1. Information Session 7 FEB 2013 (THUR)

2.  Opening Address …………………........ Peter Fu  What is it?..................................... Lawrence Ma  Who can join?.............................. Lawrence Ma  Where to go?............................... Lawrence Ma  How much is the cost?................. Lawrence Ma  U of Hawaii….………..…………..Roberta Leung  U of Queensland……..…………………….Jay To  U of Portsmouth………………………........Jay To  U of Middlesex…………………………..Toby Butt  Q&A……………………………All Penal Members 2

3. The Study Abroad Scheme is funded by Community College of City University (CCCU). To provide an opportunity for students at a reputable institution (university or degree-granting college) in Australia, the UK, and US. The Scheme aims at: Enhancing students’ English proficiency; and Enhancing students’ English proficiency; and Enriching students’ educational and personal experience through immersion in a different environment. Enriching students’ educational and personal experience through immersion in a different environment.

4. 4 HK$1,400,000 260 50

5. 5 18 Age (June 2013) Good Academic Standard Year 1 and 2 Year of Study Priority

6. 6 English Requirement Credit Bearing GCE1000 or 1500 (B) IELS 5.5 Non Credit Bearing NIL

7. Living or study in English speaking Country < 12 months Contribution to activities Travel Document 7

8. 8 Application Now – Feb 22 Shortlist Interview End of Feb Logistics Mar-May Take-off June

9. CCCU subsidize up to 60% of total fee or $30,000 Whichever is the lower

13. Australia 13 University of Queensland Regarding the program format, our most popular program format offers 15 hours a week of English language classes as well as 1 half- day and 1 full-day cultural/tourist/academic activities per week. The half-day activities can include activities with Australian students studying at UQ, visits to the local zoo (Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary) city tours and visits to the museum, art gallery, etc. Half-day activities can also be used for academic lectures or company/industry site visits. The full day activities can include trips to North Stradbroke Island, Dream World, Sea World or Movie World on the Gold Coast, or longer academic activities.

14. Australia 14 University of Queensland This program format provides a very good mix of English language enhancement, interaction with local and international students, a range of Australian cultural classes and lessons, and cultural/educational/tourist activities throughout Brisbane and South-East Queensland. Our programs are based on a minimum group size of 14 participants and a maximum of 18 participants per class.

15. Australia 15 University of Queensland Components of Cost : (01) Tuition Fee + Accommodation + Meal (02) Flight + Insurance + Miscellaneous The total cost of HK$ 29,000 was derived with the following assumptions : (01) Exchange rate : Aust $1 = HK$ 8.5 (02) Air Ticket : around HK$ 8,350 (03) The three basic meals estimated at Aust $25 per day (04) No of participants : at least 14 students / max 18

17. UK 17 University of Portsmouth The program may include : (01) English Enhancement (02) Understanding British History (03) Cultural Trip (04) Introduction to Study at Portsmouth (05) Student Project

18. UK 18 University of Portsmouth (01) English Enhancement (20 hours of tuition) (02) Understanding British History (understanding British culture with lectures and video material) (03) Cultural Trip (historic cultural visits such as naval dockyards in Portsmouth, Arundel Castle etc) (04) Introduction to Study at Portsmouth (experience taster lectures from the undergraduate programs) (05) Student Project (working in small group, students will focus on aspects of British life and prepare video or web- based material to support the oral presentation of their findings in the final week)

19. UK 19 University of Portsmouth Components of Cost : (01) Tuition Fee + Accommodation (02) Flight + Insurance + Miscellaneous The total cost of HK$ 23,000 was derived with the following assumptions : (01) Exchange rate : £1 = HK$ 12.5 (02) Air Ticket : around HK$ 8,000 (03) The three basic meals estimated at £20 per day (04) No of participants : at least 18 students

20. 20 UniversityDuration (weeks) Fees HK$ Credit Bearing Hawaii 320,000No Queensland 329,000No Portsmouth 323,000No Middlesex 335,5003 Credits Fees: tuition, air flight, accommodations, meals

21.  http://www.bus.cityu.edu.hk/StudyAbroadScheme.php http://www.bus.cityu.edu.hk/StudyAbroadScheme.php