TABS Asia Fairs

This Year's Fairs (2010 )

Registration

Participating Schools Register Online Download paper form for registration by mail

Registration requires payment by credit card. Schools must register in order to participate in a fair.

Welcome to the 2010 Asia Boarding Schools Fairs

Now in its fifteenth year, the Asia Fairs bring together families and representatives from boarding schools across the United States, Canada, and abroad. There are numerous advantages to attending an Asia Fair, including:

  • Exclusive access to boarding school representatives from the United States and Canada
  • One-to-one informational sessions with school representatives
  • Information and advice about the application process and advantages of boarding schools
  • Opportunities to interact with peer families for informal information exchange.
  • Take-home copies of view books and admission form packets from participating schools

Participants in the program will receive comprehensive packets of information and resources including electronic fair invitations (PDF format), suggested in-country contacts, country information, and detailed packing and planning lists.

Registration is now open for the 2009 Asia Fairs. Use our convenient online registration form and pay by credit card or check. Or, you may use our downloadable registration form.

Please refer to the schedule for fair dates, locations, and times. To view the participating schools, please use the city links on the left. Schools will be regularly added to the city web pages, so please check back for updates.

Register Online

Fair Costs

Member Discount

Register for all 8 TABS fairs and save 10%!

CityMemberNon-member
Bangkok$950$1,950
Beijing$1,450$2,950
Ho Chi Minh City$950$1,950
Hong Kong$1,150N/A
New Delhi$950$1,950
Seoul$950$1,950
Shanghai$1,450$2,950
Taipei$950$1,950
Tokyo$1,150$2,350
All TABS Fairs
(except for Hong Kong)
$7,920$18,000
All TABS Fairs & Hong Kong$9,070

Hotel and Flight Reservations

Hotel/Flights

Hotel Room Rates

CitySingleDouble
Bangkok$212$250
Beijing$220$249
Ho Chi Minh City$225$248
Hong KongTBATBA
New Delhi$260$280
Seoul$201
Shanghai$249$278
Taipei$216
Tokyo$227

Hotel prices are subject to change based on currency exchange rates at time of hotel booking.


Visa Forms and Guides

Visas will be required for entry into China (excluding Hong Kong), Vietnam and India. For China, we do recommend a business visa, though many participants in the past have used tourist visas with no problem. Tourist visas will be fine for both Vietnam and India.

We have had great success working with the Washington Passport and Visa Services for processing our visas. They're prompt, professional and offer competitive pricing. I have included their instructions and order forms for your use, but please feel free to use any processing service you so choose.

China Visa Application and Guides

China Visa Application (business or tourist visa US/Canada)

Business Visa Application Guide/Cover Letter

Tourist Visa Application Guide

Washington Passport Services Order Form

China Visa - Canada Service (Previous participants have been pleased with their service.)


Vietnam Visa Application
        

Vietnam Visa Application & Instruction Guide (Tourist Visa)


India Visa Application
The Indian Embassy uses an online service for pre-proccessing visa applications.  After completing the online form, you will be able to print out the application form already filled with your information. You can access the form at the Washington Passport and Visa Service.
Once on their site, select India from their country field, then click the application form link in the Tourist Visa section. (It is not necessary to apply for a business visa.)

Fair Invitations

You are welcome to use the fair invitations listed below when inviting families to attend a fair. Each includes the fair's date, time, location, and information on what to expect when attending.  Invitations are in PDF format and can be printed and mailed or included in attachments. 

To download,  right-click on the link and select "Save Link As".

Tokyo
Seoul
Shanghai
Beijing
Taipei
Hong Kong
Bangkok
Ho Chi Minh City
New Delhi

Packing Guide

Use this Packing Guide when planning and packing your shipments.  The guide includes suggested items to have at your table, display and shipping recommendations, as well as the shipping details for each hotel.

Special Events/Fair Schedule

Please use this Events Schedule when planning your itinerary.  All special events are indicated in red and are strictly optional.

Contact Information

Steve Banks/828-358-5354, ext. 308
Email: banks@tabs.org