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.

Tips for F5–F7 students: Success in IELTS and university application
7.00 – 9.00 p.m.  |  6 November 2009  |  Room 501, British Council  |  4.30 – 6.30 p.m.  |  7 November 2009  |  Room 307, British Council

Free admission but registration is required. Please register through our website: www.britishcouncil.org.hk/exams/ielts/seminar09.  

If you are an upper secondary student planning for your future, this one-stop advice session is a must for you. We will introduce strategies and tips for tackling the IELTS (International English Language Test System) examination, the internationally recognised English language qualification essential for entrance into higher education in Hong Kong and abroad (including the UK, US and Australia). We will also  provide information about studying in the UK, including pathways to university, subject and location choices, tips on making successful applications, and more. Education and examinations experts from the British Council and our teacher who delivers IELTS preparation courses will deliver the session. Participants will also have a chance to win IELTS exams preparation materials.

Enquiries: 2913 5100
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Chevening scholarships and UK postgraduate study information seminar
UK postgraduate study information seminar: 7.00 – 7.30 p.m.  |  5/F, British Council
Chevening scholarships information seminar: 7.30 – 8.30 p.m.  |  5/F, British Council
Individual consultations: 8.30 – 9.00 p.m.  |  5/F, British Council

This is the prime time for applying postgraduate courses in the UK and we are offering some free seminars to help you with your application and getting funding for your study. Education experts from UK universities will host our information seminar and the British Council will guide you on how to write successful applications and provide practical information about postgraduate study in the UK. Our Chevening scholarships information seminar will introduce to you one of the most well-known UK scholarships programmes. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London awards the Chevening scholarships annually to outstanding young people from Hong Kong and Macao to enable them to study postgraduate courses in the UK. In 2010, successful candidates will receive up to HK$350,000 to cover their tuition fees, airfares and living costs. To learn more about the scholarships and application procedures, come along to one of our information seminars. The application period for Chevening scholarships runs from 2 November 2009 to 15 January 2010.

Enquiries and registration: 2913 5100
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New Audiences New Approaches – Audience Development Symposium and Workshops
Symposium: 1.45 – 5.30 p.m.  |  18 November 2009  |  Concert Hall, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Road, Hong Kong  |  Free of charge

Workshops: 1.00 – 3.00 p.m., 3.30 – 5.30 p.m.  |  19 November 2009  |  Conference Room, Hong Kong Arts Development Council, 14/F, East Warwick House, Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road  |  Fees: HK$350 for one workshop, HK$500 for two workshops

A unique opportunity for UK, China and Hong Kong cultural leaders and arts practitioners to share their views on audience development, examining opportunities, challenges and creative ideas, in light of the forthcoming West Kowloon Cultural District. The five UK speakers invited include David Anderson from V&A Museum, Shan Maclennan from Southbank, Alastair Tallon from the Royal Albert Hall, Fran Hegyi from Cultural Olympiad and Andrew McIntyre from creative consultancy Morris Hargreaves McIntyre. A workshop delivered by Andrew McIntyre will be held on the day after the symposium.

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Cambridge University Press celebrates IELTS 20th anniversary
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of IELTS, Cambridge University Press will be promoting a series of IELTS preparation materials with special discounts at Commercial Press, Joint Publishing and Chung Hwa bookshops. These materials include Cambridge IELTS past papers, Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS, and many more. IELTS is one of the most popular, internationally recognised English tests in the world with more than 1.2 million candidates in 2008. The online registration system launched by the British Council has now gone live with results available online within two weeks.

Enquiries: 2913 5100

Science Alive 2009
Hong Kong Science Museum

Each year Science Alive invites leading UK science academics and communicators to present lectures and workshops to students and teachers in Hong Kong. The programme delivers lively and interactive events that promote a wider understanding of science. New to this year's programming is FameLab – a competition to find the best science communicator in Hong Kong. With your participation, you can help choose the winner and learn something about science, too! Science Alive is jointly organised by the British Council, the Education Bureau and the Hong Kong Science Museum, and sponsored by the Croucher Foundation. The programme is free of charge to schools and the public. Please visit www.britishcouncil.org.hk/sciencealive or contact science.alive@britishcouncil.org.hk for more information and a schedule of events. For teachers, please register your class by visiting the Education Bureau website http:tcs.edb.gov.hk.

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