Welcome back after the term break!
Welcome back to school and hope you have had a wonderful half term break! September and October are always the busiest months that university visits mainly held during this period. This year online events around the world enable students and parents to discover more on their targeted universities and programmes in a different way. Over the past two months, more than 80 webinars and information sessions have been arranged for students. We hope these could benefit your university research and planning under the pandemic. Don't hesitate to contact your HE Counsellor for any assistance. We are always here to help! :-)
What's on at Island School...
[New] Upcoming Webinars this week
This week we will have webinars for all ESF students again. Below is the list of upcoming webinars of this week. Don't forget to register, get the Zoom meeting link and join the event!
You may click here to check the links and details on the Island School Higher Education & Careers Calendar and click here to add this calendar to your Google Calendar.
For Year 13 Students & Parents - Admission Timeline for 2021 Intake and Universities Information
As all of you are working on university research and application process, you may click here for the admission timeline for 2021 intake and click here for the Hong Kong universities information, programme details and information session details.
What's on in Hong Kong...
[New] EducationUSA Webinar: Are You Common App Ready?
EducationUSA have invited a representative from the Common App, the app with the most U.S. schools. “With instant access to more than 800 colleges and universities around the world, the Common App is the most seamless way to manage the application process.” Join Zoom Meeting here at 6pm on Tuesday 27 October 2020!
[New] Invitation - HKUMed Virtual Information Day for UG Admissions (Oct 31, 2020)
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, this year’s HKU Information Day for Undergraduate Admissions will be held online; HKUMed has arranged a three-month virtual expo starting from October 26, and we would like to cordially invite you to our live event day on October 31, where webinars and live chat sessions on the latest updates of our Faculty and programmes will be hosted.
You will also be able to arrange 1-on-1 consultation sessions to chat with our teacher/ student representatives. The following six UG programmes will be covered in the expo:
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS);
Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs);
Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (BChinMed);
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm);
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (BBiomedSc); and
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Global Health and Development (BASc[GHD]).
Prior registration to the event is required at our website, and anyone affiliated with your school can use the Invitation ID IS20 to register.
[New] The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST Virtual Info Day Playback
We are very excited to see a number of your students have joined our Virtual Information Day held last Saturday to learn about our new Science and Engineering programs with Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence and other HKUST programs. Playback of the live information session(s) will soon be available on the event platform at https://join.ust.hk/vinfoday. All videos and downloadable materials will remain accessible for 6 months. Please check out the platform anytime.
You may check out our viewbook, admissions leaflet and social media for more information and student stories.
The University of Hong Kong - HKU Info Month Activities by Theme
Interact with HKU this October! Register here to attend live information sessions, virtual facility tours, mock lectures and live chat sessions with HKU professors, admissions counsellors, and student ambassadors.
Oct 26 - 30 : Medicine, Dentistry and Healthcare
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Weekly Seminars
We are hosting a series of weekly seminars to cover PolyU’s undergraduate programmes. Members from our Faculties & Schools will talk to your students about their unique programme offering, career prospects, entrance requirements, interview tips and more. A live Q&A session is included in all seminars.
This is a great event for students (Grade 10-12/13) who are exploring their choice of degree and study destination. Parents are also welcome. Please see the schedule below,
Register via this link now.
British Council Online Study UK Universities Roadshow Recordings
We are pleased to update you that the webinar recordings are now available for viewing on the Study UK Connect Platform via this link.
After logging to the platform, please go to the ‘Events – Past Events’ section, select one of the webinars that you are interested and enjoy the video.
What's on in other countries...
[New] US - Zoom Up and Down the East Coast with Four Selective US Institutions
An Inside Look at Selective Admissions with the University of Miami, University of Richmond, Tufts University, and Bryn Mawr College. Join representatives from highly selective colleges and universities for an inside look at the admission and aid processes.
All sessions are hosted over Zoom. Please select the program time that best fits your schedule.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 14:00 - 15:00 EDT Wednesday, October 28, 2020 7:00 - 8:00 EDT Thursday, October 29, 2020 7:00 - 8:00 EDT
These virtual programs are designed to offer insights on the admission process directly from admission counselors, while also sharing information about our programs and offerings.
[New] US - Cornell University - Online courses open to international students
Classes offered January 4–23. Enroll by December 7! If you'd like to get a head start on college by earning credits at an Ivy League university in the United States, register today to take an online course during Cornell University's Winter Session. Choose from online courses in anthropology, biology, business, communications, design, health care, psychology, and more.
