We are pleased to announce that the following organisations will be exhibiting at the Partnership Conference on 2 and 3 December 2009, in addition to the conference sponsors.
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) offers the world’s leading range of qualifications for learners and teachers of English. Over three million people take our exams each year in 130 countries. Around the world, 9,000 universities, employers, government ministries and other organisations rely on our certificates as proof of English language ability. Cambridge ESOL exams are underpinned by the work of the largest dedicated research team of any UK language test provider. As experts in language assessment, we advise governments internationally on language education policy and are active partners in projects delivering key language objectives for the European Union. Examinations available include a broad range of English exams for learners of all abilities; a suite of exams for young learners, exams for professionals and the workplace and a series of awards for teachers.
www.cambridgeesol.org
Established in 1979, DJG Exhibition Freight Services Limited is one of the leading specialist exhibition freight forwarders in the UK, offering a wide range of services to companies and institutions taking part in overseas exhibitions. They have a widespread network of partner agents and can provide a comprehensive service worldwide. DJG has its own warehouse in Mitcham, Surrey, making it possible to offer storage facilities to all institutions. The company can also arrange collections and deliveries to and from premises anywhere in the UK. DJG also offers general freight services for non-exhibition cargo.
For further enquiries, please contact DJG:
Hotcourses has a simple mission: to produce the best websites and guides for people looking to attain a qualification or advance their career via a course, college, university or school. This year over 20 million people will use our websites to help choose the course or college that is right for them. We are very proud of the role our products play in helping people take this vital step in their lives.
As contracted sales agents for educationuk.org, we are the only UK company that has specialised in international student recruitment for over 12 years, maintaining excellent working relationships with key institutional stakeholders on behalf of the British Council.
Education UK – the official British Council website – provides comprehensive coverage of UK courses and qualifications at all levels for international students. With a re-launch due early 2010, the website continues to provide comprehensive UK study destination information.
With offices in India, Australia, USA and the UK, Hotcourses is the largest publisher of websites and guides for colleges, schools and universities worldwide.
www.hotcourses.com
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) is a new computer-based test of international academic level English. Through the use of 20 integrated and often innovative item types, the test will meet the needs of universities, other higher education institutions and professional and government organisations requiring a real-life measure of test takers’ ability to deal with academic English language in communication.
Focusing on the needs of both score users (universities, schools professional and government organizations) and test takers, PTE Academic uses a variety of test delivery channels and new technologies to provide more detailed information and to enhance the testing experience. Test takers take the test on computer, in secure test delivery centres, and schools obtain more detailed and robust information about the actual language skills of applicants upon which to base their admission decisions.
PTE Academic is administered in Pearson’s secure network of testing centres. Test takers will register for PTE Academic on-line, giving them the flexibility to take the test where and when they want, in one of our network of Pearson VUE test delivery centres worldwide.
The test is endorsed by Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®) and is launching in October 2009! For more information, please visit www.pearsonpte.com.
Graduate Prospects has been working with the most prominent bodies in higher education for over 30 years, bringing students, graduates and recruiters together. Our role is straightforward: to ensure students and graduates are equipped with the necessary knowledge to enter the graduate job market or undertake further study.
Whether you are looking to fill an immediate vacancy, promote courses starting in the next academic year or want to raise the profile of your university, you can be assured Prospects will reach your core target audience through our unique position in the postgraduate market.
Through our relationship with careers services and our market-leading products and services, we are able to offer unrivalled on-campus and online channels to the student and graduate audience.
www.prospects.ac.uk/postgrad
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is the national accreditation and awarding body in Scotland. We are a recognised awarding body in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with Ofqual recognised awarding body status. Some of our qualifications are also accredited onto the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
SQA works in partnership with schools, colleges, universities and industry to provide high quality, flexible and relevant qualifications and assessments – embedding industry standards where appropriate.
Our International Awarding Team provides overseas clients with a comprehensive range of academic and vocational qualifications.
Our qualifications can be used to gain entry to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in many overseas countries, or to develop the knowledge and skills required for local courses and programmes. We also work with overseas clients to develop Customised Awards meet local needs.
The International Awarding team can provide a comprehensive package of support to overseas clients, including professional development events and support materials tailored to local needs. Visit www.sqa.org.uk/international for more information.
Our Business Development team can be contacted on 0303 333 0330 or by e-mail at mycentre@sqa.org.uk.
Skills for Employability is a dynamic new British Council programme that addresses the demand for skills in a global economy so that national educational and training systems are better able to respond to labour market demands and learner needs.
The programme focuses on building strong relationships with industry and employers, governments and training providers, using the UK’s expertise on standards, innovation and creativity in the field of skills training where the UK is a market leader.
Through the programme we deliver activity in the following areas:
We bring together international agencies, governments and educational institutions to explore how to improve skills and employability.
We build links between leading experts in the UK and overseas to share best practice in the vocational education and training sector.
We establish international college partnerships to boost employability and entrepreneurship skills.
We organise international competitions for young people that highlight excellence in enterprise, innovation and technology.
To find out more, visit www.britishcouncil.org/skillsforemployability.
Recruiting for postgraduates? We promote you worldwide.
UKPASS is an on-line service designed to help institutions recruit and manage applications to postgraduate programmes in the UK.
UKPASS makes it easy for applicants to research courses, apply, receive offers and reply online; particularly appreciated by overseas students.
UKPASS gives universities and colleges a cost effective alternative to setting up their own system whilst still enabling them to tailor their postgraduate applications for the different taught and research programmes they offer. These can be through f/t, p/t and distance learning routes.
UKPASS can be used to recruit for all or selected faculties only; giving the advantage of being in the scheme whilst allowing introduction of the new service across the institution gradually.
UKPASS is also a management information and statistical service, providing institution and national data to give greater insight into trends in the postgraduate sector.
As a UCAS product, UKPASS is promoted to applicants worldwide and has support from all UCAS services including the verification unit.
For more information, please come and speak to us on the UKPASS stand or visit www.ukpass.ac.uk.
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