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European Countries

European Countries. Destination Coffee Morning For Parent Link WAB HS Counseling Office. Major Destinations – Class of 2013. Class of 2014 Applications to date: Sweden, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, France, Denmark, Finland, Austria. WAB students’ interest in Europe.

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European Countries

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  1. European Countries Destination Coffee Morning For Parent Link WAB HS Counseling Office

  2. Major Destinations – Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Applications to date: Sweden, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, France, Denmark, Finland, Austria

  3. WAB students’ interest in Europe English language programs prevalent Lesser fees for EU citizens Some students return to home countries Several take a gap year before beginning studies in Europe Popular courses: Business, Hospitality, International Relations, Engineering

  4. Overview • Must apply to a course first, within a university • Liberal arts/sciences colleges only ones with broad education programs • English-language programs very strong in The Netherlands • Also in Switzerland, some business programs in other countries • Public (national) university programs are in the country’s language • G10 Course selection is very important in these countries • Full IB Diploma widely recognized • Some countries have specific IB course requirements • Math SL a minimum requirement in many countries • May have prove academic language proficiency • Example: Sweden, Denmark tests

  5. IBO.org IB has teams of people advocating for IB Diploma with universities, governments Check this website for up-to-date details of IB conversions and entry requirements

  6. Application Timeline • Can apply throughout Grade 12 • Many deadlines in March-May of Grade 12 • Students must research these dates themselves • IB exam results available July 6 • Most acceptances are conditional based on these results • Total IB points and individual course points are important

  7. The Netherlands Popular English-language option Variety of degree programs Reduced cost

  8. Netherlands • Courses with specific IB requirements: • Engineering, Medicine, Sciences, Social Sciences • Many Dutch universities with English programs • Erasmus, Maastricht, Tilburg, University of Amsterdam, Utrecht, Rotterdam Business School, The Hague University, and many others expanding annually • Very strong Hospitality Management programs • The Hotelschool den Haag, NHTV-Breda, hogenschole • COST based on passport • € 2500 - 4000 for EU citizens • € 8000 – 1100 for non-citizens

  9. University Colleges • Three year programs – liberal arts and sciences • Broad program with a concentration (major) • Honors Colleges • IB Diploma with specific requirements • Very competitive for entry • Examples • Utrecht, Amsterdam, Leiden, Maastricht (Roosevelt), Middelburg– more to be introduced in the future.

  10. University Colleges Honors Colleges, so very high IB points required for entry

  11. Technical Universities • Research universities that offer up to the PhD level • IB Diploma with Math SL/HL required. • Examples: • Eindhoven, Delft and Twente • Strong Engineering programs taught in English

  12. Degrees widely recognized Strong residential life

  13. Useful information • Everyone must apply using Studielink • Online application • Supporting documents sent by courier/DHL • Student’s passport, etc. • WAB Official Transcript and IB Predicted Grades • Dutch citizens applying to Dutch public universities to study in Dutch – • A different, more specific application process • Check with your counselor • May have to take a thirdscience external from the IB Diploma at WAB For general information including loans and fees: http://www.duo.nl

  14. Sweden Many students return home to study Most course in Swedish

  15. Application Process • Deadlines – spring through summer of G12 • All IB Diploma points + Swedish language proficiency • Send TISUS certificate on your own • Apply through Antangingsservice - central application center • Must send official IB exam results to Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR) • Request in April, sent in July • Include Swedish ID # and Antagningsservice application #

  16. New IB rules: 2014+ • English: A SL/HL + language of instruction • Swedish A orTisus test • Offered at the Swedish school in Shunyi, certain dates • Math: Earn more credit points for SL, HL • Earn weighted credit points for particular levels of classes • Total IB points converted to Swedish 10-20 point scale • See UHR website for details

  17. Germany Very specific requirements per course and by federal state Courses in German

  18. IB: specific requirements • Two languages – one “A” and one “B HL”, minimum • Math HL or SL (Studies not acceptable) • Science – Biology, Physics, Chemistry • Social Science-- History, Economics or Geography • Subject Six – Elective • Film Studies recently accepted

  19. Conversion to Abitur

  20. Switzerland World-renowned programs in Hospitality Management (in English)

  21. IB requirements for National Universities Language A 2nd language: BHL or A SL/HL Social sciences: Geography, History or Economics only Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics – one at HL Mathematics SL or HL(No Studies) Elective (either a third language, or another natural science or mathematics)

  22. Hospitality Management schools Programs in English Hands-on learning & internship opportunities Training for 21st century skills in various fields Similar to programs across the globe

  23. Requirements Full IB Diploma preferred, but not required for all programs English proficiency – either IB English A or IELTS Work experience in the industry Employer letter Motivation letter from the student Selection day interview process

  24. Liberal Arts Colleges American-style education, at a much cheaper price!

  25. Combination styles • Many degrees recognized in US and EU countries; strong internships in business programs • Examples: • Jacobs University Bremen – Sciences, Engineering • EBS/Regent’s College London – Finance, International Relations • Webster University, multiple campuses – Business, media • St. Louis University Madrid – variety of arts and sciences • American University in Paris – focus on art history, languages

  26. Entry requirements • Similar to US college application process • HS Curriculum and strength of grades important • Write a personal statement of intent • Teacher letters of recommendation • SAT scores may be required – check website • Research individual websites for requirements, programs

  27. Questions? As always, please contact your individual counselor for specific questions. Ms. Bernie (A-G) Mr. C (H-L) Ms. Bilan/Mr. Foster (M-S) Ms. Michelle (T-Z)

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