Happy Graduation, Class of 2021!
The Year 13 Awards & Graduation Ceremony has been held on Friday 21 May successfully. This year we were happy to welcome parents joining our celebration at our campus, with family and friends joining us via Facebook live. We hope you all have enjoyed the celebration and we wish you all the best in the future.
What's on at Island School...
[New] Year 12 ISPTA Parents Coffee Talk
Thank you for joining the Year 12 ISPTA Parents Coffee Talk on Tuesday 18 May 2021. We have talked about the Year 12 key dates and events, Higher Education planning, Year 12 TFL, Thrive Programme and Academic Honesty. If you were not able to join, you may check the recording and presentation slides for the information.
Summer Internships For Secondary Students
We are delighted to announce that our Year 10 – 13 secondary school students will be now able to join one of our partners, MeeOpp, for a one-month summer internship in order to gain real-world experience before setting out into the world of work after their ESF education comes to an end.
MeeOpp is an educational tech start-up based in Hong Kong, and is offering several mentorship placements for up to two students per secondary school to apply for. Areas of placements include Business Analyst, Software Development, Graphic Design, Content Writing and Communications. The application process will open on Wednesday, 5 May and finish on Monday, 31 May with a placement start date of Monday, 5 July. Interviews will take place between 10 May – 15 June.
For more information, please contact MeeOp at: careers@meeopp.com.
What's on in Hong Kong...
[New] University of the Arts London Creative Portfolio Seminar
Are you interested in art & design and do you know how to prepare an eye-catching and creative portfolio? We are delighted to inform you that UAL’s Marketing and Recruitment Representative (Hong Kong & Macau) will hold a portfolio seminar on “How to Prepare a Creative Portfolio” in Hong Kong. The seminar allows students to have a better understanding of the application procedure and what should be included in your portfolio.
You are cordially invited to attend the event. Please refer to the event details as follows:
Date: 18 June 2021 (Friday)
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (registration starts at 4:15 p.m.)
Venue: 7/F., 10 Pottinger Street, Central, Hong Kong
Speaker: Kavan (An alumnus from Central Saint Martins)
Fees: Free of charge
Programme Rundown
4:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Registration
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Portfolio Seminar & Discussion
NB: Prior reservation is required as limited places are available. Please contact our local Marketing and Recruitment Representative (Hong Kong & Macau): Chamberlain Educational Services Centre or email the attached reply slip to ualhk@chamberlain-edu.com by 5:30pm (HKT), 11 June 2021. Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email. Please bring along your portfolio to the event. This event is for students only.
[New] Recording of Discover Study in the North East of England: Virtual session for HK students
The "Discover Study in the North East of England: Virtual Session for HK Students has been held on Thursday 13th May 2021 at 7pm. If you were not able to join the session, please click here for the recording.
YMCA Counselor-in-training Programme 2021
The YMCA of HK Camping Section provides unique opportunities for children and youth to participate in variety of exciting camp experiences. Our camps provide positive social interactions, develop confidence and character, and challenge campers and leaders to explore their potentials. We are still planning to run the programme in this difficult time and hope that the pandemic will be eased in summer.
All of our volunteer candidates should be at least 15 years old; possess the 4 core values we 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 our camps are conducted in English. Our organization offers training and mentoring to all of our staff to ensure everyone including both campers and staff take home a fun and rewarding experience.
For more information about our camps and programmes, please visit our website or contact Ms. Mandy Ng or Ms. Bella Fong at 2268 7079 or y.cit@ymcahk.org.hk.
EducationUSA Talk - Cantonese
A recording of our Ming Pao Education Fair talk in Cantonese is available! We covered U.S. admissions, application procedures (especially under COVID), high school completion programs, personal statements and improving your CV…
CUHK Summer Institute 2021
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Summer Institute will be offered online from 19 to 29 July in 2021. The programme was offered online in 2020 due to the pandemic and was of great success. The CUHK Summer Institute is a credit-bearing programme bringing together approximately 200 enthusiastic learners from local and non-local secondary schools to explore different academic fields and challenge their inquisitive minds. This year, 16 courses from eight Faculties will be offered online. Some face-to-face sessions would be arranged should the pandemic situation permit.
Students who are applying to universities in 2022 are welcome to join the CUHK Summer Institute. Early-bird discount and Merit Awards in the form of 20% and 50% reduction respectively in the tuition/programme fee are available for students who successfully apply for admission and Merit Awards by 10 May 2021. The general admission application deadline is 10 June 2021. Details of the CUHK Summer Institute is available at this website.
What's on in other countries...
[New] Unifrog Information - For Year 13 - Studying in the UK - Results day and Clearing 2021 - Student Webinars
New Know-how guides
We've added six new Results day and Clearing guides to the Know-how library so students can start to familiarise themselves with what happens on Results day. The guides cover all aspects of Results day and Clearing; from what to do if you get higher or lower grades than expected, what happens after you accept your place, and a guide for students using Clearing to apply for the first time this cycle.
Each of the six guides features a video giving expert insights from UK Admissions Tutors and can be found in the 'Results day and Clearing' section of the Know-how library. There's also a new Know-how guide in the Resources library for teachers on how best to support students on Results day. All seven guides are also available on the Unifrog blog.
