Seminars & Information Day

Virtual Applicant Briefing: Bristol Veterinary School (University of Bristol)

This virtual Applicant Briefing is hosted directly by University of Bristol. Prospective students and parents will be able to obtain application information and an overview of the Veterinary Medicine programmes in University of Bristol. Students and parents will also have the opportunity to ask staff and a current international student questions directly!

• BVSv (Hons) Veterinary Medicine ^Five-year
• BVSv (Hons) Veterinary Medicine (Accelerated Graduate-Entry) ^{Four-year Graduate-Entry Veterinary Medicine programme, suitable for graduates from Science related disciplines}

University Profile: University of Bristol

Ranked the 57^th globally (QS 2027) and the 10^th in the UK, also a Russell Group university, University of Bristol is a top research-intensive university located in the creative city of Bristol. As part of what reflects the good reputation of the University among middle-class families, about 40% of students of University of Bristol came from an independent school background, which is the fourth highest ratio, only after University of Cambridge, Oxford and St Andrew’s. Notable alumni include singer-songwriter James Blunt, as well as Hong Kong alumni such as LegCo member Alvin Yeung Ngok-Kiu and news reporter Kenneth Ng King-Chun.

University of Bristol is ranked within top 10 in as many as 26 academic disciplines. Highly popular courses include Engineering, Law, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, as well as Computer Science, Psychology, Geography & International Development, Politics, Sociology and Social Policy.

University of Bristol is one of the few universities that offer a “conversion” master’s degree in Computer Science (which accepts graduates from other disciplines), as well as a Vet Nursing programme in undergraduate level.

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Virtual Applicant Briefing: Bristol Medical School (University of Bristol)

This virtual Applicant Briefing is hosted directly by University of Bristol. Prospective students and parents will be able to obtain application information and an overview of the Medicine programmes in University of Bristol. Students and parents will also have the opportunity to ask staff questions directly!

• MBChB (Hons) Medicine ^Five-year
• International Foundation Programme for Medicine ^One-year

University Profile: University of Bristol

Ranked the 57^th globally (QS 2027) and the 10^th in the UK, also a Russell Group university, University of Bristol is a top research-intensive university located in the creative city of Bristol. As part of what reflects the good reputation of the University among middle-class families, about 40% of students of University of Bristol came from an independent school background, which is the fourth highest ratio, only after University of Cambridge, Oxford and St Andrew’s. Notable alumni include singer-songwriter James Blunt, as well as Hong Kong alumni such as LegCo member Alvin Yeung Ngok-Kiu and news reporter Kenneth Ng King-Chun.

University of Bristol is ranked within top 10 in as many as 26 academic disciplines. Highly popular courses include Engineering, Law, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, as well as Computer Science, Psychology, Geography & International Development, Politics, Sociology and Social Policy.

University of Bristol is one of the few universities that offer a “conversion” master’s degree in Computer Science (which accepts graduates from other disciplines), as well as a Vet Nursing programme in undergraduate level.

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

UK University & Pathways Seminar

Undergraduate Year One in Top 30 UK universities normally require 443 to 5*55 in HKDSE, with subject-specific requirement depending on your choices of programmes. If students fall short of such requirement, they can progress through International Year One or University Foundation Courses. These programmes accept entry at 444 to 222 in HKDSE and enable qualified students to progress onto Year 2 and Year 1 of an undergraduate programme in Top 30 UK universities respectively. Students aiming for top universities and highly-competitive subjects such as medicine and actuarial sciences, however, will benefit from the 1-Year A-levels which also allows them to apply to universities in Hong Kong through the Non-Jupas route.

In the seminar, our education consultants will introduce these four options for HKDSE students. Content includes university options, subject options, entry requirements, plus the procedures and important dates of UCAS.

Click to see our university network: Students can apply to over 125 universities and specialist institutions in our university network.

Speak to our Education Consultant after the Seminar!

We can arrange a consultation for you after the seminar to kick start your school selection process. You can also take home a copy of our own UK Education Guide!

Content Highlights

• How does UCAS work? What are the important dates?
• How to make best use of the five application quotas in your UCAS application? Is it possible to have the sixth and the seventh quota?
• Tips on writing a winning personal statement.
• Reforming Personal Statement: Starting from the 2026/27 academic year, the Personal Statement will be replaced by three Structured Questions, to help students provide the right content for their application. While format is changed, content remains largely similar! We will share some guidelines to help you get started with these Personal Statement questions!
• Entry requirement overview for popular subjects like Physiotherapy, Radiography, Pharmacy, Law, Architecture and more!
• Options of university and academic disciplines in pathway programmes.
• English Requirements and Different Types of IELTS: What’s IELTS for UKVI (Academic)?
• University Foundation Courses that accept applications from F.5 students.
• The option of One-Year A-levels and a brief analysis of Non-Jupas admission data.

