EdUSA Fair - University Representative

South American EducationUSA Fair Circuit 2012

Invitation Letter

The South American EducationUSA Fair is a recruitment circuit organized by the EducationUSA Advising Centers in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru – all affiliated with the U.S. State Department and committed to promoting higher education in the U.S.  We have organized and participated in international fairs for many years.  We encourage you to take part in a unique recruiting opportunity that will give your institution maximum exposure to highly qualified South American students interested in pursuing studies in the US.

Special Program for Brazil
This year we are pleased to partner with the US Department of Commerce, US Commercial Service to organize an education mission for Brazil led by the US Department of Commerce Under Secretary for International Trade.  In Brazil, EducationUSA and the US Department of Commerce are partnering to provide a comprehensive schedule of meetings with Brazilian ministry officials, embassy briefings, site visits, and networking events. The mission is designed to encompass Brasilia, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and institutions should sign up for all three cities to gain maximum exposure in this important market and obtain the full benefits of the mission.
Every university that registers for Brazil will be a part of this mission at NO EXTRA COST.  Institutions will also register with the Department of Commerce.  More information will be provided upon registration.

Why the EducationUSA Fair?

U.S. Universities benefit by collaborating with EducationUSA.  EducationUSA advisers guide students before your visit, during your stay and after you return to the U.S.  We will help students follow up on your visit.   You can be sure that only accredited institutions will be present at the EducationUSA Fairs, and your institution will have access to local schools. 

We are proud to announce that our fair supporters are the U.S. State Department (Educational Information and Resources Branch), the U.S. Embassies in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru; the Ministries of Education; the Fulbright Commissions; the American Chambers of Commerce and other governmental agencies.

Attendance at the EducationUSA Fair 2011:

Buenos Aires, Argentina - 500; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – 1,013; São Paulo, Brazil – 1,117; Santiago, Chile – 2,053; Bogota,Colombia - 720; Quito, Ecuador – 3,000; Lima, Peru– 886.

EducationUSA Fair 2012 Dates:

Brasilia – Saturday, September 1st

São Paulo – Monday, September 3rd

Rio de Janeiro –Wednesday, September 5th

Buenos Aires –Friday, September 7th 

Santiago –Saturday, September 8th

Lima –Tuesday, September 11th

Quito –Thursday, September 13th

Guayaquil –Saturday, September 15th

Bogota –Monday, September 17th 

Please be advised that, due to circumstances beyond the control of the South America EducationUSA Fair Circuit Organizers and in consultation with the Public Affairs Section at the United States Embassy in Caracas, the EducationUSA Fair scheduled for September 19, in Caracas, Venezuela has been cancelled.

Fair venues:

You will be entitled to special consular rates at five-star hotels in every city on the circuit.

Registration Costs

*This rate includes airport pick-up (NOT drop-off) in each city.
** August 15 is the last possible registration date.
***Information on how to submit payment will be provided in the invoice.
****U.S. Trade Mission Brazil –NO EXTRA COST. If a university is bringing more than one representative, there will be a US $300 fee per representative.
*****University representatives that choose to visit all 9 cities in the EducationUSA fair circuit will receive a 5% discount on the total price.

Pre-Registration

You can pre-register by completing the form online at

www.educationusa.info/conferences/fairs/southamerica

All pre-registrations will be evaluated by the South American EducationUSA Fair coordination, and you will receive an email regarding  your participation.
If you have any questions related to the EducationUSA Fair, please email us at southamericanfair@educationusa.info 
If you are interested in the Brazil mission, you must complete both a USDOC mission application and register on the EducationUSA website.  To begin the process, 1.submit your fair application at www.educationusa.info/conferences/fairs/southamerica.  2. you will receive a copy of the USDOC application.  If you have any questions about the Brazil mission, please contact Joan Kanlian, US Commercial Service, joan.kanlian@trade.gov   For general questions about the fair, please email us at southamericanfair@educationusa.info

Best wishes for successful recruiting in 2012.
The South American EducationUSA Fair Circuit Organizers