vietnam market
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vietnam market
TRENDS IN VIETNAMESE MARKET Presented by QUYNH NHU VU Vice Director – Co-Founder of AIT Co., Ltd Country information Population: 90 million (45% < 25 years old) Big cities: Ho Chi Minh City Ha Noi (capital) Hai Phong Can Tho Da Nang Vung Tau GDP per capita: US$ 1,910.5 (World Bank 2013) VNese community in Canada: 250,000 www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com.vn Vietnam: a potential market “The smartest investment is in education” 125,000 Vietnamese students studying abroad in 2013 (by MOET Vietnam), 15% increase over 2012 90% outbound students self-financed Spending on overseas education = 1% GDP 2013 Market size potential: minimum 400,000 over 10 years Vietnam is one of the fastest emerging new markets and one of top four emerging markets for student recruitment (Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, VN) www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com.vn Top 10 destinations in 2013 (both secondary and post-secondary) – Source: MOET Country of destination Vietnamese student enrolments Australia 26,015 (up 15.3% over 2012) USA 19,591 (up 25.8% over 2012) Japan 13,328 China 13,000 Singapore 10,000 France 6,700 Taiwan 6,000 UK 5,118 Russia 5,000 Germany 4,600 www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com.vn Market share among 4 countries (Source: British Council – Education Market Intelligence EMI) Canada; 10% UK ; 13% Australia ; 34% USA; 43% www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com.vn US: Top countries of origin, 2013 (Source: Institute of International Education) www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com.vn Australia: top countries of origin, 2013 (Source: Australian Education International) Nationality Int’l student enrolments China 150,116 India 49,265 Republic of Korea 27,580 Vietnam 26,015 Thailand 21,762 Malaysia 21,218 Brazil 17,554 Indonesia 17,131 Nepal 14,351 Pakistan 12,869 All nationalities 526,932 www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com.vn Canada: top countries of origin, 2013 (Source: Canadian Bureau for International Education ) Nationality Int’l student enrolments China 95,160 32.42% India 31,665 10.79% South Korea 18,295 6.23% Saudi Arabia 14,235 4.85% France 13,090 4.46% United States 12,065 4.11% Japan 6,780 2.31% Nigeria 6,080 2.07% Mexico 5,370 1.83% Iran 4,335 1.48% Vietnam 3,990 1.36% www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com.vn STUDY PERMITS ISSUED BY COUNTRIES COUNTRY No of Vietnamese students received study permits in 2013 % increase from previous year Australia 10,532 29% US 16,098 3,4 % UK 3,339 2,5% Canada 1,220 27% www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com.vn AVERAGE COST OF STUDYING ABROAD (Source: HSBC 2013) Country Annual fees (USD) Annual cost of living (USD) Annual total (USD) Australia 25,375 13,140 38,516 US 25,226 10,479 35,705 UK 19,291 11,034 30,325 Canada 18,474 7,537 26,011 www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com.vn www.aitduhoc.com / www.duhoccanadachyennghiep.com www.aitduhoc.com / www.duhoccanadachyennghiep.com www.aitduhoc.com / www.duhoccanadachyennghiep.com www.aitduhoc.com / www.duhoccanadachyennghiep.com www.aitduhoc.com / www.duhoccanadachyennghiep.com www.aitduhoc.com / www.duhoccanadachyennghiep.com www.aitduhoc.com / www.duhoccanadachyennghiep.com www.aitduhoc.com / www.duhoccanadachyennghiep.com PERCEPTION OF CANADA POSITIVE Strong education system Peaceful, safe and good environment Part time, full time work and immigration opportunity Tolerant society Cost advantage NEGATIVE Too far, too cold Very few scholarships Somewhat “difficult” visa policy and slow processing time High entry requirements to universities Difficult to contact Canadian institutions www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com MARKET TREND Word of mouth and agent-driven market (80% of students use agents) Lower revenues for agents -> fewer agencies committed to Canadian market: 30 agencies in Hanoi and 40 agencies in Hochiminh City Increased awareness and interest in Canada Students dream of the USA as a destination of study Students prefer big cities and where their relatives, friends live “Scholarship marketing” approach strongly engaged by competitors and proved effective Alumni networks effectively engaged by competitors Digital marketing is an effective marketing channel to students (social media, e-newspaper, internet) www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com.vn Reasons to study abroad Education is one of the top investment priorities of parents Limits in quality/capacity of secondary and postsecondary education Mismatch between local graduates’ skills and employers’ requirements (English and IT) Two years of mandatory military period when sons turn 18 years old 12th grade considered as waste of time for those planning to abroad