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26 October, 2021

Summer Schools or Summer Programmes

Some of you may have started to consider applying for Summer Schools or Summer Programmes in 2022. Students may plan to practice their language skills, learn more about the subjects they are interested in, or develop a new field of interest. Universities don’t close their doors during the summer vacation, and they often provide different summer course options so that everyone can pick something that will make their summer unforgettable. Now, the University of Warwick is offering this opportunity for students to study at their university for an exciting ten-night, fully-inclusive residential Summer School. See the below Newsletter for more information.


What's on at Island School...

[New] Upcoming Events This Week

For the upcoming events of this week, please be reminded to check the HE Calendar for the information and registration details. You may also check the photo on the right for the list.


Resources from Island School

The below are the useful resources from Island School. Please bookmark the links and check the updates from the websites. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook!


Island School Websites:

HE Connection:

HE Counsellor List (2021-2022):

Mr Roger Wilkinson: 11E, 11N, 12E, IBCP (roger.wilkinson@online.island.edu.hk)

Mr Orteg Dakaj: 11D, 11W, 12D, 12N, 13F, 13R, 13W (orteg.dakaj@online.island.edu.hk)

Mr Chris Whitehead: 11F, 11R, 12F, 12R, 12W, 13D, 13E, 13N (chris.whitehead@online.island.edu.hk)


What's on in Hong Kong...

[New] “Study in Japan” Information Session for Hong Kong

Join representatives from 5 universities in Japan as they introduce their institutions and English medium programs, scholarships, student life, application process, and more! This presentation is exclusively for students, families, and counsellors in Hong Kong.


Participating Universities:

  • Nagoya University

  • NUCB Undergraduate School

  • Ritsumeikan University

  • Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)

  • Temple University, Japan Campus

Register Here: https://bit.ly/3APcSi1


HKU Virtual Information Day for Undergraduate Admissions

The HKU Virtual Information Day will be held on October 30, 2021 (Sat). There will be over 70 virtual booths and numerous live sessions and you can talk to our academics and students to obtain the latest admissions updates. REGISTER HERE.

Featured Talks

Admissions Talk for International and Overseas Qualifications students (in English) (2:00 pm – 3:00pm) (Format: Online)


The webinar schedule is now available at: infoday.hku.hk/webinar.


EdUHK Virtual Info Day 2021

The Education University of Hong Kong is going to organize the Virtual Info Day on 30 October 2021 (Sat). You may register via this link. This annual event provides a wonderful opportunity for you and your parents to know more about the latest development of the University and our academic programmes on offer. There will be a series of programme introduction sessions as well as a variety of sharing sessions.


UK - UniFest HK Event Recordings

The UK UniFest HK Event has been held during 13 - 17 September 2021. The organisers are pleased to share with you the recordings of the sessions.




British Council Study UK Online University Roadshow Webinar

The British Council Study UK Online University Roadshow Webinar has been held during Monday 13 September to Friday 17 September 2021. This is a very useful and popular online event for students and parents to learn more about studying in the UK. You may see the attached document for more details and session information.


What's on in other countries...

[New] Ireland - IUMC Ireland - Medicine and Dentistry Application Update

The Irish Universities and Medical Schools Consortium (IUMC) would like to share some updates as well as sharing our 2022 application documents.

  • Updated IUMC brochure and application documents. (1) Application Process (2) Application Form (3) Application Timeline (4) Brochure

  • The IUMC application deadline is January 15th 2022.

  • Ireland and Irish universities are open for international students. We were delighted to welcome students on campus for in person classes in September.

  • All international students this year were picked up from the airport by university representatives and brought to their accommodation. This was a very welcome initiative by the universities and the feedback from students and parents was very positive.

  • The COVID-19 situation in Ireland is under control for now and there is a pathway for all remaining restrictions to be lifted at the end of October.

[New] Netherlands - Radboud University Bachelor's Open Day

We would like to invite you to Radboud University's Bachelor’s Open Day on 5 and 6 November. We believe that the best way to experience what it is like to be a student in the Netherlands, is by visiting the city where you would be living for the upcoming years.

If you are eager to explore the beautiful city of Nijmegen and the greenest campus of the Netherlands, we invite you to join us for the Open Day. You will learn more about our English-taught Bachelor’s programmes and meet our staff members or current students who can answer all your questions.


[New] US - Columbia University Live Virtual Programming

We encourage students to participate in our live virtual programming, including student Q&A sessions, featured classes, student-led virtual tours and more, to get an introduction to Columbia and determine if our community could be a good fit for them. We are offering an "International Student Q&A Chat" on October 29 that may be of particular interest to you.


Interested students can also dive deeper into Columbia with the Blue View, a ten-part video series that features admissions officers and students discussing campus life, the Core Curriculum, affordability and more.​​​​


[New] UK - Applications open for the Warwick Pre-University Summer School 2022 (Tuesday 5 July – Friday 15 July)

The University of Warwick is a top Russell Group University widely recognised as a world leader in research and education. We are delighted to offer this opportunity for students to study at the University of Warwick for an exciting ten-night, fully-inclusive residential Summer School. Students will be able to experience:

  • Engaging with like-minded peers from around the world

  • A taste of undergraduate teaching from top Warwick faculty

  • Outstanding guest speakers

  • Personal effectiveness training, including leadership and communication skills

  • Preparing for University in the UK

  • Living on the beautiful and self-contained Warwick campus for nine nights

  • Spending two days and one night in the amazing capital city of London

  • Visiting the University town of Oxford

All students will receive a certificate of attendance from the University of Warwick.


