Up-coming events
 
Study and Career Options in Biological Science 2017
 
Date & Time Monday 09 October 2017, 17.30 - 20.30
Venue 3/F, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
Enquiries Call 2913 5100 or email studyuk.hongkong@britishcouncil.org
Reservation Please reserve your place online here
Website www.britishcouncil.hk/en/biologicalscience2017
 

Interested in science of living things, or biological science in general? Want to turn it into a career?

This event is an opportunity for students, parents and school counsellors to learn about career paths in biological science, and which university courses can get you there. Academics from leading UK universities and working professionals will discuss career options, their experiences, and answer your questions, such as:

  • Which careers are available related to biological science?
  • What transferable skills will studying biological science give me?
  • What do different jobs involve?
  • How should I prepare for a science career?
  • Which skills and personal qualities do I need?
By reservation only. To be conducted in English.

 
Study UK schools and colleges exhibition 2017
 
Date & Time Sunday 15 October 2017, 13.00 - 18.00
Venue The Ballroom, 7/F, Cordis Hong Kong at Langham Place, 555 Shanghai Street, Mongkok
Enquiries Call 2913 5100 or email studyuk.hongkong@britishcouncil.org
Reservation Please reserve your place online here
Website www.britishcouncil.hk/en/events/study-uk-Oct-schoolexhibition2017
 

Choosing the right boarding school in the UK for your child paves the way for their future academic success, and there are some important things you need to know before attending an admission interview.

British Council's Study UK schools and colleges exhibition 2017 will answer all your queries about sending your child to the UK for primary and secondary education. Representatives from over 40 UK schools and colleges will be there to provide comprehensive information, advice and consultation. A series of talks, covering various aspects of studying abroad at a very young age, will help prepare you and your child for a new and inspiring learning experience.

What's more, those who register online on or before Thursday 12 October 2017 will be able to collect a free copy of Metropolis' UK Boarding Schools Guide at the exhibition venue. The offer is valid while stocks last. Act now for your child's future!

 
Seminar: Study Law in the UK by Birmingham Law School
 
Date & Time Thursday 19 October 2017, 18.30 - 20.00
Venue Room 309, 3/F, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
Enquiries Call 2913 5100 or email studyuk.hongkong@britishcouncil.org
Reservation Please reserve your place online here
Speaker Jessica Bowen, Admissions, Recruitment and Marketing Manager
Website www.birmingham.ac.uk/law
 

Law has been taught at the University of Birmingham for over 100 years. Birmingham Law School is in the top 15 in the UK and the top 100 in the world, and has a long tradition of educating high-profile legal professionals across the world, including Geoffrey Ma, the Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong. Birmingham Law School students receive a diverse range of opportunities and activities to grow their knowledge, skills, confidence and employability. This talk will introduce the University of Birmingham, studying law in the UK, and studying law specifically at Birmingham Law School.

By reservation only. To be conducted in English.

 
Introduction Seminar for 2018 Entry and Entrance Examinations by Dulwich College
 
Date & Time Thursday 19 October 2017, 19.00 - 21.00
Venue Room 307-308, 3/F, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
Enquiries  & Reservation Call 3521 0688 or email DC@cisedu.com.hk
Speakers Dr Joseph Spence, Master of Dulwich College
Iain Scarisbrick, Deputy Master Co-curricular
Nick Brown, Boarding Housemaster
Maggie Li, Hong Kong Representative
Website www.dulwich.org.hk
 

Dulwich College is a leading UK boys' independent school situated in south London with an international reputation for academic excellence. The college, which celebrates its 400th anniversary in 2019, benefits from its historic buildings and green open spaces and a new state-of-the-art science facility, The Laboratory.

Academically strong candidates for 2018 entry into Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 are invited to register for Dulwich College examinations in Hong Kong on 22 October 2017.

Please join us on 19 October when we will be presenting an overview of Dulwich College, confirming entrance examination arrangements and answering any questions you may have.


By reservation only. To be conducted in English (supplemented in Cantonese).

 
Seminar: Select the most suitable UK boarding school for your children! by EF Academy
 
Date & Time Friday 20 October 2017, 19.00 - 21.00
Venue Room 309, 3/F, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
Enquiries Call 2158 2904 or email Marianne.chung@ef.com
Reservation Please reserve your place online here
Speaker Dr Mark Zumbuhl, Head of University Guidance, EF Academy Oxford
Website www.ef.com.hk/academy/
 

Get to know what criteria and preparation you need for selecting a suitable UK boarding school from a former admissions officer at the University of Oxford – Dr Mark Zumbuhl. He will also share more about EF Academy international boarding schools in the UK and you can ask questions you have about the curriculum, daily life and more!

By reservation only. To be conducted in English.