Built in the image of a large ship, the CIEIN International Education Experience Hall attracted widespread attention at the Fifth Beijing International Education Expo in Beijing on May 8.

Sponsored by China International Education Information Net (CIEIN), the experience hall is designed to help students who want to study abroad.

Led by the "sailors" dressed in blue navy uniforms, participants holding a "CIEIN pass" enjoyed their journey in international education as they prepare for study abroad.

Interactive efforts

CIEIN provided a number of interactive activities for participants in the expo. On the first day of the event, the hall attracted hundreds of visitors to its one-stop services for international education.

A large number of visitors were interested in the simulated United States visa application and a TOEFL machine test. Experts from Markham International Education Center made elaborate comments on the interview processes.

On days that follow, professionals from Education Testing Service will answer the questions about tests for overseas study. Representatives from Guangdong Development Bank and United Family Hospitals are on hand to explain in detail the processes for loan services and physical examinations.

The experience hall is also inviting participants to join games and providing prizes - even laptops - from global companies including United Airlines, Casio Computer and Chrysler.

Basic background

CIEIN is playing a leading role in serving students interested in studying abroad, as well as agencies that assist them.

It facilitates exchanges for clients and proposes solutions on international education through its website that offers college information, bulletin board discussions and online registration.

The website also provides advertising, planning assistance, help in designing electronic magazines and creating other websites.

CIEIN says it is conscientious in its efforts because international education can change fate, promote peace and encourage hope and dreams.

The website also published the China International Education Information Yearbook (2007), the first of this kind in the country. As a practical manual, the yearbook provides comprehensive information on studying abroad, including updated policies, language training organizations, foreign embassies and international education providers.

CIEIN maintains partnerships with numerous international education organizations from home and abroad and has an established information network with nearly 50 universities and key middle schools.

Its website, books and educational cards provide accurate services to its clients to promote education exchanges between China and other countries.

"Finding information, sharing resources and serving international education" are core values of the website.

CIEIN has made long strides establishing a credible platform for international education information, exchange and cooperation as well as the most influential overseas study service network in the country.

(China Daily 05/09/2008 page11)