Update 30 September  2010: This event is now closed for applications

The Education market in Thailand is currently very positive and the number of new Thai students at UK independent schools has increased by 20 per cent to 155 pupils (ISC figures from 2007 / 2008 to 2008 / 2009). The lower value of the pound also makes education in the UK more attractive because tuition fees have decreased by nearly 30 per cent, making the UK more competitive compared to other players such as New Zealand and Australia.

This event will give you the opportunity to:

• meet students and parents interested in a UK boarding school education
• promote your school to students and parents through a student facing exhibition
• learn about the Thai education system and recruitment opportunities
• network with local education agents.

Key details

The participation fee includes:

• venue hire
• an information table with four chairs for the exhibition
• PR campaign: advertising on web, newspapers, flyers, magazines
• market briefing and presentation of findings from Thailand specific school and college research
• one-to-one meeting with agents and school profile available for agents before the meeting
• a room at the British Council office available on 6 and 7 June 2010 for follow-up interviews or meetings with students and agents (first-come, first-served basis)
• discounted hotel rates
• opportunities to profile school or college in Thai media, to British Council contacts and schools in Thailand through a public speaking contest: this opportunity is exclusive to those institutions offering a free place at their school for a week for the winner of the competition (the free place will include tuition fees, meals, accommodation and airport transfer); the contest will be organised as a generic promotional campaign for schools and colleges; the final round will take place at the school and college fair on 5 June 2010 from 1000 to 1200.

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 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.

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

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

Market information

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

Draft programme

	Date Time Activity Friday 4 June 2010 1300–1400 Market briefing and findings from the Thailand specific school and college research 1400–1600 One-to-one meeting with agents 1830–2100 Exclusive dinner with schools and colleges alumni and contacts in the Government sector Saturday 5 June 2010 1300–1800 Exhibition open to the public 1000–1800 British Council activities: Studying in a boarding school in the UK seminar Independent school scholarship competition Workshop for parents Launch of the British Council Parents' Association Sunday 6 June 2010 1000–2200 Free for student interviews / meetings with agents (optional – a room at the British Council office and Internet access will be available free-of -harge, bookings in advance are needed) Monday 7 June 2010 1000–2200 Free for student interviews / meetings with agents (optional – a room at the British Council office and Internet access will be available free-of -harge, bookings in advance are needed)

Venue
Centara Grand at Central World
Bangkok

Visa requirements
Visas are required for UK passport holders. UK passport holders are permitted to stay in Thailand for up to 30 days by obtaining a free 30-day tourist visa on arrival at the airport. 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.

• Air freight: 12 May 2010

Sea freight is not available for this event.

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 31 March 2010
• 100 per cent of the full event cost for withdrawals received on or after 19 April 2010

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
This event is now closed for applications.

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.