Escuela Tomás Alva Edison (Mexico City)
Invitation
Thank you for your interest in attending the 17th Annual TAE fair as part of the Mexico College Fair Tour! This year's fair will take place on Saturday, September 21st from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, with light catering provided for the duration of your stay. Please see the schedule of events section for details. Traditionally, 300+ students in 9th through 12th grade attend the fair.
We look forward to hosting you on our campus and in our wonderful city!
Apply here for the TAE International College Fair 2024!
Contact Information
Mark Heijker, International College Counselor
Email: m_heijker@tae.edu.mx
Schedule of Events
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
8:30- 9 am Fair set-up in the patio.
9:00 am - 12:00 pm -- Fair with TAE students and parents
12:00 pm- 12:15 pm-- Break down tables
Catering provided during your full stay.
Applications and Fees
TAE will not be charging a fee to participate
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What We Will Provide
Long table with tablecloth, to be shared by two institutions
Chairs
Wifi access (wifi coverage in the patio is patchy in places and not guaranteed)
Bottled water, sodas, and coffee
What You Should Bring
Tablecloth with institution/organization name and/or logo (keeping in mind you will have half of a long table.)
Materials on undergraduate programs. (As students tend to have questions about specific majors, having a table copy or two of your course catalog would be helpful.)
Materials on summer programs, if applicable.
Materials on scholarships for international students, if applicable.
Additional notes:
Please limit banners to table-top displays
Please note that the fair takes place under a tent and in our auditorium, and temperature can become quite warm. Dressing in layers is recommended.
Our patio has few plugs so please plan to charge laptops and tablets prior to arrival.
Sending Materials in Advance
Materials can be sent in advance of the fair to:
Escuela Tomás Alva Edison
Atte: Mark Heijker
Heriberto Frias 1401, Col. Del Valle
03100 Mexico City, CDMX, MEXICO
Please use a reliable courier service only (DHL, Federal Express, etc.) as items sent via regular mail may arrive late, damaged, or not at all. Remember to label the outside of the box with the name of your school so that your items can be easily identified.
Transportation
TBC
About Our School
TAE website: http://www.tae.edu.mx/
TAE is a private high school accredited by the Autonomous National University of Mexico (UNAM) with approximately 450 students in grades 10-12. All of our students are Mexican nationals, with a handful of students holding dual citizenship with various other nations in the Americas, Europe and Asia. TAE is consistently ranked by Reforma newspaper as one of the top private high schools in Mexico City.
Our students follow a rigorous curriculum of 14 to 17 year-long subjects, consisting of the UNAM core curriculum and supplemental coursework in English, French, writing and research skills. A two-year course in educational and career counseling culminates in all students selecting an area of specialization in their senior year, in one of four areas: Area I- Architecture, Math and Engineering; Area II- Medicine and Life Sciences; Area III- Business, Law and Social Sciences; and Area IV-Arts and Humanities. As a result, our students tend to have a clear idea of what they want to study and appreciate information about course offerings and unique opportunities within their area of interest, as well as ways they can combine interests across disciplines.
TAE places particular emphasis on the development of the whole person, and believes that each student has unique potential and talents that should be nurtured. TAE encourages students to discover their passion in any of over 30 afternoon workshops offered throughout the year, including theater, Model United Nations, creative writing, science club, and an award-winning chorus. Our affiliation with the UNAM gives students access to conferences, congresses, and competitions organized by the university´s high school division. Every year, scores of students submit original research projects to these conferences, with dozens selected to present their work.
Places of Interest Near TAE
Caffeine needs: Two Starbucks are located a block from TAE:
Option A. Head straight on Heriberto Frias toward Universidad. Turn right on Universidad and you will come to a new shopping plaza. Starbucks is located in the lobby on the ground floor.
Option B. There is a large supermarket called Comercial Mexicana Pilares across the street from TAE. Starbucks is located on the other side of their expansive parking lot, on the corner of Pilares and Pestalozzi.
Coyoacan: The beautiful and historic neighborhood of Coyoacan is just 10 minutes south of TAE. Visit the Frida Khalo Museum (http://www.museofridakahlo.org.mx/), open until 5:45 pm on Sundays. Stroll down Francisco Sosa street to enjoy colorful colonial architecture and to feel as if you are in a small town. Enjoy coffee and cake at Cafe Ruta de Seda (http://www.caferutadelaseda.com/) or an upscale meal and mezcal tasting at Los Danzantes (http://www.losdanzantes.com/).