An event report (184KB) is available.

Key details

The participation fee includes:

• standard table (0.45 metres by 1.8 metres) and six chairs (three for institution representatives, three for visitors); there is no back panel, but there will be space for small free-standing banners
• additional room and equipment hire
• advertising and publicity
• hire of temporary staff and interpreters
• freight between British Council Tokyo and British Council Osaka.

Stand sharing will be made available at a premium of twenty per cent on the stand costs.

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

The continuing strength of the Yen means that there has been a significant increase in the participation fees for this event compared to the previous year ; however, this strength will have a positive impact on the recruitment of Japanese students to UK institutions, as the UK is now a much more financially suitable option. The change of date from the end of March to mid-April has been done to coincide with the start of term in Japan, which will enable better advertising in universities and increase visitor numbers.

The participation fees stated above incorporate a 'credit crunch' contingency and are the maximum that participants will be charged. If this additional contingency is not called upon, participants will be invoiced for less than the maximum fee.

EFL Brochure Exhibitions will be held at the Tokyo and Osaka venues of these Education UK Days events. The Brochure Exhibitions are open to all Education UK Partnership members and UK institutions with EFL programmes accredited by the British Council Accreditation UK scheme and are free-of-charge to participate in.

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

• promote UK education to students, influencers, academics and educational agents in Japan
• raise the profile of UK education by reinforcing the Education UK brand messages to the target audiences
• provide participating UK institutions with an opportunity to recruit new students as well as to follow up on enquiries received during and after the October 2008 Education UK Exhibition
• assist UK institutions in promoting EFL programmes through Brochure Exhibitions
• attract users of education-related products and services of British Council Japan to seminars and counselling on studying in the UK.

Target markets

• Postgraduate studies (one year Masters), especially in the humanities, social science and creative arts fields
• MBA programmes
• One year study abroad programmes
• Foundation courses leading to undergraduate admission, especially in the humanities, social science and creative arts fields
• Art and design – art foundation
• EFL and EFL combined with vocational studies
• Small market for independent secondary education.

Market information

• Japan market introduction
• Partnership members can access more detailed education market intelligence, including international student data and country profiles
• Japan Partnership members can access education market intelligence on the Japan Partnership website
• An event report is available for the March 2008 Education UK Days in Japan

Programme
Tokyo

	Date Time Activity Friday 10 April 2009 Arrive in Tokyo Saturday 11 April 2009 0900–1000 Briefing 1000–1100 Dress stands 1100–1700 Exhibition open to the public Travel to Osaka

Osaka

	Date Time Activity Saturday 11 April 2009 Arrive in Osaka Sunday 12 April 2009 1200–1300 Dress stands 1300–1700 Exhibition open to the public

Venues
Tokyo
British Council Tokyo

Osaka
British Council Osaka

Visa requirements
Visas are not 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.

Freight
See below for estimated freight deadlines for this event.  Please contact your chosen freight provider directly for confirmation of their deadlines.

• Sea freight: 6 February 2009
• Air freight: 20 March 2009

The participation fee does not include freight costs and these are the responsibility of the participating institution.

If you have any queries about this event, please contact the Education UK Events Helpdesk.