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, Domino's Pizza
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:

  1. Good quality and productive fair will encourage us to attend the fair with confidence.
  2. It was a quality event
  3. This is our school first time participate your education fair. To me, I think it is quite successful.
  4. 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 compare it to. Excellent support from staff, well organized.
  5. I have been to other events and this event was up to standards.
  6. This is our frist AEE fair and we are very impressed.
  7. In Taipei, the CEE surpassed all expectations in every way. It was excellent.
  8. It¡¦s the best one I¡¦ve attended so far.
  9. 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.
  10. With every year, the fair gets better and better.
  11. 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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