5 & 6 MARCH 2020 - SÃO PAULO
About the Event and why attend
The Brazil International Schools Forum and Workshop will begin on the evening of Thursday March 5th and continue through Friday March 6th in São Paulo.
It will follow a similar format to other BMI International High Schools Forum & Workshops and are limited to a maximum of 50 principals and high school counsellors and is therefore expected to reach capacity by the middle of January 2020.
The day is packed with expert personal development seminars from a globally recognised speaker as well as private meetings with Admission Directors & senior staff from up to 35 overseas colleges & universities. It is also an opportunity to network with other high school counsellors from across Brazil.
The Brazil International Schools Forum and Workshop is a must-attend event for gathering new insights on international education, enhance the your knowledge to support students applying overseas and updates on undergraduate admissions.
In addition, you can attend one-on-one appointments with the directors of admissions and representatives from universities around the world who can update you on the latest application procedures and documentation required for students who plan to enter university abroad
It will follow a similar format to other BMI International High Schools Forum & Workshops and are limited to a maximum of 50 principals and high school counsellors and is therefore expected to reach capacity by the middle of January 2020.
The day is packed with expert personal development seminars from a globally recognised speaker as well as private meetings with Admission Directors & senior staff from up to 35 overseas colleges & universities. It is also an opportunity to network with other high school counsellors from across Brazil.
The Brazil International Schools Forum and Workshop is a must-attend event for gathering new insights on international education, enhance the your knowledge to support students applying overseas and updates on undergraduate admissions.
In addition, you can attend one-on-one appointments with the directors of admissions and representatives from universities around the world who can update you on the latest application procedures and documentation required for students who plan to enter university abroad
Benefits for Participants
The event is only open to the principal or high school counsellor who must apply to participate. If approved, participation is free of charge and includes the following benefits:
• Participation in the expert professional development seminars – see session information below.
• Pre-scheduled individual meetings with international institutions.
• One night’s complementary hotel at the Melia Paulista on Thursday March 5th.
• Participation in the Opening cocktail reception on the evening of Thursday March 5th.
• Opportunity to meet key international education organisations during the opening cocktail reception;
• Full Buffet Breakfast on Friday March 6th.
• Coffee Breaks and Lunch on Friday March 6th.
• Full colour profile of your school in the Official Event Handbook given to all international universities.
This event is subject to space availability and no additional spaces will be available once we reach capacity.
• Participation in the expert professional development seminars – see session information below.
• Pre-scheduled individual meetings with international institutions.
• One night’s complementary hotel at the Melia Paulista on Thursday March 5th.
• Participation in the Opening cocktail reception on the evening of Thursday March 5th.
• Opportunity to meet key international education organisations during the opening cocktail reception;
• Full Buffet Breakfast on Friday March 6th.
• Coffee Breaks and Lunch on Friday March 6th.
• Full colour profile of your school in the Official Event Handbook given to all international universities.
This event is subject to space availability and no additional spaces will be available once we reach capacity.
Expert Personal Development Seminars
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Do you maximize college and career counselling when guiding students toward their optimal academic programs post-high school? Do you capitalize on the strengths of your students as international candidates for the top universities in the US, UK, Canada and beyond?
This Professional Development & Training seminar series is a holistic training foundation for supporting your international applicants, no matter what the curriculum, course/major, academic achievements, successes outside the classroom, or competitive resume. |
Last year, the seminars were presented by Dr. Kierstan Connors, Head of College Counselling, GEMS Education - GEMS is the largest network of private schools in the world. Dr Connors covered topics such as:
a. Counsellor PD and application systems knowledge including applying to Elite universities, UCAS (UK) Admissions, US Admissions, and International University admissions.,
b. Managing University Applications during Peak Season
c. General College and Career Counselling for International Students
d. Resume Building in High School and Advisor time management
e. Components of International Application Systems and resources critical to School counsellors and advisers.
f. Managing non-senior students in CV building throughout high school
g. Managing seniors before the big application deadlines hit
a. Counsellor PD and application systems knowledge including applying to Elite universities, UCAS (UK) Admissions, US Admissions, and International University admissions.,
b. Managing University Applications during Peak Season
c. General College and Career Counselling for International Students
d. Resume Building in High School and Advisor time management
e. Components of International Application Systems and resources critical to School counsellors and advisers.
f. Managing non-senior students in CV building throughout high school
g. Managing seniors before the big application deadlines hit
Networking oportunities
One of the most important aspects of the event is the opportunity to network with all participants. There are therefore a number of networking opportunities where you can meet your colleagues from other high schools in Brazil, as well as the international institutions, in an informal atmosphere.
The most important of these is the opening cocktail reception on the evening of Thursday March 5th which is required attendance for all participants. There are also further opportunities during the coffee breaks and lunch on the Friday March 6th.
The most important of these is the opening cocktail reception on the evening of Thursday March 5th which is required attendance for all participants. There are also further opportunities during the coffee breaks and lunch on the Friday March 6th.
Counsellors Expenses
1. Air ticket to São Paulo (if you are not from the city);
2. Transfer to/from Airport to the Hotel;
3. Personal or additional expenses that are not part of the workshop program.
2. Transfer to/from Airport to the Hotel;
3. Personal or additional expenses that are not part of the workshop program.
Schedule
TIME |
EVENT |
Thursday, March 5th 2020 |
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15:00 |
Check-in at the hotel |
19:30 - 20:00 |
Registration and pick up workshop materials |
20:00 - 21:00 |
Opening cocktail reception |
Friday, March 6th 2020 |
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08:00 - 08:25 |
Coffee & Registration |
08:30 - 09:15 |
1st Feature Seminar |
09:20 - 10:55 |
Individual Meetings x 4 |
11:00 - 11:15 |
Coffee Break |
11:20 - 11:55 |
2nd Feature Seminar |
12:00 - 13:10 |
Individual Meetings x 3 |
13:15 - 14:10 |
Lunch |
14:15 - 14:50 |
3rd Feature Seminar |
14:55 - 16:40 |
Individual meetings x 4 |
16:45 - 17:00 |
Coffee Break |
17:05 - 17:50 |
Individual meetings x 2 |
Venue
Meliá Paulista Hotel
Avenida Paulista, 2181 - Consolação 01311-300 São Paulo, SP Friday, March 6th 2020 |
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Workshop Sponsors
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The event is sponsored by Guard Me, who is one of the world’s leading student insurance providers and has been recognised as the best international insurance provider in the world by various international associations and companies. Guard Me will also be at the workshop to discuss the best plans and options for your agency.
Guard.me is Travel Healthcare Insurance Solutions Inc.’s flagship line of comprehensive health insurance products. These products are designed for international students who are studying in Canada, Canadians studying and working abroad, as well as teachers and participants in exchange, co-op programs and internship programs. Our new GlobalGuard International program covers students and teachers from any country to any country. Since 1994, we have continually worked to exceed the expectations of our clients by offering superior service, comprehensive policy benefits and fast efficient claims processing that continue to surpass industry standards. www.guard.me |
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Register your school to participate in the Brasil International Schools Forum & Workshop
in São Paulo, March 2020
The workshop is limited to a maximum of 50 Brazilian counsellors.
Brazilian High Schools participated at the 2019 event
Contact Information
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Sponsors
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