September 30 & October 1, 2007:  U.S. Embassy Education Fair 2007 / Canada

Participating in the US Embassy University Fair will provide you with excellent networking opportunities to meet representatives from Ottawa's prestigious universities, colleges (public and private), technical colleges, public and private training institutions, as well as the Diplomatic community.  Ottawa represents the second largest city in terms of student’s enrollment in the province of Ontario, with a student population surpassing 57,000 at the university level, and 40,000 at the technical college level.  Consider aspects such as Canada's average per capita income of US$65,000 (US$56,700 in the Province of Ontario), the Canadian dollar's steady appreciation to the U.S. dollar for the last three consecutive years, the proximity to the US, and a shared language makes Canada an attractive market for recruiters in the education arena.  For more information about the event please contact:  Luz Betancur, Commercial Assistant at 613-688-5216, email: luz.betancur@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

June 6-10, 2007: The U.S. Commercial Service "Study USA" fair /Israel

The U.S. Commercial Service at the American Embassy in Israel is organizing a "Study USA" fair this coming June 6, 7 and 10, 2007 at the Tel Aviv Fairgrounds. This January's fair attracted over 28,000 visitors, which makes it one of the biggest educational events in the world. We expect the same in June!  Participating schools included Harvard, Yale, Brandeis, Washington University, University of Connecticut and Michigan State.  If for any reason you are unable to attend in person, I encourage you to leverage your alumni network in Israel so as not to miss out on this great opportunity.  You are invited to visit our website for more information about the Israeli market and online registration form http://www.buyusa.gov/israel/en/studyusa.html

May 26, 2007: The U.S. Commercial Service "Study USA" fair /Florence, Italy

This "Study USA" fair, organized in collaboration with the Dept. of State and the support of the Province of Florence, will offer U.S. schools a chance to promote their programs (short-term, undergraduate, and graduate) to potential Italian students.  The event will be held outside on the Consulate complex as part of a greater event promoting American culture and education.  We will offer individual tables to schools and would welcome catalogs from U.S. schools too for a catalog table that we will staff. Attached please find a promotional brochure for this event.  For more information about the event please contact:  Barbara Lapini, Commercial Specialist, Tel. + 39 055 292266, email: barbara.lapini@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

March 7, 2007@ 6:30 pm CST:  Recruiting Students from Malaysia & Singapore - Webinar       This two-hour interactive webinar will present strategies for recruiting students to your U.S. educational institution, the latest visa trends and guidance, and overviews of the educations markets in Malaysia and Singapore.  The speakers will include staff from the U.S. Commercial Service offices in Singapore and Malaysia as well as visa officers from the U.S. Embassy in these markets.  Fee:  $40 (to join live webinar to receive recorded version with powerpoints).  Registration at https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=7Q0M  For questions, contact Debra Rogers at 312-353-6988 or debra.rogers@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

March 5 - March 9, 2007: Asia Expo – South Korea, Japan and ChinaOrganized by International Student Network (ISN), this education tour and expo will stop in the cities of Seoul, Tokyo and Shanghai. This tour and expo has historically produced numerous international student enrollees at the participating U.S. educational institutions. For more information, contact ISN at 215-246-3432 or visit their website at http://www.isnexpo.com.

February 25 - March 3, 2007: Gulf Expo – Bahrain, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, and IndiaOrganized by International Student Network (ISN), this education tour and expo will stop in the cities of Manama, Kuwait City, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Mumbai. This tour and expo has historically produced numerous international student enrollees at the participating U.S. educational institutions. For more information, contact ISN at 215-246-3432 or visit their website at http://www.isnexpo.com.

October 30 - November 19, 2006: Middle East and Turkey Education Tour Organized by LindenWorld events have highlighted the need for universities to diversify their international student population with students from this culturally rich and vibrant region. While growth in the recruitment market in the Middle East remains relatively static, the region presents an exceptionally unique student market from which to recruit. Students are well qualified, highly motivated and financially capable. Places at local universities remain limited and, importantly, governments continue to fund students. In addition, the market is not saturated with U.S. university representatives, and tour members will see firsthand the hospitality of the people in the Middle East. Linden’s extensive connections with Embassy staff, educational advisers, marketing firms, AMIDEAST, schools and universities will provide exceptional inroads for universities recruiting in the region. This year’s tour begins with an in-depth, weeklong visit to Turkey, stopping in Istanbul, Izmir and Ankara, and ends in Cairo, Egypt. Contact Linden Tours at 202-237-0164 or visit their website at www.lindentours.com.

