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Happy Kids Preparatory School are interested in meeting:

• Representatives of classroom material suppliers including equipment and hardware. 
• They would like to discuss their administration management requirements with relevant UK companies that are able to meet our software need to manage the complex nature of our school transactions.

• To engage with professional & support service providers that would like to help recruit English teacher volunteers to work with us – we currently work with some Canadian and American volunteers that are delivering English language lessons etc in our school. We would be delighted to work with any UK firm with expertise in this area.

They are also interested in meeting software companies that have expertise in designing appropriate school management systems suitable for our school. Also interested in meeting the following:

• Tablet Academy
• Sports Plus Scheme
• Advanced Furniture

Current Projects
Happy Kids have plans to expand our facility to Senior High School level (we currently operate Creche to Junior High School levels). Part of the expansion project will be to build a computer laboratory and equip the facility. We are therefore looking to identify UK partner that are able to supply us with suitable computers and related equipment and help with our sports club. We estimate the project value to be £20,000. 

Africa Online Business is interested in meeting suppliers of:

• Online Higher Education
• Equipment for Science Laboratory, Medical Training, Technical/Vocational Education
• Equipment for Libraries

There is potential for

• Science Equipment
• Equipment for Technical and Vocational Education
• Library Supplies – Furniture and equipment

BCCT are looking for all kinds of suppliers that have an interest in the Thai market.

Thailand is strategically located in South East Asia with land links to Laos, Cambodia, Burma, and Malaysia.  Bangkok, its city is a hub for many multinational enterprise.  To retain its competitive edge once the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) comes in effect, Thailand needs to improve the English language skill as it will be the official language for ASEAN.  According to British education and publishing group, Pearson Plc, Thailand’s education system is ranked 37th out of 40 countries.  That means there is an urgent need for English proficiency among teachers, students and company employees. English for Specific Purpose (ESP) is also needed in all across sectors e.g. Oil & Gas, Healthcare and ICT. 

The vocational courses and trainings are needed in areas e.g. Engineering, Healthcare and Tourism as Thailand is currently facing vocational skills shortages.  The Ministry of Education plans to enhance vocational education and is receptive to collaborating with overseas delivery partners.  The aim is to increase the number of students enrolling to vocational education and to provide higher quality vocational training.  So that Thailand can increase its employability and remain a leading value-added manufacturing and service economy.  

Due to the penetration of 4G internet in the Thai market, it is expected that the number of mobile users will increase from 40 million users to 50 million users in a few years.  This number shows that Thai are very well receptive with new technology.  To keep up with the global trend of digital economy, the interactive software and hardware are interesting learning tools to create a fun learning experience for both adults and kids.  

Eiropas Skola's representative is no longer able to attend the Education show.  If you are interested in this buyer please book a meeting with Sanita Vetra from UKTI Latvia.

Eiropas Skola are looking to meet suppliers of:

• Secondary education programmes in English
• Distance learning materials

Profile:

• Distance learning-possibility to study, disregarding location; individual approach for each student;
• Original distance learning materials
• Online learning environment for each student
• Bilingual education with 5 programmes

Current Projects:

We are participating in NORDPLUS ADULT 2015 project, with aim to improve and develop distance education, provide opportunities of tuition for teachers and organise sharing of experiences. 

EPP Books is interested in meeting suppliers of:

• Online Higher Education
• Equipment for Science Laboratory, Medical Training, Technical/Vocational Education
• Equipment for Libraries

There is potential for

• Science Equipment
• Equipment for Technical and Vocational Education
• Library Supplies – Furniture and equipment

Current Project:

Equipping of secondary school libraries and technical vocational institutions in Ghana

Ghana Education service is looking to meet professional and support services to discuss our pre-tertiary requirements as per the sub-sectors indicated below

Profile

• The Ghana Education Service is responsible for pre-tertiary education in Ghana. We currently have various educational projects ongoing and would need to identify suitable UK partners.
• Interested in administration and management systems that can help us better co-ordinate activities of 216 district education offices in Ghana. 
• To find and engage with school buildings and equipment supplies that would be interested in working with us on school expansion projects.

Current Projects:

The government of Ghana as part of its commitment to construct 200 Community Day Senior High Schools, the construction of 123 schools has commenced in earnest with 100 schools being funded by government and 23 schools by the World Bank. Three schools have been completed at Otuam, Bamianko and Nkwanta. Ten additional schools are expected to be completed by the end of the year. An amount of $350M has been allocated for educationalprojects and we would be interested in identifying UK partners for possible collaboration.Following the passage of the Bill by Parliament for the establishment of the 

University of Environment and Sustainable Development in the Eastern Region,Construction works for the university will commence in 2016, again another opportunity for UK supply chain to tap into.

Looking to engage with UK Suppliers in the following areas:

• Software and Hardware Equipment for primary/secondary schools
• Library Supplies (including furniture and equipment)
• Science Equipment
• Class room materials and equipment
  * (companies such as Hpscotch & Practical Pre-School Books and Direct-Ed Printing Services)
• Software and hardware 
  * (companies such as 2Simple Software Ltd, MySchoolAPP, Numbergym Software, OT for Kids etc)
• Curriculum resources 

Current projects:

We have an ongoing library project and would like to source for products to equip our school library.

UKTI Bahrain are particularly interested in meeting:

• Higher Education Providers 
• Specialised TVET 
• Professional Services

The education sector is rapidly expanding in Bahrain, with national strategy focusing on the development of a knowledge-based economy by 2030. This includes an emphasis on top quality k12 and university education that prepares graduates for the main industries in Bahrain: Oil & Gas, Construction, Infrastructure Planning, Health & Safety, Financial Services, Retail and Hospitality. 

Opportunities for Higher Education providers around STEM programmes

Opportunities for TVET providers in specialised industrial training courses

Opportunities in specialised research at HE level

Liz Blackford
As an International Trade Adviser Liz works with companies from a range of sectors including arts and crafts, food and drink, manufacturing, education, infrastructure and has particular knowledge of the Australian market. 

Liz has worked in the education sector for over 14 years, in particular working in Universities.