University of Sheffield

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Ranked the 82^nd globally (QS 2027) and the 13^th in the UK, the University of Sheffield excels in a wide range of academic disciplines. Architecture, Law, Communication & Media, Town Planning & Landscape Architecture,Materials Technology, General Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical & Electronic Engineering are all among top 10 in the UK. Sheffield’s reputable engineering school now educates more than 4000 students and is a leading institution in systems engineering and smart materials globally. In the latest research assessment exercise (REF 2021), 92% of researches by University of Sheffield were rated as “World Leading” and “Internationally Excellent”. New courses in recent years include Global Sustainable Development, Data Science, etc. Notable alumni include five Nobel laureates, as well as David Childs (former Managing Partner of Magic Circle law firm Clifford Chance), Sir Alistair MacDuff (retired judge of High Court of England & Wales) and four former Justice of Appeal including Sir Maurice Kay, Sir Paul Kennedy, Dame Julia Macur and Dame Anne Rafferty! In Hong Kong, notable Sheffield alumni include Chung Sze-Yuen (Senior Unofficial Member of Legislative Council of Hong Kong) and Douglas Young (founder of lifestyle design and retail brand G.O.D.).

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

Lancing College

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Situated in the scenic countryside of West Sussex and near the coastal city of Brighton, Lancing College is a prestigious boarding school in the South of England known for its high academic standards and excellence in sports. The school occupies a vast 550-acre campus, which includes its own equestrian centre and working farm. Its iconic Gothic chapel, Lancing Chapel, is a landmark that attracts thousands of visitors annually! Every year there are around 120–130 graduates in Lancing College. In 2025, the overall A*-B rate in A-levels was at 79%, with 26 students achieving straight A*-A results and four students progressing to medical school while one would go on to study Zoology. In recent years, Lancing College has expanded and established new junior day schools in nearby Hove and Worthing, which could be particular noteworthy to BN(O) families in the area. Notable alumni include Sinclair Beecham (co-founder of Pret a Manger), as well as Raymond Kwok (Chairman of Sun Hung Kai Properties).

St Swithun’s School

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St Swithun’s School is a top girls’ boarding school in Winchester. Its 45-acre campus is situated close to the city centre and just 50 minutes away from London on a train. St Swithun’s School is an “all-through” school, with boarding available from Year 7. Currently there are about 500 students in the senior school and about 40% of them are boarders. Performance in public exams is top-notch. The class of 2026 achieved an impressive A*-B rate of 94%, with close to 2/3 of them getting AAA or better results. Top universities like University College London (UCL), King’s College London, Edinburgh and Durham are popular destinations, with about 10% of every cohort making it to Oxbridge! Entry is extremely competitive and there is a strong focus on language ability. Prospective students should apply 1-2 years in advance to avoid disappointment.

Application & Exam Arrangement

At secondary education stage, St Swithun’s School mainly accepts boarding students into the year groups listed below. Applicants are required to complete their registrations and submit their UKiSet results before the deadline. Eligible applicants will be invited to sit an entrance exam and an admission interview.

• Year 7: Applications are now closed for 2026/27.
• Year 9: 30/9 (Wednesday)
• Year 10: 31/10 (Saturday)
• Year 12: 30/9 (Wednesday)

Roedean School: Registration Deadline for Year 7, 9 & 12

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Roedean School is a top girls’ boarding and day school known for its strong academic profile. Located in the coastal town of Brighton, its campus is situated on the iconic White Cliff, enjoying a stunning view of the ocean. Students from Roedean School have consistently achieved excellent results in public exams, which put the School firmly within the league of top 50-150 independent schools in the UK. The class of 2026 achieved an overall A*-B rate of 81% in A-levels, with 29 students awarded all A*-A grades and four progressing to Oxbridge. Notable alumni include Hong Kong actress Jessica Hsuan, shoe designer Beatrix Ong MBE (former creative director of Jimmy Choo), as well as Olive Margaret Willis, the founder of Downe House School.

Application & Exam Arrangement

Roedean School mainly accepts boarding students into the year groups listed below. Applicants are required to complete their registrations before the deadlines, in accordance to their year groups. Eligible applicants will be invited to sit an entrance exam and an admission interview.

• Year 7: Registrations close in September
• Year 9: Registrations close in September
• Year 12: Registrations close in September

Students and parents interested in applying to Roedean School can register their interest via this post. Our education consultants will be in touch to advise on your suitability and the application procedures.

