SIBU: GLOBAL Educational Services (GES) will be holding a ‘GLOBAL Education Fair’ from today to Oct 12 in Sabah and Sarawak.
INTO UEA a modern and dynamic centre.
INTO Stirling located in th 18th century Airthrey Castle.
INTO Newcastle set in the dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Newcastle.
INTO Exeter has stylish and modern teaching facilities.
Admission is free for all venues including in Miri, Bintulu, Kuching, Sibu and Kota Kinabalu.
Students and parents are welcome to meet various institutions for further information such as details of courses, admission requirement, tuition fees, future prospects and scholarships, accommodation, among others.
The fair will be held from 1pm to 5pm at Imperial Palace Hotel in Miri tomorrow, Four Points By Sheraton in Kuching on Sunday, Sabah Hotel in Sandakan on Oct 3, Shervinton Hotel in Tawau on Oct 4, Pacific Sutera Hotel in Kota Kinabalu on Oct 5, New World Suites Hotel in Bintulu on Oct 11 and
Tanahmas Hotel in Sibu on Oct 12.
United Kingdom (UK) is one of the most developed countries with high demand from international students.
One of the education providers, INTO University Partnerships, partnering with various universities has led to establishment of INTO centers mainly in University of East Anglia, University of Exeter, Newcastle University, Glasgow Caledonian University, City University London, Queen’s University Belfast, University of Stirling, and University of Manchester.
Situated within the campus of University of Newcastle, INTO Newcastle is close to a dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Newcastle and is home to more than 600 students from over 40 countries.
As of 2014, INTO Newcastle is ranked 18th in the UK according to Times and number 10th in the UK for overall student satisfaction.
INTO Newcastle offers Foundation Pathway courses in 5 principals, namely Architecture, Business and Management, Humanities and Social Sciences, Physical Sciences and Engineering, Biological and Biomedical Sciences.
In addition, the Diploma Programme prepares students for direct entry to the second year of Newcastle’s undergraduate programme. English preparatory courses are also offered to international students for a smoother transition into undergraduate or postgraduate courses at a UK University.
Upon completion of INTO Newcastle’s pathway courses, students are eligible to pursue courses in University of Newcastle such as Engineering, Accounting and Economics, Marine Engineering, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, information systems and many more.
Another high quality university, University of East Anglia (UEA) is situated in the city of Norwich, England.
Strategically located, UEA is a mere 10 minutes’ drive from the international airport and is one hour 40 minutes’ train ride to London.
INTO UEA is a modern and dynamic centre located next to the university, dedicated to the success of international students.
While pursuing Foundation courses at INTO UEA, students are free to access the university’s facilities such as the University library which boasts of more than 800,000 volumes of books and journal, IT and computing facilities as well as the university’s sports facilities.
INTO UEA offers Foundation Pathway courses in Business and Economics, Computing Science, Humanities and Law, Mathematics and Actuarial Science, Science.
English preparatory courses are also offered to international students for a smoother transition into undergraduate or postgraduate courses at a UK University.
Upon completion of INTO UEA’s pathway courses, students are eligible to pursue courses in UEA ranging from Arts and Humanities, Health Sciences, Applied Sciences and Social Science.
To name a few programmes offered are Actuarial Sciences, Accounting and Finance, Business Management, Economics, Education, Biochemistry and Biomedicine, Environmental Science, Law, Speech and Language Therapy and many more.
INTO UEA is also highly recognised for its A-Level programme, with 73 per cent A+ or A achievement in 2013.
Students studying A-Level in INTO UEA have successfully progressed to Cambridge University, London School of Economics, Imperial College London, University of College London, University of East Anglia, Chicago University and many more of the world’s top universities.
Students with excellent high school grades may be eligible to become a Newton scholar, receiving up to 50 per cent towards their A-Level tuition fee.
This is based on high school grades in relevant subjects, an assessment of English Language skills, a Newton math test and an interview.
The University of Exeter has been ranked firmly in the UK top 10, offering an incomparable environment to live and study.
With a history of more than 50 years, the university is a member of the Russell Group of world-class research-oriented UK universities, which means that the students benefit from the latest thinking, equipment and resources.
Then INTO Centre on the other part is situated at the heart of one of the most beautiful campus in the country called Streatham Campus.
The centre offers stylish and modern teaching facilities for over 500 students, spread over three floors.
INTO students also have the privilege to enjoy full access of the University facilities such as a recently refurbished library, a brand new multipurpose gym and sports park, a supermarket and many more.
INTO University of Exeter offers a wide range of academic preparation courses ranging from International Foundation, International Diploma, Graduate Diploma and also English language, designed specifically for international students.
These courses help with smooth transition into degree programmes and adapt to living in a UK university environment.
Among the popular courses that students can choose studying at University of Exeter includes courses from the Business School, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, College of Social Sciences and International Studies, College of Humanities and Medical School.
Beautiful city of Exeter is located just two and-a-half hours away by train from London and students have easy access of public transport from campus to city centre in five minutes by bus or a 15-minute walk.
INTO recently collaborated with the University of Stirling in offering preparation courses for progression to the University of Stirling itself and other Scottish universities namely University of Aberdeen, University of Abertay, University of Dundee, University of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt University, and University of Strathclyde.
Located in the 18th century Airthrey Castle, students not only experience the unique study environment, but also enjoy the modern learning facilities integrated within.
Stirling is one of Scotland’s most attractive places to live in. In particular, Edinburgh and Glasgow are both less than an hour away by rail whereas the city centre is just two miles from the campus-less than 10 minutes by the University bus.
Besides the beautiful city to be taken account, the main reason is that the University of Stirling is ranked first in Scotland and eighth the UK in the Times Higher Education this year.
They are also ranked top in the international students’ survey for being a ‘good place to be’ in year 2012.
Students who have finished Form 5 may choose the International Foundation pathway, leading to year two of most of the undergraduate study at the progression universities.
For UEC, A-Level or other pre-university students that wish to strengthen their academic and English language before starting university year may choose the International Diploma pathway which leads to year three of undergraduate study at the University of Stirling.
INTO Stirling also offers Graduate Diploma, pathway to year one of postgraduate Master’s programme at the University of Stirling.
Among the popular pathways that students may choose from includes the Business pathway, Humanities and Social Sciences pathway, and the Science, Computing and Engineering pathway.
To gain better understanding, it is strongly encouraged that students and parents bring along students’ forecast or actual results and transcripts (SPM / STPM / A Level / Foundation / Diploma / Degree) for on the spot assessment, registration or scholarship enquiries.
There will be scholarships ranging from 10 to 100 per cent available, subjected to terms and conditions.