About the event
The Gulf International Schools Forum and Workshop is now firmly established as one of the most important professional development conferences in the region. The event is one of the four events of UAE International Education Week and will take place in October 2019 immediately before the UAE Global Education Fairs in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
The day is packed with excellent speakers, case studies on international education and a very important networking opportunity to mingle with directors and admission counsellors from international colleges and universities. You will have the chance to mingle and take part in lively discussions with your peers. More than 69 counsellors and 54 schools attended in October 2018 and with already more than 30 institutions already signed up, you can look forward to great networking across the day.
The Gulf International Schools Forum and Workshop is one of the best events to gather new insights on international education. There will be a one-day seminar program and workshop designed to provide key information and understanding to school administrators, high school principals & counsellors on the essential skills needed to help students navigate the pathway to popular global study destinations.
Participants will acquire knowledge to support students applying to university including international updates on undergraduate admissions, standardised testing and current trends in international student recruitment from key figures and experts in international education.
In addition, you will be able to have one to one appointments with directors of admissions and representatives from universities from around who can update you on the latest application procedures and documentation required for students planning to enter university abroad.
The day is packed with excellent speakers, case studies on international education and a very important networking opportunity to mingle with directors and admission counsellors from international colleges and universities. You will have the chance to mingle and take part in lively discussions with your peers. More than 69 counsellors and 54 schools attended in October 2018 and with already more than 30 institutions already signed up, you can look forward to great networking across the day.
The Gulf International Schools Forum and Workshop is one of the best events to gather new insights on international education. There will be a one-day seminar program and workshop designed to provide key information and understanding to school administrators, high school principals & counsellors on the essential skills needed to help students navigate the pathway to popular global study destinations.
Participants will acquire knowledge to support students applying to university including international updates on undergraduate admissions, standardised testing and current trends in international student recruitment from key figures and experts in international education.
In addition, you will be able to have one to one appointments with directors of admissions and representatives from universities from around who can update you on the latest application procedures and documentation required for students planning to enter university abroad.
VenueCrowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai
Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan Road +971 4 331 1111 Meetings will take place at the Al Jumairah Ballroom |
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Seminars
During the workshop, high school counsellors will have the opportunity to participate in the informative seminars about the international education system of each of the main destinations for Emirates students and learn about the application process in each of those countries.
The seminars will be presented by student recruitment specialists and governmental representatives from each country and the participation is free of charge only for invited counsellors.
The seminars will be presented by student recruitment specialists and governmental representatives from each country and the participation is free of charge only for invited counsellors.
Agenda - Monday, October 7th
TIME |
ACTIVITY |
15:00 |
Check in at the Millennium Plaza Hotel Dubai |
19:30 - 20:00 |
Registration (Collect Badges & Event Handbook) |
20:00 - 21:00 |
Opening Cocktail Reception |
Agenda - Tuesday, October 8th
TIME |
ACTIVITY |
8:00 - 8:20 |
Counsellors & Schools Registration |
8:25 - 8:55 |
Seminar 1 |
9:00 - 10:35 |
Private meetings (4 x 20 minutes each) |
10:35 - 10:50 |
Refreshment Break |
10:50 - 12:00 |
Private meetings (3 x 20 minutes each) |
12:05 - 13:00 |
Networking Lunch |
13:05 - 13:35 |
Seminar 2 |
13:40 - 14:50 |
Private meetings (3 x 20 minutes each) |
14:50 - 15:05 |
Refreshment Break |
15:10 - 16:20 |
Private meetings (3 x 20 minutes each) |
16:25 - 16:55 |
Seminar 3 |
17:00 |
Workshop Ends |
Benefits for Counsellors
The participation is free of charge for each approved counselor and includes the following benefits:
• Up to 13 pre-scheduled one-2-one individual meetings with international institutions;
• Your school and your school profile with colour photo printed in the workshop handbook;
• Free participation in all informative seminars about the international admissions and the application process;
• Lavish buffet lunch and afternoon refreshment break are included;
• Opportunity to meet key international education organisations during the evening Networking Cocktail;
• Free hotel accommodation for one night on October 7th 2019.
• Up to 13 pre-scheduled one-2-one individual meetings with international institutions;
• Your school and your school profile with colour photo printed in the workshop handbook;
• Free participation in all informative seminars about the international admissions and the application process;
• Lavish buffet lunch and afternoon refreshment break are included;
• Opportunity to meet key international education organisations during the evening Networking Cocktail;
• Free hotel accommodation for one night on October 7th 2019.
Accommodation
Counsellors that are based more than 100 km from Dubai, will receive one-night free hotel accommodation including breakfast on October 7th, at the Millennium Plaza Hotel Dubai. The hotel is short walking distance to the Crowne Plaza Hotel, where the workshop will take place.
Check in: October 7th 2019
Check out: October 8th 2019
This event is subject to space availability and on a first come, first served basis. A limited number of rooms are available.
Check in: October 7th 2019
Check out: October 8th 2019
This event is subject to space availability and on a first come, first served basis. A limited number of rooms are available.
Networking Cocktail
The evening networking cocktail is an important aspect of the workshop. The venue will be advised during the workshop and all participants are welcomed to attend the networking.
This function is designed to allow you to meet participating institutions in a relaxed environment, where canapes and drinks will be served.
Only registered counsellors will be admitted to this networking event.
The cocktail reception will be on October 7th at the Crowne Plaza Dubai.
This function is designed to allow you to meet participating institutions in a relaxed environment, where canapes and drinks will be served.
Only registered counsellors will be admitted to this networking event.
The cocktail reception will be on October 7th at the Crowne Plaza Dubai.
Contact Information
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