October 29 - November 4, 2006: Scandinavia Education TourDuring the 2005 Linden Washington Program, the organizer learned that Sweden and Norway are unique among European countries because they continue to offer subsidized loan, scholarship and stipend funding for their students to study abroad. This makes study at U.S. universities and colleges an option that many may not have considered. The robust economies of Iceland, Norway and Sweden also provide additional incentive to consider study in the U.S. The strength of their educational systems, the government funding options and the historical ties to study in the U.S. make this student market a viable option for Linden’s first recruitment tour to Scandinavia. There is a long tradition of students from the Nordic and Scandinavian countries seeking out study opportunities in the U.S. The value of U.S. degrees is recognized not only by students but by the governments as well. While these countries remain a key market for undergraduate (60%) as well as graduate students, the increase in student mobility within Europe and to other English-speaking countries has contributed to a decrease in Scandinavian students coming to the U.S. This factor makes it more important than ever to capitalize on our long tradition of exchange with Scandinavia and to renew our recruitment efforts in the region. Contact Linden Tours at 202-237-0164 or visit their website at www.lindentours.com.

October 19 - 26, 2006: 10th Latin Expo – Mexico, Columbia, EcuadorOrganized by International Student Network, this education tour and expo will stop in the Mexican Cities of Queretaro, Puebla, and Mexico City; the Columbian Cities of Cali and Bogota; and in Quito, Ecuador. The Fall Latin Expo is in cooperation with Study USA, ASF Fair, and the U.S. Department of Commerce. For more information, contact ISN at 215-246-3432 or visit their website at http://www.isnexpo.com.

October 21 - 22, 2006: U.S. University Fair – Nagoya and Tokyo, JapanThis is a premier student recruiting fair in Japan for regionally-accredited U.S. colleges and universities. This year, fairs will be given in Tokyo on 10/22 and Nagoya on 10/21. These fairs in Japan are part of the U.S. Higher Education Fairs offered by Institute of International Education (IIE), and co-sponsored by the Japan-U.S. Educational Commission. Japan is a ready-made market for U.S. educational institutions because many Japanese students are already knowledgeable about the merits of U.S. higher education, AND Japan's high per capita income allows the Japanese to afford the quality education offered by American schools. Interested U.S. institutions are encouraged to contact IIE for registration information. Katherine Fung-Surya, Institute of International Education at Phone: 852-2603-5771 or info@N0SPAM.iiehongkong.org

October 14 - 15 and 21 - 22, 2006: China Education Expo - Beijing and Shanghai, ChinaThe China Education Expo, managed by Fairlink Exhibition Services, Ltd. is the officially approved event by the Ministry of Education for China. In 2005, 24,000 prospective students attended the Beijing event and 16,000 attended in Shanghai. In addition, timing for this event coincides with the IIE Higher Education fair in Shanghai on October 17th. Click the following for more details: http://www.chinaeducationexpo.com/. As one of the most-anticipated events by the overwhelming number of visitors every year, China Education Expo 2006 will continue to serve your marketing visions, cooperation and growth strategies for China by delivering access to government officials, co-op program deals, educator access, recruitment market understanding, Chinese agents and service providers, and major exposure. The U.S. Commercial Service Education & Training Team along with the Education & Training Export Consortium (ETEC), an ITA Market Developer Cooperator Program-funded program, is working directly with the China Education Expo show organizers to coordinate a U.S. Showcase to help maximize the marketing exposure of the United States as an attractive education destination. Please reply directly to Richard.Swanson@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov or telephone at 949.660.1688 ext. 153 for more details.

