CIS INSTITUTES ON INTERNATIONAL ADMISSION & GUIDANCE
The CIS Institutes on International Admission and Guidance offer university admission and recruitment officers and school guidance counsellors in several regions excellent opportunities to engage in dialogue regarding the admission process, learn about current trends in post-secondary admission and network with their admission and guidance colleagues.
We offer events both in person and virtually to meet the needs of our membership community. Join your peers across the CIS community to gather, learn, network, strategise, support each other, and share a wealth of expertise during our global events.
Please check the events page for updates; members will also receive the latest event information in their Member Updates.
Learn more about past CIS Institutes:
Asia
CIS-EARCOS Institute on International Admission & Guidance 2023
We’re excited to return to Bangkok for this important event in Asia, bringing together international schools and universities.
Guidance counsellors from across Asia unite with worldwide university admissions professionals for region-specific updates and collaboration within a dynamic atmosphere.
The schedule maximises networking opportunities so counsellors can explore many exciting worldwide study prospects for their students using the latest admissions information.
What’s new?
We’re excited that the student fair will return to this year’s event, so you can meet students from the greater Bangkok area.
You can expect to:
- network and collaborate in person
- exchange ideas that support international student mobility
- learn about regional developments, trends, and other topics related to students in Asia who aspire to study internationally
- establish key connections across Asia
The event includes:
- inspiring keynote speaker
- general sessions for both universities and schools
- workshops and small group discussions focused on university admissions relevant to students and schools in Asia
- a student fair for registered universities to meet students from Thailand
Keynote Speaker
Aayushi Kulsunge
I am a 19-year-old social entrepreneur from Mumbai, India. While battling clinical depression at age 15, I experienced the stigma attached to mental health and noticed the shortage of anti-depressants in drugstores along with the lack of psychological resources among K-12 teachers. I started my first passion project, Teen Mental Health Society as a small Zoom support group during the pandemic and it has now grown into a global youth-led organization that aims to shatter the stigma attached to mental health through awareness, education, and activism. We have now reached over 1,900 people in more than 25 countries and are acknowledged by the Times of India and Channel News Asia. I am now working full-time on building a mental health curriculum for teachers to equip them with basic psychological knowledge and focusing on bridging the communication gap between students and teachers.
Participants
CIS Schools
School name | Country |
American International School Chennai | India |
American International School Dhaka | Bangladesh |
American International School of Guangzhou | China |
American International School Vietnam | Vietnam |
Bangkok International Preparatory & Secondary School | Thailand |
Bangkok Patana School | Thailand |
Berda Claude International School | Thailand |
British International School Hanoi | Vietnam |
British International School, Phuket | Thailand |
Canadian International School of Hong Kong Ltd | Hong Kong (SAR) China |
Canggu Community School | Indonesia |
Cebu International School | Philippines |
Chadwick International | South Korea |
Chinese International School Hong Kong | Hong Kong (SAR) China |
Chinese International School Manila | Philippines |
Concordian International School | Thailand |
Denla British School | Thailand |
Dover Court International School | Singapore |
Dulwich College (Singapore) | Singapore |
Dulwich College Seoul | South Korea |
Dwight School Seoul | South Korea |
Fukuoka International School | Japan |
Garden International School | Malaysia |
German European School Singapore | Singapore |
Harrow International School Hong Kong | Hong Kong (SAR) China |
Hong Kong Academy | Hong Kong (SAR) China |
IGB International School | Malaysia |
International School Bangkok | Thailand |
International School Brunei | Brunei |
International School Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam |
International School of Nanshan Shenzhen | China |
International School of Phnom Penh | Cambodia |
Jakarta Intercultural School | Indonesia |
Kaohsiung American School | Taiwan |
KIS International School | Thailand |
Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar | Malaysia |
Korea International School | South Korea |
Myanmar International School Yangon (MISY) | Myanmar |
Nanjing International School | China |
Nexus International School, Malaysia | Malaysia |
NIST International School | Thailand |
Oasis International School - Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia |
Prince of Wales Island International School | Malaysia |
