The English UK Fair, Singapore 2011 took place at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort last week. The fair brought together 29 English UK member centres and 42 study abroad agents from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
A programme of social events, seminars, and one-to-one appointments in a luxurious beachfront resort overlooking the South China Sea gave educators and agents the opportunity to really get to know each other in enjoyable surroundings.
Adell Mitchell from Live Language commented, “English UK Fairs are well researched, expertly planned and offer a superior service to other educational fairs. They showcase the UK as a welcoming, friendly and hospitable place to live and study.”
Education agents in attendance were equally impressed, according to the organisers, commending the quality of the attending educators and the convivial atmosphere of the fair. Gareth Baxter-Jones of Euro Education in Thailand remarked, ‘The social programme was absolutely excellent and was very smoothly organised. Meetings were very productive. I have made at least five very high potential business partners and also renewed quite a few previous relationships. All in all it was a great event!’
Participants were treated to a welcome reception and dinner held at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort’s Horizon Pavilion. With its full-length glass windows, offering panoramic views of the sea and the resort’s lush landscape, the vista set a refined, high-quality tone for the event. Delegates had the opportunity to explore Singapore by trishaw and river cruise on the second night. The route took in many iconic landmarks, including the impressive boat-shaped ‘SkyPark’ perched atop the three towers that make up the world’s most expensive hotel and the majestic Merlion – an icon of the city overlooking the Marina Bay.
“I have made at least five very high potential business partners”
Phuong Nguyen from Phuong Nguyen Consulting Business in Vietnam was also impressed. She enthused, “I don’t know if there is any English word that expresses the meaning of “beyond excellent” to rate the English UK Fair 2011 in Singapore. Everything was extremely well-organised, professional and impressive and certainly will leave fresh memory in the hearts of all the attendants.”
