UPDATE [09/02/11]: The organisers have confirmed the new dates as 20 to 21 May 2011.

UPDATE [05/01/11]: The organisers of this event have notified us of a change in dates - this event will now take place in May, as soon as we have exact dates we will update these details.

This year’s Higher Education Fair has, as usual, been organised in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Grand Bay and the Ministry of Education and Human Resources and is an integral part of the International Careers Guidance / Higher Educational Fair.

In previous years, the Fairs have attracted more than 20,000 students and professionals and we are expecting a larger number this year.

Key details

By booking your stand through the British Council, you will be placed in an area containing only UK institutions. You will also benefit from the following facilities provided by the British Council:

• Education UK branded area
• One stand assistant per institution
• Opportunities to advertise in Le Matinal, a well-known national newspaper in Mauritius, at a discounted price
• welcome cocktail hosted by the British Council
• British Council presence and assistance throughout the event
• Opportunities for institutions to book slots for presentations
• Preferential hotel rates negotiated by the British Council
• Invitation to the UK Alumni Event, your opportunity to build alumni networks and meet key education stakeholders.

Stand sharing is not available for this event.

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

Alumni Event
Feedback from delegates who attended Career World 2010 suggested a strong preference for an Alumni cocktail to take place during the fair dates instead of the usual sit down dinner. According to delegates this would allow for the possibility to invite more alumni members from the participating HE institutions. As a result, we are very pleased to inform and invite you to the UK Alumni Cocktail on Friday 20 May 2011 at 19.00.

This event will serve as an excellent opportunity for you to not only bring your alumni together in a social setting but also you will have the chance to network with local officials and important stakeholders from the Mauritian education sector.

The alumni cocktail will be held at the residence of the British High Commissioner in Floreal.

As participant to this year’s education fair, you will be a guest of the British Council at this event. However, please note that the cost for members of your alumni is £18 per person and will be invoiced to your institution in January 2011. Please indicate the number of alumni invitees that you wish to book places for in the application form.

Advertising
We have negotiated a deal with Le Matinal, a widely read newspaper, in which UK universities can advertise before and during the fair. Please send your artwork in TIFF or JPG format to adlematinal@gmail.com and copied to Rumila.g@lematinal.mu before the 20th April

Artwork sent after the above deadline will be charged new 2011 rates.

Based on our agreement with Le Matinal, the British Council will send you the invoice for advertisements.

You may also send any relevant articles regarding studies in the UK which may be published in Le Matinal’s education section.

Target markets
Undergraduate and pre-university subject chapters
Specifically the following key subject areas:

• English language
• Access and foundation
• Applied and pure sciences
• Built and natural environment
• Computing, mathematics and IT
• Engineering and technology
• Health and medicine
• Humanities
• Law
• Management, business and finance
• Social sciences and communications
• Sport, leisure, hospitality and tourism
• Visual and creative arts
• Learning at a distance

Postgraduate and MBA subject chapters
Specifically the following key subject areas:

• English language
• Accountancy
• Applied and pure sciences
• Built and natural environment
• Computing, mathematics and IT
• Engineering and technology
• Fashion and design
• Health and medicine
• Humanities
• Insurance
• Investment banking
• Law
• Management, business and finance
• MBA
• Quantity surveying
• Social sciences and communications
• Sport, leisure, hospitality and tourism
• Textile technology
• Tourism
• Visual and creative arts
• Waste water management
• Learning at a distance

Market information

• Mauritius market introduction

Venue
Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre
Pailles
www.svicc.mu

Accommodation and transport
We have negotiated preferential rates with the following hotels for the duration of the fair. Note that the first two hotels are located in Port-Louis and 15 minutes from the Fair venue. Sofitel Imperial Hotel is a beach hotel located in Flic-en-flac and approximately 30- minutes from the fair depending on traffic density.

• Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel
• Deluxe: single 6,800 MUR, double 7,800 MUR
• Superior: single 7,500 MUR, double 8,500 MUR
• Junior Suite: single 8,500 MUR double 9,500 MUR
• Le Suffren Hotel & Marina
• Standard: single 4,400 MUR, double 5,400 MUR
• Twin: single 4,400 MUR, double 8,500 MUR
• Junior Suite: single 6,300 MUR, double 6,300 MUR
• Sofitel Imperial Resort and Spa
• Standard: single 5,000 MUR

We recommend that delegates book directly at one of these hotels for accommodation and airport pick-up.
To benefit from the above discounted rates, please indicate that you are a British Council delegate for Career World 2011 while booking.

Delegates will be responsible for arranging transport for airport pickup as well as to and from the fair venue.
Transport to and from the Alumni cocktail will be provided by the British Council.
If you would like information on transport providers, please indicate this on the application form.

Visa requirements
Visas are required for UK passport holders. A visa is given to UK passport holders on arrival at the airport free-of-charge. Other passport holders should check with their travel agent or contact the Consulate or Embassy of the country they plan to visit.

Freight
Please contact our recommended freight handler to organise your freight, the deadlien for air freigth is 22 April 2011.

Brochures should be delivered to the following address:

Mr Chand Murree
Facilities Manager
British Council
Royal Road
Rose Hill
Mauritius

The British Council will then ensure that your brochures are delivered to the Fair venue.

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

Cancellation
A cancellation fee of 50 per cent applies to all withdrawals.

Payment
You will receive an invoice by email during the third week of January 2011. The original invoice will be sent by post in the same month. Please note that payment must be made in full by 18 February 2011. Bookings will not be confirmed until payment has been effected.

Applications
The deadline for application is 29 March 2011

Please complete the application form retaining the exhibition details for your information, and return it to general.enquiries@mu.britishcouncil.org

Please send the original signed application by post to:
Customer Service Desk
British Council
P.O. Box 111
Royal Road
Rose-Hill
Mauritius

As per the Mauritian laws, to be able to participate in Career World 2011, it is essential that your university or tertiary institution is accredited by the Tertiary Education Commission.  It is highly recommended that you visit their website for updates.
   Contact Detail: +230 467 8800
   Fax Number: +230 4678791

If you have any queries about this event, please contact the event co-ordinator.

Event co-ordinator
Adilla Diouman
Assistant Director
British Council
Royal Road
Rose Hill
Mauritius
Telephone +230 4030200
Fax +230 454 9553
E-mail general.enquiries@mu.britishcouncil.org