WorldSkills London 2011 will be held over four
days at the ExCeL London exhibition and conference centre in
London's docklands from 5-8 October 2011.
We are expecting more than 150,000 visitors from across the UK
to come and be inspired by watching 1,000 Competitors from over 53
countries/regions competing in 45 skill areas.
In addition to four exciting days of competition, you'll be able
to Have a Go at a wide range of skills yourself. Experts will also
be on hand to share their knowledge and careers advice.
Interested? Our brochure contains all the information you need
- download it
here (PDF)
Tickets are going fast!
Our allocated group visiting slots are running out fast, so make
sure you book your group before 15 July to ensure
you receive your complimentary tickets to this year's most
inspiring day out.
There are two types of registration: Individual Registration and
Group Registration.
Although there is no charge for attending the event, we need all
visitors to confirm their attendance by registering in advance.
Is it aimed at me?
We're welcoming people of all ages to come and see the
competition unfold in October. The event will be a great chance for
young people from 11-19 to try out new skills and find out
about career opportunities.
When is it happening?
Wednesday 5 October | 10.00 - 17.00* (10.30-13.00 Junior
WorldSkills)
Thursday 6 October | 9.30 - 17.00
Friday 7 October | 9.30 - 17.00
Saturday 8 October | 9.00 - 16.00
* On Wednesday 5 October, group registrations between 10.30
- 13.00 are limited to Junior WorldSkills London 2011 which is
exclusively for year groups 4, 5 and 6 (ages 8-10).
Where is it happening?
ExCeL London
Royal Victoria Dock
1 Western Gateway
London E16 1XL
Get directions on Google
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Visitor Support
Are you a London school travelling to the event?
Are you a London school travelling to the event?
You could be eligible for a free travel to WorldSkills London 2011
under the 'free travel to educational events' scheme. Click here
(http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/14311.aspx) for more details.Are you
a London school travelling to the event?
You could be eligible for free travel to WorldSkills London 2011
under TFL's free travel to educational events scheme. Find out more
details.
WorldSkills London 2011 is committed to delivering the best
customer service to all our visitors. If you have any questions
about the Competition or would like assistance registering, then
please contact us.
Telephone: 0845 463 2011
E-mail: visit@worldskillslondon2011.com
Still confused? Try our Frequently Asked
Questions
Accommodation
Worldskills London 2011 works in conjunction with Brief2Event
for all our Visitor's accommodation needs.
You
can search available hotels here and simply select the dates
your require.
For groups of 5 or more then please call +44 1202 400850 and
quote "WorldSkills"
School and sixth form bursaries
Bursaries are now available for schools and sixth
form groups.Register before the 15 July to qualify for your
bursary.All visitors (students/teachers/non-teaching
staff/accompanying adults) attending as part of a school or sixth
form college group will get a bursary of £1 per visitor which will
apply to visitors from across the United Kingdom.All school groups
that have 45 or more visitors will receive an additional £1 per
visitor, so that's £2 per visitor.Terms and Conditions
apply:Bursaries are payable to UK school groups and sixth forms
(this includes students, teachers, non-teaching staff and other
accompanying adults) only.−
Bursaries will be paid after WorldSkills London 2011 (no
later than 30 November 2011) and will be based on the actual number
of visitors attending on the day of the visit as part of a booked
school group.− Payments will be
made by BACS [only] to a nominated bank account, details for which
will be requested by WorldSkills London 2011.−
Bursaries will be payable on the total number of
visitors attending from a single school regardless of the number of
smaller groups the total is broken down into (e.g. attending in
classes or year groups).− In
receiving a bursary, it is agreed that WorldSkills London 2011 (or
its appointed agency) may contact a sample of students for the
purposes of evaluating the overall event experience.Transport for
LondonTransport for London also provides support for school groups.
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/14311.aspxYou can get free off-peak
school group travel from Monday to Friday if you are:·
A London school·
And visiting educational and cultural venues in London·
And registered on the scheme
Bursaries are now available for schools and sixth
form groups.
Register before the 15 July to qualify for your
bursary.
All visitors (students/teachers/non-teaching
staff/accompanying adults) attending as part of a school or sixth
form college group will get a bursary of £1 per visitor which will
apply to visitors from across the United Kingdom.
All school groups that have 45 or more visitors
will receive an additional £1 per visitor, so that's £2 per
visitor.
Terms and Conditions:
Bursaries are payable to UK school groups and sixth
forms (this includes students, teachers, non-teaching staff and
other accompanying adults) only.
Bursaries will be paid after WorldSkills London
2011 (no later than 30 November 2011) and will be based on the
actual number of visitors attending on the day of the visit as part
of a booked school group.
Payments will be made by BACS [only] to a nominated
bank account, details for which will be requested by WorldSkills
London 2011.
Bursaries will be payable on the total number of
visitors attending from a single school regardless of the number of
smaller groups the total is broken down into (e.g. attending in
classes or year groups).
In receiving a bursary, it is agreed that
WorldSkills London 2011 (or its appointed agency) may contact a
sample of students for the purposes of evaluating the overall event
experience.
Transport for London
Transport for London also provides support for
school groups.
You can get free off-peak school group travel from
Monday to Friday if you are:
· A London school
· And visiting
educational and cultural venues in London
· And registered on the
scheme
School bursaries
Bursaries are now available for schools and sixth form groups.
Register before the 15 July to qualify for your bursary.
All visitors (students/teachers/non-teaching staff/accompanying
adults) attending as part of a school or sixth form college group
will get a bursary of £1 per visitor which will apply to visitors
from across the United Kingdom.
All school groups that have 45 or more visitors will receive an
additional £1 per visitor, so that's £2 per visitor.
Terms and Conditions apply:
Bursaries are payable to UK school groups and sixth forms (this
includes students, teachers, non-teaching staff and other
accompanying adults) only.
Bursaries will be paid after WorldSkills London 2011 (no later
than 30 November 2011) and will be based on the actual number of
visitors attending on the day of the visit as part of a booked
school group.
Payments will be made by BACS [only] to a nominated bank
account, details for which will be requested by WorldSkills London
2011.
Bursaries will be payable on the total number of visitors
attending from a single school regardless of the number of smaller
groups the total is broken down into (e.g. attending in classes or
year groups).
In receiving a bursary, it is agreed that WorldSkills London
2011 (or its appointed agency) may contact a sample of students for
the purposes of evaluating the overall event experience.
Transport for London
Transport for London also provides support for school groups.
You can get free off-peak school group travel from Monday to
Friday if you are:
A London school
And visiting educational and cultural venues in London·
And registered on the scheme
