Introduction
This was the 11th Canadian Education Expo (CEE) and the 7th American Education Expo (AEE) hosted by the Oh Canada / Oh America Education Consulting Centers. In conjunction with the Spring 2006 CEE / AEE, Oh Canada / Oh America also hosted the third TESL Training Conference.
Event Review
Date & Venues:
March 4th , Saturday
Taipei World Trade Center, Hall #1 12:00 ~ 18:00
March 5th , Sunday
Taipei World Trade Center , Hall #1 12:00 ~ 17:30
March 6th , Monday
Taichung Feng Chia University 15:00 ~ 20:00
March 7th , Tuesday
Kaohsiung Business Exhibition Center 15:00 ~ 20:00
Host:
Oh America Education Consulting Center
Oh Canada Education Consulting Center
Sponsors:
Title Sponsors:
International Community Radio Taipei (ICRT)
ETS (English Test Service)
Representative offices from the states of Washington, Oregon, New Mexico, Maryland,
Idaho, Delaware, Louisiana, Florida, Montana, Vermont, and Hawaii.
Supporting Commercial Sponsors:
Air Canada , Northwest Airlines, Delta Airlines
Participants: the 112 participants are listed below:
*American Schools
American Language and Culture Institute-CSU, Chico |
Saint Louis University |
Ashland University |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota |
California State University Fullerton-American Language Program |
San Francisco State University |
California State University East Bay |
San Jose State University |
California State University, Northridge |
Savannah College of Art and Design |
Community College of the Desert |
Seattle Central Community College |
Community Colleges of Spokane |
Shoreline Community College |
Contra Costa College |
South Puget Sound Community College |
Converse International School of Languages, San Diego & San Francisco |
St. Croix Lutheran High School |
ELS Language Centers |
St. Gregory's University |
English Language Center |
Study in the USA |
Fairleigh Dickinson University |
The Language Company |
Georgia Institute of Technology/
Language Institute |
UCLA Extension |
Highline Community College |
University of California, Davis Extension |
International Education Center at Diablo Valley College |
University of California Extension, Santa Cruz-ELI |
Intrax International Institute |
University of California-Irvine Extension |
Johnson & Wales University |
University of Delaware English Language Institute |
Kaplan English Program |
University of Idaho |
Maryville College |
University of North Alabama |
MiraCosta College,Institute for International Perspectives |
University of Oregon, American English Institute |
Olympic College |
University of Wisconsin La Crosse |
Pierce College |
Washington Academy of Languages |
Polytechnic University |
WESLI-Wisconsin ESL Institute |
Rennert Bilingual |
Western Michigan University |
*Canadian Schools
Archer College |
New York Institute of Technology, Canada Campus
Administrative support by Pattison College |
Berlitz Language Centre |
Niagara College |
Bodwell High School and College |
Nova Scotia International Student Program |
Brock University |
Omnicom School of Languages |
Camosun College |
Pacific Gateway International College |
Canadian as a Second Language Institute |
Pan Pacific International English College |
Canaglobe TESOL Centre |
PLI - Pacific Language Institute |
CDI College |
Queen Margaret's School |
Comox Valley School District District#71 |
Regent Christian Academy |
Conestoga College - ITAL |
Richmond School District |
District of West Vancouver |
River East Transcona School Division |
ESC-English School of Canada |
Selkirk College |
Eurocentres Canada |
Simon Fraser University |
Global Village English Centres |
Simon Fraser University, Interpretation & Translation Program |
Golden Hills School Division #75 |
Sooke School District |
Grande Prairie Regional College |
St. James-Assiniboia School Division |
Grant MacEwan College |
Study Abroad Canada |
Hawthorn-Vancouver |
The English Language Training College |
Heartland International English School |
Trinity Western University |
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning |
UBC English Language Institute |
ILAC- International Language Academy of Canada |
University of Alberta, English Language Program |
ILSC-International Language School of Canada |
University of Victoria English Language Centre |
inlingua Vancouver |
University of Waterloo |
International House Vancouver |
Vancouver English Centre |
Kamloops School District No. 73 |
Vancouver Formosa Academy |
King George International College |
Vancouver School Board |
KTC Language Institute |
Vernon School District #22 |
Lakeside Preparatory Academy |
Western Christian College and High School |
LaSalle College? International |
Western Town College |
LSC Language Studies Canada |
YMCA International College |
Malaspina University-College and International High School |
York Region District School Board |
Memorial University of Newfoundland |
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Attendees: (numbers of registered visitors)
Taipei : 11,800
Taichung: 2,900
Kaohsiung : 2,500
Total: 17,200
Promotions:
Promotion Media |
Budget NT$ |
Media |
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Newspaper: |
510,000 |
Radio |
550,000 |
Outdoor media (bus panel, flags, etc): |
850,000 |
Internet Ads. |
700,000 |
Total Media |
2,610,000 |
Public Relations |
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Printed materials (catalogues, flyers, posters, etc.) |
800,000 |
TESL Conference |
150,000 |
Local school outreach and press relations |
480,000 |
Translator Service |
1,100,000 |
Total Public Relations |
2,530,000 |
Grand Total |
5,140,000 |
Related Activities
* TESL Training Conference
* Seminars
TESL Training Conference
The Spring 2006 TESL Teacher Training Conference was the fifth conference hosted by the Oh Canada and Oh America Education Consulting Centers. This event is an opportunity for English teachers in Taiwan to share teaching experiences with and learn new skills from American and Canadian professionals in the field of Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL).
