Year 12 Events this week
This week we will have to move back to online lessons until January unfortunately. However our events for Year 12 will be held on Zoom again instead of face-to-face. Year 12 Thrive on Thursday will talk about HE Preparation, and on Friday we will have a session on applying to the US universities. Year 12 parents are welcomed to join as well. See you on Zoom!
What's on at Island School...
[New] Year 12 U.S. Information Session
We will be conducting an information session via ZOOM on standardized testing with an emphasis on the following:
the difference between the SAT and the ACT
when to take the SAT/ACT
how many SAT/ACT practice tests should you take before the actual test
SAT II's
Additionally, we will address the following:
firming up the activities plan
plan for your summer
building a college list
Please join us for this important and time-sensitive session after school (12.45pm) this Friday via Zoom. Zoom link has been sent through email.
Year 11 Parents Coffee Morning
The Higher Education Team would like to invite parents to the Year 11 ISPTA & HE Parents Coffee Morning in December on Zoom. The Coffee Morning will focus on Higher Education issues.
Year 11 Parents Coffee Morning -
Tuesday 8 December 8.30 - 9.30 am (Registration here)
What's on in Hong Kong...
[New] British Council Study UK Connect Taster Lecture and Virtual Open Day Series 26 Nov - 9 Dec 2020
A series of taster lectures and virtual open days will take place from Thursday 26 November to Wednesday 09 December 2020. Register now to meet with 30 UK institutions!
Attend taster lectures and virtual open days to help you prepare for your UK education experience.
Chat directly with, and receive individual counselling from representatives of 30 UK schools and universities.
Book individual meetings and video calls with UK institution representatives/
Receive information on amazing scholarship opportunities
Get your queries answered by attending the Taster Lecture and Virtual Open Day series on Study UK Connect Platform from anywhere in the world!
[New] HKU - Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Global Health and Development [BASc(GHD)] Admissions Webinar
The HKU School of Public Health would like to invite you and your students to our Admissions Webinar to learn more about the BASc(GHD) programme.
Date: 4 December 2020 (Friday)
Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm (HKT)
Mode: To be conducted via Zoom
Dr Ryan Au Yeung, Assistant Professor and Deputy Programme Director of the BASc(GHD) programme, will give an introductory presentation covering the unique features of the curriculum, how the curriculum relates to global challenges such as COVID-19 and climate change, overseas field placement, career prospects and postgraduate opportunities, as well as the admissions and interview details. Dr Au Yeung will also answer questions from the audience.
Students are most welcome to invite their friends and parents to join together. We look forward to seeing you at the webinar. For enquiries, please address us at ghdsph@hku.hk.
[New] HKU - Free HKUMed Department of Surgery edX Course
The Department of Surgery at HKU has produced a mass open online course (MOOC) that will be available for free on edX, and it opens on the 1st of December! It's an introductory course to 15 different surgical subspecialties and has been contributed to by over 30 surgeons from different parts of the world! Link to enroll in the course here: http://www.edx.org/course/surgery
Course Trailer: https://youtu.be/y899LtaxiYQ And here are their social media links: https://www.instagram.com/surgerymooc/ https://www.facebook.com/surgmooc/ https://twitter.com/hkusurgerymooc It's an excellent way to spend your Christmas break! There are quite a lot of videos to go through but they're only around 3 minutes each so you can work through them at your own pace. At the end of each module there's live sessions with some surgeons who are currently working at Queen Mary Hospital and there's an assessment at the end of the whole course.
HKU - Department of Architecture
As you may know, the HKU Information Day for Undergraduate Admissions 2020 was virtual.
There are playbacks of introduction videos and virtual booths in this website. As we head into the heart of the university application period, if you are interested in a career in the architecture profession, please take a look at our Prospectus here and find more information.
HKUST - Student Athletes Admission Scheme
We had successfully held our HKUST SAAS Online Info Session and met hundreds of prospective students. With our newly reformed SAAS, we expect more student athletes would be benefitted by our conditional offers, scholarship, and many more academic facilitations.
We would like to share some important Info Slides we used during the session. The Info Slides includes both HKUST SAAS details and admissions reminders & tips. Hope that it will further assist your application preparation.
HKBU - Call for Applications: Non-JUPAS Admissions for HKBU Undergraduate Science Programmes (2021 Entry)
The Faculty of Science is now calling for Year 1 Non-JUPAS applications for 2021 entry. The deadline of main round applications is 4 January 2021. We offer a wide range of undergraduate science programmes. Students for Year 1 entry may apply for the following programmes:
Bachelor of Science (Hons) (JS2510): Broad-based programme with a free choice of eight major programmes
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business Computing and Data Analytics (JS2910): The programme co-offered by the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science and Department of Economics and Department of Finance and Decision Sciences, School of Business
Please find the Non-JUPAS poster here and the programme information in our website: http://www.sci.hkbu.edu.hk/eng/programme/prospective-students-1
What's on in other countries...
