Prepare for your future, the University Fair
The Island School University Fair held at the Sha Tin Wai Campus on Thursday 19 September 2019, brought 91 institutions from different countries together, helping students and their parents make decisions about their future.
We are very delighted to see more than 500 parents and students from Year 10 to Year 13 took their time talking to the university representatives and participated in the seminars. The Fair went very smoothly and we believe all of you have obtained fruitful information on that day. Special thanks to the student ambassadors for helping out with everything as well!
What's on @Island School ...
Highlight - Year 13 History Taster Lecture
On the 10th of September, the Year 13 History class welcomed Dr Sean Fear, a lecturer of Vietnamese history in the University of Leeds, to deliver a taster lecture on the role of South Vietnam in the Cold War.
As our most recent unit of study has been the origins of the Cold War over the past few weeks, Dr Fear's lecture proved to be extremely relevant within the context of our syllabus. The key idea behind his lecture was that the relationship between South Vietnam and the United States was more fraught than popularly imagined, and that the former was comprised of Vietnamese nationalists who actively resisted being a 'puppet' of the United States.
As students of history, this lecture opened our minds to the integral nature of having differing perspectives of the past. Rather than view history as a narrative of events, we emerged with the viewpoint that it is the debate between many accounts of the past, which are then evidenced by different sources. This is how the subject is studied at a university level, and we look forward to taking this knowledge within our own academic careers.
Written by Van An Trinh (13N)
Year 11 Presentation on Senior School Options
Please click on the below link for the information of Year 11 Presentation on Senior School Options. It is the presentation given to Year 11 Students regarding the choices to be made between IBCP and IBDP.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TaPd0_TE5bamOi7XIFMxwpfLC7ERR6iF5nUVdXQ38Bw/edit?usp=sharing
What's on in Hong Kong...
[New] US Consulate: EducationUSA 101 Talk
Dear PTA/Staff,
The EducationUSA will be hosting their first public talk of the year tomorrow at Hotel Stage, Jordan. This session will provide an overview of the U.S. University system, degree options, and information on the admissions process.
Topics include:
• Choosing the best college or university for you
• Acing the SAT and ACT
• TOEFL VS. IELTS
• Finding scholarships and other financial aid tips
• Visa procedures
Date: Wednesday 25 September 2019
Time: 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
Venue: Hotel Stage, Jordan
Address: 1 Chi Wo Street, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
[New] Information session: UCL 5-Year MPharm launch
The UCL School of Pharmacy will be launching a new 5-year MPharm with integrated pre-registration training from September 2020. This programme will particularly be suitable for international students who wish to have the opportunity to complete their pre-registration within the degree structure and to register as a pharmacist within the UK at the end of their programme.
Date: Monday 30 September 2019
Time: 4.30 pm - 7.30 pm (Presentations between 5.00 pm - 6.00 pm)
Venue: Room 307-8, 3/F, British Council
Address: 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong
Speakers: Prof Duncan Craig, Prof Cate Whittlesea and Dr Li Wei
Invitation - Boston University Information Session
Samantha Fifield, Assistant Director of International Admissions, will give a presentation on "Why BostonU", highlighting the entrance requirements (and more). She will be also giving an overview of the US application review process in general, with a focus on selective universities. If you are thinking about applying to BostonU, this is a great opportunity to meet the person who will be reading their applications!
Date: Tuesday 24 September 2019
Time: 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm (Presentation), 7.00 pm onwards (Q&A)
Venue: David Kidd Theatre (1/F), Kellett School
Address: 7 Lam Hing Street Kowloon Bay.
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/information-session-hosted-by-boston-university-tickets-73050292391
UChicago Information Session in Hong Kong
The University of Chicago’s Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, Jim Nondorf, will be visiting Hong Kong on September 29. They are now inviting students to attend a UChicago Information Session at the new Hong Kong Jockey Club University of Chicago Academic Complex/The University of Chicago Francis and Rose Yuen Campus in Hong Kong.
Date: Sunday 29 September 2019
Time: 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm
Address: 168 Victoria Road, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Venue: The University of Chicago Francis and Rose Yuen Campus
School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)
The representatives of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), the most influential art and design school in the United States, will be traveling to Hong Kong to meet with prospective international students who will carry on the tradition of contributing their unique perspectives to their community.
Please take the opportunity to meet with their admission counselors at the following location for one-on-one interviews including portfolio reviews if desired.
Date: Friday 18 October 2019
Time: 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Venue: The Langham Hong Kong
Address: 8 Peking Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
RSVPs are required: http://saic.edu/intlevents
Please also note that their merit scholarship deadlines are as below –
November 15: Early Action and Priority Merit Scholarship Deadline
January 15: Final Merit Scholarship Deadline
April 15: Final Application Deadline for first-time freshmen students
Detailed information about their application requirements may be found at http://saic.edu/ugapp .
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