PTIS International School | Thailand |
Regents International School Pattaya | Thailand |
Seoul Foreign School | South Korea |
Seoul International School | South Korea |
Shanghai American School | China |
Shanghai High School International Division | China |
Shenzhen College of International Education | China |
Shrewsbury International School Bangkok | Thailand |
Singapore American School | Singapore |
St Andrews International School Bang Na | Thailand |
St Andrews International School Bangkok | Thailand |
St Mary's International School | Japan |
St. Andrew's International School, Green Valley | Thailand |
St. Joseph's Institution International High School | Singapore |
Suzhou Singapore International School | China |
Taipei European School | Taiwan |
Tanglin Trust School | Singapore |
Tenby Schools Penang | Malaysia |
The Australian International School, Singapore | Singapore |
The International School of Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia |
The International School of Penang (Uplands) | Malaysia |
The Regent's International School, Bangkok | Thailand |
United Nations International School of Hanoi | Vietnam |
United World College of South East Asia (Dover Campus) | Singapore |
United World College of South East Asia (East Campus) | Singapore |
United World College of South East Asia (east Campus) | Singapore |
Utahloy International School Guangzhou (UISG) | China |
UWC Thailand International School | Thailand |
UWCSEA Dover Campus in Singapore | United States |
Victoria Shanghai Academy | Hong Kong (SAR) China |
Vientiane International School | Lao People's Democratic Republic |
Vinschool The Harmony - Primary, Secondary and High School | Vietnam |
Wellington College China Huili School Shanghai | China |
Wellington College International Bangkok | Thailand |
Wellington College International Tianjin | China |
Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong | Hong Kong (SAR) China |
Yew Chung International School of Shanghai | China |
YK Pao School | China |
CIS Universities
Institution name | Country |
Abertay University | United Kingdom |
Amherst College | United States |
Arizona State University | United States |
ArtCenter College of Design | United States |
Arts University Bournemouth | United Kingdom |
Babson College | United States |
Bates College | United States |
Baylor University | United States |
Bennington College | United States |
Bentley University | United States |
Bocconi University | Italy |
Bond University | Australia |
Boston University | United States |
Bournemouth University | United Kingdom |
Brock University | Canada |
Brussels School of Governance, Vesalius College | Belgium |
California Baptist University | United States |
California Lutheran University | United States |
Calvin University | United States |
Cardiff University | United Kingdom |
Carleton University | Canada |
Central Washington University | United States |
César Ritz Colleges Switzerland | Switzerland |
Claremont McKenna College | United States |
Colgate University | United States |
College of the Holy Cross | United States |
Colorado State University | United States |
Columbia College Chicago | United States |
Concordia University | Canada |
Constructor University Bremen | Germany |
Denison University | United States |
DePauw University | United States |
Dickinson College | United States |
Durham University | United Kingdom |
Dusit Thani College | Thailand |
École hôtelière de Lausanne | Switzerland |
EDHEC Business School | France |
Elon University | United States |
Emerson College | United States |
ESCP Business School | France |
ESSCA School of Management | France |
ESSEC Business School | France |
Falmouth University | United Kingdom |
Foothill and De Anza Colleges | United States |
Fordham University | United States |
Franklin & Marshall College | United States |
Franklin University Switzerland | Switzerland |
Fudan University | China |
Gettysburg College | United States |
Glasgow Caledonian University | United Kingdom |
Grinnell College | United States |
Hamilton College | United States |
Hong Kong Baptist University | Hong Kong (SAR) China |
Hope College | United States |
Hotelschool The Hague, Hospitality Business School | Netherlands |
Howest University of Applied Sciences | Belgium |
Hult International Business School | United States |
Huron University College at Western University | Canada |
Husson University | United States |
IE University | Spain |
Imperial College London | United Kingdom |
Indiana University | United States |
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology - Carl Benz School of Engineering | Germany |
Kent State University | United States |
Kenyon College | United States |
King's University College at Western University | Canada |
Kühne Logistics University | Germany |
Lancaster University | United Kingdom |
Leeds Arts University | United Kingdom |
Leiden University College The Hague | Netherlands |
Les Roches Global Hospitality Education | Switzerland |
Lewis & Clark College | United States |
Lingnan University | Hong Kong (SAR) China |
