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With increased interest in UK pre-university programmes from Vietnamese students and the success of past events, we are organising a Pathway to University Mission in Hanoi, Haiphong and Ho Chi Minh City (Haiphong is 100 kilometres north of Hanoi and the third biggest city for the UK market in Vietnam).

Designed to be an information fair for students and parents to explore access to UK universities, the event is open to all UK education institutions which provide courses leading up to UK degrees, including A-level, IB, international foundation, HND and foundation degrees.

The event will give participating institutions the opportunity to:

• raise their profile and recruit international students
• develop and forge links with local schools
• network with local education agents
• enhance understanding of the local market.

Key details

The participation fee includes:

• venue hire at hotels
• venue support fee for events at high schools
• two tables and four chairs for exhibitors
• PR campaign in newspapers, magazines and e-bulletin
• advertising campaign in newspapers, magazines, and websites
• promotional items (invitations, banners, posters, gifts for visitors)
• other administration and stationery fees.

Stand sharing will be made available at a premium of twenty per cent on the stand costs. A maximum of two schools may share a stand.

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.

Participants are encouraged to bring along their promotional materials for distribution and for their stands.

Institutions may appoint an agent from the British Council Vietnam supported agent network to accompany them at the event or British Council Vietnam can recommend an agent or hire an interpreter for you at your request.

If you are being represented by an agency, please make certain that the selected agency represents your school only and no others, to ensure that your school has the quality representation it deserves.

Please note that there should be no more than two representatives at each stand.

Market information
For an overview of market opportunities and challenges, you may find the following market information useful:

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

Programme and venues
Hanoi

	Date Time Activity Venue Friday 22 January 2010 Arrive in Hanoi 1500–1700 Pre-event briefing Horison Hotel Saturday 23 January 2010 0900–1200 Information day an elite feeder high school (tbc) 1600–1900 Seminars / individual counselling Horison Hotel Sunday 24 January 2010 am Bus travel to Haiphong

Haiphong

	Date Time Activity Venue Sunday 24 January 2010 Arrive in Haiphong 1600–1900 Seminars / individual counselling Harbour View Hotel Monday 25 January 2010 0900–1200 Information day an elite feeder high school (tbc) pm Bus and air travel to Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City

	Date Time Activity Venue Monday 25 January 2010 Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City Tuesday 26 January 2010 0900–1200 Information day an elite feeder high school (tbc) 1600–1900 Seminars / individual counselling Duxton Hotel 1900–2000 Debriefing Duxton Hotel

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.

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

• Air freight: 24 December 2009

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.

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

Event co-ordinator

• Nga Bui, Education Partnership Manager, British Council Vietnam
  E-mail nga.bui@britishcouncil.org.vn