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The Department for International Trade (DIT) is organising the Education is GREAT - British Style Schools Campaign in China in late October 2019, under the theme of exploring new regional opportunities for British-style international / bilingual schools in China. The UK delegation will be composed of new-to-market schools interested in China market and in-market UK schools seeking expansion opportunities in China.
The overall market size of China’s education industry is expected to reach £382bn by 2020, of which K12 education accounts for £91bn according to Deloitte. Driven by the strong market demand, the number of registered international/bilingual schools in China reached 1028 by October 2018, growing rapidly at 6.3% annually. And international schools are no longer the preserve for traditional Tier 1 cities. The number of regions with a British independent school has more than quadrupled in the past decade in China, with emerging opportunities arising from new Tier 1/Tier 2 cities.
Therefore, DIT will bring a UK school delegation to visit China, aiming to better scope out market opportunities in the emerging regions and foster relationships between UK schools and Chinese investors. This mission’s programme including conferences, match-makings and site visits, will mostly take place in Guangzhou and Shanghai, providing a platform to meet investors from across China and gain insight into the local market.
Who should attend?
- UK Schools / associations
This packed programme will offer delegates:
- Pre-departure briefing
- Two Education is Great Schools Conferences held in Shanghai and Guangzhou
- Business match-making session
- Networking receptions
- Site visits to in-market schools
- DIT follow-up after the mission
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27th October |
Guangzhou |
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28th October |
Guangzhou |
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29th October |
Foshan & Shanghai |
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30th October |
Shanghai |
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31st October |
Shanghai & Hangzhou |
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* Please note that dates and cities of the above agenda are confirmed but activities on each day are subject to change.
Also, delegates may be interested by the event organised by Topschool as an additional offer to their trip in China. (As the event may charge some fees, it is up to the school if they would like to attend or not. If most schools are interested, DIT China will, if possible, to negotiate a group price from the organiser). Event information is available here: https://www.bagevent.com/event/5376433
Applying to participate in this trade mission
This trade mission is free to attend. However, but due to limited external funding being available to cover costs, spaces are limited. Applications to join the delegation will be considered on the basis of the supporting statement in your application.
Successful participants will be responsible for international and domestic airfares, insurance, accommodation, visa and subsistence costs. Accommodation and domestic flight suggestions will be provided if required.
The programme will be confirmed in due course and is subject to amendment.
If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Chidgey T: +44 (0)20 7215 5008
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the mission. Applications are vetted and DIT reserve the full right to accept or reject applications.
Application deadline: 5pm on Friday 13th September 2019
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