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Destination Coffee: HONG KONG & SINGAPORE

May 19, 2011. Destination Coffee: HONG KONG & SINGAPORE. Requirements. Why singapore ?. GLOBAL TRAVEL, BUSINESS & EDUCATION HUB. Location. Very popular destinations for WAB graduates Recognize the IB Diploma, often scholarships for IB students (based on total points)

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Destination Coffee: HONG KONG & SINGAPORE

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  1. May 19, 2011 Destination Coffee: HONG KONG & SINGAPORE

  2. Requirements

  3. Why singapore? GLOBAL TRAVEL, BUSINESS & EDUCATION HUB

  4. Location

  5. Very popular destinations for WAB graduates • Recognize the IB Diploma, often scholarships for IB students (based on total points) • Globally recognized university qualifications; very high in global rankings • Variety of degree programs in English • More reasonable fees • Multicultural, vibrant cities • Close to Beijing Why study here?

  6. HONG KONG SINGAPORE • Business • Engineering • Biomedicine • Technology • Social Sciences • Journalism/Media • All strong in research • Natural Sciences/Biomedicine/Sports Science • Hospitality/Tourism • Supply Chain Logistics • Film/Media/FX • Business • Engineering • Technology Top programs

  7. admissions • Research, research, research! • Requirements/IB points depend on each course of study • Deadlines differ per university • End of December (priority) • End of March (regular) • Websites: • Study in Hong Kong • Study in Singapore • Universities • Naviance • WAB’s graduates applying to NUS

  8. Starting Sept. 2012 ALL Universities in Hong Kong will go to a four-year system

  9. STUDENT WAB • Online application • Academic record • Resume of extra-curricular activities • Use Naviance! • Other documents (awards) • Statement (some) • Payment of application fee • Supporting documents • Official Transcript • IB Predicted Grades • Reference Letter (some) • Copy of student’s HK or SG government ID card • Sent by DHL • 205 RMB courier fee requirements

  10. High School Transcript

  11. English Proficiency tests – 1 of the following: • TOEFL • SAT I • IELTS • Minimum score on IB English Group One exam requirements

  12. HONG KONG • University of Hong Kong (HKU) • www.hku.hk/ • Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST) • www.ust.hk/eng/index.htm • Chinese University of Hong Kong • www.cuhk.edu.hk/english/index.html • Note: Will become 4-year programs in 2012

  13. Scholarships & fees

  14. Singapore National universities • National University of Singapore (NUS) • www.nus.edu.sg • Nanyang Technological University (NTU) • www.ntu.edu.sg • Singapore Management University (SMU) • www.smu.edu.sg • Also 5 polytechnics: provide vocational degrees

  15. Tuition is usually lower than other English-speaking countries • Fees vary by program (ex: Medicine is highest) • International students can apply for a Tuition Grant from the Singaporean government • Can also work, do internship • Requirement for Tuition Grant: work for 3 years in Singapore after earning the degree Scholarships & fees

  16. Returning to Singapore • All universities are familiar with process • Overseas for University • Many universities around the world will defer entry just for the term of service • Recommendation: Prepareall applications before graduating from WAB National service

  17. Ms. Bernie Longboy (A-I) Mr. Peter Hauet (J-M) Ms. Aleka Bilan (N-T) Ms. Michelle Chow-Liu (U-Z) Q & A

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