Parents Coffee Morning, Meeting and updates
On the morning of 14th May, the ISPTA and Higher Education Department has held a Parents Coffee Morning for Year 10 - 12 parents. More than 80 parents
have joined our meeting via Zoom! A big thank you to the ISPTA and all parents for your incredible support. You may click here for the topics that we have discussed during the Coffee Morning.
What's on in Hong Kong...
[New] Year 12 Parents Information Meeting
Earlier on 7th May, the Senior Phase and Higher Education Team have hosted a an Information Meeting for Year 12 parents. We have talked about the current arrangement and support for the Year 12s.
Please click here for the Presentation / Recording.
[New] Year 13 Bridge Programme - Weekly Newsletter
Starting from late April, we have arranged daily bridge programmes for the current Year 13s. The Island School Bridge concept is an extension of the Thrive programme that aspires to ensure all students can be the best they can be. The Bridge is specifically focused on preparing our Year 13 Leavers for life after they graduate Island School at the same time as ensuring they remain forever connected to the school.
There are four main themes to the workshops within the programme: Wellbeing, personal development, academic stretch and preparation for university.
Want to know more about the Bridge Programme? Check this out on the weekly newsletter!
ONCE AN ISLANDER ALWAYS AN ISLANDER!
[New] YMCA Couselor-in-training Programme 2020 - Recruitment
The YMCA of HK Camping and Lamma Island Outdoor Centre provides unique opportunities for youth to participate in variety of exciting camp experiences. All of the volunteer candidates should be at least 15 years old; possess the 4 core values they promote, caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility, as well as self-motivated and willing to take on new challenges in developing skills like public speaking and designing and coordinating programmes for campers aged 5-14.
Successful applicants will gain hands-on working experience with children, community service hours, self-confidence, applicable skills in wide range of fields and a network of friends who share similar interests and passion, as well as opportunities in practicing English as the camps are conducted in English. Students are able to choose the weeks they are able to join the camps according to your own preference; students are able to choose whether to commit the whole camp season or only few weeks. This flexibility could let student to enjoy a balanced holiday with sufficient study time and also valuable hands-on working experiences.
For more information please visit their website, or contact Ms. Mandy Ng or Ms. Bella Fong at 2268 7079 or y.cit@ymcahk.org.hk.
CUHK Summer Institute 2020
The CUHK Summer Institute (SI) is a credit-bearing summer programme designed for secondary five (Year 12) students. This year, the SI will be conducted online with live lessons during 3 – 14 August 2020. Students will take one to two courses taught by renowned CUHK faculty members to explore study interests and prepare for future study at CUHK. Early-bird discount, Merit Award (for students with outstanding academic credentials) and Financial Assistance (for students with financial needs) are available. Online application will start from May 2020.
Explore the Programme
Online Courses: www.summer.cuhk.edu.hk/si-programme/courses Eligibility: www.summer.cuhk.edu.hk/si-programme/eligibility Fees and Application: www.summer.cuhk.edu.hk/si-application/fees For enquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact si@cuhk.edu.hk.
What's on in other countries...
[New] BridgeU - Online presentations from university admissions reps
BridgeU has been hosting Virtual University Showcases, where university admissions reps from around the world presented to students, and shared information about their institutions. If you are interested in studying in the USA, the UK or Europe, you can visit the links below to hear from the following institutions:
US University Showcase
Featuring: Hult International Business School; Massachusetts College of Art and Design; Northeastern University; Tulane University; Marist College; Fordham University
UK University Showcase
Featuring: University of Exeter; London Metropolitan University; University College London; University of Glasgow; University of Brighton; King's College London
European University Showcase
Featuring: Jacobs University Bremen, Germany; IE University, Spain; Bocconi University, Italy; EHL, Switzerland
Next Virtual UK University Showcase
In their second UK session, more admissions reps from around the UK will be talking about what it's like to study at their university, discussing their response to COVID-19, and answering your questions.
Featured universities:
University of York Nottingham Trent University University of Liverpool University of Bristol SOAS University of London University of Lancaster
They will be holding this session twice - register for your most convenient time at the links below.
[New] Durham University - Updates
An online University Fair which will take place on the 22-24 May and 29-30 May 2020. Some excellent universities have signed up for the event and it is free to attend. Details of the fair, and how to register can be found at this web-link.
[New] Warwick Update: Digital activity for schools
The University of Warwick has created a page ‘Digital Activity for Schools’ to outline some of the online activity that is available for information and support.
New series of lunchtime live chats: Warwick at One
Every weekday from 1pm (8pm HKT), join their students for a short video filmed by the students, and then have a chat with them in the Live Chat. There are two topics each day; the first starting at 1pm and the second at 1.30pm. Each session will be open for an hour.
Virtual Open Day: It will be held in June. Students may register on the page.
