Education UK 2011 Exhibition

Beat the queue and pre-register early for the Education UK 2011 Exhibition. The annual exhibition, organised by the British Council, is back next week. It will be held on Tuesday, January 25 from 1-7pm at the Sutra Hall, fourth floor of the Rizqun International Hotel in Gadong.

By pre-registering early, not only can visitors beat the queue on the day but one lucky visitor also stands a chance to win an iPod Touch while others may win cash vouchers throughout the exhibition time. Interested individuals can pre-register at http://bn.edukexhibitions.org/.

Some 22 British educational institutions will take part in the exhibition, offering advice and guidance on not only the course or subject but also fees, accommodation and other issues related to studying. Besides representatives from the exhibiting institutions themselves, various other experts will be on hand to offer advice.

Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Unit representatives will be present to help with queries on the accreditation of courses. Staff of the Scholarship Unit, the Ministry of Education, will tie on hand to offer advice on MoE scholarships, as well as the Public Service Department for Brunei government's in-service officers. CfBT Education Services (B) Sdn Bhd will also be there.

The UK has so much to offer. UK qualifications are among the best accredited and respected by international employers, and the UK is also one of the most diverse and multicultural societies in the world -as thousands of Bruneians have already discovered. Apart from the exhibition, there will be four important seminars running alongside:

* 2.30 - 3.15pm - Succeed in IELTS - this seminar is designed to help future candidates enhance their knowledge and understanding of the IELTS test as proof of ability to follow studies in English is likely to become an important new
requisite in the visa process. The aim is to provide an overview of the exam, tips and
techniques for maximising one's potential;

* 3.30 - 4.15pm - Choosing the right course and the right institution - the chosen university and course of study can play a major role in the rest of one's life. This talk outlines the key differences between institutions in the UK and important elements to assess when choosing a degree course and institution. It will provide guidance on resources available to help one choose, and information to help make a strong application;

* 4.30 - 5.15pm - Writing Personal Statement - This is suitable for students beginning the difficult task of writing up the application for undergraduate study in the UK. Many of the UK's universities are now over-subscribed with international applications and are as such ever more selective in their choices. The personal statement (PS) is the main factor, beyond academic performance, that will determine if an offer is made or not. Knowing what to include in the PS and how to be selective in the information is crucial if applying to the top universities; and lastly

* 5.30 - 6.15pm - Applying to UK universities: Guide to parents - Designed to give parents all the necessary information to support their son or daughter with their choices and application to university or college. It also includes guidance on key decisions and the UCAS system, as well as provides useful information about the costs associated with going to university or college. For those in the Belait District and nearby areas, a similar exhibition will take place the day after, on Wednesday January 26 from 10.30am to 2:30pm at the Multipurpose Hall of SM Sayyidina Ali in Belait. Only 15 UK education institutions will take part on that day. For further enquiries, contact Cecile Dasal, Education Promotion Officer, British Council on 2237742 or 8735302.