www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com.vn Subject interests of Vietnamese students Source: Exhibition visitors’ survey – Education UK Exhibition October 2014 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com.vn Canada: 4,000 Vietnamese students (both secondary and post-secondary) – Source: Canadian Embassy – 2013 5% K12 33% Trade University 42% Other PSE Other 18% 2% www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com.vn HOW TO BEST WORK WITH AGENCIES Presented by QUYNH NHU VU Vice Director of AIT, Co., Ltd LEGAL FRAMEWORK Decision No 05, stipulating on study abroad of Vietnamese citizens, dd.15 Jan 2013 by the Prime Minister Official recognition of consultancy services on study abroad Agencies must obtain “License on consultancy services on study abroad” 5 years of office leasing contract Deposit 500 million dong (25,000$) for 1 office Director meets certain qualifications www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com.vn Registered agents in Hanoi 247 agencies in Hanoi 140 agencies receive “License on consultancy services on study abroad” under Decision 05 www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com.vn Different ways of marketing • Annual education fairs • Recruitment workshops • High school visits • Agent training • Frequent advertisements • Promotions/ scholarships • Use of social media www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com.vn RECOMMENDATIONS Be patient and have a long-term strategy Establish your image in Vietnam Visit the market often “Selling points” appealing to Vietnamese market Improve admission process Offer scholarships/ promotion Either have a local representative or work with selected trustworthy agents or both Make use of Vietnamese students and parents’ network www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com.vn STEPS TO WORK WITH AGENCIES Prepare Vietnamese language promotional materials/web content Prepare the marketing/promotion budgets Contact the Trade Commissioner in Vietnam for a list of agencies Visit agencies to have detailed information: License under Decision 05 Work with Canadian market Be familiarized with visa application process (3 months) Number of students recruited for Canada per year Have good knowledge on education system and selling points Commitments on Canada market Check reference with other Canadian institutions Decide on your strategy in Vietnam www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com.vn PRACTICE 1: for big colleges in big cities Strategy: - Work with as many agencies as possible - Have a local representative in Vietnam - Conduct a lot of marketing/promotion/information events + + Building image quickly - Huge budget for marketing, promotion and human resource - High rate of visa refusal www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com.vn Centennical College Milestones 2009: started to be present in Vietnam 2012: applications increased dramatically 2014: 165 applications, 70 registered Current number of students: 130 Investment 1 rep office in Hanoi with 2 staff 1 Vietnamese staff and 1 student to support Vietnamese students at College Marketing and event costs www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com.vn Centennical College What have Centennial done? Work closely with agents: sign agent agreements with 90 agencies, but 20 actively send students Build trust to parents and students by showing them the students' real life pictures in Canada Keep contact and be closer to current students and alumni to get students via word of mouth www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com.vn Centennical College Difficulties? How to pick up really good agencies for Canada? More and more competitive among Canadian institutions (commissions/ scholarships) Visa difficulties slow down the market Difficult to change stereotype of parents and students about Colleges since they prefer Degree and above certifications. www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com.vn PRACTICE 2: for smaller colleges in smaller cities Strategy: - Work with selected agencies with high commitments - Build marketing activities in line with its selling points - Build images in groups of institutions/region (involvement of universities is important) + + Building image slowly and steadily + Not high financial resource required + Lower rate of visa refusal - Take time to find an appropriate local partner - Be patient and have a long-term commitment - Coordination efforts www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com.vn VICTORIA EDUCATION DAY www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com.vn THANK YOU QUYNH NHU VU Vice Director – Representative in Canada vu.nhu.quynh@aitduhoc.com 514 655 6439 Vietnam office: AIT International Education Services 22 Pham Huy Thong, Ba Dinh, Ha Noi www.aitduhoc.com www.studycanada.com.vn www.duhoccanadachuyennghiep.com www.aitduhoc.com / www.studycanada.com.vn