The 2001 Education UK Exhibition, organized by the British Council Taipei, is scheduled to be held from Oct 20 to 25 in Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung and Hsinchu. There will about 98 UK schools participating at this exhibition and will introduce the whole range of courses available at the British institutions including English language courses, secondary education, vocational education, undergraduate study, Master's courses, PhDs, as well as Distance Learning Programs.
The British Council Taipei has been very successful in promoting education opportunities in the UK for Taiwanese students, said Susana Galvan, the Director Education Promotion of The British Council Taipei. There are currently about 12,000 to 14,000 Taiwanese students studying in the UK, according to estimates by Taiwan's Ministry of Education.
The Education UK Brand was launched in Taiwan last year in the form of "UK Education -- The Best You Can Be," a promotion to introduce study opportunities in the UK. Galvan said, the main factors that have made promoting education in the UK successful can be attributed to the fact that Taiwanese parents and students invest a lot in overseas education. Moreover, international education is now more accessible to Taiwan's students and a wider knowledge of the quality of UK education. People who have studied in the UK also talk about the high degree of UK education quality and recommend UK to friends and relatives.
There are also numerous advantages such as the one year Masters program. This intensive course allows students to save on time and money. British universities have a high reputation for quality and offer a wide range of courses available to suit every students needs. It is a flexible approach to learning. Students can take an MBA specialized in any particular area.
More and more Taiwan students are now also attracted to Europe and UK provides a gateway not only to study but also travel around the continent. UK offers flexible English language courses ranging from one week to one year. There are even language courses catering to mothers, kids, business people, pilots, professionals, or you can even opt to choose English learning plus a sporting event such as golf or football. However, Galvan cautions students to choose only accredited English language schools. You can check with the British Council for accredited language schools. There are also numerous universities that provide short and long term English language learning.
In order to select the appropriate educational institution, students can find the Internet useful to look for information about choosing a school in the UK. Or they can contact the schools directly or through the British Council Office in Taipei. "The British Council Taipei has education counselors to answer any inquiries that students have or details like choosing the right school and is free of charge," said Galvan.
The British Council Taipei 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 Taipei is now in the process of establishing a job link to assist alumni in job placements with British companies in Taiwan.
Students departing for studies in the UK can also attend the briefing sessions that discuss on important aspects such as the weather, food, accommodation, money, financial and legal matters, National Health Service, whom to contact for emergency and problems, cultural differences, personal safety.
The main highlight at this year's British education exhibition is the launching of the 2002 Arts Scholarship in Visual and Applied Arts. A press conference and a science game (SSS) will be held today at the exhibition venue.
Lastly, Galvan encourages Taiwan students pursuing studies in the UK to learn about the life and culture in the UK, mingle with the people, learn their way of life, and have fun, make friends, and you will be able to gain a lifetime valuable experience.
UK offers high quality education
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