October 18 – 21, 2006: Study USA Trade Mission to Mexico - Querétaro, Puebla and Mexico CityThe Education USA – Mexico Group and International Student Network (ISN) invites you to participate in their STUDY USA Trade Mission to Querétaro, Puebla and Mexico City. This mission targets bilingual and bicultural schools in three of Mexico’s most dynamic cities. You will have the opportunity to talk to Mexican students interested and, most importantly, able to study in the United States. Mexico is the 7th largest source of international students in the United States. Mexican students prefer to study in the U.S. because of its geographical location, commercial ties and quality of school programs. The mission cost is $900 and includes support during the American School Foundation (ASF) Fairs in Mexico City and Querétaro, school visits in Puebla, some transportation costs, a reception and U.S. Embassy briefing. Please contact the U.S. Commercial Service in Mexico City for additional fair information and/or registration at martha.sanchez@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov with cc to jpaul@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

October 2, 2006: U.S. University Fair – Ottawa, CanadaThe U.S. University and College Fair is an event for U.S. undergraduate and graduate institutions to recruit international students and network with counselors in Ontario. Meet directly with over 800 students, recent graduates, working professionals, and counselors. Participate in a networking breakfast and the educational fair. For further information, contact Michael Marland at Ph: (613) 688-5183 or Michael.Marland@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov or contact Stephanie Linton at Ph: (613) 688-5406 or Stephanie.Linton@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

September 10 - October 1, 2006: Latin America and Caribbean Education TourLinden’s three-week tour focuses on a distinctly different sub-region each week. They begin in Central America and visit Honduras, El Salvador and Panama. The second week highlights South America, with visits to two cities in Ecuador (Quito and Guayaquil) and two in Colombia (Bogota and Barranquilla). The stop in Barranquilla will provide an opportunity for students and counselors from Cartagena to join. Linden ends the tour with three stops in the Caribbean. They are visiting the Dominican Republic and Jamaica for the first time and returning to Trinidad and Tobago for the third time. According to Open Doors, enrollments of students from South America (34,693) as well as Central America and Mexico (19,227) were nearly unchanged from the previous year. A drop in the numbers from the Caribbean merits some more attention from recruiters. Contact Linden Tours at 202-237-0164 or visit their website at www.lindentours.com.

September 12 - October 1, 2006: India and Sri Lanka Education TourThe organizer, Linden Tours, has extensive relationships with key schools, educational advisers, U.S. Embassy staff and the Foreign Commercial Service. They have learned how to target marketing efforts to attract an excellent number of very highly qualified candidates to our University Fairs. The Linden India Tour also includes two unique features: separate hours at the University Fairs for undergraduates and one-on-one interview sessions with qualified students the day after the fairs. This fall, the tour visits seven key cities and then continues on to Colombo, Sri Lanka for its final stop. Although the market in Sri Lanka is small, it is growing and the Sri Lankan students are eager to meet with U.S. university representatives. In 2005, over 14% (80,466) of all international students came to the U.S. from India, representing the largest population. India remains the new driving engine of international student growth. While many of these students seek graduate degrees, the undergraduate market continues to grow. Contact Linden Tours at 202-237-0164 or visit their website at www.lindentours.com.

September 25 - 28, 2006: Europe MBA Fair - Switzerland, Austria, SloveniaOrganized by the U.S. Commercial Service, the MBA Fair is now in its tenth year and has become a pivotal platform for international marketing of U.S. MBA programs as well as related graduate studies in international law, diplomacy and economics. The U.S. Commercial Service in Switzerland and Austria invites U.S. colleges and universities, as well as European schools with an associated U.S. programs, to participate in the three-city MBA Fair 2006 to be held in Zürich, Vienna, and Ljubljana from September 25-28. This year, Ljubljana, Slovenia will be added to the MBA Fair’s well-established venues of Zürich and Vienna. As a new member of the EU and a substantially higher GDP per capita than that of other transitioning economies of Central Europe, Slovenia is an attractive new venue for the MBA Fair.  The MBA Fair 2006 will open in Zürich on September 25, will move to Vienna on September 27, and will conclude in Ljubljana on September 28. The participation fee is $850 for one city, $1,400 for two cities, and $1,800 for all three cities. Each participant will be responsible for travel/hotel expenses. To travel from city to city, there are excellent connections among the three cities aboard air carriers. Please contact the U.S. Commercial Service in Zürich for additional fair information and/or registration at sandor.galambos@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov with cc to debra.rogers@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

