Cechk Quarterly Newsletter - Autumn 2008

Canadian Education Centre Network Quarterly Newsletter – Autumn 2008

Recent Events > Canadian Education Fair 2008 in Macau October 10, 2008 CEC Hong Kong’s first Canadian Education Fair in Macau took place at Pui Ching Middle School, where visitors enjoyed seminars on Study Permits and Study in Canada and the opportunity to interact one-onone with school representatives. Visitors expressed keen interest in the variety of education options and by the end of the fair, increased their general knowledge of Canada. CEC HK will continue to promote the rich opportunities offered by Canadian education to students in Macau. > Canadian Education Fair 2008 in Hong Kong October 11, 2008 The annual Canadian Education Fair in Hong Kong drew greater numbers of visitors than expected and resulted in promising leads for schools. Twenty-six Canadian secondary and post-secondary institutions participated in the fair, which took place at JW Marriott Hotel. Seminars on Study Permits and Study in Canada were especially popular. Many schools ran out of materials by the end of the fair. The excellent turnout at this year’s Canadian Education Fair illustrates Hong Kong students’ growing interest in the diverse options offered by Canadian schools and institutions.

Upcoming Events > Canadian Independent Boarding Schools Information Session November 1, 2008 @ 2pm School admission officers will give presentations and meet one-on-one with interested families. Participating schools include Académie Ste. Cecile International School, Branksome Hall, St. John’s-Ravenscourt School, and St. Margaret’s School. > High School Seminars Niagara Christian Community of Schools November 15, 2008 @ 11:30-1:30pm NCC is a Canadian private international Christian boarding school located in Fort Erie, Ontario. Mr. Kent D. Warkentin, CEO, and Ms. Sarah Schmoll, Director of Enrollment Management, will be at CEC to give a presentation on NCC and to meet with prospective students. King’s-Edgehill School December 4, 2008 @ 6:00-8:00pm King’s-Edgehill School, founded in 1788, is Canada’s first independent school and is located in Windsor, Nova Scotia. KES has been an International Baccalaureate school since 1980. Mr. Chris Strickey, Director of Admissions, will be at CEC to give a presentation on KES and to meet with prospective students.

> Canadian High School Forum March 21, 2009 - Location and time TBA. For reservation and inquiries, please e-mail [email protected] or contact us at 2524 9668. p.1 CANADIAN EDUCATION CENTRE NETWORK RÉSEAU DES CENTRES D'ÉDUCATION CANADIENS

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TEL 852 2524 9668 FAX 852 2523 6230 EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.studycanada.ca/hongkong

Outreach CEC counselors will perform outreach activities, which will include information sessions on Study in Canada and undergraduate studies at local and international schools. CEC will also present information on Canadian undergraduate and postgraduate programs at a local university’s Further Studies talk. A general presentation on Study Canada will be presented at the Education Bureau’s invitational seminar in November at the Education Bureau’s Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre. To request outreach services or information brochures on Canadian education, please contact Vianne Orr, Education Counselor, at [email protected] or 2524 9668.

What’s New > Study Canada 2009 CEC’s newest publication, Study Canada 2009, is now available free of charge from the CEC office. Produced with the support of the Government of Canada, its contents include a description of the Canadian education system, profiles of institutions that participated in the Canadian Education Fair 2008, an introduction to Canada’s provinces and territories and much more! Pick up your copy today and start imagining the endless possibilities offered by Canadian education. > Imagine The Government of Canada and the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), recently unveiled a new logo, Imagine, in its plans to encourage international students to pursue their studies in Canada. The Canadian Consulate General of Canada, Hong Kong, distributed an Imagine information guide at the CEC Fair in Hong Kong. Extra copies are available from CEC. > International Foundation Program >> www.ifp.utoronto.ca University of Toronto is offering an exciting new program named the International Foundation Program (IFP) for the 2009/2010 academic year. The IFP is available to academically qualified international secondary school students whose English proficiency scores do not meet the U of T’s entrance requirement.

About CECHK CECHK is open to the public: Monday to Thursday: 1pm to 5pm Friday: 1pm to 6pm Saturday: by appointment Our services include: ! free access to an extensive resource library of brochures, pamphlets, course calendars, and application forms for over 200 Canadian high schools, colleges and universities ! counseling: CEC’s education counselors are on hand to help you find the right program for your needs and to answer your questions on studying and living in Canada ! information sessions, including Study in Canada seminars, predeparture orientations, and secondary and post-secondary school seminars ! assistance with applications for schools and study permits ! invigilation services of distance learning examinations ! Education Fairs For up-to-date information on www.studycanada.ca/hongkong.

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CANADIAN EDUCATION CENTRE NETWORK RÉSEAU DES CENTRES D'ÉDUCATION CANADIENS

HONG KONG OFFICE 1216 China Merchants Tower Shun Tak Centre 168-200 Connaught Road Central Hong Kong

TEL 852 2524 9668 FAX 852 2523 6230 EMAIL [email protected] WEB www.studycanada.ca/hongkong