St Swithun’s School: Registration Deadline for Year 9 & Year 12

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St Swithun’s School is a top girls’ boarding school in Winchester. Its 45-acre campus is situated close to the city centre and just 50 minutes away from London on a train. St Swithun’s School is an “all-through” school, with boarding available from Year 7. Currently there are about 500 students in the senior school and about 40% of them are boarders. Performance in public exams is top-notch. The class of 2026 achieved an impressive A*-B rate of 94%, with close to 2/3 of them getting AAA or better results. Top universities like University College London (UCL), King’s College London, Edinburgh and Durham are popular destinations, with about 10% of every cohort making it to Oxbridge! Entry is extremely competitive and there is a strong focus on language ability. Prospective students should apply 1-2 years in advance to avoid disappointment.

Application & Exam Arrangement

At secondary education stage, St Swithun’s School mainly accepts boarding students into the year groups listed below. Applicants are required to complete their registrations and submit their UKiSet results before the deadline. Eligible applicants will be invited to sit an entrance exam and an admission interview.

• Year 7: Applications are now closed for 2026/27.
• Year 9: 30/9 (Wednesday)
• Year 10: 31/10 (Saturday)
• Year 12: 30/9 (Wednesday)

Students and parents interested in applying to St Swithun’s School can register their interest via this post. Our education consultants will be in touch to advise on your suitability and the application procedures.

Uppingham School: Registration Deadline for Year 10 & Year 12

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Uppingham School is top boarding school in the midland county of Rutland, just about 30 minutes away from Leicester. With close to 450 years of history, boarding culture is big in Uppingham School, where 95% of students are full boarders, and only in recent years that it has become more open to day students. Academic results are consistently outstanding – in the latest two cohorts (2025-2026) the overall A*-B rates in A-levels were between 83% to 84%; among the classes 2023 to 2025, about 7-8% of graduates were able to progress to G5 universities in the UK. The majority of graduates would continue their education in top Russell Group universities, including Durham University, University of Exeter, Newcastle University, University of Edinburgh and many more. Notable Hong Kong alumni include the founder of Bank of East Asia David Li Kwok Po, after whom Uppingham’s new day house Li Kwok Po House was named!

Application & Exam Arrangement

Students who are interested in enrolling in the September 2027 intake must submit their registrations before the closing dates in accordance to their year groups. Eligible applicants will be invited to an admission interview after passing the entrance exams.

• Year 9: Prospective students are advised to apply 2-3 years in advance
• Year 10: 30/9 (Wednesday)
• Year 12: 30/9 (Wednesday)

Oundle School: Registration Deadline for Year 12

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With a history spanning over 470 years, Oundle School is a prestigious independent school favoured by prominent families in the UK, including the descendants of economist John Maynard Keynes and biologist Charles Darwin. More recently, it has attracted even wider attention as a potential school choice for Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Notable alumni include Lord Kitchin (Justice of the Supreme Court of the UK), Sir Peter Scott (the late co-founder of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)), Cecil Lewis (co-founder of the BBC), Sir Howard Stringer (former Chief Executive Officer of Sony Corporation) and many more.

Situated in a market town in Cambridgeshire, Oundle School has a very strong boarding tradition, and is one of the few large-scale boarding schools with over 1,000 students. It excels across academics, extracurricular activities, and sports. The overall A*-B rate in A-levels was at an impressive 86%. The class of 2025 saw six students getting into Oxbridge; other top options included Durham University, University of Exeter, University of Edinburgh, University of Bristol and University of Manchester, with two returning to Hong Kong universities.

Admissions are highly competitive and prospective families are usually expected to visit the campus before they apply. Registration is advised 1 to 3 years in advance. International applicants are also required to submit UKiSet results for preliminary assessment.

Application & Exam Arrangement

Oundle School mainly accepts boarding students into the year groups listed below. Applicants are required to complete their registrations and submit their UKiSet results before the deadline. Eligible applicants will be invited to sit an entrance exam and an admission interview.

• Year 7: 2/11 (Monday)
• Year 9: Registration is recommended during Year 5-6. Applications might be considered depending on circumstances.
• Year 12: 30/9 (Wednesday)

Students and parents interested in applying to Oundle School can register their interest via this post. Our education consultants will be in touch to advise on your suitability and the application procedures.

Shrewsbury School: Registration Deadline

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Shrewsbury School is a boarding school with over 470 years of history, situated in the West of England. It’s one of the first nine public schools in the UK and was originally a boys’ school, which first admitted girls in 2008 and has now become fully co-educational. It currently educates about 830 students, of which about 400 are sixth-formers (Year 12-13). Performance in public exams has been outstanding. In 2026, the overall A*-A rate of GCE A-levels was at 44%. In a special report by The Spectator, Shrewsbury School is named one of the top 80 schools in the UK for student progression to Oxford and Cambridge universities in the 2022/23 academic year.

Application & Exam Arrangement

Shrewsbury School mainly accepts boarding students into the year groups listed below. Applicants are required to complete their registrations before the deadline. Eligible applicants will be invited to sit an entrance exam and an admission interview.