September 28 - October 24, 2006: Asia Education TourThe Linden Asia Tour offers university representatives a comprehensive schedule designed to provide a strong professional program as well as opportunities to see and experience some of the region’s incredible cities. This year’s tour begins in the Southeast and includes a stop in Ho Chi Minh City for the first time. Interest from Vietnamese students has risen dramatically in the past few years, with the latest IIE report showing an increase of 16% in the number of students coming to the U.S. Other stops include Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, along with a return to Jakarta after an absence of several years. The Northeast portion begins in Taipei, continues to Hong Kong, stops in Shanghai and Seoul and ends in Tokyo. Hong Kong ranks 15th among countries sending the most students to the U.S., and the other four stops are in the top 10. Asia continues to be the largest sending region of students, accounting for 58% of all international students in the U.S. An expected economic recovery in Japan and continued growth in China should help fuel a GDP growth of 7.2% in East Asia. Contact Linden Tours at 202-237-0164 or visit their website at www.lindentours.com.

May 4-8, 2006: Education USA Fair - Chile
The Education USA Fair is an event organized by the educational advising center in Chile, an office affiliated with the US State Department and committed to promoting higher education in the USA. The fourth annual Education USA Fair is the only one of its kind on a national level, since no other fair covers the three major Chilean cities that boast the highest concentration of potential students: Santiago, Valparaiso/Vina del Mar and Concepcion. The dates are also set such that participating schools can conveniently travel directly from the Education USA fair in Lima, Peru on May 2nd to these fairs. For the complete brochure, please e-mail Mary.Lou.Lathrop@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov and cc debra.rogers@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

April 27, 2006: Study USA - Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Since 2000, the number of Mexican students studying in the United States has increased by approximately 20 percent, making Mexico the 7th largest source of international students. Prospective students from Baja California find study in the United States particularly accessible and attractive. As this Mexican state’s economy is largely internationally focused, a U.S. degree gives students from Baja California an advantage in the local labor market. This event will introduce thousands of high school and college students, as well as business executives, from the Baja Peninsula to a wide range of study opportunities in the United States. The fee for one 10’X 10’ standard booth is US$750.00. For more information, please e-mail Judith Valdes (judith.valdes@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov ) in our U.S. Commercial Service office in Tijuana.

March 13-16, 2006: Education and Career Development Expo - Kuwait
Exhibitors at this show are international and Kuwaiti public and private universities, colleges, language schools, educational and training institutes, consulting centers, and career development institutes. Amideast will have a booth to counsel those interested in studying in the U.S., and the U.S. Commercial Service in Kuwait is organizing a literature display booth for interested U.S. educational institutions and companies (cost: $400). The U.S. Commercial Service will provide a briefing on the Kuwaiti education market to all U.S. exhibitors, and if there are enough, they will also organize a U.S. pavilion. Career training, especially IEP’s and computer skill courses, is in high demand. Also, the Kuwaiti Government sends a fairly large number of its students to study in the U.S. If you are interested in participating, please contact Kamal Zaher (kamal.zaher@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov ) with our office in Kuwait

March 5-11, 2006: CS-Certified Linden University Fairs - Asia
The U.S. Commercial Service has certified these education fairs and will be providing logistical and promotional support. Singapore on 3/05/06; Kuala Lumpur on 3/08/06; and Bangkok on 3/11/06. Registration deadline is January 15, 2006. See http://www.lindentours.com.

February 23-26, 2006: Hong Kong Education and Careers Expo
The U.S. Commercial Service in Hong Kong is organizing a U.S. Pavilion at the Education and Careers Expo 2006 for the second year, and is encouraging U.S. educational institutes to participate. The Education and Careers Expo is an annual event organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Labor Department. It is an international forum for educational institutions, commercial organizations, government bodies and professional associations to disseminate the most up-to-date information on education and career opportunities to students and the working public of Hong Kong. The fee for a 4.5 sq. meter standard booth in the U.S. Pavilion is US$1,923 for the four-day show.

Since the Expo is extremely popular and heavily subscribed, we have to act fast in order to secure space from the organizer. If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact Debra Rogers (Debra.Rogers@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov ) and Rose Mak (Rose.Mak@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov ) by December 10, 2005. Also, please feel free to contact us for additional information.

