Are you looking to build relationships with student recruitment agents? Is finding reputable agents proving costly and time-consuming? Would you like to meet with British Council-validated agents from around the world, without having to leave the UK? The 2012 Agents Fairs in May are an opportunity to build valuable relationships with quality agents from around the world, gain in-country contacts and market knowledge, and network and share ideas with other UK boarding schools and sixth form colleges.
We are expecting approximately 25 agents from the following countries, including Brazil, Belarus, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Malaysia, Nigeria, Romania, Russia, Thailand, Ukraine and Vietnam. All agents attending are currently working with or interested in representing UK boarding schools and sixth form colleges. In addition, many have undergone the British Council Agent training course. Schools will have the opportunity to select which agents they wish to have appointments with.
Provisional programme
| Location | Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 8 May | 1800 - 1900 | Welcome drinks |
| 1900 - 2100 | Networking dinner - attended by schools and agents | ||
| 9 May | 0800 - 0900 | Schools set up stands | |
| 0900 - 1230 | 20 minute appointments with agents | ||
| 1230 - 1330 | Lunch | ||
| 1330 - 1700 | 20 minute appointments with agents | ||
| Nottingham | 10 May | 1800 - 1900 | Welcome drinks |
| 1900 - 2100 | Networking dinner - attended by schools and agents | ||
| 11 May | 0800 - 0900 | Schools set up stands | |
| 0900 - 1230 | 20 minute appointments with agents | ||
| 1230 - 1330 | Lunch | ||
| 1330 - 1700 | 20 minute appointments with agents |
Fees and accommodation
This fee includes two delegate passes for the agents fair and one networking dinner pass; additional delegates may attend the dinner (limited availability) at a cost of £40 (+VAT).
| Date | Location | Fee | Max. Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-9 May 2012 | Q Hotels, Oxford Belfry Hotel | £900 + VAT | 25 |
| 10-11 May 2012 | Q Hotels, Nottingham Belfry Hotel | £900 + VAT | 25 |
Please note that the participation fee does not include accommodation.
If you would like to attend the event, please complete the online application form at https://survey.britishcouncil.org/wix/p9680877.aspx. You will receive confirmation by e-mail once your application has been received. Invoices will be issued approximately four weeks before the fair and we require payment within 30 days of the invoice date. Participants will need to book their own accommodation. A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a reduced rate at both venues. Please quote 'British Council' when booking your accommodation to receive the reduced room rate. Further details will be provided on registration.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation fees for withdrawal from the conference will be charged at 50 per cent of the delegate rate if withdrawals are received on or after 10 February and 100 per cent of the full cost for withdrawals received on or after 9 March 2012. Notice of cancellation must be given by e-mail to emma.robinson@britishcouncil.org. You will receive a confirmation message within one week of your cancellation.
For further information, please contact Emma Robinson at emma.robinson@britishcouncil.org