Year 12 & 13 Parent Information Session
Join us via Zoom from 6-7 pm on Wednesday, September 8th for a Year 12 Parent Information Session. Also, 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.
What's on at Island School...
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.
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] EducationUSA 101: Intro to U.S. Higher Education - Public Seminar
We will be hosting our first public seminar of the year on Wednesday, October 6 at 7:00pm. This session will provide an overview of the U.S. university system, degree options, and information on the admissions process to help you make your choices. Topics include:
• Choosing the best college or university for you
• Acing the SAT and ACT
• TOEFL VS. IELTS
• Finding scholarships and other financial aid tips
Date: Wednesday, Oct 6
Time: 7 – 8:30pm
Venue: The Desk, 20/F, 77 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay
EducationUSA Cantonese Seminar Online
Our advisor did a seminar for Ming Pao Fair this summer, covering general topics of school selection, application and economic ways to study in the States.
[New] HKUST Virtual Information Day 2021
Stepping into a new admissions cycle and the season of preparing students for university studies, we are excited to share with you about our HKUST Virtual Information Day 2021 to be held on Saturday, September 25, from 11:00 to 20:00. You and your students are cordially invited to join this fun-filled, festive virtual carnival with us. Everyone will get first-hand updates on admissions, new programs and new scholarship schemes for 2022 intake via International Admissions Talk from 19:00 to 20:00. Participants are also encouraged to join our Live-chat "Ask Me Anything" Session from 14:00 to 14:45 and an array of live talks, sharing, virtual lab demonstrations, tours, workshops and consultation booths at the event. Our faculty, admissions officers, students and alumni will all be ready to engage with you.
Register Now! First 200 early bird registrants will be notified by email to receive a special prize collection.
[New] CUHK Online Information Session for B.Ed. programme in Physical Education, Exercise Science and Health
The Department of Sports Science and Physical Education (SSPE) of the Chinese University of Hong Kong will hold an Online Information Session for B.Ed. programme in Physical Education, Exercise Science and Health with details as below:
Date: 16/10/2021 (Sat)
Time: 9:00 – 10:00am
(Application Deadline: 8/10/2021)
The Zoom link will be sent to registered participants through email after the application deadline.
[New] Hong Kong Student Film Festival 2021
The goal of the Hong Kong Student Film Festival is to provide a place for inspiration, learning, and connection through the art of filmmaking. If you are a Hong Kong student and you have films in any of the five following categories, consider submitting your film to the festival for a potential reward:
Short Films (500 HKD)
Medium Length Films (500 HKD)
Documentary Films (500 HKD)
Aesthetic Films (500 HKD)
Animated Films (500 HKD)
The best overall film will receive a 1,000 HKD prize. The submission deadline is Oct 1. October 16, 2021 2 - 5 P.M. Click here for more information or follow @hksff21 on Instagram.
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).
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.
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.
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
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.
What's on in other countries...
[New] UK - Cambridge Virtual Open Days, 16-17 September 2021
Our next Cambridge Virtual Open Days will take place on 13-26 September 2021, with live events on 16-17 September. BOOKING NOW OPEN.
What to expect
Cambridge Virtual Open Days are aimed at prospective applicants from Year 12 and Year 13 (or equivalent) and mature applicants (aged 21 or over), together with their parents or supporters. They take place over two weeks via the University’s Virtual Tour.
Throughout the Open Days, you'll be able to find out all about the University and Colleges by accessing pre-recorded presentations and videos about our courses, the Colleges and departments, University facilities, the application process, student life, and finance.
On 16 and 17 September, you'll have the opportunity to ask current students and staff questions during two days of live content, featuring the following distinct areas:
Thursday, 16 September - Applying to Cambridge
Our first live date will focus on studying at Cambridge, allowing you to explore our wide range of courses and to find out more about their admissions processes. Departments will be offering live Q&A webinars and live chats featuring their staff and current students. Live sessions about applying as a UK, mature or international student will also be taking place.
Friday, 17 September - Choosing a College
The second live day will cover the Cambridge Colleges and student life. Colleges will be offering live Q&A webinars and live chats throughout the day for you to learn more about life as a Cambridge student. We'll also be running a webinar dedicated to helping you choose a College.
>> Read our tips and advice to help you make sure you get the most out of the Virtual Open Days.
[New] UK - Imperial College London Virtual Undergraduate Open Day Extra on 18 September 2021
If you’ve got your eye on an exciting career once you graduate, an Imperial degree is a pretty great way to start. But how do you know if Imperial and its specialist STEM community is right for you? The Open Day extra is part of our series of virtual events (called Imperial360Live) and gives you the chance to hear first-hand about living in London and learning at Imperial.
Schedule (Hong Kong Time) 5.10pm–6.10pm: How to choose the engineering course for you 6.40pm–7.20pm: I-Explore - broaden your studies beyond your subject 7.50pm–8:20pm: Student sports centre and sports clubs 8.50pm–9.20pm: Meet our students 9.50pm–10.20pm: Enterprise and creativity - Enterprise Lab and Hackspace 10.50pm–11.20pm: Supporting your studies and wellbeing 11.50pm–12.30am: Your Students' Union
[New] UK - Queen Mary University of London - Undergraduate Open Event Experience
The booking for our Undergraduate Open Event on Saturday 2 October, 10am-4pm BST (5-11pm HKT) is now open! Attending our Open Event is a perfect opportunity to find out about our programmes, chat with our students and staff and get a real flavour for student life here at Queen Mary. Here is some key information for attendees:
There will be on-campus and online options to provide flexibility of choice.
Registering for the on-campus event will also unlock access to all of the online content.
The timing of your event will depend on your subject(s) of interest. Once registered we will send you all the information you need ahead of time, so please keep an eye on your inbox.
Click here to book your place today!
[New] US - UCLA Fall Open House
UCLA’s annual Fall Open House will be virtual this year and will take place from Saturday, September 25 through Thursday, September 30. To best serve our prospective students and their families, we will offer programming on Saturday and in the evenings Monday through Thursday. You will have an opportunity to gain insight about the admission process, learn more about the incredible academic opportunities available to them, participate in student panels, virtually tour campus and experience Bruin pride firsthand.
Registration is required, students can make a reservation here.
Cambridge, Hopkins, and Toronto - Student Events
For more information, please visit the website here.
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
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.
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