How to recruit more students for your Fall or January Programs?
a2 Fairs presents its 3rd Clearing Events in Turkey
August 25-27, 2009 / Ankara & Istanbul

a2 Fairs will host its 3rd Clearing Turkey Events on August 25-27, 2009 in Ankara & Istanbul. If you are interested in recruiting Turkish students for your Fall or Winter terms this may be your last chance to take advantage of it. REGISTER NOW at www.aafair.com or contact info@aafair.com to secure a table for you.

Dates & Cost
August 25th / Ankara
August 27th / Istanbul
Cost: 2750 Euro (2250 Euro Special Fee for Spring or Fall Turkey Fairs Participants)

Why attend August Clearing Events?
Did you know each year over 1.7 million Turkish students take National University Placement Exam but only 30% of them are placed in a university in Turkey?
Turkish students take the National University Placement Exam in June and they receive their placement results in mid August. a2 Clearing Event dates are specifically chosen to take capitalize on the students who will not be able to be placed in a Turkish University or those who will be looking for alternatives abroad after having learned their placement results.

Advantages for the institutions

  • Limited number of schools (max 40 schools)
  • Short period - only 2 days
  • The most important 2 locations - Istanbul & Ankara
  • Cost effective, less travel expenses
  • Best Timing: 2 weeks after that Turkish Students will receive their national university placement exam results
  • Small event where direct enrollments will take place for September and /or January ....

Who should participate?

Language Schools: Many of the Turkish students will need ESL before they can start an academic program.
High Schools, High School Completion Programs: High School juniors in Turkey prefer to study their last year abroad for many reasons, such as increasing their GPA, preparing for local testing, adapting to the country or choosing their major to attend the best program possible.
Universities: Students who have their test results will be ready to look at their options. Many will come ready to make a decision, so the Clearing Event is the perfect opportunity to offer spot admissions.
Master Programs: Graduate students who have work experience or new graduates who are considering the January 2010 intake will not miss the August Clearing
Certificate Programs: We expect graduate students who have spent their summer holiday in Turkey to look for Certificate options during our Clearing Events. graduated Mid students searching these courses. 
 

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DISCOUNTS & PROMOTIONS

 

a2 Fairs now offer limited-time discounts & promotions for the following registrations:

1- 20% off from Fall Turkey Fairs: Register for Fall Turkey  + Morocco Fairs  OR Fall Turkey + Kazakhstan Fairs, receive 20% off from Fall Turkey Fairs. (Minimum 4 city registrations are required for Turkey)
Limited to the first 20 schools!
Promotion Expires on August 15th!

2- 20% off from Morocco Fair: All a2 Morocco Fair's past participants will receive 20% off if they re-register for this year's Morocco Fairs' Casablanca & Marrakesh Events.
Promotion Expires on August 15th!

3- 25% off from Kazakhstan Fairs: All Spring 2009 Kazakhstan Fairs' participants will receive 25% off if they re-attend Fall 2009 Kazakhstan Fairs
Total Saving: 812 Euro
Promotion Expires on August 1st!

4- 1000 Euro Discount from 2010 Spring Turkey Fairs: Schools who participate in August + Fall Turkey Fairs will receive 1000 Euro discount from 2010 Spring Turkey Fairs  (Valid for 5 city registrations)
Limited to the first 20 schools!
Promotion Expires on August 15th!

5- 10% off from Kazakhstan Fairs: Schools who participated in any a2 Kazakhstan Fairs in the past will receive 10% off if they re-attend Fall 2009 Kazakhstan Fairs
Promotion Expires on August 1st!

NOTE: The above promotions can not be combined with any offers or promotions!

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Would you like to recruit Turkish students this Winter?
a2 Fairs launches its first Winter Turkey Events
January 17-18, 2009 / Istanbul and Ankara

a2 Fairs Team is happy to announce the first Winter events in Turkey which will create a great promotion opportunity for the schools focusing the winter/spring season gap. As this is an event limited to the 40 schools, we are targeting immediate enrollments for the Language, Undergraduate, Masters, and Certificate programs

a2 Fairs' January events will not only create a competitive advantage to reach a wide range of students, but also enable you to meet local agents as your annual agent visit.

WINTER 2009 TURKEY FAIRS / January 17-18, 2009 (Limited to the first 40 schools) Istanbul / January 17th
Ankara / January 18th
For More ýnformatýon you can visit www.aafair.com or simply contact serena@aafair.com

Advantages for the institutions

  • More efficient event - Limited number of schools (Max. 40 schools)
  • Short period - only 2 days (Saturday & Sunday)
  • The most important 2 locations - Istanbul & Ankara
  • Cost effective, less travel expenses

Who should participate?
Suitable for schools;

  • who wish to increase their winter and spring enrollments.
  • who are planning their agent visit in Winter.
  • who have limited budget.
  • who are not able to attend fairs in other months.
  • who really wish to increase their public awareness in Turkish Market.

What type of students will be targeted?

Language students:
- Who could not meet the English requirement level to start in September intake degree programs and need long term academic ELS training
- Irregular students graduating from universities in January, willing to have intensive English training and start immediately to not to waste their time until summer.
- High school students planning to have short term vocational English programs both for the Winter break in February and Summer 2009
- Executives and working professionals willing to have super intensive business and vocational English programs

Prospective University students:
- Students who seek university degree options will be able to visit this fair with their teachers and parents. They will have enough time to complete their application and visa procedure.
- Current university students who are willing to transfer to the schools abroad

Master Applicants:
- Mid semester resid exam students and irregular January garduates who have started their Masters search for 2009 September.
- Graduate applicants who have work experience

Certificate Program Candidates:
- Recently graduated Mid students searching these courses. 
- Especially the ones who do not have GMAT, GRE or not planning a longer master programs.

Let a2 be your Pipeline to the Central Asian Student Market

Known for being a pioneer in student recruitment fairs in our regions, a2 International Education Fairs is happy to announce that it will be expanding its popular Central Asian exhibitions in Fall 2008. In addition to our annual two-day fair in Almaty, Kazakhstan, a2 will host 2-day event in Astana, Kazakhstan, and two-day event in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Kazakhstan Fairs will be immediately followed by our Fall Turkey recruitment fairs, giving your school the perfect opportunity to establish a firm foothold in the increasingly important Turkic-speaking nations.

Baku...Ignite your International Student Enrollments in the Land of Fire

Why you shouldn’t miss out on the Azerbaijani student market...

  • In 2005 - 2006 Azerbaijan had the highest increase in the number of students in the USA, up 33.7%.
  • Like Turkey, nearly 30% of the country’s total population is under the age of 20.

Why you shouldn’t miss out on the Kazakh student market...

  • The percentage of students studying abroad has tripled in the past three years in Kazakhstan. The stable economy and foreign investments encourage students to study abroad and strengthen their English.
  • Kazakhstan has taken part in the Lisbon conference and has signed a Convention of Council of Europe - UNESCO on recognition of qualifications regarding higher education.

2008 Central Asian Fair Dates and Fees

Kazakhstan Fair- Nov. 1-5, 2008                 € 3250 (Special Price for 4 days)
Almaty / November 1-2           € 1950 (2 days)
Astana / November 4-5          € 1950 (2 days)

Azerbaijan Fair / November 15-16, 2008                      € 1950(2 days)
Baku / November 15-16               

 





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