[New] UK - University of Essex Parent Information Session
As the UCAS deadline for undergraduate applications approaches, we will discuss a range of issues relating to higher education study in the UK in 2021. We’ll discuss the changing higher education landscape, the changes implemented as a result of COVID-19 as well as funding and scholarship support. We'll also explore how to support students decision making and in making successful university applications, and look at what applicants can expect in the coming months.
The session will include plenty of opportunity to ask questions, to ensure you get the information you need to encourage informed decisions and feel confident in supporting your student in their academic journey. If you want to submit a question in advance please email us.
When: Tuesday 8 December 2020 at 10am & 5pm GMT
The live session will be repeated at both 10am and 5pm GMT, so you can join us at the time most suitable for you. Click here to book your place
[New] IE - Irish Universities & Medical Schools Consortium (IUMC)
Join us for the virtual IUMC "Study to Become a Doctor in Ireland" Webinars held on December 3rd and 4th hosted by the Irish Universities & Medical Schools Consortium (IUMC). Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear from Senior Doctors and Professors who teach at the Top Medical Schools in Ireland. The IUMC consists of the 4 leading Medical and Dental Schools in Ireland, namely National University of Ireland Galway, Trinity College Dublin, University College Cork and University College Dublin.
The webinars will be held over 2 days on December 3rd and 4th. It is FREE to join and students, parents, counsellors can attend on both days. You must register separately for each webinar. You will receive a ZOOM invitation after registration.
When: December 3rd 11:30 AM Irish Time
Who: National University of Ireland Galway and Trinity College Dublin
When: December 4th 11:00 AM Irish Time
Who: University College Cork and University College Dublin
[New] US - Tufts Pre-College Programs
Who is ready to test your skills and expand your knowledge this summer? Join the Tufts' Summer Pre-College Programs! In one of the many program options you'll challenge yourself alongside like-minded peers at a top university. Applications open December 1, 2020. Visit precollege.tufts.edu today to learn more.
We offer a program for every interest. Highly motivated high school students can choose from:
1 to 3–week intensive programs exploring topics from engineering to fine arts, international relations, climate resilience, medical school, food sustainability, and more
6-week Tufts College Experience
6-week Tufts Summer Research Experience
Enroll in a single, university-level course in a variety of disciplines, including sciences and the liberal arts
NL - Utrecht University - How to apply for a Bachelor's programme webinar is coming!
On 1 December, we will organise a live webinar on ‘How to apply for a Bachelor’s programme.’ We will go over all the steps of the admissions process together with someone from our Admissions Office, so it is a great opportunity for your students to ask their questions at once! Our webinar will take place on 1 December at 16.00-17.00 (Dutch Time).
At this event, we will be available to answer any questions your students might have about admission and application procedures. Click here for registration.
JP - Study in Japan Information Session for Hong Kong
Konnichiwa! There is more interest and intrigue than ever about studying in Japan. To combat Zoom fatigue and an overload of individual visits for schools, a group of 5 universities in Japan that offer English medium programs have gathered to offer an information session open to all students and parents in Hong Kong. The participating universities are of different types (national, private, and American) and offer a mix of majors including natural sciences, engineering, business, liberal arts, social sciences, etc. Please find the details below: Study in Japan Information Session for Hong Kong
Date/Time: Thursday 3rd December 18:00-19:00 pm (Hong Kong Time)
Participating Universities: Nagoya University, NUCB Undergraduate School, Ritsumeikan University, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Temple University Japan Campus
Content: Why study in Japan, Individual Short University Presentations (Overview of English medium programs, scholarships, application, etc.), Q&A
CZ - Medical Doorway - Study Medicine or Dentistry (in English) in the Czech Republic
In 2021, six Czech Republic medical faculties will be opening their examinations up to students from across Asia. Five faculties will be returning to run in-person entrance exams and interviews in Hong Kong while a sixth is offering an online examination opportunity. If the situation with Covid-19 continues into May 2021, online examinations for all of these programmes will of course be available.
In total, candidates have the opportunity to take six separate entrance exams for medicine or four for dentistry without the need to travel to Europe on multiple occasions. This means applicants from across the Asia/Pacific region can maximise their chances of gaining admission to one or more globally recognised medical schools. If your aspiring doctors and dentists would like the opportunity to study at some of Europe's highest ranked medical faculties, applications are now open!
AT - STUDY IN AUSTRIA: Watch and Share our Recorded Webinar | Learn more about the offer of 9 Austrian Schools, Universities
Learn more about the offer of 9 Austrian Schools and Universities, watch short videos, download brochures by clicking this link.
Austrian schools and universities offers an increasingly broad range of educational opportunities for international students. More and more courses are taught in English. In the webinar “Study in Austria” recorded on Oct. 20, 2020 nine leading Austrian universities, schools and education agents presented their programmes to study in Austria.
Overview: To see all 9 Austrian schools and universities from the webinar go to this link or watch a video introducing all at the webinar.
CHECK OUT our SUMMER programmes page and SCHOLARSHIPS page on the Vision!
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