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Business and Educational Resource Center

Welcome to the Business and Education Resource Center (BERC) of the American Embassy in Paramaribo, Suriname

The Business and Education Resource Center is an information center that advises on business and educational opportunities in the United States. We stand ready to assist US businesses interested in doing business in Suriname, Surinamese businesses seeking partners and imported items in the United States, students interested in studying in the United States.

Business

BERC works to ensure the business community an easy access to various commercial sources. Thus, the center provides customized commercial information using in-house reference materials and electronic research. Specifically, BERC can assist you in locating products and services and/or suppliers in the U.S.A.

With an emerging trend toward “e-commerce”, individuals and businesses are increasingly purchasing over the Internet. To enable companies to verify the bona fides of "e-commerce" businesses on the Web, the BERC offers assistance upon request to obtain background information on U.S. companies.

What resources does the BERC have for Business?

·         US import and export directories

·         The Thomas Register (20 volumes) featuring 62,000 separate products and services; 156,000 U.S. companies; 2,200 supplier catalogs, and facilities brochures and product literature that will make your specifying and buying faster and easier

·         The Directory of U.S. Companies

·         American Export Register, Volumes I & II

·         Information USA 2008 CD-ROM with links to facts about the USA, governments and politics, economy and trade, major laws and treaties, media, information technology, education in the USA, civil rights, arts and culture, and geography and travel

·         Commercial News USA, a monthly magazine featuring various products and services

·         And More! 

These in-house resources are for public use. Walk in or schedule an appointment and use these valuable resources to enhance your business.

Education

BERC’s goal is to increase public awareness about study opportunities in the United States and assist individuals pursue studies there by providing information required to apply and study at colleges and universities.

BERC provides access to various in-house resources and computer-based searches for students looking for specialized programs and schools.

Recognizing that the lack of funding is a primary barrier for Surinamese students to apply to US colleges and universities, BERC educates about alternatives towards financing studies, i.e. scholarships and grants, etc.

The center informs the public about standardized admission tests and distributes test bulletins.

BERC conducts training workshops on studying in the US to junior and senior high school students and small groups.

What resources does the BERC have for Education?

·         2-4 year college and university directories

·         College and university bulletins

·         6 volume graduate and professional programs directory

·         Index of majors and graduate degrees

·         Booklets containing valuable information on undergraduate and graduate studies, and short courses and distance learning

·         Distance learning graduate programs in Business and Management; Education and Library Science

·         And More!

These in-house resources are for public use. Schedule an appointment or walk in to use these valuable resources.

Click here for additional educational resources.  This link will take you outside of our website.

  

    EducationUSA

This center belongs to the EducationUSA network of educational advising centers affiliated with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. EducationUSA advisers strive to provide accurate, comprehensive, current, and unbiased information on educational opportunities in the United States. We do not endorse or rank any college or university, nor do we endorse services provide by any company or organization in areas of test preparation, admissions, placement, language training, or visa procurement.

For more information about EducationUSA and study opportunities in the United States, please visit www.educationusa.state.gov.

 

   TEST SATES FOR TOEFL, SAT, GRE AND ACT.

TOEFL

                                     October 11, 2008 (Saturday)

(www.ets.org/toefl)    November 8, 2008 (Saturday)

                                     January 17, 2009 (Saturday)

                                     March 6, 2009 (Friday)

                                     May 9, 2009 (Saturday)

SAT

(www.collegeboard.com) November 1, 2008(Saturday)

                                            January 24, 2009 (Saturday)

                                            May 02, 2009 (Saturday)

GRE

(www.gre.org)               October 25, 2008 (saturday)

                                        February 21, 2009 (Saturday)

ACT

                                      October 25, 2008 (Saturday)

(www.act.org)             December 13, 2008 (Saturday)

                                      February 07, 2009 (Saturday)

                                      April 04, 2009 (Saturday)

                                     June 13, 2009 (Saturday)

 

Contact Information

Judith Dijks
Business and Education Resource Center
U.S. Embassy Paramaribo
Dr. Sophie Redmondstraat 129
Paramaribo, Suriname
Tel: (597) 472900 ext 2267
Fax: (597) 425 690
Email: dijksjb@state.gov 

Hours of Operations

Monday-Friday 8:00-16:00PM
Closed on Local and United States Holidays 

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