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Pre-departure 2011 for UK-bound students

  • Hosted /Organised by:
  • British Council
  • Date:
  • From: 23 Jul 2011To: 23 Jul 2011
  • Time:
  • 1200 - 1600
  • Place:
  • Singapore Polytechnic Convention Centre, 500 Dover Road, Singapore 139651

Event description:


 

Would you like to find out more about  preparing for your study in the UK?

Find out how at the Pre-departure 2011 for UK-bound students. Whether you are already in the midst of preparation or unsure of the first step to take, this is an event you should not miss!

We will be providing for students, valuable information and tips from a series seminars that will be running thought the day. Take this opportunity to speak to representatives from over 30 participating society groups.  A staff member from UK Border Agency  will also be present to answer queries relating to visa application.

Time Seminar
1200

Guests to be seated
Welcome and opening address
By Kelly Koh, Director Education, British Council 

1230 Destination UK!
By Susan Tan, Education Manager, British Council
1300 Apply for a UK student visa
By Stephen McCracken, Entry Clearance Manager, UK Border Agency
1330 Introduction to United Kingdom Singapore Students Council (UKSSC)
By Michael Cheong, President, UKSSC
1340

Question and answer session
By Susan Tan, Stephen McCraken and Michael Cheong

1400 Break 
1420 Financing your UK education - made simple
By RHB Bank
1440 Planning for your travels to and around the UK
By STA Travel 
1500 Protecting Yourself Overseas
By Chartis Insurance
1520

Presentation & Video
By Overseas Singaporean Unit 

1600 End of event 
 Please note that the programme schedule may be subjected to changes.


List of participating UK institutions:

  1. Cambridge University Malaysian and Singaporean Association
  2. Dunman High School Youth Alumni (United Kingdom) 
  3. Durham Singapore Society
  4. Hwa Chong Overseas Support Group (UK) 
  5. Imperial College Singapore Society 
  6. King's College London Malaysian & Singaporean Society 
  7. Leeds University Union Singaporean Society
  8. London School of Economics Student Union Singapore Society 
  9. Loughborough University Singapore Society
  10. NJCians in the UK (NUK)
  11. Overseas Christian Fellowship
  12. Oxford University Malaysian and Singaporean Students Association
  13. Rafflesians Unite
  14. Sheffield Singapore Society 
  15. Singapore Medical Society (UK)
  16. Singapore Muslim Students Overseas (SMSO) 
  17. Singapore Society at Newcastle University 
  18. Singapore Students' Society of Manchester 
  19. Temasek Connection 
  20. UCL Singapore Society 
  21. UK Singapore Students' Council (UKSSC)
  22. UK-Singapore Law Students' Society 
  23. University of Birmingham Singapore Society
  24. University of Bristol Malaysian and Singaporean Student Association
  25. University of Edinburgh Singapore Society 
  26. University of Exeter Singapore Society
  27. University of Glasgow Singapore Society
  28. University of Liverpool Singapore Society
  29. University of Nottingham Malaysian and Singaporean Society
  30. University of Southampton Singapore Society 
  31. University of St Andrews Singapore Society
  32. University of York Singapore Society
  33. University of Warwick Singapore Society
  34. Victorians In Europe 

List of other exhibitors:

  1.  Chartis
  2.  HSBC Premier
  3.  Overseas Singaporean Unit
  4.  RHB Bank
  5.  STA Travel
  6.  Travelex
  7.  UK Border Agency

Visa Enquiries
Representatives from UK Border Agency will be present to answer any questions that you may have pertaining to visa applications.


Mobile phone:

Should you be interested to get a UK phone number before you leave Singapore, you may wish to check out Mobell’s UK Study SIM. It is not a prepaid service so you don't need to worry about topping up or ever running out of call credit. Visit http://www.mobell.co.uk/uk-study/ for details. 

UK Study SIM Card | No Monthly Fees, No Minimum Usage, No Contract
 

Useful reading

Destination UK! - Pre-departure presentation slides
Creating confidence - Making sure that your time in the UK is safe and enjoyable
First Steps - A pre-departure guide for international students coming to study in the UK

E-flyers - Download e-flyers from our sponsors prior to this event
1.  Chartis Insurance
2.  HSBC Premier Overseas Education services
3.  RHB Bank
3.  STA Travel
 

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Date: Saturday 23 July 2011
Time: 1200 - 1600
Registration:
Admission is free but registration is required. ________________________________________________________________________________

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Useful contacts & Resources

  • British Council Napier Road Centre

    • Phone: +65 6473 1111
    • Email: contact@britishcouncil.org.sg
    • Fax: +65 6472 1010
    • Web: www.britishcouncil.org.sg
  • VFS Global (Visa Application Centre)

    • Phone: +65 6227 7828
    • Web: www.vfs-uk-sg.com