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ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE

Explore opportunities to study abroad for better education, job prospects, and cultural experiences. Get information on different countries, universities, and application processes.

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ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE

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  1. ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE OVERSEAS STUDIES 2013 - 2014

  2. Careers Teachers • Ms Susanna Kwan ( Staff Room B ) Tel : 36524833 • Ms Mandy Yip ( Staff Room D ) Tel : 36524845 • Mr. C Lo( Staff Room B) Tel : 36524827 • Mr. YL Chung (Staff Room A) Tel: 36524822

  3. Why do you want to study overseas ? • For better education ? • For easier education ? • You prefer living in a foreign country ? • Your friends are going overseas ? • For better qualification for job hunting ?

  4. When to go ? • The HK education system is now in line with education system in most overseas countries except UK • You want to join the education system of the other countries at which level ? • If you want to join the UK education at secondary school level, you have to consider carefully when you would like to go to UK. Before or after completing S5? • Give enough time for research about the schools or universitiesof your choice • Don’t miss the deadline for application

  5. Food for thought from Prof K.M. Cheng: “When should we send our children to study overseas?” • 教育講座系列(五)：我兒何時「出國」?子女留學的得失、利弊. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUXRno4EKKw&feature=BFa&list=PLCF4DF9D08EDAC9D9

  6. Where to go? • Which country ? UK ? USA ? Canada ? Australia ? China ? Taiwan? • Studythe education system of the country you have chosen • Compare their curriculum with that in HK

  7. 2012文憑試考生出路（資料來源：教育局）

  8. Which part of the chosen country ? • Weather condition (e.g. Will it be too cold in winter time ?) • Friends / relatives living around the neighbourhood ? • Population size / Chinese population ?

  9. Reminders for Some Popular Places

  10. United Kingdom • No.: 200+ • UCAS • Pros & Cons: • many choices • easy fit-in • Cost: • 8 000 ~ 25 000 pounds for tuition • tuition fees raised 3 X in 2011 • 9 000 ~ 18 000 pounds for living • Link: http://www.educationuk.org

  11. United Kingdom – some examples

  12. Australia • No.: ~39 • Pros & Cons: • varied qualities (esp private ones) • can work • Cost: • A$10 000 ~ 16 500 for tuition • A$9 300 ~ 12 000 for living • Link: http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/sia/en/Home.htm

  13. Australia – some examples

  14. New Zealand • No.: ~8 with 24 institutes • Pros & Cons: • secondary students welcome • can work if permitted • relatively low IELTS requirement • Cost: NZ $10 000 ~ 18 000 for tuition NZ $10 000 ~ 12 000 for living • Link: http://www.minedu.govt.nz/NZEducation.aspx

  15. Canada • No.: ~76 • Pros & Cons: • ‘one of the best places to live’ • safe • welcome immigrants • Cost: • Average C$12 000 • more expensive in B.C. & Quebec • Link: http://www.studycanada.ca/

  16. United States • No.: HUGE~! • Pros & Cons: • TOEFL + SAT : 7 times / yr + ACT depends • numerous choices • emphasis on ECA / community service / leadership • should plan well in advance • Cost: • Tuition: US$ 17 500 ~ 25 200 • Link: http://www.usa.gov/visitors/study.shtml

  17. Japan • No.: ~700 • Pros & Cons: • Must be DSE graduates • With pass in Japanese Level 1 or 2 • Exam + interview • Cost: • HK$125 000 to 155 000 • Link: http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/

  18. 台灣 • ~130 • 「一般大學」vs 「技職大學」 • 「國立」vs「私立」 • 學雜費 • HK$18K ~ 36K; 20K~50K • http://www.overseas.ncnu.edu.tw/content/hongkong

  19. 台灣 表一：2012-13年度，台灣各類大學的總數

  20. 台灣 • 台灣高等院校有很多，能正名為大學的其中一個條件是校園的面積最少要有5公頃 • 著名的國立大學有台灣大學（法律及醫科）、成功大學（土木工程）、清華大學、交通大學、台北大學（法律）、中興大學（獸醫及農業）、台北科技大學、屏東科技大學、中山大學、師範大學、台北藝術大學等。

  21. Others • Macau http://www.dsej.gov.mo/~webdsej/www/einter_dsej_page.php • Singapore http://app.singaporeedu.gov.sg/asp/index.asp

  22. Proceedings • Collect data • Application • Down-payment of school fee/ boarding fee • Application of student visa • Booking of air tickets • Inform the school that you are leaving

  23. Collect Data : • Information can be obtained from : • http://www.edb.gov.hk EDB Service to students and parents → Careers Guidance → Further studies → Non-local

  24. Collect Data : • Non-profit-making organizations like Consulates or Commissions • http://www.studycanada.ca • http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au • http://www.educationuk.org.hk • http://www.usnews.com • http://www.ucas.ac.uk

  25. Considerations : • Money • Tuition fee, boarding fee, traveling expenses • Cost effectiveness ( do you get a good education for the money spent ? ) • Student’s grant and loan ? • Scholarships ? (Consult Ms Yip)

  26. Which School / College ? • Check web-sites of the chosen school / university • Curriculum • Any agreement with other universities for further studies ? • Which University / College is most outstanding in which subject ? • E.g London School of Economics • Entry requirements ( e.g. results of SAT, GCSE, GCE, TOEFL, IELTS ? ) e.g. to apply for universities in UK, you must score at least 6.5 in IELTS

  27. Recognition/Ranking Search for “ranking of universities” through the internet http://privateschool.about.com/cs/choosingaschool/a/ranking.htm

  28. Top 400 World Universities (World University ranking 2012-2013)

  29. Proceedings • Collect data • Application • Down-payment of school fee/ boarding fee • Apply for student visa • Booking of air tickets • Inform the school that you are leaving

  30. Application • Direct application to the school • Apply through agencies • Be cautious if the proceedings involve depositing a large down-payment • Find out whether you will be at liberty to move to another institution in the same country and in what circumstances any fees paid would be refundable

  31. What will SJC provide ? Transcript Recommendation letter

  32. Predicted Grades

  33. What will SJC provide ? • Please hand in to the school office an application letter for issuing your transcript • Enclose a passport size photograph (in school uniform) • The school will only issue one transcript to each student ( Send certified photocopies overseas if necessary )

  34. Application for Letter of recommendation • Fill in the application form (available from the school office or download from the school website) • Photocopies of your report cards, any certificates or awards obtained for the past 2 years • Pre-stamped addressed envelope

  35. Please notice • Allow at least 5 working days before you can get you transcript and your letter of recommendation • During long holidays, school will only certify photocopies of your documents ( must have better planning ahead and apply for necessary documents before the holidays begin )

  36. Please notice • We do not respond to requests of overseas schools asking for students’ reports and personal data unless we receive request from their parents • We will not be responsible for supervision work relating to entry to a school abroad

  37. Proceedings • Collect data • Application • If you are successful, Congratulations • Down-payment of school fee/ boarding fee

  38. Proceedings • Apply for student visa • Booking of air tickets • Inform the school properly that you are leaving SJC

  39. Overseas Studies Seminar Thank You

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