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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.  

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.

Robert Doak is an Education specialist based in the East of England.

International Trade Teams are located in over 40 local offices around the country. Every UK region also has dedicated sector specialists who can provide support tailored to your industry. An International Trade Adviser will provide professional advice on UKTI services, including export documentation, contacts in overseas markets, overseas visits, e-commerce, export training and market research. 

UKTI France are looking to meet UK companies including:

UKTI France are interested in meeting:

• Suppliers of digital resources
• Suppliers of resources for school education
• Companies that are export-ready with innovative products

Digital resources is very topical at the moment and a priority for the Ministry of Education

In 2013, €176.5 million was spent on state primary school resources by local government 

In 2013, €122.7 million estimated spent on secondary and sixth form books and supplies

UKTI Hong Kong is interested in meeting:

• British schools interested in establishing an international school in Hong Kong
• UK early childhood education providers interested in establishing a playgroup, pre-nursery school and/or kindergarten in Hong Kong

UK-HK ICT in Education Partnership Initiative TestBed providers

The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is devoting considerable resources to the teaching of English at schools, in the workplace and in the wider community in order to maintain Hong Kong’s status as Asia’s World City. 

English language is very popular amongst Hong Kong young learners, and British English is valued by parents when choosing courses for their children. Home learning resources, particularly high-end English and multimedia learning resources designed for young learners, are popular choices in-market.

Promotion of e-learning in schools is high on the Government’s education agenda, including the development of e-learning resources for the enhancement of learning and teaching. The Government’s total grant to schools for ICT resources is £24 million p.a. It is taking steps to provide grants for schools to trial e-learning resources and foster a marketplace for the e-learning industry.

UKTI Lebanon are interested in meeting:

• Software companies
• Classroom materials
• Management system

Opportunities for UK businesses in Lebanon are in all sectors especially the education sector.

Lebanon has the highest literacy rate in the Arab world which is 94%

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education’s (MEHE) main priorities are to support ICT in the education system

UKTI Lithuania are interested in meeting suppliers of:

• Hardware for schools and universities
• Software for schools and universities
• Suppliers looking for distributors in Lithuania

Around £549 million of the EU funds will be allocated for Education sector in Lithuania until 2020

Opens wide opportunities for UK education technology and expertise suppliers in schools equipment and content solutions

Infrastructure refurbishment and development for general, vocational and special needs education

Hardware and technology suppliers for life sciences

Duncan Hamshere is a London based ITA who focuses on the Education sector.

International Trade Teams are located in over 40 local offices around the country. Every UK region also has dedicated sector specialists who can provide support tailored to your industry. An International Trade Adviser will provide professional advice on UKTI services, including export documentation, contacts in overseas markets, overseas visits, e-commerce, export training and market research.