• Year 9
• Year 10
• Year 12

Students and parents interested in applying to Shrewsbury School can register their interest via this post. Our education consultants will be in touch to advise on your suitability and the application procedures.

Ardingly College: Registration Deadline for Year 12

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Ardingly College is a prestigious boarding school with outstanding performance in academic, music and sports. Its 240-acre well-equipped campus is just one hour away from London. The School is an excellent option for students who are active and with strong academic abilities! Students play Football, Hockey, Cricket and Swimming as their main sports. Ardingly College’s boys’ football team has won national championship multiple times in the past and it’s one of the few top schools that run an elite football training programme. Our past students have provided highly positive feedback for Ardingly College, with some of them making it to medical schools. Sixth form comes with the option of GCE A-levels and International Baccalaureate (IBDP). Competition for places is extremely fierce. Prospective students are advised to apply 1-3 years in advance to avoid disappointment.

Application & Exam Arrangement

At secondary education stage, Ardingly College mainly accepts boarding students into the year groups listed below. Applicants are required to complete their registrations before the deadline. Eligible applicants will be invited to sit an entrance exam and an admission interview.

• Year 7: 16/10 (Friday)
• Year 9: Applications are now closed for 2027/28. Students interested in enrolling for 2029/30 should complete their registrations by 6/10 (Tuesday)
• Year 10 ^{Limited places only}
• Year 11 (Pre-Sixth Form Programmes) ^{Limited places only}
• Year 12: 6/10 (Tuesday)

Students and parents interested in applying to Ardingly College can register their interest via this post. Our education consultants will be in touch to advise on your suitability and the application procedures.

Millfield School

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Millfield School is a large-scale all-through boarding school known for its reputation and spectacular achievements in sports. Millfield has been represented in every Olympic Games since the 1956, taking home at least 28 medals so far! Its campus in Glastonbury, south west of England, is home to some world-class sport facilities which are always going through developments and improvements. Following the completion of the Millfield indoors riding centre in 2017, the brand new indoor Cricket and Golf centres were also opened in recent years! Unsurprisingly, notable alumni of Millfield School include numerous athletes representing Great Britain and different countries around the world. They also include Timothy Fok Tsun-ting (President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong), British pop star Lily Allen, members of royal families of Thailand and India, etc.

Norwich School

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Norwich School is a large, historical and academic independent day school in Norwich, which sits next to the Norwich Cathedral right in the city centre of Norwich. One of the Top 100 independent school (2014-2019, 2022-2024), students from Norwich School achieves spectacular results in public exams, with A*-B rates in A-levels between 80% to 82% in the past two years (2025-2026). According to the latest university destination statistics, the class of 2024 produced four Oxbridge students, as well as 11 medicine, veterinary medicine and dentistry students. Other popular destinations include top universities like Durham, Nottingham, King’s College London and many more!

Norwich School has a large student body of close to 1200, the majority of which come from local families. In more than 920 years since its establishment, Norwich School has educated many notable alumni. They include Lord Nelson (British flag officer in the Royal Navy in the 18^th century), Joe Farman (British scientist who co-discovered ozone hole), as well as many elites who were awarded the Order of the British Empire.

Staying with a Host Family

Although Norwich School once had a boarding house, the School at the moment doesn’t provide full boarding options for students. International students joining Norwich School will stay with inspected host families.

Boarding School Seminar

When people mention British boarding schools, they usually refer to independent schools in the UK that come with boarding provision, of which there are over 400 across the country. Many of these schools have histories of over a hundred, or sometimes hundreds of years. Inheriting a long tradition on whole person education, they aim to cultivate highly valuable qualities such as sense of duty, self-discipline, taste, resilience and perseverance through sports, music and arts, extracurricular activities and a structured boarding life. Such is a environment that enables students to develop independence while learning to be part of a team and a community, making it ideal for students lucky enough to have the opportunities to study abroad in their secondary, or event primary school years.

In the seminar, our education consultants will draw on their own study abroad experience and introduce the unique advantages and culture of British boarding schools. The seminar is suitable for parents of primary and secondary school students and students themselves.

Content Highlights

Speak to Education Consultant after the Seminar

We can arrange a consultation right after the seminar to kick start your school selection process! All families attending can take home a copy of The Metropolis UK Boarding Schools Guide and our own UK Education Guide.

Let the Fortune Top Boarding School Advisor help with planning your children’s education blueprint

British United is named one of Fortune Magazine’s 25 Top Boarding School Advisors – voted by headmasters, registrars, alumni and parents!

Official Test Centre of Boarding School Entrance Tests

We’re the official test centre of boarding school entrance tests like UKiset. While UKiSet is sometimes one of the entry requirements of some boarding schools, completing the test doesn’t guarantee exemption from a school’s entrance test. Our education consultants will advise you on whether it’s necessary to take the test.

