission and
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About Us
Founded in 2008, AIRC is the Association of International Enrollment Management. AIRC is a 501c3 non-profit membership association of accredited U.S. post-secondary institutions and student recruitment agencies which work together to establish quality standards for international student placement within the United States. AIRC is registered as a Standards Development Organization with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission.
Our Mission
AIRC champions the interests of international students, educational institutions, and educational agencies through the development of professional standards and partnerships that advance effective and strategic practices in international enrollment management.
What We Do
AIRC develops standards, certifies agencies, offers training and networking opportunities, advocates for ethical practices, and provides resources to improve international student recruitment and enrollment.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Declaration
What We Have Achieved
AIRC’s Certification
AIRC’s rigorous, independent, and objective certification of educational recruitment agencies sets the quality standard in the United States.
Standards Development Organization
AIRC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice, Attorney General, and Federal Trade Commission as the Standards Development Organization for the field of international student enrollment.
Collaboration with the U.S. Department of State
AIRC has led initiatives to collaborate with the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, to promote a range of ethical recruitment practices for U.S. higher education globally.
Establishing Quality Standards
AIRC’s members work collectively to set and uphold quality standards for international student enrollment in the United States and AIRC is a member of The Council for Higher Education Accreditation International Quality Group (CIQG) and is committed to the promotion of quality higher education internationally.
"AIRC is really about integrity, quality, standards, and ethical practices in international student recruitment."
— Jeet Joshee, AIRC Board Past President
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Phone:
240-547-6400
Address:
PO Box 7522
Falls Church, VA 22040
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