Expo Vente Australia opens its doors in Latin America. Photo: Valora Analitik Archive
Expo Vente Australia opens its doors in Latin America with its first edition in Colombia, a country that has stood out for its high interest in cultural exchange and academic.
On this occasion the fair arrives in Bogotá with the aim of publicizing a wide range of programs that range from high school to undergraduates, master’s degrees and specializations.
This event, in which More than 20 universities and institutes will participate Australians, will take place at the Agora events center on October 26.
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Attendees will have the opportunity to learn first-hand about the programs that Australia offers to foreign students interested in discovering the country and learning about different cultures, explained Steven Wharton, general director of Vente Australia.
More than 1,300 people will have access to the fair’s programmingwhere they can explore the study and cultural exchange opportunities that Australia currently offers.
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According to Australian government figures, more than 95% of visas processed for higher education are approved. “With our experience at Vente a Canada, we are now launching Vente Australia, with a variety of exhibitors, including universities and colleges, among others,” added Steven Wharton.
Expo Vente Australia, backed by the government entity Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)also has the support of the three main Australian states: Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.
Priscilla López, Principal Business Development Manager of Education for Latin America of the state of Queensland, confirmed that she will be participating in the Expo Vente Australia in Bogotá, Santiago and Lima.
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Natalia Piedrahita, Strategic Education Advisor of the Government of Victoria for Latin America, highlighted the importance of having Colombian students participating in the study programs offered by their state “From the Government of Victoria and Study Melbourne, we are committed to strengthening our collaboration in education with Latin America”.
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How to access the event
Twenty Australia has launched a digital platform which allows interested parties, through a series of questions, to identify the most suitable programs for them.
“We want to offer students in the region the opportunity to get up close and personal with the high-quality educational options Sydney has to offer. These visits allow us to establish direct connections, highlighting the opportunities and benefits of studying in the largest and most important city in Australia,” said Melly Arias Holtschamp, Project Manager for Latin America at the Department of Education of the State of New South Wales.
To attend this free event, interested parties must register at venteaustralia.com. Once registered, they will have access to the test that will tell them which stands to visit during the fair to obtain information about the programs that best suit their needs, interests and exchange expectations.
Furthermore, the platform allows take an English exam which will evaluate language skills and determine the level of those interested, an essential requirement to be able to apply for the programs.
“Answering this questionnaire allows the algorithm to filter the information and recommend institutions based on user needs. In this way, within the platform, the student can learn about the available programs of each institution, the requirements and prices, in addition to connecting online directly with an official representative of each organization and scheduling an in-person advising space during Expo Vente Australia. Wharton explained.
