Island School Bridge Programme
This week we will launch this year's Bridge Programme. This is something that we initiated last year when the exams were cancelled and have decided to continue with it this year. The Bridge is aimed at helping students prepare for life in university and to maintain connections between the school and the students after they have left. Have a look at this week’s Bridge newsletter to see what is coming up. For now this is aimed at Year 13 students but we will be expanding it to Years 11 to 13 over time. Please join these programmes as they will definitely help with your examination and university preparation.
What's on at Island School...
[New] Year 12 Higher Education Workshop Series for Parents & Students
The Higher Education Team will arrange a series of workshops for Year 12s every Friday after school in Term 2 and Term 3. Each week we will have two sessions at the same time with two different zoom meeting links. You can check this spreadsheet for the date, time, topics and latest updates. Zoom meeting link and the passcode were sent by email earlier. Please sign up via this link to let us know which workshops you are joining. Recordings will be uploaded to the Google Classroom and Higher Education Website after each session. Please see the below for some of the recordings:
29 January 2021
5 February 2021
5 March 2021
12 March 2021
19 March 2021
New Career-related Resources for Students and Parents
This year we have a new career-related resources from Career Guidance Charts (CGC) for all students and parents. You can view this E-book anytime and anywhere through our internal Higher Education Website. However, parents who would like to access the internal HE website by logging in themselves, please be reminded to complete the following steps:
set up a gmail account or use your current one. Please note - it must be a gmail account
send an email to careers@online.island.edu.hk with 'add email address' in the subject line
include your gmail in the body of the email along with your child(ren)'s name and form (for security purposes)
We will include your email address on the sharing permissions for the website.
What's on in Hong Kong...
[New] British Council Study UK East Asia Webinar Connect Spring 2021
Following the great success of the first series of East Asia thematic webinars back in Summer 2020, the British Council is delighted to invite prospective students for the second series from Tuesday 23 March to Thursday 01 April 2021. In this 2-week event, the theme of webinars will be twofold:
Week One, we will first focus on study and career options in Life & Health Sciences, Computer Science and Social Studies & Media Communications at Bachelor’s degree level. Our academic speakers will introduce what study options are available in the aforementioned subject areas, and how it will lead you to a global career. After that, there will be a student panel discussion, where current students will be talking about why they chose to study in the UK and the things that they wished they knew before applying.
Week Two, guest speakers from the Business, Engineering & Technology, and Creative Arts industries will share insights on current trends in the job market and what in-demand skills are required in the post Covid-19 era; followed by academic speakers to talk about how they incorporate it in their Master’s degree programmes and enhance students’ employability.
There will also be opportunities for you to ask questions to our panellists or join breakout sessions hosted by our participating universities for admission advice throughout the weeks. Don’t miss out this great opportunity!
[New] 2021 Canadian International School of Hong Kong - Cambridge Remote Summer Programme
Your authentic Cambridge experience starts here. Students ages 15 - 18 may sign up for this unique online summer school experience and develop their critical thinking skills with some of the finest Cambridge instructors. Courses run from Monday, July 26 to Saturday, July 30. Courses are priced at an affordable HKD4,500 per 10-hour course. Students may choose from 28 courses in Medicine, Law, Engineering; Science & Technology; Mathematics; Social Sciences & Humanities. All students will receive a certificate and an invitation to attend an online Cambridge admissions talk on July 31.
Email activities@cdnis.edu.hk for more information or visit the CDNIS Cambridge Summer Programme Site to enrol before spaces fill up!
What's on in other countries...
[New] UK - Study in the UK Virtual Week
We're delighted to invite you to join us for Study in the UK Virtual Week on 12-16 April 2021. Throughout the week our academics, support staff and International teams will be presenting and answering questions about different academic subjects, preparing to study in the UK, and important aspects of student life. Click to view the schedule and register.
The following week students and parents can register for a one-to-one meeting or a session with any of the specific universities that they are considering. The following universities will be participating in Study in the UK Virtual Week:
Arts University Bournemouth
Bournemouth University
City, University of London
De Montfort University (DMU)
London South Bank University
Northumbria University
Oxford Brookes University
St Mary's University, London
The University of Derby
The University of East Anglia
The University of Essex
The University of Kent
The University of Reading
The University of Surrey
The University of Sussex
The University of Wolverhampton
University College Birmingham
UWE Bristol
York St John University
[New] DE - Jacobs University Web Lecture
Are you interested in studying Engineering or Business?
Join a teaser web lecture by Jacobs University on "Method from Procurement Logistics - Case Study from the Automotive Industry" on April 12th. This interactive 20 min lecture will give you the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the process of decision making in Business and Engineering, based on Methods of Purchasing and a case study from the Automotive Industry.
Click here for more information and registration.
[New] DE - Jacobs University Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
Jacobs University is founded on the principle that everyone has the right to a good education. We want to enable high achieving students from across the globe to follow their passions and pursue their chosen careers without financial burdens. For our 2021 intake, three additional scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate applicants.
Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
3 Scholarships of 5,000 EUR per year (3 years of study)
1 Women in STEM Scholarship
1 Entrepreneurial Spirit Scholarship
1 Social Engagement Scholarship
[New] US - Boston University Pre-College Summer Programs
In Boston University’s Summer Challenge pre-college program, students entering their 10th, 11th, or 12th grades study two rigorous subjects selected from more than twenty options, while gaining exposure to college life and meeting peers from around the world.
Summer Challenge students explore their interests and discover new ones, testing their academic boundaries as they immerse themselves in the college experience. Along the way, they make new friends and get to know more about Boston University.
In summer 2021, all BU pre-college programs will be offered entirely via remote learning—students from any country can attend without needing to travel to the United States. We welcome international students, and to accommodate participants from a variety of time zones in our synchronous programming we are offering a special session of Summer Challenge for summer 2021. The Summer Challenge 2a: Evening session meets from 5 to 10 pm EDT (local Boston time), which reflects a more accessible block of time for many international students. To learn more about this special offering for international students, including what seminars we offer and how to apply, please visit this website.
[New] US - University of Southern California Summer Programs (Online)
USC (University of Southern California) is pleased to introduce USC 2021 Summer Programs (Online) which offer 4 and 2-week courses in a variety of subjects from which students choose one course for intense study. Courses are interactive, engaging and challenging. Students can receive 3 units of transferrable USC elective credit upon successful completion of the 4-week program. Students can choose from over 15 courses in the following subject areas:
Architecture
Business
Engineering & Information Technology
Global Studies
Journalism
Performing Arts: Summer Theatre Conservatory
Pre-Health & Science
Pre-Law
Writing & Critical Thinking
Program dates:
4-week, 3 credit, Online Program: June 14 – July 9, 2021
2-week, non-credit, Online Program: June 14 – June 25, 2021 (Architecture only)
Official Website: https://summerprograms.usc.edu/program-overview/options/
Application deadline: Friday, May 7, 2021, 4:00 pm PDT / Saturday, May 8, 2021, 7:00 am HKT
For more info: please email summer@usc.edu
USC School of Cinematic Arts also offers a 6-week, 2 – 8 credit units online Summer Program for students who are aspiring the path in film industry.
Official Website: https://cinema.usc.edu/summer/index.cfm
Application deadline: Friday, June 18, 2021, PDT / Saturday, June 19, 2021, HKT.
For more info: please email summer@cinema.usc.edu
Note: All above have a rolling admission and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, students will be attending classes virtually. Please refer attached and above official websites on prerequisites and course details. Feel free to publish to your students. We can be reached at uschk@usc.edu for any questions or clarifications.
US - The University of California, Santa Cruz - Virtual Events for Future Students
We’re excited to announce our Virtual Events for admitted students this spring, where students can explore their many options to experience our extraordinary campus community, connect with current and admitted students, faculty, and staff, and get their questions about college life answered.
First Year Receptions, April 3
We invite students and families to join us for an interactive program to learn what it means to become a Banana Slug. They will hear from campus representatives about our academic programs, get financial aid updates, and connect with current UCSC students. This program is for newly admitted high school students in California and across the U.S.
International First Year Receptions, March 27, April 10
This will be a chance for students to connect with UC Santa Cruz representatives with expertise in international admissions and learn about the UC Santa Cruz environment for international students, academics, visa information, and Summer Session. Featuring a LIVE student panel!
LIVE Virtual Tour, Ongoing
Students can use the calendar to sign up for a LIVE Virtual Tour of our beautiful campus, hosted by our friendly, knowledgeable student tour guides. They will be able to connect with the tour guides, ask questions, and view the campus through 360-degree photos.
Please come back and check our calendar regularly for more events to be added.
NL - The Utrecht Summer School
Are you not sure about a degree programme in the Netherlands? Help you dip their toes in the water (so to speak) by joining our face-to-face or online Summer School: the ideal opportunity to deepen your knowledge, learn something new, and broaden one's horizons. Select a course or track, with or without student housing and join our (online) social programme. Utrecht Summer School offers courses covering a wide range of disciplines at all academic levels: start learning about Dutch Art History, participate in master level courses in Data Science or improve your language skills. Check the Utrecht Summer School website, and sign up for a great summer!
US - Boston University - Summer Journalism Academy
For those who are thinking about a career in communications or simply enjoy writing, we have just the thing: the Boston University Summer Journalism Academy. For the last 11 years, students are taught by award-winning journalists, such as Pulitzer Prize winner Lara Salahi and Sherrod Blakely, who will show them how to follow facts and get to the heart of stories affecting communities. From protests to town hall meetings to interviewing local and state politicians, our students are covering issues that matter in their communities.
Students also have the option of selecting a photojournalism track, taught by veteran photojournalist Stephen Haines. He worked as a staff photographer, assignment and photo editor for the Boston Globe. He will help students sharpen their camera skills to teach them the basics of visual storytelling.
No matter what session you select, they will learn practical skills that they can apply to any career. Two-week sessions begin on June 21, July 5, and July 19. Learn more by visiting our website, and to apply soon, as spots are limited. If students are accepted to the program and pay the registration fee by April 24, they will receive a special discount of $200 off the tuition using this discount code online: 21BUADMISSIONS
Want to know more about Island School Higher Education?
Want to know more about scholarships and summer programmes?
Please check our HE Website! Click here for the sign up instructions.
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