BC Offshore School Mini Fairs in China

Background

The BC Offshore School Program helps advance International Education in BC by creating pathways that support BC Offshore School students who are considering coming to BC to study, live and work.

In 2016/17, approximately 12,500 students studied in BC Offshore School Programs located in seven countries. More than 2,000 students graduate from BC Offshore Schools annually. In China, there are over 35 certified BC Offshore Schools.

BC Trade and Investment Office in Beijing (BCTIO Beijing) organized two successful BC Offshore Mini Fairs in North China. In 2016, ten BC post-secondary institutions participated in the 4-day program, visited 5 BC offshore schools in Shandong Province and met with over 500 students and their parents during the tour.

With the support of the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Technology, BCTIO Beijing, and BCCIE, we are pleased to invite you to attend* the BC Offshore School Mini Fairs in North China in the Fall of 2018.

Target audience: EQA-designated public and private degree-granting post-secondary institutions

Objectives

• Advancing BC post-secondary recruitment efforts in the China market
• Facilitating a smooth transition for graduates from BC offshore schools in China to post-secondary institutions in BC

Note: 

1. Air travel, local accommodation, and all other expenses will be the individual responsibility of participants.
2. Participants who do not speak Chinese may wish to hire an interpreter at their own expense to facilitate presentations and interactions with students, parents and local contacts.

Submit Your Expression of Interest

Details are still being defined and will be determined by the levels of institutional interest in the mini fairs. Expressions of interest will be accepted beginning immediately. Further details of our events will follow upon confirmation of the number of BC participants. If interested in attending, kindly submit the signup form below by Tuesday, September 18.

Note: Depending on availability and interest, tour participants have the option of choosing the stop(s) they would like to participate in. We encourage institutions to consider taking advantage of student recruitment opportunities presented by all stops.

*The list of interested BC participants will be submitted to hosting offshore schools for review. Final participant list and program are subject to confirmation by the schools.