| 2025 Expos | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Emerald | 1 & 2 May | Emerald Town Hall |
| Dubbo – fully booked | 16 & 17 May | DRTCC |
| Griffith – fully booked | 19 June | Southside Services Club |
| Wagga Wagga | 20 & 21 June | Bolton Park Stadium |
| Narrabri – fully booked | 25 & 26 July | The Crossing Theatre |
Well, you’re here… Which means you’re very interested in registering your school to attend one of our five (5) in-person events scheduled for 2025. We are proud to offer these opportunities to your school. I have, over the past three years, absorbed significant price rises across all supply chains within my business. In 2025 I have decided to pass on a very small percentage of these cost rises which has resulted in the price of our full two day Expo events (Dubbo, Wagga & Narrabri) incurring an increase of 5%. All other offerings remain as they were for the 4th year running.
Have you read our Impact Report for 2024? The data is compelling – our reach is growing and the visitation to our website has doubled again this year.
Have you looked at our Rate Card 2025? It will answer your questions regarding cost, formats and locations we are heading to in 2025.
NSW Expo highlights – 2024 in-person events
- 1068 children attended our three Expos and one Pop-up with their families
- Almost a complete 50/50 of boys v girls
- 74% were first time visitors to one of our events
- 51% of visitors DID NOT attend boarding school (therefore no affiliation with any school – the regions are changing)
- 80% of attending families are now considering schools they hadn’t previously considered
- 94% of attending families were able to make a shortlist of schools to visit
- 100% of attending families found our events to worthwhile
Our Exit Surveys continue to highlight how important the Boarding Schools Expos are for rural and regional families. The data shows that after attending an Expo, around 80% of families are considering schools they hadn’t previously considered, and with over half of visitors not educated at boarding school it’s clear that every school in the room has an opportunity to engage with families. We know that the numbers show beyond doubt that schools attendance and responsiveness to the needs of families plays a major role.
Highlights from our Website
Our Shortlist Feature (launched end of April 2023) has been a successful addition to our platform with 100% of our Exhibiting & Premium Listed schools ‘starred’ a combined total of 2,091 times
Our website stats continue to show that we are the premier resource for families looking for Australian boarding schools:
- 632K page views
- 279K visitor sessions
- 115K unique visitors
Bookings are on a first come-first serve basis. Avoid disappointment by booking early. All Expos are open to all boarding schools.
You are welcome to contact me if you have any queries 0427 888 777 or email me at info@boardingexpo.com.au.
Not sure how our platforms work? Or what they look like? Book a ‘Discovery Tour’ with me anytime that suits you. Just call or email.
Thank you again for being part of our BSEA family. I’m a farmer’s wife based at Trangie, NSW and proud to operate this Australian rural business – I also know what that journey to (and through) boarding school looks like. We look forward to working with you in 2025.
Best wishes,
Amanda Ferrari
Director
Boarding Schools Expo Australia
Expo Registration
Prices incl GST
To qualify for Early Bird Registration for the following Expos a non refundable 50% deposit per Expo per school is required by Tuesday 12 November 2024 (or by arrangement).
*Any schools with outstanding invoices will be unable to register until account is settled
| Expos | Early Bird Fee per Expo before 12 Nov 2024 | Fee per Expo after 12 Nov 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Dubbo, Wagga Wagga, Narrabri (2-day Expo – booth format) | $3,990 (50% dep $1,995) | $4,750 |
| Griffith (half-day pop-up – exhibitors bring media walls & banners to create a space) | $3,200 (50% dep $1,600) | $3,900 |
| Emerald SPECIAL Introductory offer (2-day pop-up format – exhibitors bring media walls & banners to create a space) | $3,200 (50% dep $1,600) | $3,900 |
Please note prices are subject to change pending pending pandemics and/or government enforced restrictions to business operations
Upon receipt of your registration an invoice will be emailed to you for the deposit within 7 working days. The balance will be invoiced May 2025. Additional catering, freight and equipment storage will be invoiced separately.
Expo Hours for 2-day events
Friday 12.30pm – 6.00pm
Saturday 9.30am – 2.30pm
School Setup Friday from 9.30am -12.00pm
Exhibitor briefing, Fri 12.00pm prior to each Expo
Expo Hours for Emerald only
Thursday 1 May 3.00pm – 6.30pm
Friday 2 May 9.00am – 3.00pm
School Setup from 12pm Thursday
Exhibitor briefing, Thursday 2.30pm
Expo Hours for half-day pop-ups
Friday 12.30pm – 6.30pm
School set-up from 11.00am
Exhibitor briefing at 12.00pm sharp
Marketing / Advertising
Extensive National Mixed Media Campaign
- Expo website:
- A school profile page with link to your school website inc. video embed feature
- School, Open day, Scholarships and Fees directory listings
- Blog – articles and resources
- Social Media – Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram
- Dedicated podcast
- E-newsletter monthly to our extensive database
- The Land, Queensland Country Life, Farm Weekly, Stock & Land, Stock Journal and it’s affiliated Australian Community Media publications + BSE Feature in The Land
- TV advertising
- ICPA Mail Out / E-flyer and National Advertising campaign Pedals Magazine
- Dedicated SEO Management Team driving unique visitors to our website
- Targeted multi-channel advertising partnerships
- E-flyer supplied to participating schools
WHERE APPLICABLE: - Radio
- Regional Newspapers
- Community sponsorship – Junior sports teams
- Banners, flyers and posters
- Street Signage
- PR (local radio, local press)
- Local Primary School Newsletter ads
Live Event
- Venue Hire – well appointed central locations
- Catering – (2 day Expos) a working lunch is provided both days for 2 reps per school / Pop-up Expo, a lunch will be provided for 2 reps
- Pop-up Expo (booths are not used) – table, table cloth, chairs and desk signage
- Exhibition Booths (2 day Expos) – individually lit 3m x 2m approx.
- Booth Signage – header board
Table, table cloth and chair/s
Lighting and power for each booth - Reception Desk – meet & greet with visitor name tags
- Street Signage
- Administration & Coordination
- Expo Statistics and Feedback
2025 Exhibitor Registration
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