1. May 19, 2011

3. GLOBAL TRAVEL, BUSINESS & EDUCATION HUB

5.  Very popular destinations for WAB graduates  Recognize the IB Diploma, often scholarships for IB students (based on total points)  Globally recognized university qualifications; very high in global rankings  Variety of degree programs in English  More reasonable fees  Multicultural, vibrant cities  Close to Beijing

6. HONG KONGSINGAPORE  Business  Engineering  Biomedicine  Technology  Social Sciences  Journalism/Media  All strong in research  Natural Sciences/Biomedicine/Sport s Science  Hospitality/Tourism  Supply Chain Logistics  Film/Media/FX  Business  Engineering  Technology

7.  Research, research, research!  Requirements/IB points depend on each course of study  Deadlines differ per university  End of December (priority)  End of March (regular)  Websites:  Study in Hong Kong Study in Hong Kong  Study in Singapore Study in Singapore  Universities  Naviance  WAB’s graduates applying to NUS

8. ALL Universities in Hong Kong will go to a four-year system

9. STUDENTWAB  Online application  Academic record  Resume of extra-curricular activities  Use Naviance!  Other documents (awards)  Statement (some)  Payment of application fee  Supporting documents  Official Transcript  IB Predicted Grades  Reference Letter (some)  Copy of student’s HK or SG government ID card  Sent by DHL  205 RMB courier fee

11.  English Proficiency tests – 1 of the following:  TOEFL  SAT I  IELTS  Minimum score on IB English Group One exam

12.  University of Hong Kong (HKU)  www.hku.hk/ www.hku.hk/  Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST)  www.ust.hk/eng/index.htm www.ust.hk/eng/index.htm  Chinese University of Hong Kong  www.cuhk.edu.hk/english/ind ex.html www.cuhk.edu.hk/english/ind ex.html  Note: Will become 4-year programs in 2012

14.  National University of Singapore (NUS)  www.nus.edu.sg www.nus.edu.sg  Nanyang Technological University (NTU)  www.ntu.edu.sg www.ntu.edu.sg  Singapore Management University (SMU)  www.smu.edu.sg www.smu.edu.sg  Also 5 polytechnics: provide vocational degrees

15.  Tuition is usually lower than other English- speaking countries  Fees vary by program (ex: Medicine is highest)  International students can apply for a Tuition Grant from the Singaporean government  Can also work, do internship  Requirement for Tuition Grant: work for 3 years in Singapore after earning the degree

16.  Returning to Singapore  All universities are familiar with process  Overseas for University  Many universities around the world will defer entry just for the term of service  Recommendation: Prepare all applications before graduating from WAB

17.  Ms. Bernie Longboy (A-I)  Mr. Peter Hauet (J-M)  Ms. Aleka Bilan (N-T)  Ms. Michelle Chow-Liu (U-Z)