A few updates this week
The Year 12 & Year 13 Parents Information Evening have finished successfully. Thanks all for joining the session and your support to us. We hope parents could get updated information from the Senior Phase and Higher Education Team. Please also check the IS Newsletter in your email for the latest message to parents. We will continue to share the latest arrangement for better preparation of your studies. Any questions please speak to your HE Counselor.
What's on in Hong Kong / other countries...
[New] HKU - IB Top Scorers Exam Tips Sharing
Fellow IB students, how's your exam preparation going on? To help you better prepare for the upcoming exams, we've invited 3 IB top scorers who are current HKU students to share with you their test-taking tips and strategies!
The top scorers will be on Facebook Live on March 4 (Wednesday) at 11:30am (HK time), stay tuned!
[New] 2nd round of CityU eLearning Classroom for Secondary School Students - Courses on Physics and Law
In order to let students to have a taste of university learning at home during this school suspension period, CityU will hold the 2nd round of CityU eLearning Classroom for Secondary School Students will start next week.
We are now offering two courses on Physics and Law on 12 and 13 March 2020 respectively for secondary school students. The courses will be conducted in real-time interactive online mode by our professors. Application starts now and is on first-come-first-served basis until 8 March 2020.
CityU eLearning Classroom for Secondary School Students
[New] Online fashion business course for high school students
Inside the Business of Fashion and Luxury is a new online course from Parsons Paris designed specifically for high school students. Taught by three top industry experts, the curriculum offers access to this exciting world, covering topics such as:
- Fashion and Branding: How popular fashion brands come to life
- What is Luxury?: The key elements that distinguish this category from other products
- Sustainability How becoming more green sparks innovation
- Social media and fashion: How brands use celebrities and influencers to create excitement
Personal Mentoring
Each student will be assigned a mentor who encourages and assists in completing assignments. The mentor also helps brainstorm the final assignment—The Insider’s Challenge, a presentation that allows students to showcase what they’ve learned, express their creativity, and get feedback from industry experts.
Students earn a Certificate of Completion from Parsons Paris, which will serve them well as they plan for internships or college applications.
Check this informational webpage for more information. The School will waive the $50 application fee for all students who apply by Sunday, March 8th, 2020 by using the code PARIS when submitting their application.
[New] Oxford International Study Centre Summer Programmes 2020 - Inspiring Education in the heart of the University City of Oxford
We are still welcoming applications for our 2020 summer programmes. Many of the programmes for older students are taught in the University, an inspiring and beautiful environment. Younger students are taught at the OISC teaching centre. Students of all ages are welcome and we offer a wide range of options, including:
- Language, Culture and Communication. Students are taught in international groups, unless closed group teaching has been requested, and are grouped according to age and level. The option of examination preparation (IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge) is offered.
- Academic preparation for a wide range of international examinations, including IB at HL and SL, (including TofK and Extended essay support if required), Advanced Placement, Abitur, A level, A/S, (I)GCSE, with all syllabuses and subjects offered. The course includes Study Skills.
- Oxford and Cambridge University interview and test preparation. The seminars are led by experienced Oxford and Cambridge tutors, including people from admissions in colleges of the University. We prepare students for the written tests at and before the interview such as ELAT, TSA, etc and include advice on the Personal Statement and UCAS.
- Boarding School entrance tests including ISEB,UKISET, and other entrance and scholarship examinations, including 13+ and 16+.
- NEW!! Create your own Oxford Adventure!
This pathway offers students the opportunity to flexibly design their own programme and to discover the joys of Oxford, whilst continuing their education and broadening their horizons.
Some students take these programmes to enhance their existing studies, and possibly gain accreditation from their own high school or college. Others see the Oxford programme as an exciting way to widen their cultural and educational experience as part of a gap year. Over 30 subjects are offered, ranging from the Sciences, Mathematics, Liberal Arts, Languages , Business and Economics and many others. The choice of subjects (two for each stay of two weeks) is agreed with OISC in advance, and our staff are always happy to offer advice.
For more information please visit www.oxintstudycentre.com.
[New] Five Full Tuition Scholarships at Jacobs University
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.
This year we will reward five students with our Full Tuition Scholarship. There is no extra application necessary. More information on the scholarships we offer can be found below:
2 Scholarships for women in STEM
This scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate female students who apply for a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
3 Scholarships, 1 per Focus Area
One scholarship per Focus area will be awarded to undergraduate or graduate students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, intellectual creativity and who are motivated to make a difference in the world.
Please visit the university website for more information.
Oxford International Study Centre Summer Programmes 2020
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