Brighton College Prep Kensington

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Lois Gaffney

Head of Brighton College Prep Kensington Joining us in person

Once every year, Mrs Lois Gaffney, Head of Brighton College Prep Kensington, will travel to Hong Kong on a recruitment trip. She is happy to interview students, or simply meet with prospective families to discuss their education planning and suitability. Younger students typically perform better in in-person interviews, so do grab the chance if you’re aiming at top independent day schools!

School Profile: Brighton College Prep Kensington

Brighton College Prep Kensington is a joint-venture between Cognita Schools – a global independent schools group – and top boarding school Brighton College. With the first cohort started in 2023/24, Brighton College Prep Kensington will provide nursery to Year 8 in its campus in South Kensington, London – which is just across the corner from Imperial College London and Natural History Museum. Brighton College Prep Kensington is a new development between two groups after the successful establishment of Brighton College Singapore.

After Brighton College Prep Kensington

From Year 5 onwards, lessons like study skills, reasoning, current affairs will be incorporated into the timetable in Brighton College Prep Kensington, to make sure students feel confident as they prepare to move on to senior school – no matter if they’re planning to leave after Year 8 for traditional boarding schools, or Year 6 for independent day schools.

The class of 2026 received 93 offers from over 40 schools, with a impressive 13 students receiving offers to attend Brighton College! Other offers include top boarding schools like Charterhouse, Cheltenham Ladies College, Downe House, Eton College, Harrow School, Sevenoaks and Wellington College, as well as day schools such as City of London Boys, City of London Girls, King’s College School Wimbledon and many more.

Cognita Schools

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Global independent schools group Cognita Schools owns a global network of 90 independent schools, including Stamford American School in Hong Kong, as well as Brighton College Prep Kensington (a new joint-venture opened in 2023/24 with top boarding school Brighton College) and the new North London satellite campuses of top independent day school Alleyn’s School.

In the UK, Cognita Schools runs over 15 independent schools, many of which are in London, Surrey and other places in the south of England, which could be good options for BN(O) families. Class size is kept small in Cognita Schools, with an average of 15 students a class. This will gradually go down to about 10 a class during GCSE years and five during A-level years. To support migrant and expat families, Cognita Schools allow students to start school during term time (instead of asking students to wait until the start of next term), to minimize disruption to learning.

Caterham School (Registration Deadline)

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Caterham School is a top boarding school in Surrey, which enjoys a prime location just 40 minutes from London Heathrow Airport. Known for its disciplined ethos and academic excellence, the School is ranked the 38^th among independent schools in the UK in 2025, making it a popular choice for top-performing students from Hong Kong. Since 2008, Caterham School has consistently achieved A*-B rates of over 85% in GCE A-levels, with seven years reaching 90% or above – in the past three years, it’s at an even more impressive 91%! In terms of university destinations, the classes of 2020 to 2025 have produced 45 Oxbridge students, with 5% to 8% of each cohort progressing to Oxford, Cambridge and medical schools. As a highly sought-after option for local and international families, prospective students should apply 1 to 2 years in advance to avoid disappointment.

Application & Exam Arrangement

Caterham School mainly accepts boarding students into the year groups listed below. Applicants are required to complete their registrations before the deadline. Eligible applicants will be invited to sit an entrance exam and an admission interview.

• Year 9
• Year 10
• Year 12

Students and parents interested in applying to Caterham School can register their interest via this post. Our education consultants will be in touch to advise on your suitability and the application procedures.

Admissions Talk: Cardiff Sixth Form College

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Cardiff Sixth Form College is a top independent sixth form college with a main campus in Cardiff – the capital of Wales – and a new campus in Cambridge which is established in the 2022/23 academic year. It has been the top school in the UK for A-level results over the past 14 years, occupying the no. 1 spot in league tables for 13 times during the period. Every year about 30% of graduates would progress to University of Oxford, Cambridge or medical schools!

2025 is no exception, in which the College saw 94% of exam entries graded at A*-A and 99.6% at A*-B – and a record-breaking A* rate at 68.2%! Of 154 students in the class of 2025, 50 graduates gained entry into medical schools, studying Medicine and Dentistry. Eight graduates continued their education in Oxford and Cambridge University, while 44 made it to UCL, LSE and Imperial College and – which is another record broken – 33 were admitted by University of Hong Kong ^{(including 14 Medicine and 2 Dentistry students)}, Chinese University of Hong Kong ^{(including eight Medicine students)}, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology and Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Applicants should be made aware that Cardiff Sixth Form College maintains a high standard for progression to Year 13 (A2).

