Education That Pays For Itself 2009 - FAQs
When and where will Education That Pays For Itself 2009 take place?
Education That Pays or Itself 2009 will takewill take place from the 8th to 10th of December 2009 in the Yachana Lodge, Ecuador.
How much will Education That Pays For Itself 2009 cost?
The registration fees for participants from developing and developed countries are respectively 175$ and 250$. You will also have to pay for accommodation at the Yachana Lodge, local travel from Quito to Yachana Lodge and accommodation in Quito (for more details see the local travel section). Click here for more detailed information on fees.
What is the deadline for registration and payment?
The dealdine for registration is November 20th 2009. You will have to pay the advance amunt due within 10 days from your registration, and the remaining before November 20th.
What will be this year's topics?
1. The Business of Income Generation
- Effective institutional models combining education with income generation
- Business planning for education programs & income generation strategies
- Balancing educational, entrepreneurial and community development goals
- Financial management & reporting, case studies & practical approaches
- Start-up on a shoe-string & funding strategies
2. Learning for Earning
- Practical approaches to teaching entrepreneurship
- Integrating ‘learning by doing’ into traditional curricula
- Designing curricula that meet market opportunities
- Working with and around government
- The role of technology in learning and earning
When will I have to arrive to and leave Ecuador?
Due to the remoteness of this year's venue, participants to Education That Pays For Itself 2009 will need to arrive in Quito on December 6th and leave Quito on December 12th. Participants wishing to leave Quito on Friday 11th need to consider the internal filght schedule and take into account possible delays of local transport (click here for more information). As you will need to spend at least one night in Quito, we can give you some advices on where to stay.
Do I need a visa for Ecuador?
Ecuador welcomes tourists and travelers from every country. Citizens of any country traveling to Ecuador for tourism, business or to study do NOT require a visa for an intended stay of 90 DAYS to gain a visitor’s permit. However, foreigners entering Ecuador must hold a passport valid until six months after the end of their stay in the country.
Visas ARE required for CHINESE nationals to gain a visitor’s permit.
Colombian nationals need to provide a police clearance stating that they have no criminal conviction in order to enter Ecuador.
Please keep in mind that delegates flying through the United States might need to comply with US Visa requirements for stopovers and transits.
How do I register?
You can register both online or via mail. You will be provided with confirmation of your application and payment upon submission. Please click here to enter the registration page.
How do I make my payment?
You can pay by check, bank transfer or online by card. Click here for more details.
How do I submitt a session proposal?
Please click here for more information.
How can I keep constantly updated about Education That Pays For Itself 2009?
You can register for Conference updates, or check the Conference news!
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