Loughborough University | United Kingdom |
Loyola Marymount University | United States |
Loyola University Chicago | United States |
Lynn University | United States |
Manchester Metropolitan University | United Kingdom |
Marist College | United States |
McGill University | Canada |
McMaster University | Canada |
Memorial University of Newfoundland | Canada |
Michigan State University | United States |
Minerva University | United States |
Minnesota State University, Mankato | United States |
Mount Allison University | Canada |
NABA - Nuova Accademia Di Belle Arti | Italy |
Nagoya University of Commerce & Business - NUCB | Japan |
Neoma Business School | France |
New York University | United States |
New York University, Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates |
Newcastle University | United Kingdom |
Northeastern University | United States |
Northumbria University | United Kingdom |
Nottingham Trent University | United Kingdom |
Oberlin College | United States |
OCAD University | Canada |
Occidental College | United States |
Ohio Northern University | United States |
Otis College of Art and Design | United States |
Purdue University | United States |
Queen Mary University of London | United Kingdom |
Rice University | United States |
Ritsumeikan University | Japan |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey | United States |
Saint Louis University - Madrid Campus | Spain |
Saint Mary's University | Canada |
Sarah Lawrence College | United States |
Savannah College of Art and Design | United States |
Simon Fraser University | Canada |
Singapore Management University | Singapore |
Singapore University of Social Sciences | Singapore |
Southern Utah University | United States |
St. George's University | Grenada |
State University of New York at Binghamton | United States |
State University of New York at Buffalo | United States |
Stockholm School of Economics | Sweden |
Stony Brook University | United States |
Syracuse University | United States |
Temple University, Japan Campus | Japan |
The American University of Paris | France |
The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong (SAR) China |
The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management | United Arab Emirates |
The George Washington University | United States |
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | Hong Kong (SAR) China |
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | Hong Kong (SAR) China |
The Ohio State University | United States |
The Pennsylvania State University | United States |
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago | United States |
The University of British Columbia | Canada |
The University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong (SAR) China |
The University of Manchester | United Kingdom |
The University of Sydney | Australia |
The University of Tampa | United States |
Toronto Metropolitan University | Canada |
Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin | Ireland |
Universidad De Navarra | Spain |
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore | Italy |
University College Roosevelt | Netherlands |
University of Bath | United Kingdom |
University of Bristol | United Kingdom |
University of Calgary | Canada |
University of California, Davis | United States |
University of California, Irvine | United States |
University of California, Los Angeles | United States |
University of California, San Diego | United States |
University of California, Santa Cruz | United States |
University of Cambridge | United Kingdom |
University of Central Lancashire | United Kingdom |
University of Chicago | United States |
University of Colorado Boulder | United States |
University of Denver | United States |
University of Exeter | United Kingdom |
University of Glasgow | United Kingdom |
University of Guelph | Canada |
University of Huddersfield | United Kingdom |
University of Leeds | United Kingdom |
University of Leicester | United Kingdom |
University of Melbourne | Australia |
University of New Brunswick | Canada |
University of Notre Dame | United States |
University of Nottingham Ningbo China | China |
University of Ontario Institute of Technology | Canada |
University of Pécs | Hungary |
University of Pittsburgh | United States |
University of Plymouth | United Kingdom |
University of Rochester | United States |
University of San Diego | United States |
University of San Francisco | United States |
University of Southampton | United Kingdom |
University of St Andrews | United Kingdom |
University of Stirling | United Kingdom |
University of Strathclyde | United Kingdom |
University of Surrey | United Kingdom |
University of The Arts London | United Kingdom |
University of Toronto | Canada |
University of Twente | Netherlands |
University of Victoria | Canada |
University of Virginia | United States |
University of Warwick | United Kingdom |
University of Waterloo | Canada |
University of Wisconsin-Madison | United States |
Wabash College | United States |
Wake Forest University | United States |
Washington University in St. Louis | United States |