Choose between: Introduction to Economics and Finance OR A Taste of Social Sciences

Unforgettable and inspirational summer experience for enthusiastic and motivated 15-17 year-old students at the world-leading University of Warwick, UK.


Social Programme The programme includes a number of evening socials on campus including: a welcome event, a curry and quiz night and a bowling evening. During your time at Warwick, you will also visit the historic and beautiful town of Oxford.

In London, there will be a full sight-seeing programme including the Houses of Parliament, London Eye, Thames River Cruise, West End Show and University visit.  

Accommodation Whilst at Warwick, all students will be accommodated on campus in single-sex flats on a fully-catered basis in our halls of residence, Sherbourne Halls, for eight nights. In London, students will also stay in single-sex en-suite accommodation.

Admissions Entry criteria Students applying for this programme must be aged 15-17. There are no subject-specific criteria but you should be a passionate and enthusiastic learner. There are many great discounts including an early bird discount and group discount.

English Language Requirements All teaching is conducted in English so students must be able to demonstrate a good level of English language and comprehension. We assess students' English ability through their application and correspondence.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity - find out more and apply online


UK - Discover Study in the North East - Careers Webinar Recording

Thank you so much for sharing our Careers event on Wednesday 6th October. In case anyone missed the event, the recording of the session is available to view via this link. If you have any questions or would like to get in touch with any of the universities in our ‘Discover Study in the North East’ team, our contact details are:


US - UCLA's Annual Fall Open House Session Recordings

We recorded the majority of our sessions and have them posted on our Fall Open House website until the end of the UC application submission cycle. These recordings are available to the public and can be a great resource for you to gain insight about the admission process, learn more about the incredible academic opportunities available to them, hear from student panels and experience Bruin pride firsthand.

Fall Open House Website link here - Available until November 30th


JP - Keio University GIGA Program

The Global Information and Governance Academic (GIGA) Program is offered by the Faculty of Policy Management and Faculty of Environment and Information Studies. The GIGA Program is a four-year undergraduate degree program taught in English, that equips students with the knowledge and skills needed in this era of rapid progress, positioning them for unmatched careers in global enterprises.


The Application Guidebook for those seeking admission in September 2022/April 2023 are now available for download at the website here. The Chairperson of the SFC Global Committee will give you full information on the English-based degree program (GIGA Program) and its admissions process here.


Study Abroad Information Fairs

We will be participating in various Study in Japan online fairs (events) from October through December. Notices will be posted on the GIGA website news. Please check them out and hope to see you there.


SFC Online Open Campus

In 2021, we rolled out multiple events in a hybrid format, both online and on-campus.

The Online Open Campus introduced SFC from various angles through live-streamed mock lectures, student campus tour and round-table talks etc.

The video archives of the live streams remain available to watch on the website for the hybrid online open campus event. Please check them out here.


JP - Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) Virtual Mini University Program

The program will consist of lectures on eight different topics by professors from both the College of Asia Pacific Studies and the College of International Management. In these lectures, you can obtain knowledge and learn more about issues that have social, cultural, political and economic implications. You will also be able to experience APU’s interactive style of education by having lively discussions with other curious and inquisitive students from all parts of the world.


Take advantage of this rare opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the world around you and to improve your intercultural communications skills, as you learn how to collaborate and cooperate with people from various countries and regions. Please join us and take your first step in your journey to shape the world.


Dates: December 4, 5, 11, and 12, 2021

Time: The times are in Japan Standard Time

9:00–10:30, 11:00–12:30, 18:00–19:30, and 20:00–21:30

Lectures: You may register for as many as 8 sessions during the above period, but participation may be limited based on availability. All the lectures will be conducted in English.

Program Fee: Free of charge

Location: Zoom (further details will be sent to successful applicants)


US - Common App Writing Requirements Resources by College

The 2021-2022 version of the writing requirements resource is now available, and will help students get a full picture of what writing requirements to expect from each college on a student’s list.


Also, Common App recently launched refreshed tutorial videos that walk you through the first-year applications. Featuring the voices of Common App staff and members of the counseling community, each video covers suggested best practices for college exploration, account rollover, recommendations for approaching the activities and writing sections, and much more. Our videos can be found in the first-year application guides on our website.


US - Rochester Pre-College Online Program for High School Students

Explore your interests before college. If you have a passion for a certain subject and would like to explore it before college, here is your chance to do so—with one of the world's leading research universities. The Rochester Pre-College Online Program offers courses designed for high school students ages 13 and up. Each course features engaging video by Rochester faculty and live sessions with University mentors. The program is available year-round, and the online format lets you study anywhere, anytime, at your own pace.


US - RISD, MICA and Parsons - HK Joint Info Session

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and Parsons School of Design, The New School are going to host a joint information session for Hong Kong students. Please see the below details.

Tuesday, October 26th, 7:00 PM HKT

7:00 - 7:05, Welcome 7:05 - 7:15, RISD 7:15 - 7:25, MICA 7:25 - 7:35, Parsons 7:35 - 8:05, Portfolio-specific breakout sessions* *Please note that these would not be one-on-one portfolio reviews, rather an overview of what each school is looking for in a portfolio submission. Students are welcome to attend as many of these as they like, each session will restart every ten minutes. We encourage you and any interested parents/family members to register here in advance.

 

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