Taiwan continues to take the lead among British Council Offices in the world of education promotion. In Taiwan, The British Council has been very successful in promoting education study in the UK for Taiwanese students, said Susana Galvan, the Director Education Promotion of The British Council. The UK currently commands a 24 percent market share, second only to the US and taking a clear advantage over other competitors such as Canada and Australia. Taiwan's Ministry of Education estimates there are currently about 14,000 Taiwanese students studying in the UK.
The British Council's professional education counselors and front-line staff in both its Taipei and Kaohsiung offices have been handles numbers of inquiries. Its services have been reinforced by the implementation of a wide, comprehensive and expanding outreach program.
At this year's Spring Education UK Exhibition, students can find the whole range of courses available at British institutions from English language courses, to secondary education, vocational education, undergraduate study, Master's courses, PhDs, as well as Distance Learning program.
Exhibition
The exhibition will be held March 9, NY NY Shopping Center, Taipei; March 10 March 12 at Grand Hi Lai Hotel Kaohsiung; March 13 at Grand Formosa Hotel Taichung; March 14 at Ambassador Hotel Hsinchu.
It is recommended that students talk to the school representatives and ask for advice. They are an important resource for students. You can ask them about anything you need to know -- and it doesn't just have to be questions about their school. They can explain the UK education system, tell you about the area where their schools are situated, and give advice on how to improve your chances of gaining a place at their school.
Sound Design
The British Council will be exhibiting Sound Design, an exhibition spanning 30 years of record and CD cover design from the UK. In addition, it will be holding a British DJ party with "Room 18 on March 16 and is running a CD cover design competition with the London Institute.
Sound Design gives an overview of music industry design in Britain from the 70s to the present day. Focusing on cover designs and including 12", 7" and CD packaging, the exhibition will show five influential pieces each from 15 designers who have contributed to the evolution of the genre.
The designers and companies are Peter Saville, Malcolm Garrett, Aubrey Powell, Roger Dean, Barney Bubbles, James Reid, Keith Breedon, Neville Brody, David James, Intro Design, Ian Anderson, Vaughan Oliver, Mark Farrow, Paul White and Ben Drury.
To contextualise this selection, the British Council has included covers from a wider range of designers. These covers include New Order -- Blue Monday, Frankie goes to Hollywood -- Pleasure dome/Two tribes and Blur -- Park life. A number of other stories are displayed as audiovisuals on monitors. These will cover such visual/design phenomenon as the evolution of the pop video, the flyer and stage screen.
Adding another layer of context are large-scale panels depicting key dates and events in the history of the British music. Admission is free.
Consultation
Consult the Counselor's Team of The British Council. If you find it difficult to choose which of the many stands you should visit, the British Council Counseling Point is the best place for you to go and ask for information.
The bi-lingual counselors will be available throughout the exhibition to advise you on schools and courses in the UK. They can also explain the differences between the UK and Taiwanese education systems, and how the two systems interact. With the help of the counselors you will be able to find out the most suitable institutions for your own specific purpose.
Visit the Distance Learning Information Counter. If you are not able to study abroad full-time, but wish to obtain a degree from a British institution you might consider undertaking your further studies by Distance Learning.
The Distance Learning Information Counter at the UK Education Exhibition is the place to go in order to find out all about British Distance Learning programs.
The bilingual Education Counselors will be available to advise you on various Distance Learning courses, delivery modes and study methods, how to choose the most suitable DL program, as well as current DL legislation by the Taiwan Ministry of Education.
Postgraduate Study
Discover how easy it is to apply for Postgraduate Study in the UK. At the exhibition you will receive detailed information on how to use the Postgraduate @pplication Service Online, and you will even be able to check out yourself how it works on one of the computers that will be available.
Check out a wide range of publications on study in the UK. The friendly British Council staff at the Information Counter will provide you with general information you may need on studying in the UK, from handbooks on studying abroad, the British Education Guide containing many school profiles, to the different application forms.
Seminars
Seminars are a great way to find out more about a specific area of education in the UK. The British Council will be hosting a number of seminars, which will give you much broader coverage on a range of topics from studying English to postgraduate courses.
Find out everything you need to know about IELTS (International English Language Testing System). Most people planning to study at a British university will be required to take a test of their English abilities and many universities prefer students to sit the IELTS exam.
Alumni
The British Council also invites alumni to provide details of their studies in the UK and can be found in the alumni database. It also organizes social activities for alumni and invites them to seminars to present their views on study in UK. The British Council is now in the process of establishing a job link to assist alumni in job placements with British companies in Taiwan.
The British Council believes that its goal is not only to assist students to go abroad and study in the UK but also play an important role in providing support to students returning from the UK.
The British Council welcomes returning students to register with us. The support it provides includes activities with other alumni, holding business seminars, assistance in finding jobs and in improving working skills.
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