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Details of Event

ADMISSIONS TALK

6:30PM – 7:30PM

Henrietta Lightwood

Group International Director Marketing & Admissions Joining us in person

Tony Blignaut

Regional Admissions Director Asia Joining us in person

In the Admissions Talk, Henrietta Lightwood (Group International Director Marketing & Admissions) and Tony Blignaut (Regional Admissions Director Asia) will provide an overview of Cardiff Sixth Form College with a presentation, explaining the College’s consistent successes in public exams and university applications. In addition to these, Henrietta and Tony will also come with the latest updates about their new campus in Cardiff Bay, which is in use in the 2026/27 academic year!

Special Registration Fee Offers

Prospective families attending the Admissions Talk and completing their application forms on the spot can enjoy a special Registration Fee of £60 or HK$700 (Standard Registration Fee: £300)

Cardiff Sixth Form College

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Cardiff Sixth Form College is a top independent sixth form college with a main campus in Cardiff – the capital of Wales – and a new campus in Cambridge which is established in the 2022/23 academic year. It has been the top school in the UK for A-level results over the past 14 years, occupying the no. 1 spot in league tables for 13 times during the period. Every year about 30% of graduates would progress to University of Oxford, Cambridge or medical schools!

2025 is no exception, in which the College saw 94% of exam entries graded at A*-A and 99.6% at A*-B – and a record-breaking A* rate at 68.2%! Of 154 students in the class of 2025, 50 graduates gained entry into medical schools, studying Medicine and Dentistry. Eight graduates continued their education in Oxford and Cambridge University, while 44 made it to UCL, LSE and Imperial College and – which is another record broken – 33 were admitted by University of Hong Kong ^{(including 14 Medicine and 2 Dentistry students)}, Chinese University of Hong Kong ^{(including eight Medicine students)}, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology and Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Applicants should be made aware that Cardiff Sixth Form College maintains a high standard for progression to Year 13 (A2).

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Ardingly College: Registration Deadline for Year 7

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Ardingly College is a prestigious boarding school with outstanding performance in academic, music and sports. Its 240-acre well-equipped campus is just one hour away from London. The School is an excellent option for students who are active and with strong academic abilities! Students play Football, Hockey, Cricket and Swimming as their main sports. Ardingly College’s boys’ football team has won national championship multiple times in the past and it’s one of the few top schools that run an elite football training programme. Our past students have provided highly positive feedback for Ardingly College, with some of them making it to medical schools. Sixth form comes with the option of GCE A-levels and International Baccalaureate (IBDP). Competition for places is extremely fierce. Prospective students are advised to apply 1-3 years in advance to avoid disappointment.

Application & Exam Arrangement

At secondary education stage, Ardingly College mainly accepts boarding students into the year groups listed below. Applicants are required to complete their registrations before the deadline. Eligible applicants will be invited to sit an entrance exam and an admission interview.

• Year 7: 16/10 (Friday)
• Year 9: Applications are now closed for 2027/28. Students interested in enrolling for 2029/30 should complete their registrations by 6/10 (Tuesday)
• Year 10 ^{Limited places only}
• Year 11 (Pre-Sixth Form Programmes) ^{Limited places only}
• Year 12: 6/10 (Tuesday)

Students and parents interested in applying to Ardingly College can register their interest via this post. Our education consultants will be in touch to advise on your suitability and the application procedures.

Epsom College: Deadline for Year 12

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After the industrial revolution in the 19^th century, urbanization has brought serious public health problems, leading to the tragic loss of many frontline medical workers. Epsom College was therefore established with the support of the Royal Family, to take care of these orphans and nurture more heathcare workers, which has literally turned the school into a cradle of British medical staff. Today, while students pursue a wide range of academic interests, there are still a good number of graduates progressing onto medicine, pharmacy and other medical related subjects. Epsom College students consistently perform well in public examinations. In 2026, the overall A*-B rate in A-levels was an impressive 95%, making it the strongest cohort ever! In recent years, the most popular university destinations included Durham University, Exeter, Bath, University College London (UCL) and Imperial College London. Notable alumni include Tony Fernandes (Founder of AirAsia), Charles Felix Harris (former Vice-Chancellor of the University of London), Anthony McCowan (former Lord Justice of Appeal) and many more! Competition for places is extremely fierce. Prospective families should start dealing with their application 1-3 years in advance to secure a place.

Application Arrangement

Epsom College mainly accepts boarding students into the year groups listed below. Applicants are required to complete the online test Password Entrance Assessment before making an application. Eligible applicants will be invited to register with the school afterwards!

• Year 9: Applications are now closed for 2027/28. Students interested in enrolling for 2029/28 should submit their application in Early October 2026
• Year 12: 18/10 (Sunday)

Students and parents interested in applying to Epsom College can register their interest via this post. Our education consultants will be in touch to advise on your suitability and the application procedures.

