Hosted By: Embassy of Canada in Belgrade

The 11th International Education Fair EDUfairTM 2014

Date: Mar 7, 2014 - Mar 8, 2014
Cost: $1,300
Address: Belgrade, Serbia

The Embassy of Canada in Belgrade is pleased to invite Canadian post-secondary institutions and language schools to take part in the Belgrade EDUfair. The Fair will take place in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, which has a population of roughly 2 million people. As the oldest, and one of the largest international education events in Southeast Europe, the Belgrade EDUfair attracts visitors not only from Serbia, but also from Bosnia & Herzegovina, Macedonia, and Montenegro.  Last year’s event attracted some 4300 visitors.  Additional information about the Belgrade EDUfair may be found at www.edufair.rs.

Activities will include:

  • Market briefing for Canadian participants by Embassy staff;
  • On-site support at the Canada Pavilion;
  • Presentations by Canadian exhibitors at the fair
  • Meetings between Canadian exhibitors and Serbian school representatives arranged by the Canadian Embassy;
  • Embassy-organized meetings in Belgrade for Canadian exhibitors with Serbian study abroad agencies;
  • Embassy coordination of separate pre-arranged meetings in local schools in Belgrade, including possible presentations; 
  • Pre-arranged meetings in other regional countries in coordination with neighboring Canadian Embassies (TBC).

The Embassy has secured a special rate for all Canadian exhibitors.

Two different participation levels are available within the Canada pavilion, depending on the type of presence:

Canada Pavilion Co-Participant Special Offer:                                             C$1300

  • Exhibition space within a larger Canadian Pavilion. This approx. 5 m2 space is fully equipped and contains a counter (artwork supplied by the exhibitor), bar stool, power outlet and lighting. The exhibitor can place their own roll-up behind the counter.
  • Mandatory catalogue listing
  • A half-hour program presentation fee is waived for early-bird* applicants
  • Banner (60 x 120px) on the fair web site for one year is included free of charge.

*Early-bird cutoff date for submission of Registration Forms is December 13, 2013

NB: Otherwise the total regular cost of this offer is 2,200 E (approx. C$ 3,100) for regular participants from other countries

 

General Offer:                                                                                      EUR 2,200 (C$ 3,100)

Full participation (individual 9 m2 booth): EUR 1900

  • including 1/2 hour presentation at the fair; catalogue entry  

Participation with promotional material only: EUR 300

  • catalogue entry also included

In addition to the Belgrade event, Canada will again be present at the Skopje Education and Career Fair in neighboring Macedonia from April 10 to 12, 2014. There is an opportunity for interested Canadian institutions to participate in both fairs at a favorable rate. More details are available upon request from Olgica Marinkovic

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MARKET OVERVIEW

Serbia, like other ex-Yugoslav republics, is undergoing a major transformation of its educational system in order to align itself with modern requirements and EU standards. Countries in the region are experiencing a rapid development of private universities and the modernization of state-owned institutions of higher education to meet the requirement of the new job market. As a result of the challenging economic situation and a scarcity of challenging jobs in these countries, an increasing number of high school graduates are looking at academic institutions abroad for higher education. The Republic of Serbia has a population of 7,276,604 with 283,000 students enrolled at secondary schools and 268,000 students studying at 116 faculties. Six high schools in Serbia offer classes partly in English and French, and two high schools offer classes fully in English and French. In Serbia alone, there are currently over 37,403 students registering for post-secondary every year totaling over 50,000 in the regional countries sharing the same post-secondary educational market.

As a bilingual country, Canada is well-positioned to offer educational opportunities in both English and French. In Serbia and the surrounding region, Canada is perceived as a safe country offering a top-quality education. After Canada's very successful participation at the Belgrade EDUfair, the Embassy registered a 20% increase in inquiries on studying in Canada, many of which resulted in an increased number of student visa applications.

Transportation to Belgrade

The international airport in Belgrade (www.beg.aero) is situated 15km from the city centre. There are no direct flights from Canada but there are excellent connections through major European hubs such as Frankfurt, Vienna, and Paris.

Program

The Embassy is able to organize visits to schools/universities prior to or after the EDUfair. The final program of visits will be arranged according to your preferences.

Visa Requirements

Canadians travelling to Serbia do not require a visa for a stay of up to 90 days. Canadian citizens planning on staying longer than 90 days must obtain a visa prior to their arrival. For further information please contact the Embassy of Serbia in Ottawa: http://www.serbianembassy.ca/
or the Consulate General of Serbia in Toronto: http://gktoronto.com/

For more information on travelling to Serbia, please consult the Travel Report for Serbia: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/report_rapport-eng.asp?id=195500/

Target Audience: Post-secondary institutions and language schools
Location:  Hotel Crowne Plaza, Belgrade, Serbia
Cost:  C$1,300
EXTENDED Registration Deadline: February 7, 2014
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