For K-12, Language Schools and Post-secondary Institutions

The Consulate General of Canada in São Paulo and the Edu-Canada team at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) are pleased to provide you with the opportunity to exhibit at the ExpoBelta in Sao Paulo Brazil (March 20 -21, 2010). Last year, this two-day student recruitment event in Sao Paulo attracted around 9,000 visitors and over 50 exhibitors from all main destination countries.  This presents an excellent opportunity to introduce your high-quality institution to Brazilian students and to meet key influencers in the education sector in Brazil (see Factsheet and Enrolment form for schedule and other details).   

Eligible Institutions:

• Further to the Brand Use Eligibility Policy jointly established by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) and the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), K-12 and post-secondary education institutions are invited to consult the provincial lists of eligible institutions on the « Imagine Education au/in Canada, Brand Use Guidelines » site at http://www.imagine.cmec.ca/en/zone/ to confirm their eligibility to participate in promotion events.
• Language training institutions accredited by Languages Canada are eligible to participate in the event but will be situated in the non-branded area.

Institutions interested in participating are invited to contact the Consulate General of Canada in São Paulo (spalo.education@international.gc.ca) directly. 

Exhibitors will benefit from a great exposure to Brazilian students.  Other benefits include: 

• Premier booth space in the Main Hall 
• 10% discount for canadian institutions . Deadline for discount is February 19, 2010 
• Free admissions for the opening reception    
• Use of interpreters (extra cost applies)    
• Visibility for Canada in publications and promotions prepared for the event   
• Media exposure for Canada at events and on event website    

For further information or to register as an exhibitor, please contact spalo.education@international.gc.ca.  We would appreciate receiving your commitment to exhibit no later than February 19, 2010.