Update 22 December 2008:
The deadline for applications has been extended until 16 January 2009.

Key details

The exhibitions will include separate zones for schools with lower participation fees. A discount is available for attending all three exhibitions. Reduced 'early bird' fees are available if bookings are made before 3 September 2008.

Main exhibition

Schools Zone

The participation fee includes:

• venue hire
• stand with table, four chairs and lights:
• stand size in Taipei: back panel is 2.3 metres high by 2 metres long; lateral panels are 1 metre high by 2 metres wide
• stand size in Taichung and Kaohisung: back panel is 2.5 metres high by 2 metres long; lateral panels are 1 metre high by 2 metres wide
• PR campaign: press conference, advertising on web, radio, newspapers, magazines, street banners, flyers, other
• market briefing
• discounted hotel rates and local transport (free coach service provided from Kaohsiung to Taichung).

Stand sharing is available at a premium of 20 per cent on the cost of participation.

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

Target markets
Taiwan has a strong focus on business-related subjects, as well as applied linguistics and arts and design.

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

• English language
• GCSE, A-levels and equivalents
• 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

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

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

Market information

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

Draft programme
Taipei

	Date Time Activity Friday 6 March 2009 Arrive in Taipei 1400–1600 Market and exhibition briefing Saturday 7 March 2009 1300–1800 Exhibition open to the public Sunday 8 March 2009 1300–1800 Exhibition open to the public

Taichung

	Date Time Activity Tuesday 10 March 2009 Arrive in Taichung 1700–2100 Exhibition open to the public Wednesday 11 March 2009 1030 Coach departs for Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung

	Date Time Activity Wednesday 11 March 2009 Arrive in Kaohsiung 1700–2100 Exhibition open to the public

Venues
Taipei
Showground 2F
Exhibition Hall
Taipei World Trade Centre

Taichung
Evergreen Laurel Hotel

Kaohsiung
Time Hall, 8F
Dream Mall

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
The deadlines for freight collection by our recommended freight handler are:

• Sea freight: 19 December 2008
• Air freight: 6 February 2009

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

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 5 January 2009
• 100 per cent of the full event cost for withdrawals received on or after 23 January 2009

Notice of withdrawal must be supplied in writing. If faxed, it should be followed by the original copy being sent by post.

Applications
The deadline for applications has been extended until 16 January 2009.

Please complete the on-line application form. You will receive confirmation by e-mail once your application has been received.

If you wish to stand share with other institutions, this must be clearly stated on all participants' application forms in the relevant section.

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 the Education UK Events Helpdesk.