The deadline to register for online courses is December 7. See the academic calendar for more details.
[New] US - California College of the Arts (CCA)
Students oftentimes have questions about the art school portfolio. While every school is different, CCA has put together a helpful guide designed to give general tips on how to create an art portfolio. We recommend the guide to students who are preparing their college applications, as well as students just starting to explore the arts.
Another resource that’s valuable for students and their parents is the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD). AICAD is a consortium of 36 leading, non-profit art schools. The AICAD website is an excellent place to research college options, learn about pre-college programs, find out about career prospects, and even request an online portfolio review from a member institution.
We'd also like to invite you to learn more about California College of the Arts! Aside from our virtual tour, we offer a variety of opportunities like monthly portfolio workshops and information sessions, and weekly student-led virtual tours. Students can find the calendar of events and register here.
Finally, if you’re interested in scheduling a virtual college visit/workshop, you can select a time using our online booking system. If the times aren't convenient, we’ve prepared digital content that students can view on their own time. These recordings include a 15-minute Information Session, as well as several short 5-minutes videos on a few of our most popular programs (Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation, and Architecture).
[New] CA - University of British Columbia - UBC Future Global Leaders | Online & On-Campus | 2021
UBC Future Global Leaders (FGL) enrolls hundreds of native and international students from all over the world in summer each year. A big part of FGL is preparing you to succeed in university and beyond. Study in FGL, high school students ages 15-18 can spend an unforgettable summer experiencing university life, discover your passions and challenge yourself in university-level academic and English language courses taught by UBC professors and Instructors. You could choose from two programs:
online courses - you can do from anywhere throughout the year
and on-campus - summer program at our stunning campus in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Space is limited! Please refer to the below flyer for more information and register ASAP !
[New] IE - Study Medicine in Ireland - Applications Now Open!
We are delighted to announce that applications are now open for the 2021/22 academic cycle. Ireland has a long tradition of educating students from all over the world and teaching them the Science and Art of Medicine and Dentistry. This year is no different, and we look forward to welcoming applications from students over the coming weeks and months. There are many reasons why students from all over the world come to study in Ireland. The first is Ireland’s excellent international reputation for education and globally recognised degrees. Read on to learn about our four prestigious university partners who have been welcoming IUMC students for over four decades.
Get in touch with us today to request an application form!
NL - Meet 20+ Dutch universities at Virtually Orange!
Studying in the Netherlands has grown in popularity over the past decade, but we’ve never been able to bring a ‘study in Holland’ fair to every single school - until this year! Join us as more than 20 Dutch higher education institutions collaborate to bring you the biggest, undergraduate only, free Study in Holland event this Fall: “Virtually Orange”. You can roam around the platform just like you would in a real, in-person fair. Visit booths from different universities, download information materials, watch videos, and, most importantly, chat with uni representatives! Register now to join us on November 8th! https://www.ubivent.com/register/11/Virtually_Orange
UCAS Virtual Exhibition
To help you discover your options, join one of our online subject-specific exhibitions. You can speak directly with unis, take part in live sessions, and chat to students! Book now via this link!
SZ - Glion Institute of Higher Education and Les Roches Global Hospitality Education
We are excited to unveil our new Glion website. Be inspired by ‘Our Stories’ from students, alumni & industry leaders. Find out about our Glion Summer Programme (ages 15-18) for 2021. www.glion.edu
Virtual Campus Tours:
Our new, immersive Virtual Reality experience lets you visit our campuses without leaving home! Select the time slot that suits you, create your avatar, then step through the doors of our campuses in Switzerland, Spain & London. You’ll find photos, videos, information and commentary on a host of campus features, including our academic centres, classrooms, accommodation buildings, restaurants and much more!
NL - Erasmus University Rotterdam
With health instructions on campus and live-streamed lectures and ceremonies, Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) perseveres with the new academic year in innovative ways! Both our education and guidance services have been adapted to the world with coronavirus and you may download our updated bachelors brochure and admissions matrix with guidelines for IB. Please also join the virtual events to know more.
"Study in Holland" fairs: Nov 18th and Dec 12th.
CIS fairs: Oct 19th and 20th.
"Virtually Orange" Dutch university festival: Nov 8th. Registration link to be published soon.
FPP fairs: Nov 18th, Dec 9th, Jan 19th, Feb 24th.
CHECK OUT our SUMMER programmes page and SCHOLARSHIPS page on the Vision!