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.

English Summer Programme  
Registration from 5 May

Our wide range of summer school courses offer something special for students from Kindergarten 2 to form 7 and adult learners, giving them the chance to brush up their English in a fun and stimulating environment during the summer holiday. Our courses are always popular so early registration is recommended. Registration for some courses will open on 5 May, although different courses have different registration dates. Further details about our courses and their respective registration dates can be found on our website: www.britishcouncil.org.hk/summer.

Enquiries: 2913 5100
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UK schools information day
2.00 – 7.00 p.m.  |  Pacific Place Conference Centre, 5/F One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong
Free admission

This information day is aimed at anyone thinking about sending their child to school or for A-level study in the UK. The event will provide updated information about a UK school education, with representatives from over 10 schools and colleges available on-site for consultation. There will also be a number of seminars in the afternoon, covering practical issues related to going to school in the UK. Each seminar can accommodate up to 150 people with seats allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. For a list of exhibitors and seminar details, please visit www.educationuk.org.hk/exhibition.

Enquiries: 2913 5100
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ART HK 08 and Conference: 2-for-1 ticket offer
Fair: 14-18 May 2008 (HK$150)
Conference:  17 May 2008 (Free admission, registration required)
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

The inaugural ART HK will feature thousands of pieces of art ranging from Andy Warhol to Zhang Xiaogang from over 100 galleries in 20 countries. There will be plenty for anyone wishing to buy or for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the best of the world's contemporary art. There will also be talks, guided tours and a stunning exhibition of Hong Kong's latest talent.

ART HK is offering a special 2-for-1 ticket deal for 15-18 May (HK$75 per person). Call HK Ticketing on 31 288 288 and quote "British Council" to redeem this offer (maximum 6 tickets per person).

ART HK 08 will also feature a free one-day conference satellite event - Shifting Sites: Cultural Desire and the Museum. The British Council is supporting Sheena Wagstaff, Chief Curator of the Tate Modern in London, who will discuss the changing roles of museums.

Enquiries
Link to Art HK 08
Link to conference details and registration

Getting Started in Corporate Social Responsibility
6-7 May  |  3/F, British Council

The British Council is pleased to support Community Business for its series of workshops, "Getting Started in Corporate Social Responsibility". The four training workshops will take delegates through a step-by-step process, looking at case studies and exercises to ensure a strategic approach to CSR. The workshops will be led by Shalini Mahtani, CEO and founder of Community Business. Speakers from multinational and major local companies will share their experiences.

Enquiries and registrations: 2152 1889
Link to full details

How to teach your child English as a second language
First step: 7.00 – 8.30 p.m., 15 May  |  10.00 – 11.30 a.m., 17 May
Next step: 7.00 – 8.30 p.m., 16 May  |  2.00 – 3.30 p.m., 17 May
3/F., British Council  |  Free of charge  |  Conducted in English

Veteran educator and teacher trainer from the University of Cambridge, English for Speakers of Other Languages (Cambridge ESOL), Chris Defty will offer a series of seminars to parents with children in primary and junior secondary in Hong Kong. The seminars will focus on learning English as a second language, how parents can help and what are the ways to benchmark their ability. The "First Step" seminars are for parents with children in primary school and the "Next Step" seminars are for parents with children in upper primary or junior secondary levels.

Free English assessment tests will be available on 17 May only for children who come with their parents to the seminars. Registration is required. Limited seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Enquiries: 2913 5170
Registrations

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