Know more about Higher Education
Island School is committed to helping each student develop, evaluate and pursue their personal career goals. Via the process of career counselling, Higher Education (HE) and career guidance programmes run at Island School, students acquire the knowledge and skills to make lifelong career decisions; with the choice of a higher education institution being the first step. For more details about Higher Education & Careers, please check the school website here. Feel free to send an email to us for any questions!
What's on at Island School...
[New] Year 12 Parents - Wednesday next week
Join us via Zoom from 6-7 pm on Wednesday, September 8th for a Year 12 Parent Information Session. This will be an opportunity to hear about the Year 12 curriculum, the challenges and opportunities of Year 12, the Thrive Programme, an introduction to the Higher Education process and to learn more about how to support your child to achieve their full potential in Year 12.
[New] Year 13 Parents - Save the date
There will be a Zoom Parent Information Session for Year 13 Parents on Tuesday, September 28th 6-7 pm. The Zoom link will be shared closer to the time of the event. If there are particular topics you would like us to cover, please let us know by completing this Google Form.
[New] Webinars for ESF Students - Jacobs University, Germany
Jacobs University - an English-language research university in Germany will host a virtual session on Study and Career Opportunities in Germany in English.
Join the info-session to learn more about:
English-language Bachelor programs at German universities and how to find them
Admission Requirements and Evaluation at public and private institutions
Cost of study and living, scholarship and financial aid information
Career and residence perspectives in Germany during and after graduation
The session is virtual and will take place on September 20th at 5 pm HKT, registration is open under this link.
[Updated] 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:
Vision Newsletter
Unifrog (Parent sign up code: ISHKParents)
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] British Council - Study UK University Online Roadshow, 13-17 September 2021
Take the opportunity to meet with representatives from 20 UK universities and find out more about higher education in the UK, including what "ticks the box" for various universities, subjects and courses, entrance requirements, career prospects and other questions about your future university studies. Year 13 students are strongly advised to attend this event, for the rest of students, you may register if you are interested.
Platform: Zoom (Registration link here)
Event details: Afternoon Session: University Introduction Session (Meet & Greet) Date: Tuesday 14 September 2021 Time: 15.30 – 16.45 HKT Come and meet 20 UK universities in a speed-dating style in 60 minutes, where representatives will be giving a brief introduction about themselves, scholarships, and their course offerings. After the introduction, you may either book a one-to-one meeting (by indicating in the registration form) or visit them during the evening session to get your questions answered. Evening Session: Study UK Webinar Series, 13 – 17 September Time: 18.30 – 20.30 HKT (every day) A series of live webinars covering useful information such as introduction to UK education system, application process (UCAS), personal statement writing, career support, and other subject specific topics will be organised throughout the roadshow week. Every night, there will be 4 different UK universities to talk about different topics jointly and provide admission advice. For more details about the topics, please refer to the online registration form (see the below screenshots for your reference).
[New] UK UniFest Hong Kong - 13-17 September 2021
Speak to university representatives and academics from 24 UK universities across one week of webinars and interactive sessions. During this week students will have the opportunity to engage virtually with International Officers, academics and current UK university students to find out more about studying in the UK!
Note: This event is different from the British Council Study UK one.
Webinars, panels and live chats will include the following:
Advice on the UCAS application process
How to write a Personal Statement
How to choose a University
14-16 years old? - How to choose the right electives
1-to-1 appointments with university representatives
Live Q&A with students and alumni
Academic panels covering numerous subject areas
University introduction webinars
Academic panels will include live Q&As with some of the UK's leading academics from a range of fields including: Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Art & Design, Biosciences, Business and Management, Civil Engineering, Building and Surveying, Computer Science, Dietetics and Nutrition, Economics, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Media, Communications and Journalism, Mathematics, Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Politics, History and International Relations!
Find out more about all 23 participating universities by tuning in to our introductory webinars, which will run throughout the week!
All sessions will be held between 16:30 - 21:45 Hong Kong time. Information link here.
[New] Unifrog - Autumn University Fairs
We're running a brilliant university fair at the end of September. Throughout the fair, students will be able to chat to uni reps one-to-one via video, voice and live-chat, to get their questions answered, and experts from universities around the world will host 20 minute live sessions on topics like:
How to write a standout Common App Essay / Personal Statement
What's it like to study ___ at university?
How to use Unifrog to find the perfect course for you
Thursday 30 September: 17:00-20:00 (Hong Kong time) BOOK HERE
Remarks: All Year 11 - 13 students should already have an account on Unifrog. Parents who would like to sign up on the Unifrog, please use the code ISHKparents and sign up here. You can also find different webinars on Unifrog as well. Please register in you are interested.
[New] For Year 13 Students - Prince Philip Scholarship tenable at Cambridge University - Information Seminar by The Friends of Cambridge University in Hong Kong Limited
Every year, through the Prince Philip Scholarship, The Friends of Cambridge University in Hong Kong support talented local young people to earn an undergraduate degree at one of the most renowned universities in the world - Cambridge University. The Scholarship covers up to the full cost of all fees, accommodation and living expenses for a full undergraduate programme at the University. Since its inauguration in 1982, the Scholarship has supported over 200 Hong Kong students. Students who are keen to challenge themselves are invited to join the 2022 Information Seminar.
The session will be hosting online from 5pm to 7pm on 2nd September 2021 (Thursday). Representatives from the Scholarship's Selection Committee will take participants through the application process and provide advice and information on admission to Cambridge. They will also take questions from participants.
