About the Event and why attend
The Colombia International Schools Forum and Workshop will begin on the evening of Wednesday September 27th and continue through Thursday September 28th in Bogotá.
It will follow a similar format to other BMI International High Schools Forum & Workshops and is limited to a maximum of 45 principals and high school counsellors and is therefore expected to reach capacity by the middle of June 2023.
The day is packed with expert personal development seminars from globally recognised speakers 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 Colombia.
The Colombia International Schools Forum and Workshop is a must-attend event for gathering new insights on international education, enhance 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 is limited to a maximum of 45 principals and high school counsellors and is therefore expected to reach capacity by the middle of June 2023.
The day is packed with expert personal development seminars from globally recognised speakers 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 Colombia.
The Colombia International Schools Forum and Workshop is a must-attend event for gathering new insights on international education, enhance 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 on Wednesday September 27th;
• Participation in the Opening cocktail reception on the evening of Wednesday September 27th;
• Opportunity to meet key international education organisations during the opening cocktail reception;
• Full Buffet Breakfast on Thursday 28th.
• Coffee Breaks and Lunch on Thursday 28th.
• 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 on Wednesday September 27th;
• Participation in the Opening cocktail reception on the evening of Wednesday September 27th;
• Opportunity to meet key international education organisations during the opening cocktail reception;
• Full Buffet Breakfast on Thursday 28th.
• Coffee Breaks and Lunch on Thursday 28th.
• 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 Professional 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. |
In 2020, the seminars at the Brazil International Schools Forum and Workshop 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 advisors.
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 advisors.
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 Colombia, as well as the international institutions, in an informal atmosphere.
The most important of these is the opening cocktail reception on the evening of Wednesday September 27th - Hotel accommodation is provided on this night - which is required attendance for all participants. There are also further opportunities during the coffee breaks and lunch on the Thursday, September 28th.
The most important of these is the opening cocktail reception on the evening of Wednesday September 27th - Hotel accommodation is provided on this night - which is required attendance for all participants. There are also further opportunities during the coffee breaks and lunch on the Thursday, September 28th.
Schedule (subject to changes)
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Wednesday, September 27th |
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15:00 - 17:00 |
Check at the Grand Hyatt Bogotá / Registration and pick up the workshop materials |
17:00 - 18:30 |
Professional development session |
19:00 - 21:30 |
Opening cocktail reception / Networking dinner |
Thursday, September 28th |
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08:00 - 08:30 |
Coffee & Registration |
08:30 - 09:00 |
Seminar 1 |
09:00 - 10:35 |
Individual Meetings x 4 |
10:35 - 10:50 |
Refreshment Break |
10:50 - 12:00 |
Individual Meetings x 3 |
12:00 - 12:30 |
Seminar 2 |
12:30 - 13:30 |
Networking lunch |
13:30 - 15:05 |
Individual Meetings x 4 |
15:05 - 15:20 |
Refreshment Break |
15:20 - 16:55 |
Individual Meetings x 4 |
*This schedule is subject to change
Venue
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Grand Hyatt Bogotá
Cl. 24a # 57 – 60 BMI will provide 1 night of free accommodation on the night of September 27th 2023. Check in: September 27th 2023 Check out: September 28th 2023 Breakfast on September 28th is included for those who are staying at the hotel. |
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Contact Information |
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Organisers
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Supoporting Organisation
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Global Partner
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