Pathway Programmes: Bristol (10), Birmingham (16), Liverpool (18), York (20), Glasgow (22), Nottingham (30), etc

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Study a pathway programme provided by Kaplan in collaboration with many top universities in the UK – If you didn’t make the grades for direct entry into Undergraduate Year One and Postgraduate programmes, these International Year One, University Foundation Courses and Pre Master’s will help you bridge that gap!

• Guaranteed Progression: The majority of these pathway programmes come with a “Guaranteed Progression”. This means that students will be guaranteed a place in their target programme as long as their meet the internal progression requirements – you won’t be competing for places with external applicants!
• Progression Options: Nowadays there are fewer subjects that don’t come with a pathway option than those that do! These highly diverse progression degrees include Business Studies, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Computer Sciences, Architecture, Law, Psychology, Engineering and many more, allowing students to study a subject they’re truly passionate about.
• Study Location: Most pathway programmes are taught at a dedicated teaching centre within university campus, where students have access to campus facilities and are free to join clubs and societies within the university. Some International Year One programmes even arrange students to study alongside undergraduate year one students in some modules!

Popular Progression Routes in Medicine, Vet Medicine & Allied Health

• BVSc Veterinary Science

• BMBS Medicine
• MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

• MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

• MBChB Medicine & Surgery
• BDS Dental Surgery
• BVSc Veterinary Science
• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
• BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography & Oncology
• BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy
• BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
• BSc (Hons) Orthoptics
• MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
• BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy & Oncology
• BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation
• MSci (Hons) Optometry

University of Bristol^#10

Ranked the 57^th globally (QS 2027) and the 10^th in the UK, also a Russell Group university, University of Bristol is a top research-intensive university located in the creative city of Bristol. As part of what reflects the good reputation of the University among middle-class families, about 40% of students of University of Bristol came from an independent school background, which is the fourth highest ratio, only after University of Cambridge, Oxford and St Andrew’s. Notable alumni include singer-songwriter James Blunt, as well as Hong Kong alumni such as LegCo member Alvin Yeung Ngok-Kiu and news reporter Kenneth Ng King-Chun.

University of Bristol is ranked within top 10 in as many as 26 academic disciplines. Highly popular courses include Engineering, Law, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, as well as Computer Science, Psychology, Geography & International Development, Politics, Sociology and Social Policy.

University of Bristol is one of the few universities that offer a “conversion” master’s degree in Computer Science (which accepts graduates from other disciplines), as well as a Vet Nursing programme in undergraduate level.

University of Birmingham^#16

University of Birmingham is a historical and research-intensive university, which is now ranked the 68^th globally (QS 2027) and the 22^nd in the UK. The University enjoys very good reputation in the academia globally and is a founding member of the Russell Group, which symbolizes the highest standard of research and teaching in the UK. The University of Birmingham is ranked within top 10 in the UK for 22 academic disciplines, including Hospitality & Tourism, Philosophy, Urban Planning, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting & Finance, Economics, Sports Science and many more! Its alumni and staff include 11 Nobel laureates, as well as Geoffrey Ma, the former Hong Kong Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal.

University of Liverpool^#18

Set in a city campus within the city of Liverpool, which is known for many in the world for music of the Beatles and its football club, University of Liverpool is a Russell Group research-led university now ranked the 139^th in the world (QS 2027), the 23^rd in the UK. The University is strong in medical-related subjects, sciences and the humanities, in which Physiotherapy, Radiography, Architecture and Town Planning are among its strongest! Notable alumni include nine Nobel laureates, Tung Chin Wah (former Chief Executive of Hong Kong) and Anson Chan (former Chief Secretary of Hong Kong).

Established in 1894, Liverpool Law School is one of the oldest law schools in the UK! Benefiting from the reputation as a Russell Group university, University of Liverpool is a very popular destination for law students, where students are taught by world leaders in law and legal practice. Liverpool Law School has the biggest law clinic in the UK and directly employs eight solicitors to run this on-site legal practice in partnership with students. More than 300 undergraduate law students every year volunteer and study in the law clinic, giving hands-on advice and support to real-life clients and addressing their legal issues. There are plenty of placement opportunities and a unique professional mentoring scheme through which students can choose to be mentored by a practicing barrister, judge or solicitor. International students have a strong track record of achieving high quality law degrees at Liverpool Law School, with over 90% of the school’s most recently graduated international students achieving a 2.1 or 1^st class degree!

University of York^#20

University of York enjoys worldwide recognition and is now ranked the 158^th globally (QS 2027) and the 20^th in the UK. With a strong focus on the humanities, social science and sciences, York is a research-intensive university and a member of the Russell Group, which symbolises the highest research and academic standard in the UK. Overall research quality was ranked within top 10 in the UK by the latest research assessment exercise (REF 2021). Its English, Sociology, Politics, Psychology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Criminology, Archaeology & Forensic Science are ranked among UK’s top 20. In slightly over 50 years’ time since its establishment, alumni of University of York has became active players in British politics and include many notable people in areas such as literature, history, music, etc. Notable alumni from Asia include Yeung Sum (former LegCo member of Hong Kong) as well as Han Seung Soo (former Prime Minister of South Korea).

