Asia Boarding Schools Fairs - The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)

WELCOME TO TABS ASIA RECRUITMENT PROGRAM!

Now in its eighteenth year, the Asia Fairs bring together families and representatives from boarding schools across the United States, Canada, and abroad. The overall itinerary affords enough time around the fairs to conduct school business, arrange outside appointments and schedule admission interviews. Be certain to let alumni and current/ past parents know that you’ll be in the area! Read on for more details.

What's covered by the fees?
Fair fees cover the cost of event space, advance lists of area contacts and country information, and fair promotion and logistics. See below fees per fair.

For the first time, TABS is offering a literature distribution option for those schools unable to attend a fair. This option is limited to six schools per fair and the fee is $600.

Who should attend?
We require that your school be represented by an admissions staff member, teacher or administrator. This requirement is in order to serve our families best, so that they might talk with people who are in touch with current admission procedures, financial aid policies, international programs, academic & extracurricular offerings, and campus activities. For exceptions, please contact Annie Lundahl at lundahl@TABS.org. (policy)

What about school displays?
Each school will be supplied a 6-foot table at each fair. You may wish to use any of these typical display items: a table drape with school logo, inquiry cards, books, brochures, photo albums, a battery-operated laptop and video, or spirit merchandise for gifts. Please note — this is a "tabletop only" exhibit hall and no banners are allowed. Whatever your plan, be sure your display is simple, lightweight and easy to transport.

The current fair schedule is located at left. Please note that fair times are subject to change. To view the participating schools, use the city links within the schedule. Schools will be regularly added to the city web pages, so please check back for updates.

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Fair Costs
Hotel & Flight Reservations
General Information

Fair Costs

Bundle Rate: Register for six or more TABS fairs, and receive 10% off each fair.
(TABS fairs include: Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, Manila, Tokyo and Seoul. The Hong Kong fair is operated by IIE and will not count as a TABS fair.)

City	Bundle Rate	Member	Non-member
Beijing	$1,350	$1,500	$2,500
Shanghai	$1,350	$1,500	$2,500
IIE Fair Hong Kong	NA	$1,700	NA
Taipei	$1,530	$1,700	$2,700
Ho Chi Minh City	$1,350	$1,500	$2,500
Bangkok	$1,350	$1,500	$2,500
Singapore	$1,710	$1,900	$2,900
Manila	$1,710	$1,900	$2,900
Seoul	$1,350	$1,500	$2,500
Tokyo	$1,350	$1,500	$2,500

TABS Cancellation Policy
Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to TABS. Fees will be refunded according to this schedule for TABS fairs only:
On or before September 13, 2013 - 90% Refund
September 14-28, 2013 - 50% Refund
On or after September 29, 2013 - No refunds

There is a $100 US cancellation fee. The only exceptions to this policy are medical and personal emergencies. Requests should be documented and will be considered for partial refund.

IIE Hong Kong Fair Cancellation policy
60 days + before fair starts: 80% refund
30-59 days before fair starts: 40% refund
0-29 days before fair starts: No refund

Once you submit your registration, the cancellation policy applies. IIE considers all registrations as final and complete and does not accept “provisional” or “unconfirmed” registrations. If payment has not been made at the time of cancellation, IIE will bill institutions based on this refund policy.

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