The Spring 2006 TESL Conference was held in conjunction with the Canadian and American Education Expos (CEE/AEE) in Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung. The first event took place in Taipei at the Taipei World Trade Center Hall#1 on March? 4, 2006; the second event took place in Taichung Feng Chia University on March 6; and the third event was hosted in Kaohsiung Business Exhibition Center on March 7.
Seminars
In order to provide a range of useful information to the public, the Oh Canada / Oh America Centers invited speakers to host 87 seminars during the four-day CEE/AEE. Presentation topics ranged from how to apply for American and Canadian visas, to tips on living, studying, and working in North America. Speakers included a Representative of ETS, Canadian Trade Office in Taipei, a Consular Section of the American Institute in Taiwan, a Representative of the American Chamber of Commerce, Specialists the Senior Counselors from Oh Canada and Oh America.
Feedback from Participating Schools:
¡E Satisfaction level averaged: (5 = Excellent, 1= Poor)
Items |
Average |
Overall Impression |
4.50 |
Timing of the Expo |
4.36 |
Promotional Activities |
4.48 |
Location: Taipei |
4.70 |
Location: Taichung |
3.50 |
Location: Kaohsiung |
3.47 |
Facilities: TWTC |
4.57 |
Facilities: FCU |
3.88 |
Facilities: Kaohsiung Business Exhibition Center |
3.50 |
Pre-Expo Arrangement |
3.98 |
Staff Responsiveness to needs |
4.61 |
Communication with OC/OA staff |
4.25 |
Info. provided by OC/OA |
4.42 |
Translation Service |
4.37 |
Food Service |
3.58 |
Fair Attendance |
4.35 |
Quality of Students |
4.33 |
Students Interest in your programs |
3.59 |
Plan to attend the fall fair 2006:
Yes 58.13%
Depends (budget, result of this fair) 23.25%
No answer 18.62%
Conclusions and Recommendations
The spring AEE/CEE was one of the most successful events hosted by Oh Canada and Oh America to date. However, to address the needs and concerns of participating schools, the following areas will be worked on to provide better results:
- Good quality and productive fair will encourage us to attend the fair with confidence.
- It was a quality event
- This is our school first time participate your education fair. To me, I think it is quite successful.
- The Taipei days were very good ¡V lots of high school interest. As a first time person to a fair. I don¡¦t have anything to comoare it to. Excellent support from staff, well organized.
- I have been to other events and this event was up to standards.
- This is our frist AEE fair and we are very impressed.
- In Taipei, the CEE surpassed all expectations in every way. It was excellent.
- It¡¦s the best one I¡¦ve attended so far.
- The CEE events are always well organized and well attended. They are the best student fairs I¡¦ve ever attended. I will attend the fall CEE fair and continue to attend. The CEE provides introduce our products to potential students.
- With every year, the fair gets better and better.
- OH! America continues to get better and better. Your service and professionalism is outstanding. I really appreciate doing business with you.
I was very impressed with the events-all 3 cities.
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