Up-coming events
 


Study UK schools and colleges exhibition 2018
 

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 2018 will answer all your questions about sending your child to the UK for primary and secondary education. Representatives from nearly 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 young age, will help prepare you and your child for a new and inspiring learning experience.

Act now for your child's future!
Date and time Saturday 13 October 2018, 13.00 – 18.00
Venue The Ballroom, 7/F, Cordis Hong Kong at Lanngham Place, 555 Shanghai Street, Mong Kok
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-schoolexhibition2018

 
University of Warwick International Foundation Programme (Warwick IFP) Seminar
 

The University of Warwick is a world-leading university with the highest academic and research standards. We offer you the support you need, to grow academically, personally and professionally.

The University's International Foundation Programme (IFP) prepares students for undergraduate study in the UK, and students on the IFP who apply for a degree at Warwick are guaranteed a conditional offer. The Warwick IFP accepts Hong Kong students who have completed Form 5.

This seminar is for students and parents interested in the Warwick IFP - join us to find out more about the university environment, programmes on offer and application procedures.
Date and time Tuesday 16 October 2018, 19.30 – 20.30
Venue Room 307, 3/F, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
Speaker Tom Such, Operations Director, Warwick Foundation Studies
Enquiries Call 2525 4604 or email info@warwick.com.hkg
Reservation Please complete the online registration form
Website Warwick IFP: www.warwick.ac.uk/study/ifp
 

By reservation only.
To be conducted in English.

 
Introduction Seminar for 2019 Entry and Entrance Examinations
 

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, green open spaces and state-of-the-art science facility, The Laboratory. We offer first rate boarding accomodation from Year 7, with single study-bedrooms and en suite facilities for all boys in Years 12 and 13.

Academically strong candidates for 2019 entry into Years 7,8,9,10 and 12 are invited to register for Dulwich College examinations in Hong Kong on 21 October 2018.

Please join us on Thursday 18 October, when we will be presenting an overview of Dulwich College, confirming entrance examination arrangements and answering any enquiries you may have.
Date and time Thursday 18 October 2018, 19.00 – 21.00
Venue Room 307-308, 3/F, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
Speakers
  • Dr. Joe Spence, Master
  • Mr Matt Jarrett, Director of Development
  • Mr Andrew Threadgould, Head of Upper School
  • Mr Nick Brown, Boarding House Master
  • Mr Alastair Henderson, Boarding House Master
  • Ms Maggie Li, HK Representative
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    Enquiries Contact us via email DC@cisedu.com.hk or contact us at (852) 3521 0688
    Reservation Reserve your place via email here or contact us at (852) 3521 0688
    Website www.dulwich.org.uk
     

    By reservation only.
    To be conducted in English.

     
    Looking for a career in the Art World? Meet Sotheby's Institute of Art!
     

    This presentation will focus on the recent evolution of the Global Art Market and how study programmes delivered at Sotheby’s Institute of Art can help those who are interested in pursuing a successful career in this field.

    Sotheby’s offers a variety of postgraduate programmes such as: Art Business, Contemporary Art, Asian Art and Fine & Decorative Arts and Design. Since 1969, the institute has established 3 teaching centres in London, New York and Los Angeles.

    Graduates usually take up positions such as experts in auction houses, commercial galleries, art fairs, art foundations, private collections or work as consultants in art law, art investment and insurance.
    Date and time Thursday 18 October 2018, 19.00 – 20.30
    Venue Room 309, 3/F, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
    Enquiries Contact us via email m.mindreau@sia.edu
    Reservation Please reserve your place online here
    Website www.sothebysinstitute.com
     

    By reservation only.
    To be conducted in English.

     
    Public Lecture: Why research-based learning is different: Examples from Criminal Law and Policing at
         Queen Mary University of London
     

    Professor Penny Green, Head of the Department of Law, and Dr Saskia Hufnagel, Co-Director (International) and Senior Lecturer in Criminal Law, at Queen Mary University of London will be running a taster lecture in Law - 'Why research-based learning is different: Examples from State Crime, Criminal Law and Policing' at the British Council on Friday 26 October at 19.00.

    This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the School, our exciting research and what it really means to study at Queen Mary. We look forward to meeting you there!
    Date and time Friday 26 October 2018, 19.00 – 19.40
    Venue Room 307-8, 3/F, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
    Enquiries Contact Patty Wang at ying.wang@qmul.ac.uk
    Reservation Please reserve your place online here
    Website www.qmul.ac.uk
     

    By reservation only.
    To be conducted in English.