FAQ'S

1. Who can participate in the South American Fair Circuit?  

Only accredited U.S. higher education institutions and officially designated representatives may participate, in accordance with EducationUSA guidelines.  

2. What is included in the registration? 

The Fair Circuit involves 12 cities in 9 countries across South America. You will have access to: 

• EducationUSA Fairs to recruit for Undergraduate, Graduate, Short-Term, and Intensive English programs.

• Local high school and university visits 

• Social and networking events 

• A primary information package with suggested flights and hotels for the full circuit 

• A city-specific information package 

• Ongoing support from EducationUSA advisers 

• Student leads and registrations from each city you attend 

• Contact information of high school counselors and university representatives visited 

• The opportunity to connect with students, parents, and counselors from diverse backgrounds across South America 

• The number of activities may vary depending on the local context and availability in each city. 

3. Will student data be shared after the events? 

Yes. You will receive access to student registration data from the cities you participate in, in accordance with data privacy policies.  

4. How do I register for the South American Fair Circuit?
To register, you must create a profile on our official EducationUSA Fairs platform and follow the step-by-step instructions. 

Click here for a simple registration guide to support you throughout the process. 

5. Will a translator be available during the fairs?
Yes. Most of the countries you will visit speak Spanish or Portuguese, so a translator will be available during the fair events only, upon request. 

We will contact you in advance to confirm whether you require this service. Please note: 

• The translator must be requested before the fair 

• The service must be paid in local currency (cash only) at the event site 

6. How can I pay the registration fee? 

All payments must be made through the official platform EducationUSA Fairs  

7. What type of social media advertising will EducationUSA use to promote the fair? 

EducationUSA uses one or more means to promote the fair: Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and radio advertising as well as print ads. Representatives are encouraged to send as many blurbs and videos as desired to be added to the online media. 

8. Do I need to submit my flight itinerary to EducationUSA? 

EducationUSA asks that ALL representatives provide their flight itinerary. 

9. Will I be able to make my hotel arrangements through EducationUSA or should I contact the hotel directly? 

EducationUSA offers hotel reservations at a discounted group rate. To have access to the discounted rate, representatives should make the reservation directly through the link or email provided on the Primary Information Package. This is an optional service, and you are free to stay at any hotel of your preference. 

10. Should I arrange my own ground transportation? 

EducationUSA will provide arrangements for airport pick-up in selected cities only, and instructions on recommended services for other cities will be available in the Travel Information Package. We also provide transportation to and from school/university visits or social events planned (as well as to and from the Fair Venue in cities where the Fair does not take place at our recommended hotel). Before the event, each representative will receive information on the ground transportation options, with varying prices, and they can choose accordingly. This service is optional. 

11. Am I allowed to bring another representative with me to the fair? 

Each university is welcome to send as many representatives as they would like, but there will be a fee if the university is bringing more than 2 representatives per city. EducationUSA asks that each university provide the names and email addresses of each representative. 

 
12. Will there be visits to local universities or high schools during the visits? 

The school and/or university visits are arranged by each host city and vary from year to year. As the fair approaches, the school visit information will be provided in the fair circuit agenda and the online registration system. Transportation to and from the school visit is provided at no extra cost. There is no additional cost to join the school visits. Participation in the school visits is not mandatory.