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Free presentations and seminars during the fair "Days of International Education" on October 8 in Vilnius, October 10 in Riga and October 11 in Tallinn.

Free presentations and seminars during the fair "Days of International Education" on October 8 in Vilnius, October 10 in Riga and October 11 in Tallinn.

Registration:
Vilnius: + 370 (8 5) 2690056, lietuva@balticcouncil.org 
Riga: + 371 67311610, info@balticcouncil.org 
Tallinn: + 372 6998300, tallinn@balticcouncil.org 


LITHUANIA
Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva
Thursday, October 8
 conference room „Gamma”

11.00-11.45
“Your Pathway to the UK universities. UCAS Placement Services (IN ENGLISH)

Ms Tatjana Taraseviča, University of Glasgo Graduate, UCAS Senior Advisor, Baltic Council for International Education

Do you want to study in the UK? This country offers a wide range of higher education programmes, so students have many opportunities, depending on their grades, talents and wishes. During the seminar you will have the possibility to learn information about UCAS - the centralized online system that manages applications to almost all UK universities. You will also have the opportunity to find out more about different programmes offered by British universities, entry requirements, tuition fees and loans, application deadlines, work opportunities and practical issues in the UK.


12.00-12.45

State Boarding Schools in the UK: stories of aspiration and stories of achievement.
Paul Kilbride, Headmaster at Old Swinford Hospital School

Oxford educated Paul Kilbride, headmaster of Old Swinford Hospital School, discusses the advantages of UK state boarding schools.  Paul has worked in both the independent and state sectors in the UK and so is well placed to discuss the similarities and differences between them and what schools like his can offer the prospective students.


13.00 – 13.45  
University for the Creative Arts
Ms Margaret Harris, Global Recruitment Officer, University for the Creative Arts


15.00 – 15.45

"Study, work and live in Canada"
Ms Polina Slepukhina, Marketing Services Representative, Thompson Rivers University

The presentation will cover main aspects of Canadian educational system as well as work and immigration opportunities.

16.00-16.45

“Tavo kelias į universitetą D. Britanijoje. UCAS pildymo paslaugos” (LIETUVIŲ KALBA)
P. Daiva Siautilaite, Vyresnioji išsilavinimo konsultantė, Baltic Council for International Education

Ketinate studijuoti D. Britanijoje? Šioje šalyje yra didžiulis aukštojo mokslo programų pasirinkimas, taigi kiekvienas būsimasis studentas ras  jo pažymius, talentus ir norus labiausiai atitinkančią studijų kryptį.  Seminaro metu sužinosite apie UCAS – centralizuotą internetinę stojimo paraiškų į D. Britanijos universitetus  sistemą. Taip pat bus pristatytos populiariausios bakalauro, magistro programos, stojimo reikalavimai, mokslo kaina ir paskolų teikimo tvarka, paraiškų pateikimo terminai, įsidarbinimo galimybės ir praktinė informacija apie šalį.

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LATVIA
 Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija
Saturday, October 10
 conference room „Sigma 1”


11.00 – 11.45
“IELTS and Cambridge exams are recognised in Latvia!”
Essential information for Latvian schools, colleges, universities and teachers of English
Inga Saulīte – Bēniņa, Director of the Exams Centre

Starting from academic year 2015/2016 students will be able to choose whether to take a centralised foreign language exam or an international test: IELTS (International English Language Testing System), Cambridge English or other internationally recognised exams
The latest information about the changes in rules about year 12 exam, IELTS and Cambridge English dates and requirements.
The seminar will be run by Tatjana Kunda, VISC un Inga Saulīte-Bēniņa, Baltic Council for I

12.00 – 12.45
“Higher Education programmes in Great Britain”

Ms Ilze Folkmane, Senior Educational Consultant, Baltic Council for International Education

Great Britain offers a wide range of higher education programmes in English, so students have many opportunities, depending on their grades, talents and wishes. During the seminar you will have an opportunity to learn information about different programmes, entry requirements, tuition fees and loans, grants, scholarships, work opportunities and practical issues this country.

13.00 – 13.45

State Boarding Schools in the UK: stories of aspiration and stories of achievement.

Paul Kilbride, Headmaster at Old Swinford Hospital School

Oxford educated Paul Kilbride, the headmaster of Old Swinford Hospital School, discusses the advantages of UK state boarding schools.  Paul has worked in both independent and state sectors in the UK and so is well placed to discuss the similarities and differences between them and what schools like his can offer prospective students.


14.00 – 14.45
“IELTS and Cambridge exams are recognised in Latvia!”
Essential information for IELTS candidates
Inga Saulīte – Bēniņa, Director of the Exams Centre


Starting from academic year 2015/2016 students will be able to choose whether to take a centralised foreign language exam or an international test: IELTS (International English Language Testing System), Cambridge English or other internationally recognised exams. The latest information about IELTS and Cambridge English exams recognition in Latvia.  Which exam to choose as a school leaving exam and why?  You will get answers at the seminar.


15.00 – 15.45

“Welcome to the future of engineering!”

Mr Anton Prokopenko, Advanced Sensor Applications Bachelor students
The Institute of Engineering, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen.


A Bachelor of Engineering honours degree, specialising in sensor technology, will provide an outstanding higher education experience and rewarding career opportunities. Get valuable, first-hand information from Latvian students who are currently studying at the university!


16.00 – 16.45
"Study, work and live in Canada"

Ms Polina Slepukhina, Marketing Services Representative, Thompson Rivers University

The presentation will cover the main aspects of Canadian educational system as well as work and immigration opportunities.

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ESTONIA
Radisson Blu Hotel Olympia
Sunday, October 11
conference room „Epsilon”


13.00 – 13.45
“Your Pathway to the UK universities. UCAS Placement Services

Ms Anastassia Tšitškina, Oxford Brookes University Graduate, Senior UCAS Adviser, Baltic Council for International Education

Do you want to study in the UK? This country offers a wide range of higher education programmes, so students have many opportunities, depending on their grades, talents and wishes. During the seminar you will have the possibility to learn information about UCAS - the centralized online system that manages applications to almost all UK universities. You will also have the opportunity to find out more about different programmes offered by British universities, entry requirements, tuition fees and loans, application deadlines, work opportunities and practical issues in the UK.


14.00-14.45

State Boarding Schools in the UK: stories of aspiration and stories of achievement.

Paul Kilbride, Headmaster at Old Swinford Hospital School

Oxford educated Paul Kilbride, headmaster of Old Swinford Hospital School, discusses the advantages of UK state boarding schools.  Paul has worked in both the independent and state sectors in the UK and so is well placed to discuss the similarities and differences between them and what schools like his can offer prospective students.


15.00  - 15.45
"Study, work and live in Canada"

Ms Polina Slepukhina, Marketing Services Representative, Thompson Rivers University

The presentation will cover main aspects of Canadian educational system as well as work and immigration opportunities.

 

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