February 10-16, 2006: ISN American Education Expo - Gulf
The U.S. Commercial Service has certified these education fairs and will be providing support logistical and promotional support.
Istanbul on 2/10/06, Dubai on 2/12 and 2/13/06, Abu Dhabi on 2/14/06, Kuwait City on 2/16/06. See http://www.isnexpo.com

November 12-17, 2005: ISN American Education Expo/Conference – Latin America
The U.S. Commercial Service has certified these education fairs and will be providing support logistical and promotional support.
Lima on 11/12/05, Caracas on 11/14/05, Medellin on 11/16/05, and Bogota on 11/17/05. Seehttp://www.isnexpo.com.

November 10-13, 2005: U.S. Pavilion at Universitarea - Mexico City
For the last three years, Mexico has been the 7th largest source of international students in the United States. Mexican students prefer to study in the U.S. because of its close geographical location, commercial ties, and quality of school programs. The 4th annual Study USA Mexico Pavilion at Universitarea is the number one venue for U.S. schools looking to tap into this burgeoning Mexican student market. With over 40,000 visitors, Universitarea is the leading event in Mexico for higher education. Please note: this fair attracts high school students interested in undergraduate programs and is not recommended for graduate institutions. For more information, please e-mail Martha.Sanchez@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov and cc Debra.Rogers@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov.

October 31-November 3, 2005: U.S. University Fair - Japan
This is the premier student recruiting fair in Japan for regionally accredited U.S. colleges & universities. It is being co-organized by the U.S. Commercial Service Tokyo office, the Japan-U.S. Educational Commission, and IIE; and will be held in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Kobe. For more information and registration, please visit http://www.iiehongkong.org/fair/fairinfo.htm or e-mail mieko.muto@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov.

October 18-25, 2005: International Education Fairs in Venezuela
The Commercial Service of the U.S. Embassy, Caracas, is supporting the AVAA and CEVAZ International Educational Fairs, an opportunity for U.S. Schools interested in tapping the strong Venezuelan market for U.S. higher education. These events, which allow you to choose among a number of leading city venues, are being organized by the two leading Education USA advising centers in Venezuela - Asociación Venezolana Americana de la Amistad (AVAA) and Centro Venezolano Americano del Zulia (CEVAZ). Please e-mail Michael.Carroll@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov and cc Debra.Rogers@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

October 3-5, 2005: Expo Ingles 2005 - Chile
The Chilean government is very keen on increasing the number of English/Spanish bilingual workers at all levels, and has established a special program at the Ministry of Education to achieve this. The newly created association ARIE, Association of Representative of International Education and Exchange Programs, is organizing Expo Inglés, the first trade fair solely dedicated to English language training. this is an excellent opportunity for U.S. universities, language schools, and other entities/firms to promote their English programs in Chile. The U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Embassy, Santiago is supporting this expo. Please e-mail Mary.Lou.Lathrop@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov and cc Debra.Rogers@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

September 29 - October 23, 2005: CS-Certified Linden University Fairs - Asia
The U.S. Commercial Service has certified these education fairs and will be providing logistical and promotional support.
Mumbai on 9/29/05, New Delhi, India on 10/3/05; Seoul, Korea on 10/13/05; Singapore on 10/23/05. See http://www.lindentours.com.

September 26 – 29, 2005: MBA Fair 2005 - Sweden, Switzerland, Germany
The MBA Fair of the U.S. Commercial Service will be in its ninth year in 2005 and has proven to be a pivotal platform for international MBA marketing. The U.S. Commercial Service in Switzerland will organize the fair in 2005 in cooperation with the U.S. Commercial Service in Hamburg, Germany and Stockholm, Sweden. The fair will be held in Stockholm, September 26, Zurich, September 28, and Hamburg, September 29. The fair is designed for U.S. universities with MBA programs to exhibit in cities not regularly covered by the larger MBA/University recruitment fairs. It has a track record of producing results for its exhibitors who appreciate the smaller venue and the quality of the visitors, generally young professionals. For more information and registration, please see http://www.buyusa.gov/switzerland/en/116.html or e-mail Sandor.Galambos@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov and cc debra.rogers@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

