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  Education UK e-newsletter
May 2013
 
 
  Radio interview: Studying in the UK – what do you need to know?

9.5 Seminar: How to get into the second year of top business degree in the UK? Special for HKDSE graduates by EF Education
13.5 Seminar: The Fast-track A level - Get into the best university that suits you - fast! by CATS College Cambridge
27.5 Seminar: UCAS applications for 2013 entry and other pathways to university
27.5 Seminar: Studying Art in London with Christie’s Education
 



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Radio interview: Studying in the UK – what do you need to know?

Listen to this radio interview featuring British Council’s Education Marketing Manager, Cissy Lo. In the one-hour programme, Cissy introduces the education system in the UK and gives practical advice to students to help them make informed decisions on studying abroad.

Click the below link to listen:

http://programme.rthk.org.hk/channel/radio/programme.php?name=radio5/smilefamily&d=2013-04-26&p=4304&e=&m=episode

 
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Thursday 9 May
7.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.

Seminar: How to get into the second year of top business degree in the UK? Special for HKDSE graduates by EF Education

Venue:
Room 307, 3/F, British Council Hong Kong, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
Speakers: Henry Wong, Program Manager
Yan Ching, Graduate from University of Exeter
Enquiries & reservation: Call 2111 2388 (EF Hong Kong Office), or e-mail fiona.leung@ef.com
Website:

The UK is always the first priority for students when considering where to study abroad for a better future. In the last ten years the number of courses on offer and the number of institutions have grown considerably. While all institutions claiming to offer the best pathway to high ranking universities it has become more and more difficult for parents to decide. There are so many options in terms of courses, institutions, cities and even budgets.

Overseas education expert and graduate from prestigious university are going to share the information about various topics related to study in the UK. This seminar will help steer parents through these options and give them a clear overview of the UK education system so they can decide what is best for their child. It is not just a case of finding the right course or right institution but finding the right solution for each child.

In the seminar, they will introduce:

- academic pathways to business degree, actuarial science degree and other disciplines
- benefits of studying at different academic pathways leading to university entry in the UK
- EF support for international students

To be conducted in Cantonese. By reservation only.

 

Monday 13 May
6.15 p.m. - 8.00 p.m.

Seminar: The Fast-track A level - Get into the best university that suits you - fast! by CATS College Cambridge

Venue:
Room 307, 3/F, British Council Hong Kong, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
Speaker: Kevin Savage BA (Hons) MSc EdD, Principal of CATS College Cambridge
Enquiries & reservation: Call 2882 4046 or e-mail hongkong@ceg-uk.com
Website:

Going to university is a life changing event and it is vital that you have the best support to fully prepare you for this challenge. An international education and a UK degree is your ticket to a successful future and the Fast-track A level will get you there quicker.

This seminar will detail the Fast-track A level and the doors it can open for you and:

- entry requirements for the Fast-track A level and how it can get you to university faster than standard A levels
- support available to help you select the right university and degree programme for you
- application process; how to meet entry requirements and stand out from the crowd
- specialised preparation including applications to Oxbridge, Medical School, Law School and the UK's most selective universities
- way to achieve your full potential with the Fast-track A level.

To be conducted in English. By reservation only.

 

Monday 27 May
6.15 p.m. - 7.30 p.m.

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Seminar: UCAS applications for 2013 entry and other pathways to university

Venue:
Room 401, 4/F, British Council Hong Kong, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
Enquiries: Call 2913 5100 or e-mail enquiries@britishcouncil.org.hk
Reservation: https://s.zoomerang.com/s/IELTSMay13
Speakers: British Council representatives
  • Find out how to apply to UK universities or colleges through UCAS
  • Get information on multiple pathways to university, e.g. international foundation programme and international diploma


To be conducted in Cantonese. By reservation only.

 
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Monday 27 May
7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m.

Seminar: Studying Art in London with Christie’s Education

Venue:
Room 307, 3/F, British Council Hong Kong, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
Enquiries: Call +44 (0) 207 665 4350 (Kara Regan) or e-mail admissions@christies.com
Reservation: Register here
Website:

Part of the world famous auction house, Christie’s Education opens doors into a variety of career paths in the art world through unparalleled access to the centre of the art market. It provides an exclusive and intimate learning environment which enables to offer opportunities to study works of art first-hand in the auction house, public galleries, museums and public collections.

Join Nixi Cura, Arts of China Course Director on Monday 27 May at 7.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. to learn about the variety of courses they offer including:

- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate
- Part-time/Certificate
- Short courses
- Summer schools

To be conducted in English. By reservation only.

