This mission in Shenyang and Nanjing, China, will specialise in promoting UK vocational education in China and provide an opportunity for UK participating institutions to establish long-term partnerships with local institutions. The events comprise a half-day workshop and a half-day visit to local Vocational Education Training institutions. The mission will utilise the Education UK brand to reinforce the impact of excellence of UK Vocational Education and Training among the target audience.

The mission aims to bring together

• representatives from the FE sector in the UK;
• representatives from Vocational institutions in China;
• government and administrative departments involved in vocational education in China.

Key details

The participation fee includes:

• venue;
• reception;
• networking meeting with local potential partners;
• visit to local institutions.

Please note that the participation fee does not include international or domestic travel, accommodation, subsistence or freight, except where stated.

Aims

In addition to the generic aims of all Education UK Exhibitions, the aims of this event are to:

• understand the current situation within the Vocational Education and Training sector in the selected market;
• explore ways of developing opportunities in Sino-UK partnerships;
• showcase UK vocational education and training – both in curriculum development and industry cooperation.

Market information

• China market background
• Partnership members can access more detailed education market intelligence, including international student data and country profiles
• China Partnership members can access education market intelligence on the China Partnership website

Programme (to be confirmed)
Shenyang

	Date Time Activity Sunday 11 March 2007 late afternoon Registration and market briefing evening Opening reception Monday 12 March 2007 am Workshop pm Visit to local institutions Tuesday 13 March 2007 am Travel to Nanjing

Nanjing

	Date Time Activity Tuesday 13 March 2007 am Arrive in Nanjing pm Registration and market briefing evening Opening reception Wednesday 14 March 2007 am Workshop pm Visits to local institutions

Visa requirements
Visas are required for UK passport holders. Other passport holders should check with their travel agent or contact the Consulate or Embassy of the country they plan to visit.

Cancellation
Cancellation fees will be charged for withdrawal from this event, as of the date of receipt of notice of withdrawal:

• 50 per cent of the full event cost for withdrawals received on or after 12 February 2007
• 100 per cent of the full event cost for withdrawals received on or after 26 February 2007

Notice of cancellation must be given by e-mail to educationuk.events@britishcouncil.org. You will receive a confirmation message within one week of your cancellation.

Applications
The deadline for applications is 5 January 2007.

Please download and complete the application form (37KB) by the application deadline and send it to the contact below. If faxing your application, please send the original by post to ensure that it is received.

All applications are subject to the Education UK exhibitions terms and conditions, which include the eligibility and selection criteria and details of when you will be informed whether your application has been accepted or rejected.

If you have any queries about this event, please contact:

LI Qin, Education Manager, British Council office in Beijing E-mail li.qin@britishcouncil.org.cn