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Forthcoming Events
Education
Find out what seminars and individual consultations we are holding this month about studying in the UK or on one of the distance learning courses represented by us.
English
Find out what new courses we have and new events related to learning English.
Creativity and Society
Find out about what arts and governance events we will be running.
Exam Services
Find out what Exams dates we have and any seminars we are holding.
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27.5 |
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Seminar: IELTS Exam Preparation Tips & UCAS Application
5 – 7:30 p.m. | 27 May 2013 (Monday)
Room 401/402, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong
Free admission, registration is required
This free seminar combines important information about IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and practical ways to prepare for the test. Our experts will explain the structure and procedures for taking the test and how your result will help you to apply to universities at home and abroad (including Hong Kong, the UK, the USA, Australia, Canada and New Zealand). In additon, our IELTS preparation course teacher will share exam preparation tips.
Our education experts will share their expertise on how to apply for UK universities and colleges through UCAS, and multiple pathways to university such as the International Foundation Programme and the International Diploma. This seminar is sure to be popular so book early to avoid disappointment.
More details and registration: www.britishcouncil.org.hk/ieltsseminar
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27-29.5 |
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2013 Cultural Leadership Summit on Arts Entrepreneurship
27-29 May 2013 (Monday – Wednesday)
Hong Kong Jockey Club Amphitheatre, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and Hong Kong Arts Centre
Co-presented by Hong Kong Arts Administrators Association and the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, and in association with the British Council , the 2013 Cultural Leadership Summit will focus on the theme Arts Entrepreneurship – What it Takes and How it Works, inviting international, regional and local cultural leaders, including Ms Jude Kelly (Artistic Director of Southbank Centre in London) and Mr Colin Tweedy (Vice President of Arts and Business, UK ; Managing Director of The Building Centre in London), to come together and examine how the concept of entrepreneurship can be applied in the formation and operation of successful commercial arts enterprises, as well as in the sustainable development of not-for-profit arts organizations through developing new audiences, new format of productions, new modes of operation and new sources of income.
More details and registration: www.britishcouncil.org.hk/arts/CulturalSummit2013
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1.6 |
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British Council Open Day at Tseung Kwan O Centre
2 - 4.30 p.m. | 1 June 2013 (Saturday)
Tseung Kwan O (Lok Sin Tong Lau Tak Primary School)
Target audience: Parents and students of Kindergarten 1 to
Primary 6
Spend an enjoyable afternoon with the British Council's highly experienced and qualified teaching team where you can immerse yourself in English and pick up practical learning tips.
Parents can observe their children in our demonstration lessons and see how we help them to excel in English. We have information sessions for parents in which we show you how to help with your child's learning at home. As an authorised centre of Cambridge English Language Assessment Exams, there will also be parent seminars on the various Cambridge English: Young Learners exams.
There will be a free English level test available too. All activities are free of charge. Registration is required and on a first-come, first-served basis. Register now!
Details and registration: www.britishcouncil.org.hk/openday
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2.6 |
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myClass Free Demonstration Lesson
2 - 4 p.m. | 2 June 2013 (Sunday)
British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
Level: Pre-intermediate or above
If you would like to improve your speaking and listening skills with real life topics and practical language tasks, come to the myClass demonstration lesson and experience British Council's brand new way of developing your confidence with communication in English.
You will develop strategies used to maintain a conversation by asking follow up questions and using exclamations. Our internationally qualified teachers will be on hand to provide professional counselling on your learning needs. What's more, you can enjoy special offers when registering for selected English courses on the day.
Places for activities and offer are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Register now! (*Terms and conditions apply)
Details and registration: www.britishcouncil.org.hk/demolesson
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