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The 10^th Autumn UK Universities' Exhibition

October 8^th - 9^th, 2008

Under the Patronage of His Excellency Mr James Watt, British Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan


Objectives
The Exhibition is designed to introduce to the general public and educational institutions in Jordan the wide diversity of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes available at a number of reputable British universities. This will make available information concerning entry requirements, fees, length of studies and a general overview of the cities where such universities are located. In addition, the following will constitute the main information that the Exhibition would provide for the Jordanian public:

	How to apply through the UCAS form.
	To ensure that the participating UK Universities are within the choices of students when filling out their UCAS forms.
	The various undergraduate and postgraduate courses that are offered within the participating UK universities.
	The availability of DL Programmes at Ph.D. level and in all available fields (this includes joint supervision), in addition to promoting the availability of in country delivery of courses.
	The availability of specifically tailored courses, particularly courses that incorporate applicability for developing countries for the private and public sectors in Jordan.

The Exhibition also aims at

Developing communication with prospective students.

Establishing contacts with the reputable private schools and discussing future cooperation in the field of English training courses for their students.

Providing for the participating UK universities a venue for students' recruitment and establishing contacts with the Jordanian academic circuit in order to facilitate discussions and negotiations for further cooperation.

Providing an outstanding opportunity for the UK Universities to become acquainted with the Jordanian education sector to fulfill their needs.

Participating UK Universities
This Exhibition will be limited and is specifically tailored for the UK universities that have cooperation agreements with Bridge International for Academic Services.

Timing of the Exhibition
Application forms for the year 2009 entry should reach UCAS between 1 September and 15 December 2009, except for some Art & Design courses which should be submitted between 1 January and 24 March 2009. Therefore, the event has been carefully timed in September, when high school top graders are settled for the first semester of the scholastic year and are able to make conscious choices of degree programmes. It is also good timing for recruiting postgraduate students for the following year.

Agenda (Tentative)
Tuesday October 7th, 2008

Optional Complementary Excursion

A visit to one of the top seven wonders Petra

Wednesday October 8^th, 2008

16:30 - 17:30

Official Opening of the Exhibition.

17:30 - 21:30

Desk presentations and counselling to be run by the representatives

of the participating universities.

22:00

End of Day one.

Thursday October 9^th, 2008

9:00 - 12:00	School visit (New English School & other invited schools).
12:30 - 14:30	School visit (Amman Baccalaureate School)
16:00 - 20:00	Desk presentations and counselling to be run by the representatives of the participating universities.
20:30	Dinner at Tawheen Al-Hawa

Friday October 10^th, 2008

End of exhibition.

Bridge International would be happy to host representatives who wish to follow-up on enquiries from the Exhibition, in Bridge International offices - Please co-ordinate with Miss Nisreen Al-Qatamin.

NB. Individual meetings can be held during the course of the Exhibition between Bridge International Management and the participating universities to discuss further cooperation.

Location & Accommodation

The Exhibition will be held at the kempinski Hotel. Helpful maps, driving directions and distances, airport services, flight and reservation information, local weather, as well as entertainment information are provided at the Secretariat desk.

Participants may choose between single or double room accommodations. Extended stays can be arranged by Bridge International if participants wish to visit tourist sites in Jordan such as Petra, Jerash, Um-Qais, the Dead Sea and Aqaba. The hotel offers e-mail, fax, and word-processing services, plus a variety of recreational resources for your relaxation, including a full-service restaurant, lounge bars, indoor and outdoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, and a fully equipped exercise room.

N.B. Information regarding the cost of extended stays and the cost of accompanying spouses can be obtained from Bridge International upon request.

Travel

For your convenience, Bridge International provides transportation to and from the airport as well as all transportation related to the Exhibition activities. The Secretariat desk may also assist you to make arrangements with a travel agent regarding taxi cabs, car rentals, flight confirmations and other related services.

Secretariat Desk

The Exhibition Secretariat Information Desk will be open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm and will be located in the hotel's main lounge. The Secretariat will facilitate and coordinate, at your convenience, all related activities of the Exhibition. Please check the message board at the Secretariat Desk regularly for messages and announcements.

Fees and Registration
A registration fee of £xxx for (for the retainer payee partners), and £xxx (for the none retainer payee partners) will be charged to participating Consortium Universities, which includes all of the Exhibition activities, accommodation for three nights, three meals per day, refreshment breaks, programme materials, leaving airport tax, sightseeing in Amman and surroundings. The cost also covers all various first class marketing promotional activities and programmes that are necessary to the success of this event, which will be carried out by Bridge International, prior to and during this event. Accordingly, the cost includes taxes, Bridge International staff support during the Exhibition, the cost of social engagements in the honor of the UK Universities representatives (for selected invited guests) and the cost of all related paperwork. The cost further covers all related local administrative work (paper work, office work and related activities) for a follow up between the prospective students and the UK universities representatives, attending this Exhibition.

Important notes

The above cost is per one representative from one university. If more than one representative wishes to attend this Exhibition, which we highly recommend at this gathering, the second representative will only be charged £xxx.
Kindly note that the Exhibition is designed and specifically tailored for the Consortium Universities only. Therefore, the Exhibition will go ahead as planned and at the cost stated above on the basis of at least four Consortium Universities attending. Lower number of Consortium Universities attending could mean that prices have to be re-adjusted.
All students and institutions that attend this Exhibition will be exposed to Bridge International commission in the event of sending students to the attending universities and irrespective of means of applying to the universities.

Arranged visits to selected Jordanian universities and / or Institutions for interested participating UK universities. Extra Desk presentations to be run by the Participating Universities at Bridge Offices.

Registration & Payment
To register, please complete the printable registration form in PDF file and return it to bridge@index.com.jo. Bridge International will confirm your enrollment in the Exhibition by return and send you the related invoice and provide information concerning travel, accommodation and final registration.

Registration Form