Kindly sign up by filling out the on-line form at: https://cambridge.org.hk/prince-philip-scholarship-information-seminar/ to indicate your interest in joining the Information Seminar, and connection details will be sent to you.
[New] For Year 13 Students - Application for Jardine Scholarship Awards 2022
The Jardine Foundation has the pleasure to announce the official launch of the online application platform for Jardine Scholarship Awards. Please find the link to the application platform here. Please also find the attached Prospectus in English and Chinese versions for the Awards programme. The digital version can also be downloaded via our website at www.jardine-foundation.org
[New] HKU - Information from the HKU Academy for the Talented
The Academy for the Talented is proudly presenting two new initiatives to you! Focusing on Space Technology and Legal education respectively, the initiatives comprise year-round workshops and professional mentorship that aim to let students have an authentic taste of university education and realize their full potential through knowledge transfer. Your school is cordially invited to join our information sessions and form student teams to enrol in the programmes!
1) Business Economy for Space Technology (BEST) Programme
BEST is a STEM-based interdisciplinary immersive experience with a strong entrepreneurial edge. Students will unfold the unlimited boundaries of the NewSpace and explore how a CubeSat (a miniaturised satellite for space research) unravels solutions to global issues, understanding how new technology and data can generate a myriad of business opportunities.
For details, please visit this link.
2) HKU Legal Academy Student Chapters (LASC)
LASC is a year-long programme on Copyright led by Ms Alice Lee, Associate Professor of Intellectual Property Law from the HKU Faculty of Law. Through LASC, not only will students be equipped with legal knowledge that helps them make informed decisions in everyday life, but they will also gain the exclusive opportunities to interact with HKU law students and legal experts like law firm partners, solicitors, barristers and judges.
For details, please visit this link.
Online/face-to-face information session:
Date: September 14, 2021
Time: 4:00 p.m. (tentative)
Venue: The University of Hong Kong
Target: Secondary school teachers and students (school-based application)
Meeting link: to be announced soon
Please fill in the form HERE for registration.
Should you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact the HKU Academy for the Talented at talented@hku.hk or +852 3917 5100.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - Online Admissions Talk
While school begins, we are all stepping into a new admissions cycle and the season of preparing students for university studies. We are excited to share with you about our upcoming HKUST Online Admissions Talk for International Qualifications / Holders of International Qualifications on September 25 (Sat) from 7 PM to 8 PM.
You are mostly welcome to join the session. Everyone will get first-hand updates on admissions, programs and scholarship schemes for 2022 intake (NEW!!), learn about exciting opportunities at HKUST and university life from student sharing, and to ask us anything on real-time Q&A session.
Please register through this link by September 12 (Sun). Registrants will receive confirmation email and the Zoom link in due course.
What's on in other countries...
[New] Cambridge, Hopkins, and Toronto - Student Events
For more information, please visit the website here.
Highly Selective Admissions in Canada, the UK, and US Tuesday, August 31 at 7:00 PM HKT
Admissions Essays and Other Materials in Canada, the UK, and US Wednesday, September 1 at 7:00 PM HKT
Group Information Session (East Asia) Wednesday, September 8 at 7:00 PM HKT
Student Panel for Cambridge, Hopkins, and Toronto Wednesday, September 15 at 7:00 PM HKT
[New] NL - Radboud University Virtual Open Day
Our Bachelor’s Virtual Open day will take place on October 14. International students thinking of studying at Radboud University can take a virtual tour of our campus and learn more about our programmes and the admission procedures. Students can directly register for this event, and of course, you can too! You can find more information and register on this page.
[New] IR - Irish Universities & Medical Schools Consortium (IUMC) - Study Medicine and Dentistry in Ireland
The Irish Universities & Medical Schools Consortium consists of four of Ireland's leading schools of medicine and dentistry. We provide a full application service enabling you to apply for four leading Irish universities with one simple application form. Get in touch for more information about how you can make your dreams of an international education a reality! For more information about the IUMC, check out our explainer video here!
[New] US - 46th Annual Boston University Trustee Scholarship Competition
For more than four decades, the Boston University Trustee Scholars Program has attracted students with outstanding academic ability from around the world. Trustee Scholars rank at the top of their classes and demonstrate exceptional leadership in their schools and communities. Scholarship recipients are selected by a faculty committee from a competitive pool of applicants after rigorous review. The Trustee Scholarship covers full undergraduate tuition plus orientation and mandatory undergraduate student fees for four years.
To be considered, students must submit their application for admission with one Trustee Scholarship essay by December 1, 2021. More information about the Trustee Scholarship can be found on our website.
[New] US - Dartmouth College Virtual Opportunities
We are offering a robust menu of virtual opportunities for you:
Check out Dean Coffin's podcast "The Search"—a guide to navigating college admissions
Attend one of our virtual sessions or panels
Take a virtual campus tour
Subscribe to our YouTube channel
Learn about life at the College as experienced by our student bloggers
Read the most recent edition of 3D Magazine
Follow us on social media
US - John Hopkins University Application Tips Series
What we look for in a student's application
Here at Hopkins, we are looking to create a class of students who have different interests and perspectives because we believe that diversity of thought encourages original research ideas and meaningful collaboration within the Hopkins community.
That's why we review the full context of a student’s application—from their academic potential to how they engage in communities and the causes that matter to them.
Check out the video to learn more about how you can craft your applications with our review process in mind. You may also check out more tips from our admissions committee on our College Planning Toolkit.
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