Useful digital resources (link):
Why Warwick Webinar, Making Competitive Applications Webinar
Choosing a university - advice and guidance from current Warwick students
Student Life videos, and the last one which is very helpful for the last year students
University Study Skills videos: Warwick's Careers and Skills team created an extensive list of 28 YouTube videos covering a whole set of themes
Don’t forget the daily live chats running between 09:30 and 15:30 (4:30 – 10:30pm HKT) Monday to Friday:
Undergraduate Live Chat (Y13 applicants and offer holders)
Thinking about studying at Warwick? Live Chat (Y12s, teachers and other enquiries)
View these in their Live Chat calendar
[New] Brunel University London GetUReady Programme & Virtual Open Day
Brunel is running a series of online, interactive sessions to help student to develop their study skills and prepare for university life. GetUReady is our free, eight-week programme that will help get student ready for university. Each Wednesday between 11:00 - 15:00 (BST), they'll have sample undergraduate-level lectures from leading academics as well as English language lessons for our international students. Please complete the form here to book your place on the GetUReady programme.
Once student have registered for the programme, the University will send student a link each week to book their sessions for the next event. Student can join as many or as few sessions as you want. The programme is open to all - whether you're joining Brunel in September, or planning to study elsewhere.
[New] Oxford Brookes University - Virtual Subject Taster Sessions and 1:1 Information Session with the Hong Kong Office
Do you want to explore your degree options at university? They've got some fantastic Virtual Subject Taster Sessions aimed at Year 12 and first year college students, to give you an interactive experience of a broad range of different subjects. You can have a go at filming a stop motion animation, explore dystopian themes in literature, and use a virtual lab to explore the human anatomy, to name a few - or you can try them all! If you'd like to access these exciting resources, please choose your chosen subject and complete short form to gain access to the platform.
Hong Kong 1:1 Information Session For general enquiries on application and offer, your students are welcome to book a 1:1 session with the staff at Hong Kong Office with the above link.
[New] Keele University Virtual Open Day
Keele is hosting a Virtual Open Day on 20 June; this is a wonderful way for you to experience what Keele has to offer. Students can register using the booking form. Once registered they will be sent further details including a programme of events and how to log on.
[New] UCLA Live Virtual Tour and Live Information Session
If you wish to become more familiar with UCLA, you are encouraged to attend a Live Virtual Tour or Live Information Session led by current UCLA students or staff. You may click on the links to register for the sessions.
[New] 2020 Coalition Week with UChicago
This week, UChicago celebrates Coalition Week, an event meant to provide college search resources to you and to celebrate all the hard work you do! They invite you to join UChicago and many of their Midwestern partners to learn about the ins and outs of the college admissions process.
Wednesday, 5/20 from 3-5 p.m. CDT: Tackling Financial Aid with the College Advising Corps
Thursday, 5/21 from 3-5 p.m. CDT: Midwest is Best! Learn about Midwestern schools with Kenyon College, Notre Dame, the University of Chicago, and the University of Iowa
Friday, 5/22 from 3-5 p.m. CDT: Any additional questions? Join us for a Q & A session with Knox College, Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The presentations will be conducted using Zoom. On the days you would like to attend programming, please click on the session link at 3 p.m. CDT and your device will prompt you to open the platform automatically.
[New] Harvard, Pomona, Stanford, and Wellesley Information Session
You are invited to join admission officers from Harvard, Pomona, Stanford, and Wellesley for a virtual information session. The universities look forward to sharing details about the extensive academic and extracurricular opportunities for undergraduates at their institutions, offering advice about the admission process and financial aid, and answering your questions.
*To maximize our time together, please submit your questions when you RSVP to the event.
Conducted by:
Gabi Goode, Harvard College
Adam Sapp, Pomona College
Eliza Powers '16, Stanford University
Milena Mareva '01, Wellesley College
[New] The Cooper Union - Introduction to Architecture for High School Students Online
The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture of The Cooper Union is proud to announce summer intensive program that features a new virtual curriculum accessible to students worldwide.
Their Introduction to Architecture Online program focuses on introducing High School students to the architecture discipline through lectures, discussions, workshops, design projects and critiques. During the course of the program students develop a portfolio to use as part of their application for admission to professional architecture programs.
Live Information Session
Wednesday, May 20, Zoom | 4:00PM
Join their public Live Information Session to meet the faculty and staff and get an overview of the program's curriculum, pedagogy, and focus for this year. The session will feature examples of former participants' work and presentations by program faculty including Prof. Mersiha Veledar and Prof. James Lowder, followed by a live Q & A session with Assistant Dean Hayley Eber.
[New] Dutch Research Universities Consortium (DRU): Online Open Day
On Friday June 5, from 16:00-18:00 CEST the Dutch Research Universities Consortium will be hosting the second edition of DRU View! This online open day consists of two parts. Part one will consist of a Study in Holland presentation and general Q&A session.During part two, participants are welcome to chat with DRU institutional members in their own online meeting/chat area.
Prior to the day, all registrants will receive access to a previously-recorded institutional webinars from each DRU member to prepare for their chat sessions. DRU invites students, parents and counselors around the world to participate. You can register here.
You can also watch the institutional presentations they have recorded for this event. In these presentations you will learn about that particular university and their programmes. This will prepare you for the institutional meetings/chats. You can find all the institutional videos here.
- Oxford Summer School by Oxford Royale Academy (ORA)
- Oxford International Study Centre Summer Programmes 2020
CHECK OUT our SUMMER programmes page and SCHOLARSHIPS page on the Vision!