Brazil International Schools Forum & Workshop

About the Event and why attend

The Brazil International Schools Forum and Workshop will begin in the evening of Tuesday, March 7th and continue through Wednesday, March 8th in São Paulo.

It will follow a similar format to other BMI International High Schools Forum & Workshops across the world and is limited to a maximum of 45 principals and high school counsellors and is therefore expected to reach capacity by the middle of January 2023.

The event, which is free of charge is held over two days. On the first evening, there will be a featured session, presented by a High School Counsellor.

This is followed by a welcome cocktail reception and dinner. Free deluxe accommodation is provided for this evening (Tuesday, March 7th) to all participants so you do not have to go home and return early the next day and are well-rested.

On the second day, there will be several expert professional development seminars from expert speakers as well as private meetings with Admission Directors & senior staff from up to 35 International Universities and colleges from across the world. It is also an opportunity to network with other high school counsellors from across Brazil.

The Brazil International Schools Forum and Workshop is a must-attend event for gathering new insights on international education, enhancing your knowledge to support students applying overseas and updates on undergraduate admissions.

In addition, you can attend one-on-one appointments with the directors of admissions and representatives from universities around the world who can update you on the latest application procedures and documentation required for students who plan to enter university abroad.

Benefits for Participants

The event is only open to the principal or high school counsellor who must apply to participate. If approved, participation is free of charge and includes the following benefits:

Free delux hotel accommodation from March 7th to March 8th in São Paulo;
Two private Counsellors Networking Sessions on Tuesday, March 7th;
Welcome cocktail reception and dinner on the evening of Tuesday, March 7th;
Buffet breakfast (if staying at the hotel), coffee breaks and Gourmet Lunch on Wednesday, March 8th;
Participation in personal development and/or country seminars;
Pre-scheduled individual meetings with international education institutions;
Full-colour profile of your school in the Official Event Handbook given to all international universities;
Participation Certificate.

Due to COVID restrictions, this year’s event will be limited to 45 counsellors so we urge you to apply as soon as possible.

This event is subject to space availability and no additional spaces will be available once we reach capacity.

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Agenda - Tuesday, March 7th

TIME	ACTIVITY
17:30 - 17:50	Registration (Collect Badges & Event Handbook) for Counsellors
18:00 - 19:20	*Counsellors Round Table Session*
19:00 - 19:20	Registration (Collect Badges & Event Handbook) for Institutions
19:30 - 22:00	Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner

Agenda - Wednesday, March 8th

TIME	ACTIVITY
8:00 - 8:20	Counsellors & Institutions Registration
8:25 - 8:55	*Seminar 1*
9:00 - 10:35	Private meetings (4 x 20 minutes each)
10:35 - 10:50	Refreshment Break
10:50 - 12:00	Private meetings (3 x 20 minutes each)
12:00 - 13:00	Networking Lunch
13:05 - 13:35	*Seminar 2*
13:40 - 15:15	Private meetings (4 x 20 minutes each)
15:15 - 15:30	Refreshment Break
15:30 - 17:05	Private meetings (4 x 20 minutes each)
17:10	Workshop Ends

Accommodation

Counsellors may receive free hotel accommodation on the night of March 8th, at the Meliá Paulista Hotel.

Please note that there are a limited number of hotel rooms available and are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration is therefore recommended and we will confirm your room accommodation within 48 hours.

Check-in: March 7th 2023
Check out: March 8th 2023

Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner

The welcome cocktail reception and dinner is an important aspect of the event and will take place in the Hotel Meliá Paulista on the evening of Tuesday, March 7th.

The reception is the perfect opportunity to meet other counsellors from across Brazil as well as the participating international education institutions in a relaxed environment.

Counsellors Expenses

1. Air ticket to São Paulo (if you are not from the city);
2. Transfer to/from Airport to the Hotel;
3. Personal or additional expenses that are not part of the workshop program.

Venue

Meliá Paulista Hotel
Avenida Paulista, 2181 - Consolação
01311-300
São Paulo, SP

Tuesday & Wednesday, March 7th & 8th 2023

Global Partner

The event is sponsored by Guard Me, which is one of the world’s leading student insurance providers and has been recognized as the best international insurance provider in the world by various international associations and companies. Guard Me will also be at the workshop to discuss the best plans and options for your agency.

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