September 21 - October 15, 2005: Eastern Mediterranean Study USA Tour
Education fairs in Morocco, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt. This is a great opportunity for accredited post-secondary educational service providers to tap the demand represented by roughly 21,000 students from these markets actually studying in the United States in 2004, not to mention many thousands more requests for information received each year in these markets of 180 million people.
The convenient schedule allows participants to choose all venues or just those markets of greatest interest to them, including 10-11 fully optional stops in Marrakesh, Casablanca/Rabat, Ifrane or Tangier, Tel Aviv, Ramallah, Amman, Ankara, Izmir, Beirut, Cairo and Alexandria. As a further alternative, participating universities may also sign up for the Catalog Show Program, either to supplement their travel schedule or as an alternative to participating in person. For more information and registration, see http://www.buyusa.gov/easternmed/education.html

September 25-28, 2005: CS-certified Linden University Fairs - Latin America
The U.S. Commercial Service has certified these education fairs and will be providing support logistical and promotional support.
Buenos Aires, Argentina on 9/25/05 and Sao Paulo, Brazil on 9/28/05. See http://www.lindentours.com.

September 21-25, 2005: CS-certified Linden University Fairs - Middle East
The U.S. Commercial Service has certified these education fairs and will be providing support logistical and promotional support.
Muscat Oman on 9/21/05 and Abu Dhabi, UAE on 9/25/05. See http://www.lindentours.com.

June 7, 2005: Teleconference Briefing on the UAE Education Market
Learn about the newest opportunities for U.S. education in the United Arab Emirates from the comfort of your own office for free! Join us for an informative teleconference briefing on June 7, 2005. Speakers from the U.S. Commercial Service in Dubai & Abu Dhabi as well as from the U.S. Consulate General Public Affairs Office and student advising office in Dubai will provide you with an overview of the UAE system of education, the perception of US education, and resources to help you effectively market your programs to students.

Education in the UAE is going through tremendous changes and reforms. The Ministry of Education has shown great focus on enhancing and modernizing the curriculum, and support of professional and innovative education techniques such as In-Class e-Learning. At the same time, the Ministry of Education is enforcing strict regulations to govern the quality and standards of education in the country. The Ministry now requires local institutions to meet its accreditation requirements that include: academic standards, faculty qualifications, facilities, computers, and well-equipped libraries. Similarly, the Ministry has ceased to recognize degrees offered by local universities and colleges that claim affiliation with foreign institutions by offering Distance Learning programs and Online Courses. This however, does not apply to educational free zones such as Knowledge Village. Currently, Knowledge Village is the base for such institutions originating from India, Pakistan, United Kingdom, Iran, and Australia, but none from the US.

Teleconference Details:
June 7, 2005
8:00am Pacific, 9:00am Mountain, 10:00am Central, 11:00am Eastern
There is NO cost to participate however participants must register in advance.
You will receive toll-free call-in instructions upon receipt of registration.
Please submit your registration (full contact info)to Lesley.Quigley@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

June 6, 2005: Briefing on Education Markets in Eastern Mediterranean
U.S. Commercial Service & State Department offices have banded together with EducationUSA and Amideast to assist U.S. educational institutions in marketing to the “Eastern Mediterranean” region, including Turkey, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, West Bank/Gaza, Lebanon, and Morocco. Roughly 21,000 students from these markets currently study in the United States, and thousands requests for information received by advising centers each year in these markets of 180 million people.

Mr. Alan Wielunski, U.S. Commercial Specialist in Israel and the Access Eastern Mediterranean Team Leader, will provide an overview of the Eastern Mediterranean education markets followed by a question and answer period. Also participating in the program will be Mr. Tim Ponce, Chief of Non-Immigrant Visa Section, U.S.Consulate General, Casablanca, Morocco.

Video Conference sites, briefing times, & contact points:
Portland (OR) – 9:00 a.m. – Jennifer.Woods@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov , 503-326-5290
Dallas – 11:00 a.m. – Greg.Thompson@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov , 214-712-1932
Philadelphia – 12:00 noon – Amy.Ryan@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov , 215-597-6127
Boston – 12:00 noon – James.Paul@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov , 617-424-5955

May 31 – June 3, 2005: National NAFSA Conference – Seattle
Members of the U.S. Department of Commerce Commercial Service Education Team will be actively participating at the annual NAFSA conference in Seattle, Washington. Please consider attending our session, “Promoting U.S. Education Overseas: State & Federal Government Resources” at 1:00 pm on June 2, and/or visit our booth (#845) to meet our team members and gather additional information about how we are assisting U.S. education & training organizations. For more information, contact the Education Team Leader at Debra.Rogers@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