Western University | Canada |
WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management | Germany |
Xavier University | United States |
York University | Canada |
EARCOS schools
School name | Country |
American Pacific International School | Thailand |
Asia Pacific International School | South Korea |
Ayeyarwaddy International School | Myanmar |
Berkeley International School | Thailand |
Brent International School Baguio | Philippines |
Busan Foreign School | South Korea |
Canadian International School of Singapore | Singapore |
Chatsworth International School | Singapore |
Christian Academy in Japan | Japan |
Concordia International School Hanoi | Vietnam |
Concordia International School Shanghai | China |
Daegu International School | South Korea |
Dalat International School | Malaysia |
Dominican International School | Taiwan |
Dulwich International High School Suzhou | China |
Hangzhou International School | China |
Hong Kong International School | Hong Kong (SAR) China |
International Christian School - Hong Kong | Hong Kong (SAR) China |
International Community School - Bangkok | Thailand |
International Community School - Singapore | Singapore |
International School Manila | Philippines |
Keerapat International School | Thailand |
Korea International School-JeJu Campus | South Korea |
Korea Kent Foreign School | South Korea |
Lanna International School Thailand | Thailand |
Mont'Kiara International School | Malaysia |
Nakornpayap International School | Thailand |
Nansha College Preparatory Academy | China |
Panyaden International School | Thailand |
Ruamrudee International School | Thailand |
Saigon South International School | Vietnam |
Shanghai Community International School | China |
Shattuck-St. Mary's Forest City International School | Malaysia |
Shenzhen Shekou International School | China |
St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju | South Korea |
Taejon Christian International School | South Korea |
Taipei American School | Taiwan |
Thai-Chinese International School | Thailand |
The American School of Bangkok | Thailand |
The Harbour School | Hong Kong (SAR) China |
The International School Yangon | Myanmar |
The Winstedt School | Singapore |
Verso International School | Thailand |
Xiamen International School | China |
Yangon International School | Myanmar |
Yongsan International School of Seoul | South Korea |
CIS supporting members, special guests and others
Latin America
CIS Latin America Institute on International Admission & Guidance 2023
Guidance counsellors across Latin America and the Caribbean will join admissions professionals from our member universities worldwide for two days packed with opportunities for in-depth professional development and networking.
With an emphasis on building professional partnerships and advising globally minded students on their future educational plans, our programme offers plenty of professional development, networking, and group discussion.
With 15+ years’ experience, we offer one of the longest-standing Latin American Institutes for the international admission and guidance community.
You can expect to:
- exchange ideas that support international student mobility
- learn about regional developments, trends, and other topics related to students in Latin America and the Caribbean who aspire to study internationally
- establish key connections across the region
The event includes:
- inspiring keynote speaker
- general sessions for both universities and schools
- workshops and small group discussions focused on university admissions relevant to students and schools in Latin America
- a school fair helps registered university participants learn more about school programmes and the needs of students in the region.
- the university fair provides the opportunity for school guidance counsellors to learn more about admissions requirements, financial aid, and scholarship possibilities at each individual university.
Keynote Speaker
Dr Efrén Martinez
We’re pleased to announce that Dr Efrén Martinez, a distinguished clinical psychologist in Bogotá, Colombia, will present the keynote at our Latin America Institute on International Higher Education Admission & Guidance. Dr Martinez will delve into the psychology behind transitions, exploring various factors influencing students during their transition from secondary school to university. He will shed light on the importance of cultural adjustments and the crucial role of support systems for students, examining the impact of parental and school support services on their well-being and success. He will delve into the unique needs and expectations of families in Latin America, providing insights into their experiences and challenges. He will also explore how the pandemic has shifted perspectives for students leaving home, offering a thought-provoking analysis of the psychological effects and adaptations brought about by the global crisis. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and understanding from a renowned expert in the field. His presentation will be delivered in Spanish with live translation into English.
