The British Universities' China Association (BUCA) brought a delegation of British institution representatives and admissions officers to attend a university fair in several international schools across three Chinese cities – Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Beijing – from the 23rd to the 26th of October. EasyTransfer, a long-time industry partner of BUCA, played a crucial role in supporting this tour leveraging its extensive international school network.

Country managers of Admissions Offices from renowned UK institutions, including City, University of London, Goldsmiths, University of London, SOAS University of London, University of Leicester, University of East London, and Newcastle University, and representatives from British Council IELTS participated in this tour. The primary objective of this tour was to inspire Chinese middle and high school students to pursue their studies in British universities.

Commencing on the morning of the 23rd of October, the tour initiated at North America International School in Shanghai as its first destination. This school offers the A-level course, AP, and IGCSE Foundation+. It has more than 10 years of experience working in international education since its establishment in 2009. In the afternoon, BUCA visited Shanghai Thomas School, known for its IGCSE and A-level courses. Transitioning to October 24th, the BUCA team reached Tianyuan College in Hangzhou, an international arts high school with A-level courses. The tour concluded on the 26th of October at Beijing Beanstalk Academy, which covers IB, AP and A-level courses and runs more than 20 campuses. In 2023, students from the academy received 126 offers of QS top 50 universities.

BUCA, a non-profit organisation representing the higher education sector, primarily comprises university international officers/directors and professionals with expertise in the China or East Asia market. Serving as a platform for dialogue, communication, and collaboration, BUCA fosters the promotion of international education in both the UK and China. The organisation actively engages with government bodies, higher education institutions, and educational support organisations, providing valuable insights and support. Member universities include the University of Nottingham, Cardiff University, the University of York, and the University of Reading.