The British Council is delighted to announce that the Agent and Counsellor Workshop and Networking event will be held on Wednesday 16 October at 16.00 in Seoul. In collaboration with the committee of British Universities in South Korea (BUISK), we cordially invite advisers who provide support students applying to UK universities to meet us and representatives from 25 UK universities.
The key features of this event include:
- UK student visas policy update by UKVI: this session will cover the recent updates to the UK student visa policy, including the introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), the eVisa as well as the upcoming changes in student maintenance requirements (the increase of the monthly financial requirements in the UK). We invite you to join us for this essential discussion to better understand how these changes may impact your students’ study in the UK.
- Korean student mobility trends to the UK: this informative session will provide the latest Korean student mobility trends to the UK in comparison with other countries and territories in the North East Asia region (including China). It will also delve deeper into enrolment trends as well as opportunities and challenges in South Korea.
- Update on UK higher education by BUISK: learn the latest updates on UK higher education, admissions requirements and important notes for advisers.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with admissions representatives from 25 UK universities and broaden your professional network.
Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to expand your network, enhance your knowledge and elevate your counselling skills. Reserve your spot today!
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The British Council Agent and Counsellor Engagement Event: UK Higher Education Briefing for Education Advisors
- Date: Wednesday 16 October 2024
- Time: 16.00–19.00 (registration starts at 15.40)
- Venue: Alsace Provence Hall (2F), Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam
- Admission: Free of charge
- Registration*: https://forms.office.com/e/cXLfBNBaT2
* Please note this event will be conducted in English.
1. Programme
Activity |
Speaker |
|---|---|
| Open remark | Paul Clementson, Director Korea, British Council |
|
Become a certified UK agent and counsellor – why does it matter? |
Karen Hsu, Head of Higher Education Mobility, East Asia, British Council |
|
Student Mobility Trends in South Korea |
Sonia Wong, Regional Research Analyst, Education Insights Hub East Asia, British Council |
|
UK Higher Education Update |
Claire Zupnik, International Manager (East Asia), University of Leeds / Chair of BUISK Committee |
| Introduction to UK SELT tests | Vivian Park, Client Relations Manager for Korea, Pearson Test of English (PTE) |
| UK Student Visa Application and Policy Update | Ed Humphris, UKVI Visa Outreach Officer, UK Visas and Immigration Office |
| Networking: UK University Meet & Greet | British Council / BUISK representatives / Pearson PTE / VITA Student |
2. Participating UK Universities (in alphabetical order)
- Arts University Bournemouth
- Cardiff University
- City, University of London
- Durham University
- King's College London
- Liverpool John Moores University
- Loughborough University
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Newcastle University
- Northumbria University Newcastle
- Queen's University Belfast
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- The Glasgow School of Art
- The University of Manchester
- University of Bristol
- University of Cambridge
- University of Central Lancashire
- University of Essex
- University of Exeter
- University of Huddersfield
- University of Leeds
- University of Nottingham
- University of Southampton
- University of the Arts London
- University of Warwick
3. Join the British Council Agent and Counsellor Training
To support education advisers a better understanding of the UK education system, the British Council has launched a new, free, agent and counsellor training and engagement hub.
The hub represents every level of UK education and includes information on what international students will need to study at an English language school, independent school, college, or higher education provider. It will provide a one stop shop for agents and counsellors to engage with the UK as a study destination as a whole.
Why should you sign up?
- Free of charge: no registration fee, no recertification fee.
- 100% online learning: content grouped in thematic areas, not by study level, total study time has been reduced by 25%.
- Flexible learning: modules can be taken in any order, at any time. Experienced advisers can fast-track straight to the assessment – saving study time!
- Online certificates generated immediately: upon successful completion. After passing an assessment and signing up to the Code of Ethical Practice, you can be listed as ‘certified’ UK study advisor on a public-facing website.
For more information, visit www.britishcouncil.org/education/education-agents/training-agents and join us today!