Under the patronage of H.E SHEIKH NAHAYAN MABARAK AL NAHAYAN, Minister of Culture and Knowledge
About the event
This is the second Gulf International Schools Forum and Workshop being held in Dubai and is expected to be full within a couple of weeks.
The day is packed with excellent speakers, case studies on international education and a very important networking opportunity to mingle with directors and admission counsellors from international colleges and universities. You will have the chance to mingle and take part in lively discussions with your peers. More than 50 counsellors and 40 schools attended in October 2018 and with already more than 30 institutions already signed up, you can look forward to great networking across the day.
The Gulf International Schools Forum and Workshop is one of the best events to gather new insights on international education. There will be a one-day seminar program and workshop designed to provide key information and understanding to school administrators, high school principals & counsellors on the essential skills needed to help students navigate the pathway to popular global study destinations.
Participants will acquire knowledge to support students applying to university including international updates on undergraduate admissions, standardized testing and current trends in international student recruitment from key figures and experts in international education.
In addition, you will be able to have one to one appointments with directors of admissions and representatives from universities from around who can update you on the latest application procedures and documentation required for students planning to enter university abroad.
This is the second Gulf International Schools Forum and Workshop being held in Dubai and is expected to be full within a couple of weeks.
The day is packed with excellent speakers, case studies on international education and a very important networking opportunity to mingle with directors and admission counsellors from international colleges and universities. You will have the chance to mingle and take part in lively discussions with your peers. More than 50 counsellors and 40 schools attended in October 2018 and with already more than 30 institutions already signed up, you can look forward to great networking across the day.
The Gulf International Schools Forum and Workshop is one of the best events to gather new insights on international education. There will be a one-day seminar program and workshop designed to provide key information and understanding to school administrators, high school principals & counsellors on the essential skills needed to help students navigate the pathway to popular global study destinations.
Participants will acquire knowledge to support students applying to university including international updates on undergraduate admissions, standardized testing and current trends in international student recruitment from key figures and experts in international education.
In addition, you will be able to have one to one appointments with directors of admissions and representatives from universities from around who can update you on the latest application procedures and documentation required for students planning to enter university abroad.
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Venue
Al Jumairah Ballroom Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan Road, +971 4 331 1111 October, 2018 |
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Seminars
During the workshop, high school counsellors will have the opportunity to participate in the informative seminars about the international education system of each of the main destinations for Emirates students and learn about the application process in each of those countries.
The seminars will be presented by student recruitment specialists and governmental representatives from each country and the participation is free of charge only for invited counsellors.
During the workshop, high school counsellors will have the opportunity to participate in the informative seminars about the international education system of each of the main destinations for Emirates students and learn about the application process in each of those countries.
The seminars will be presented by student recruitment specialists and governmental representatives from each country and the participation is free of charge only for invited counsellors.
AGENDA |
Value |
7:45 am - 8:30 am |
Registration |
8:30 am - 9:25 am |
Feature Seminar |
9:30 am - 10:25 am |
Princeton Review Seminar US Admissions: What's on a successful application? (To be confirmed) |
10:30 am - 12:30 pm |
1 to 1 meetings x 5 |
13:30 pm - 14:00 pm |
Lunch |
14:00 pm - 14:30 pm |
How to make a successful application to a French University (To be confirmed) |
14:30 pm - 16:30 pm |
1 to 1 meetings x 5 |
16:30 pm - 16:45 pm |
Coffee Break |
16:50 pm - 18:00 pm |
1 to 1 meeting x 3 |
18:00 pm - 19:00 pm |
Princeton Review Seminar |
19:00 pm - 20:30 pm |
Networking Cocktail & Dinner |
Benefits for Counsellors
The participation is free of charge for each approved counselor and includes the following benefits:
• Up to 12 pre-scheduled one-2-one individual meetings with international institutions;
• Your school and your school profile with colour photo printed in the workshop catalogue;
• Free participation in all informative seminars about the international admissions and the application process;
• Lavish buffet lunch and afternoon refreshment break are included;
• Opportunity to meet key international education organisations during the evening Networking Cocktail;
• One night of free hotel accommodation (only for counsellors based over 100km from Dubai).
The participation is free of charge for each approved counselor and includes the following benefits:
• Up to 12 pre-scheduled one-2-one individual meetings with international institutions;
• Your school and your school profile with colour photo printed in the workshop catalogue;
• Free participation in all informative seminars about the international admissions and the application process;
• Lavish buffet lunch and afternoon refreshment break are included;
• Opportunity to meet key international education organisations during the evening Networking Cocktail;
• One night of free hotel accommodation (only for counsellors based over 100km from Dubai).
Accommodation
Counsellors that are based more than 100 km from Dubai, will receive one-night free hotel accommodation including breakfast on October 17th, at the Ibis World Trade Center Dubai. A transfer service will be provided on the morning of the event to take you to the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Check in: TBD
Check out: TBD
On the morning of the first day, BMI will provide transportation/shuttle from the IBIS hotel to the Crowne Plaza.
This event is subject to space availability and on a first come, first served basis. A limited number of rooms are available.
Counsellors that are based more than 100 km from Dubai, will receive one-night free hotel accommodation including breakfast on October 17th, at the Ibis World Trade Center Dubai. A transfer service will be provided on the morning of the event to take you to the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Check in: TBD
Check out: TBD
On the morning of the first day, BMI will provide transportation/shuttle from the IBIS hotel to the Crowne Plaza.
This event is subject to space availability and on a first come, first served basis. A limited number of rooms are available.
Networking Cocktail
The evening networking cocktail is an important aspect of the workshop. The venue will be advised during the workshop and all
participants are welcomed to attend the networking.
This function is designed to allow you to meet participating institutions in a relaxed environment, where canapes and drinks will be served.
Only registered counsellors will be admitted to this networking event.
The evening networking cocktail is an important aspect of the workshop. The venue will be advised during the workshop and all
participants are welcomed to attend the networking.
This function is designed to allow you to meet participating institutions in a relaxed environment, where canapes and drinks will be served.
Only registered counsellors will be admitted to this networking event.
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Contact Information
Leandro Reis International Operations Manager BMI Media - London, UK [email protected] +44 (0) 208 952 1392 |
Stanly Fernandez Vice President ScorePlus - The Princeton Review [email protected] +971 4 334 0004 +971 56 690 6400 |
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Sponsor
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Supporting & Participating Organizations
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Strategic Partner
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