March 5 – 12, 2005: U.S. Pavilion at Expo BELTA Trade Fair- Brazil
The U.S. Department of Commerce - U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) in Brazil, working in partnership with BELTA - Brazilian Educational & Language Travel Association, will organize a USA Pavilion in the ExpoBelta 2005, the most important education trade fair in Brazil. The show will be held in the four most important cities in Brazil: São Paulo, Curitiba, Rio de Janeiro, and Salvador. 20,000 visitors are expected. The sixth annual ExpoBelta - Education Expo will have the participation of language schools, colleges, universities, official tourist boards, sports and cultural centers from the U.S.A., Argentina, Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Spain and U.K. For more information, please e-mail Jussara.Haddad@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov and cc Debra.Rogers@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

April 9 – 11, 2005: Study USA Fair 2005 - Hong Kong
The Commercial Service Hong Kong organized its second solo "Study USA Fair" at the Excelsior Hotel on April 9th, and at the Macau Central Library on April 10. The Fair will exhibit U.S. education institutions that are interested in recruiting students from Hong Kong and Macau. In addition, the Commercial Service Guangzhou, China co-organized a school visit to two International Schools in Guangzhou for US educational institutions to present their information. For more information, please e-mail rose.mak@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov and cc debra.rogers@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

April 19 – 22, 2005: 3rd Education USA Fair - Chile
The Education USA Fair is an event organized by the educational advising center in Chile, an office affiliated with the US State Department and committed to promoting higher education in the USA. The third annual Education USA Fair is the only one of its kind on a national level, since no other fair covers the three major Chilean cities that boast the highest concentration of potential students: Santiago, Valparaiso/Vina del Mar and Concepcion. For more information, please e-mail Mary.Lou.Lathrop@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov and cc debra.rogers@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

February 11-13, 2005: American Education Expo, Dubai U.A.E.
Dubai will host the largest American education trade show to take place outside the United States with expected attendance of over 1,000 visitors per day. Over 4,000 students from the UAE, and 20,000 from the entire Gulf region pursue higher education in the United States.The U.S. Department of Commerce has joined International Student Network (ISN), the show organizers, to offer this unique opportunity to you. Due to generous corporate sponsorship, there is no cost for an exhibitor booth! For those unable to attend the show, there is a catalog show option for a $250. For more information, visit http://www.buyusa.gov/philadelphia/dubaiexpo.html

February 19-22, 2005: Education and Careers Expo, Hong Kong
U.S. Commercial Service, Hong Kong is organizing a U.S. Pavilion at the Education and Careers Expo 2005. This is an annual event organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development council and the Labor Department. It is an international forum for educational institutions, commercial organizations, government bodies and professional associations to disseminate the most up-to-date information on education and career opportunities to students and the working public of Hong Kong. In 2004, 375 exhibitors participated and the show attracted 186,000 visitors over 4 days.

February 4-5, 2005: Study USA, Manila, Philippines
This education fair is organized by the U.S. Commercial Service in conjunction with the Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF). The U.S. remains the most popular and preferred destination for Filipinos wishing to study abroad. US schools are encouraged to take this opportunity to increase their recruitment efforts in the Philippines, in the midst of increasing competition from countries like Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom. Deadline for US schools to register is December 15, 2004. For more information, visit http://www.buyusa.gov/philippines/en/studyusa05.html

November 11-14, 2004: Study USA Pavilion at Universitarea Fair, Mexico City
The Commercial Service in Mexico City offered a U.S. exhibitor package and on-site support and counseling in coordination with the fair organizer, the Institute for International Education and ICEO. For more information, visit http://www.buyusa.gov/mexico/en/trade_events.html

September 27-30, 2004: Europe MBA Fair
Stockholm, Sweden; Zurich, Switzerland; and Vienna, Austria from 9/27/2004 – 9/30/2004. A pivotal platform for international MBA marketing.

October 12, 2004: Italy MBA Fair 2004
The U.S. Commercial Service in Italy provided an add-on appointments program to the Milan stop of the 11th edition of the World MBA Tour. At the 2003 Milan stop, over 1,400 prospective students visited the fair.

October 13-23, 2004: Access Eastern Mediterranean Educational Services
Stops in Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey. Both catalog and booth options offered.