Student webinars
We'll be hosting three webinars in the summer where students will hear from UK Admissions Tutors and current students and learn more about different aspects of Results day and Clearing. Each webinar will have a Q&A session at the end where students can ask the expert panellists their questions.
Results day: Get prepared and understand your options Tue 6 July, 17:00 UK time Results day: On the day and navigating Clearing Wed 7 July, 17:00 UK time Results day: Next steps and preparing for university Wednesday 4 August, 17:00 UK time Students can sign up now via the Webinars tool on their Student homepage, or Register now.
[New] US - Syracuse University Scholarships for tech-focused summer college program
Are you interested in technology? Those looking to study how misinformation is impacting society, politics and business? Or seeking an innovative major that offers career paths to places like Amazon, Google, consulting, government or non-profit?
If so, we encourage you to apply for the Syracuse University Summer College It Girls course.
In this 3-week online course, you will:
Participate in hands-on activities that teach them how to use data and technology to solve problems in any subject.
Explore how security is woven into everything we do.
Discover how design choices influence behavior.
Learn how social media influences our world.
Personally connect with people who work for companies like Salesforce, Facebook, TripAdvisor and Uber.
Be introduced to a network of women in the tech field who will empower them to become a stronger leader, problem solver and critical thinker.
Generous scholarships covering 100% tuition and 50% tuition are available to applicants.
The application deadline has been extended to June 15. Applications and scholarships are considered on a rolling basis.
[New] US - Explore the new University of Rochester Pre-College Online Program
We’re pleased to announce a new pre-college online program for students ages 13 and up to explore subjects they may wish to pursue in college, all while gaining exposure to one of the world’s leading research universities.
The University of Rochester Pre-College Online program features courses taught by some of our most popular and renowned professors. Our format is flexible—students learn from dynamic videos, allowing them to tune in anywhere, anytime, that fits their schedule.
High schoolers will be supported by mentors—Rochester students and alumni who answer questions about related majors and careers and help with brainstorming and assignments. Students meet with mentors regularly in live, group sessions online.
The Program currently offers three online courses—with more on the way. Each captures the excitement of a University of Rochester education. Click this link for more information.
Medical Doorway - Study Medicine at Swansea
Medical Doorway are delighted announce a new pathway for international students to study medicine in the United Kingdom.
Swansea University has a fast growing and highly regarded four-year graduate entry medicine programme delivered at their beautiful campus in South Wales. The medicine programme is currently ranked third in the 2021 Sunday Times Good University Guide. Despite the medicine programme being a graduate entry degree, there are pathways available for students coming straight from school. The University has five bachelors degrees which all enable students to progress onto medicine. These are:
Applied Medical Science
Medical Biochemistry
Medical Genetics
Medical Pharmacology
Population Health and Medical Sciences
Students need to complete their first year with an average of 60% or above and then pass the "Doctors, Patients and the Goals of Medicine" module with 60% or above. Students that have achieved this are then guaranteed a medicine interview in the final year of their BSc. This seven-year pathway is ideal for international students who have found themselves without a medicine seat due to the significantly more competitive environment this year.
Applications for 2021 admission are still open and can be made directly with Medical Doorway. This gives applicants the opportunity to secure a conditional offer prior to the release of IB and A-level results. We strongly advise students to submit the application as soon as possible. For more information check out the Swansea University section of our website or e-mail us at hello@medicaldoorway.com.
US - Boston University Summer Journalism Academy
For students thinking about a career in communications or simply enjoy writing, we have just the thing: the Boston University Summer Journalism Academy. We are still accepting applications on a rolling basis until June 1st. Students have the opportunity to choose one or two tracks—Writing and Reporting and Photojournalism —and the session dates of their choice.
In the Writing and Reporting sessions, our award-winning journalists work with students to show them how to follow facts and get to the heart of stories affecting their communities. Students will have the option to publish one of their stories on our Academy’s website, The Terrier , and use this to enhance their college essays or portfolios.
Students interested in visual storytelling can apply for the Photojournalism sessions. Veteran photojournalist Stephen Haines will help students sharpen their camera skills.
No matter what session your students select, they will learn practical skills to apply to any career. Two-week sessions begin on June 21, July 5, and July 19. Students have the option of picking which session(s) they would like to attend.
To learn more visit our website. We accept applications on a rolling basis, and recommendation letters are optional. The final deadline to apply is June 1, 2021.
Special Discount: If students are accepted to the program and pay the registration fee by May 14, they will receive a special discount of $100 off the tuition. Just give your students this online discount code: 21BUMAY100
US - Cooper Union Pre-college Art Program
Cooper Union's pre-college art program is virtual again this summer from July 12 to August 5. Enrollment is open for rising high school sophomores, rising juniors and rising seniors aged 15 to 18.
The program helps high school students prepare work for their college portfolio, worthy of top undergraduate art programs.
Intensive classes in Animation, Digital Photography, Drawing, or Graphic Design are offered.
Each class will enjoy virtual guest artists and studio visits and learn to research online collections.
The Summer Art Intensive will end with a celebratory showcasing of students’ work in digital galleries.
All instructors are working professional artists and are active in the contemporary art world. Check out their bios on our website.
Teaching assistants are super-talented Cooper Union Art undergraduates.
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