Participants
- CIS Schools
- CIS Universities
- Tri-Association, AMISA, LAHC Schools
- CIS Affiliated Consultants, Supporting Members, and Special Guests
CIS Schools
School name |
Country |
American School of Brasilia | Brazil |
Buckingham School | Colombia |
Colegio Anglo-Colombiano | Colombia |
Colegio Colombo Britanico | Colombia |
Colegio de Inglaterra - The English School | Colombia |
Colegio Gran Bretaña | Colombia |
Colegio Los Nogales | Colombia |
Colegio Marymount Barranquilla | Colombia |
Colegio Nueva Granada | Colombia |
Escuela Campo Alegre | Venezuela |
Gimnasio Campestre | Colombia |
Graded - The American School of São Paulo | Brazil |
International School of Curaçao | Curaçao |
Northlands | Argentina |
Rochester School | Colombia |
The British School Caracas | Venezuela |
The British Schools | Uruguay |
United World College Costa Rica | Costa Rica |
CIS Universities
Institution name |
Country |
American University | United States |
Bentley University | United States |
Bocconi University | Italy |
Bond University | Australia |
Boston University | United States |
Brock University | Canada |
Butler University | United States |
Colorado State University | United States |
EDHEC Business School | France |
Emory University | United States |
Florida Institute of Technology | United States |
Fordham University | United States |
Glion Institute of Higher Education | Switzerland |
Goldsmiths, University of London | United Kingdom |
Griffith University | Australia |
Grinnell College | United States |
Hamilton College | United States |
Hotelschool The Hague, Hospitality Business School | Netherlands |
Hult International Business School | United States |
IE University | Spain |
IESEG School of Management | France |
Indiana University | United States |
John Cabot University | Italy |
Lakehead University | Canada |
Les Roches Global Hospitality Education | Switzerland |
Loyola Marymount University | United States |
Lynn University | United States |
Monash University | Australia |
New York University | United States |
New York University, Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates |
New York University, Shanghai | China |
Newcastle University | United Kingdom |
Occidental College | United States |
Purdue University | United States |
Saint Mary's University | Canada |
Salve Regina University | United States |
Siena College | United States |
St. Thomas University, United States | United States |
The American University of Paris | France |
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago | United States |
The University of British Columbia | Canada |
Toronto Metropolitan University | Canada |
Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin | Ireland |
Tufts University | United States |
Tulane University | United States |
Universidad Católica San Antonio | Spain |
University College Utrecht | Netherlands |
University of Alberta | Canada |
University of California, Los Angeles | United States |
University of Cincinnati | United States |
University of Colorado Boulder | United States |
University of Denver | United States |
University of Toronto | Canada |
University of Twente | Netherlands |
University of Wisconsin-Madison | United States |
Victoria University of Wellington | New Zealand |
Villanova University | United States |
Wabash College | United States |
Washington University in St. Louis | United States |
Western University | Canada |
Tri-Association, AMISA, LAHC Schools
School name |
Country |
American School of Belo Horizonte | Brazil |
Asociación Colegio Granadino | Colombia |
Carol Morgan School | Dominican Republic |
Carol Morgan School of Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic |
Colegio Bolivar | Colombia |
Colegio Internacional de Caracas | Venezuela |
Colegio Karl C. Parrish | Colombia |
Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro | Brazil |
John F. Kennedy The American School of Querétaro | Mexico |
Lincoln School Costa Rica | Costa Rica |
Pan American School of Bahia | Brazil |
School of the Nations | Brazil |
The American School Foundation A.C. | Mexico |
The American School of Asuncion | Paraguay |
Uruguayan American School | Uruguay |
CIS Affiliated Consultants, Supporting Members, and Special Guests
Middle East
CIS Middle East Institute on International Admission & Guidance 2023
Two days packed with regionally focused workshops and small group discussions on the latest university admissions topics and trends
You’ll experience a dynamic and intimate atmosphere where guidance counsellors and university admissions professionals expand their networks as they support and learn with each other.
The schedule maximises networking opportunities for counsellors to explore the many exciting worldwide study prospects for their students, guided by the latest admissions information.
We plan the event in collaboration with the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME).
