Australia and New Zealand education expos in Phuket

PHUKET CITY: Antipodean cousins New Zealand and Australia are set to go head-to-head in pursuit of young minds later this month, with both countries hosting education expos in Phuket.

On June 16, the New Zealand Education Center and the New Zealand Embassy will host the New Zealand Education Fair 2009 at the Phuket ICT Skill Development and Learning Center at Saphan Hin.

Thai nationals interested in studying abroad are invited to come along and see what the home of the All Blacks has to offer.

The event will take place between 2pm and 8pm.

For more information visit www:newzealandeducated.com or call 02-2517290.

Meanwhile, the Australian embassy invites students to attend the Education Australia Expo 2009 on Saturday, June 20.

The event will take place at the Event Hall on the second floor of Central Festival Phuket from noon until 8pm.

Some of Australia’s leading educational institutions will be represented. English courses in the land down under will be on offer at prices starting from AU$160 per week.

For more information contact Central Festival Phuket on 074-459321 or visit: www:thailand.idp.com