 
 

   
 
Saturday 4 May
11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

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UK Boarding School Consultation Day
Venue:
Room 1407 - 1409, 14/F, Two Grand Tower, 625 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Organiser:
Modern GEN
Enquiries & reservation:
Call 2256 3111 or email overseas@modern.edu.hk or through website www.modern.edu.hk/overseas
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Saturday 4 May
3.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.

 
Seminar: Last Call for UCAS 2013
Venue:
Unit 707, AXA Centre, 151 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Organiser:
Aston Education
Enquiries & reservation:
 
Sunday 5 May
11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

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UK Boarding School Consultation Day
Venue:
Room 1407 - 1409, 14/F, Two Grand Tower, 625 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Organiser:
Modern GEN
Enquiries & reservation:
Call 2256 3111 or email overseas@modern.edu.hk or through website www.modern.edu.hk/overseas
  agent
Saturday 11 May
11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

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UK University Pathway Program Consultation Day
Venue:
Room 1407 - 1409, 14/F, Two Grand Tower, 625 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Organiser:
Modern GEN
Enquiries & reservation:
Call 2256 3111 or email overseas@modern.edu.hk or through website www.modern.edu.hk/overseas
  agent
Sunday 12 May
11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

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UK University Pathway Program Consultation Day
Venue:
Room 1407 - 1409, 14/F, Two Grand Tower, 625 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Organiser:
Modern GEN
Enquiries & reservation:
Call 2256 3111 or email overseas@modern.edu.hk or through website www.modern.edu.hk/overseas
  agent
Monday 13 May
3.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.

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Information day: Study Group UK
Venue:
Unit 707, AXA Centre, 151 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Organiser:
Aston Education
Enquiries & reservation:
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Saturday 18 May
11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

 

UK Undergraduate Program Consultation Day

Venue:
Room 1407 - 1409, 14/F, Two Grand Tower, 625 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Organiser:
Modern GEN
Enquiries & reservation:
Call 2256 3111 or email overseas@modern.edu.hk or through website www.modern.edu.hk/overseas

 
Sunday 19 May
11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

 
UK Undergraduate Program Consultation Day
Venue:
Room 1407 - 1409, 14/F, Two Grand Tower, 625 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Organiser:
Modern GEN
Enquiries & reservation:
Call 2256 3111 or email overseas@modern.edu.hk or through website www.modern.edu.hk/overseas
 
Tuesday 21 May
6.30 p.m. - 7.30 p.m.

 
Seminar: Popular Subject in UK: Architecture & Urban Planning
Venue:
Unit 707, AXA Centre, 151 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Organiser:
Aston Education
Enquiries & reservation:
 
Saturday 25 May
11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

  UK Postgraduate Program Consultation Day
Venue:
Room 1407 - 1409, 14/F, Two Grand Tower, 625 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Organiser:
Modern GEN
Enquiries & reservation:
Call 2256 3111 or email overseas@modern.edu.hk or through website www.modern.edu.hk/overseas
 
Sunday 26 May
11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

 
UK Postgraduate Program Consultation Day
Venue:
Room 1407 - 1409, 14/F, Two Grand Tower, 625 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Organiser:
Modern GEN
Enquiries & reservation:
Call 2256 3111 or email overseas@modern.edu.hk or through website www.modern.edu.hk/overseas
 

Saturday 8 Jun
3.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.

 
Pathways to Top Universities in UK
Venue:
Unit 707, AXA Centre, 151 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Organiser:
Aston Education
Enquiries & reservation:
 



   
 

Top Tips for your IELTS test

Each month we bring you Top Tips to help you prepare for the IELTS test - your passport to studying overseas. You can find more learning resources at www.britishcouncil.org.hk/IELTS, as well as test dates and online registration. Here are this month¡¦s tips:

Reading
Do:
Look carefully at the title of the passage and any subtitles and illustrations it may have. You can get a quick idea of what the passage is about from these.
Don't: Don't go back to the beginning of the passage for each question when you know from the task type that the answers will come in the order of the information in the passage.

Writing
Do: Remember that Writing Task 2 carries more marks, so you need plenty of time to answer it.

Don't: Don't use note form or bullet points.

Listening
Do: Write all your answers as you listen. Remember, you won't hear the recording a second time.
Don't: Don't write more than the maximum number of words or letters allowed for each answer.

Speaking
Do: Practise speaking for two minutes for the long turn in Part 2.
Don't: Don't worry if the examiner stops you in Part 2. It means you have spoken enough, and s/he has to keep to the timing of the test.
 

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