You can expect to:
- Network and collaborate in person
- Exchange ideas that support international student mobility
- Learn about regional developments, trends, and other topics related to students in the Middle East who aspire to study internationally
- Raise the profile of your institution
- Establish key connections across the Middle East
- For counsellors: Learn more about global university options for your students in the Middle East, including admissions requirements plus financial aid and scholarship possibilities
- For universities: Get direct access to students and parents from the United Arab Emirates at the student fair
The Middle East Institute was informative, professional, fun, enlightening, and so worthwhile. I truly look forward to future events like this.
Participants
Universities
Institution Name | Country |
Arts University Bournemouth | United Kingdom |
Bishop's University | Canada |
Bocconi University | Italy |
Brussels School of Governance, Vesalius College | Belgium |
Butler University | United States |
Carleton University | Canada |
Central Washington University | United States |
Concordia University | Canada |
Constructor University Bremen | Germany |
De Vinci Higher Education | France |
École hôtelière de Lausanne | Switzerland |
ESADE Business School | Spain |
Foothill and De Anza Colleges | United States |
Fordham University | United States |
Franklin University Switzerland | Switzerland |
Hotelschool The Hague, Hospitality Business School | Netherlands |
Howest University of Applied Sciences | Belgium |
IE University | Spain |
Imperial College London | United Kingdom |
John Cabot University | Italy |
Lancaster University | United Kingdom |
Leiden University College The Hague | Netherlands |
Les Roches Global Hospitality Education | Switzerland |
Loughborough University | United Kingdom |
Loyola Marymount University | United States |
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts | Switzerland |
McMaster University | Canada |
Middlebury College | United States |
Modul University Vienna | Austria |
New York University, Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates |
Northeastern University | United States |
Northumbria University | United Kingdom |
Queen Mary University of London | United Kingdom |
Queen's University | Canada |
Ravensbourne University London | United Kingdom |
Richmond, The American International University in London | United Kingdom |
Savannah College of Art and Design | United States |
SBS Swiss Business School | Switzerland |
SOAS University of London | United Kingdom |
Stony Brook University | United States |
Suffolk University | United States |
The American College of Greece, Deree College | Greece |
The American University of Rome | Italy |
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | Hong Kong (SAR) China |
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | Hong Kong (SAR) China |
The New School, Parsons Paris | France |
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago | United States |
The University of British Columbia | Canada |
Toronto Metropolitan University | Canada |
Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin | Ireland |
University College Utrecht | Netherlands |
University of Calgary | Canada |
University of Cambridge | United Kingdom |
University of Chicago | United States |
University of Edinburgh | United Kingdom |
University of Exeter | United Kingdom |
University of Greenwich | United Kingdom |
University of Kent | United Kingdom |
University of Leeds | United Kingdom |
University of Ontario Institute of Technology | Canada |
University of Oregon | United States |
University of Surrey | United Kingdom |
University of The Arts London | United Kingdom |
Vanderbilt University | United States |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | United States |
Wabash College | United States |
Webster University Geneva | Switzerland |
Western University | Canada |
York University | Canada |
Schools
School Name | Country |
Al Bateen Academy | United Arab Emirates |
Al Yasmina Academy | United Arab Emirates |
American International School Egypt, West | Egypt |
American-British Academy | Oman |
Amman Baccalaureate School | Jordan |
Awsaj Academy | Qatar |
British International School Riyadh | Saudi Arabia |
Cranleigh School Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates |
Deira International School | United Arab Emirates |
Doha College | Qatar |
Dubai American Academy | United Arab Emirates |
GEMS Wellington Academy - Al Khail | United Arab Emirates |
GEMS Wellington Academy - Silicon Oasis | United Arab Emirates |
Greenfield International School | United Arab Emirates |
Hartland International School | United Arab Emirates |
Hayah International Academy | Egypt |
International School of Beijing | China |
Jumeira Baccalaureate School | United Arab Emirates |
Le Régent International School | Switzerland |
Nurorda High School Lyceum | Kazakhstan |
Repton Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates |
Safa Community School | United Arab Emirates |
Tenby Schools Penang | Malaysia |
The American School of Dubai | United Arab Emirates |
CIS supporting members and others
Africa
CIS-AISA Institute on International Admission & Guidance 2018
The second CIS-AISA Regional Institute on International Admission and Guidance in Africa was held at the International School of Kenya in Nairobi. CIS and the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA) worked collaboratively on a programme which brought together university guidance counsellors from across Africa and universities from around the world for professional development, sharing, and networking. Counsellors from 11 African nations—Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe—attended the programme, as well as representatives from 45 universities in 9 countries.
