British Council launches the UK Summer School Competition 2014
Join now for a summer school experience that will last a lifetime
As the United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, the British Council works with UK higher education institutions to continue to position the UK as a top study destination. With this ambition, the British Council launches the UK Summer School Competition 2014 (“the Competition”), providing an opportunity for five Hong Kong senior high school students aged 17 or above to attend a participating summer school in the UK this year.
With an aim to enable Hong Kong students to better understand the UK’s advantages as a place to find knowledge and inspiration, students are required to submit an essay in English which is no longer than 800 words to join the Competition, explaining “Who or what from the UK inspires you the most and why?”. High-profile Hong Kong personalities are invited to be judges of the competition, which offers a summer school experience that will last a lifetime.
Sophia Chan-Combrink, Head of Education and Society at British Council, said, “Currently, around 10,000 Hong Kong students are enrolled at UK universities. The good quality, high international reputation, cultural diversity, and interesting English speaking environment that UK universities offer have been attracting some of the best Hong Kong students. We believe that the Competition will drive more students to consider pursing further education in the UK and at a result strengthening the link between Hong Kong and the UK.”
The best five entries will be sponsored with flights by the British Airways, accommodation, and tuition fees to travel to the UK and study one of the summer schools courses available at a participating UK university, including Aberystwyth University, University of East Anglia, University of Leeds, SOAS, University of London, and University of Stirling, in June to August this year.
Application is open now until 19 May 2014. Grab the golden opportunity for an exciting summer school experience in the UK and immerse yourself in the fascinating UK culture. Entries and enquiries can be sent to competition@britishcouncil.org.hk. For more information, please visit www.educationuk.org/hongkong.
About the participating universities
Participating UK universities of the Competition include (in alphabetical order) Aberystwyth University, University of East Anglia, University of Leeds, SOAS, University of London, and University of Stirling. The five universities, all with highly trusted sponsor status (HTS), are able to:
· provide one full summer course including residential accommodation
· provide academic and residential support for students under 18 years of age
· offer the summer programme for students between June and August 2014
A. Aberystwyth University sponsored summer school programme and accommodation
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Duration and dates of summer school
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For 18 year olds: 4 week English & Communicative Skills Course (14 July – 8 August)
For 17 year olds: 6 week Pre-sessional Course (28 July – 5 September)
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Age specification
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Minimum age of 17
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Full terms and conditions and other criteria
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Refer to website above.
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B. University of East Anglia sponsored summer school programme and accommodation
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Website
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www.uea.ac.uk/summerstudyabroad
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Duration and dates of summer school
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28 June to 25 July 2014 (Arrivals 28 June, departures 25 July). A one night early arrival and/or late departure can be arranged for a small fee.
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Age specification
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Minimum age of 17 at 28 June 2014 (with written parental consent for any student under the age of 18 at 28 June)
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English language
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Proof of English skill level, if English is not the first or taught language. Level should be at a minimum of HKDSE level 4 (with 3 in all components), or equivalent qualification.An academic reference may be required to support this.
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Academic ability
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Applicants should be achieving good grades and be 'ready to enter university'. An academic reference or school report may be required to support this.
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Full terms and conditions and other criteria
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C. University of Leeds sponsored summer school programme and accommodation
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Website
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www.leeds.ac.uk/summer
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Duration and dates of summer school
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4 July – 3 August 2014
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Age specification
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Minimum age of 18
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Academic ability
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Evidence of university application (Hong Kong or overseas), or an academic reference
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Full terms and conditions and other criteria
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D. SOAS, University of London sponsored summer school programme and accommodation
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Website
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www.soas.ac.uk/ifcels/summer
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Duration and dates of summer school
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7 – 25 July, or 28 July – 15 August 2014
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Age specification
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Minimum age of 17
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Full terms and conditions and other criteria
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E. University of Stirling sponsored summer school programme and accommodation
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Website
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www.stir.ac.uk/iss
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Duration and dates of summer school
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12 July – 9 August 2014
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Age specification
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Minimum age of 17
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Full terms and conditions and other criteria
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