Participants were inspired by the words of keynote speaker Eddy Gicheru Oketch, a Kenyan activist and founder of Ongoza, an organization committed to bringing an end to civil violence by enabling young people to become economically independent and champions of peace in their local communities. Eddy’s reflections on the opportunities afforded to him by his own international education and question of “why do we educate” left the participants inspired and engaged in thought-provoking dialogue.
A university fair was held during the institute and attracted more than 100 students from over a dozen schools in the Nairobi area and beyond. Universities were also able to cultivate relationships with the schools in attendance and to raise their profile amongst schools in the region.
University representatives left the event with increased knowledge of trends and challenges facing students in Africa, recruitment ideas, and stronger knowledge of the plethora of African credentials. School counsellors in attendance also had the opportunity to showcase their schools for the university representatives at the school fair. A special thank you to the International School of Kenya for hosting us on their beautiful campus!
Participants
Schools
School/Institution Name |
Country |
Arundel School | Zimbabwe |
Braeburn Schools | Kenya |
Brookhouse School Karen Campus | Kenya |
Dakar Academy | Senegal |
Dar es Salaam International Academy | Tanzania |
Enko Bonanjo International School | Cameroon |
Gashora Girls Academy of Science and Technology, Rwanda Girls Initiative | Rwanda |
Gateway High School | Zimbabwe |
GEMS Cambridge International School Nairobi | Kenya |
International School of Kenya | Kenya |
International School of Lusaka | Zambia |
International School of Tanganyika | Tanzania |
Lincoln Community School | Ghana |
Lusaka International Community School | Zambia |
Machabeng College, International School of Lesotho | Lesotho |
Mamma Africa Secondary School | Kenya |
Rift Valley Academy | Kenya |
Rosslyn Academy | Kenya |
St Cyprian's School | South Africa |
St Mary's School, Waverley, South Africa | South Africa |
St. Andrew's School, Turi | Kenya |
Starehe Girls' Centre | Kenya |
Universities
School/Institution Name | Country |
Augsburg University | United States |
Baruch College | United States |
Boston University | United States |
Colorado State University | United States |
Concord University | United States |
Concordia University | Canada |
École hôtelière de Lausanne | Switzerland |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | United States |
Fairleigh Dickinson University | United States |
Foothill and De Anza Colleges | United States |
Glion Institute of Higher Education | Switzerland |
Heriot-Watt University | United Kingdom |
Huron University College at Western University | Canada |
IE University | Spain |
Indiana University | United States |
Keele University | United Kingdom |
Les Roches Global Hospitality Education | Switzerland |
Maryville University | United States |
Memorial University of Newfoundland | Canada |
Miami University (Ohio) | United States |
Northwestern University in Qatar | Qatar |
Portland State University | United States |
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University | Japan |
Sciences Po (Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris) | France |
State University of New York at Plattsburgh | United States |
Stony Brook University | United States |
The American University of Paris | France |
The University of Tampa | United States |
University of Bridgeport | United States |
University of British Columbia | Canada |
University of Central Lancashire | United Kingdom |
University of Chicago | United States |
University of Delaware | United States |
University of Dundee | United Kingdom |
University of East Anglia | United Kingdom |
University of Edinburgh | United Kingdom |
University of Johannesburg | South Africa |
University of Kent | United Kingdom |
University of Miami | United States |
University of Plymouth | United Kingdom |
University of Portsmouth | United Kingdom |
University of Rochester | United States |
University of South Alabama | United States |
University of Southampton | United Kingdom |
Vanderbilt University | United States |
Supporting Members
It's an important platform for engaging with international schools in the region but also equally important in terms of understanding how other universities from around the world operate in the international recruitment space.