University of Glasgow^#22

Ranked the 80^th globally (QS 2027) and the 22^nd in the UK, University of Glasgow is one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world with over 570 years of history. As a member of the Russell Group, the university offers a wide range of academic disciplines and research, in which as many as 27 are ranked with top 10 in the UK. Education, Law, Sociology, Accounting & Finance, Civil Engineering, Medicine and Dentistry are some of its strongest areas. Notable alumni include economist Adam Smith, two former British Prime Ministers, a number of Nobel laureates and Regina Ip (former member of LegCo).

University of Nottingham^#30

Ranked the 97^th globally (QS 2027) and the 30^th in the UK, University of Nottingham is a Russell Group university that has enjoyed a global reputation as one of the QS World’s Top 100 universities. The University is also ranked within top 100 for Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Law, Psychology, Education and Mechanical Engineering (QS 2026). Within the UK, University of Nottingham has been for many years one of the top 3 universities most targeted by UK’s top employers, while it’s the top university for graduate careers for four consecutive years (2018/19-2021/22)! Notable alumni include two Nobel prize laureates, as well as leaders in business, public services and the medical professions such as Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Director-General of the World Health Organization), Theresa Tam (Chief Public Health Officer of Canada), Paul Lam (Secretary for Justice of Hong Kong), as well as CEOs past and present of many transnational corporations like Rolls-Royce, GSK, 21^st Century Fox, Volkswagen, etc.

University of Nottingham teaches 50 academic disciplines, among which 28 are ranked among top 15 in the UK – including Architecture, Building & Surveying, Economics, Sports Science, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering. Particularly popular among Hong Kong students are Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Business Management and Law.

Pathway Programmes: Exeter (14), Lancaster (15), Queen’s Belfast (21), Manchester (27), Newcastle (34), East Anglia (40), etc

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Study a pathway programme provided by INTO in collaboration with many top universities in the UK – If you didn’t make the grades for direct entry into Undergraduate Year One and Postgraduate programmes, these International Year One, University Foundation Courses and Pre Master’s will help you bridge that gap!

• Guaranteed Progression: The majority of these pathway programmes come with a “Guaranteed Progression”. This means that students will be guaranteed a place in their target programme as long as their meet the internal progression requirements – you won’t be competing for places with external applicants!
• Progression Options: Nowadays there are fewer subjects that don’t come with a pathway option than those that do! These highly diverse progression degrees include Business Studies, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Architecture, Law, Psychology, Engineering, International Development and many more, allowing students to study a subject they’re truly passionate about.
• Study Location: Most pathway programmes are taught at a dedicated teaching centre within university campus, where students have access to campus facilities and are free to join clubs and societies within the university. Some International Year One programmes even arrange students to study alongside undergraduate year one students in some modules!

University of Exeter^#14

Ranked the 136^th globally (QS 2027) and the 14^th in the UK, University of Exeter is top 15 in as many as 21 academic disciplines and reputable for Sports Science, Radiography, Communications & Media, Psychology, Geography and Business-related subjects. Exeter’s Business School and Law School have been popular among Hong Kong students. It’s ranked the 15^th for Business Studies, the 18^th for Economics and the 19^th for Accounting & Finance. The Law School offers a special 4-year LLB (Hons) Law, in which students will spend their third year in paid work placements in a law firm, to earn up to a year of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE)! Notable alumni include JK Rowling (author of Harry Potter), Thom Yorke (lead singer of Radiohead) and more!

Lancaster University^#15

Lancaster University is now ranked the 164^th in World University Ranking (QS 2027) and within top 20 in the UK for Communication & Media, Business Studies, Linguistics, Criminology, Sociology, Economics, Geography & Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, Computer Science and more. Its Biomedical Science programmes – with accreditation by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) – can lead to professional qualifications as a Biomedical Scientist ^{(known as Medical Laboratory Technician in Hong Kong)} in the UK and in Hong Kong.

In terms of student life, Lancaster University is one of the few collegiate universities in the UK, which means that students are attached to one of its nine colleges, enjoying a more vibrant social life. A 560-acre campus and its location in the North West of England also means that Lancaster University provides a very different experience from other city-based universities. Students would find the University a good destination of living and study with Lancaster’s award-wining accommodation, which has been named the Best University Halls for many years!

University of Manchester^#27

The University of Manchester is ranked the 40^th in the world by QS World University Ranking (2027). There are as many as 26 Nobel laureates among its alumni and professors. A recent survey also shows that University of Manchester graduates are among the top 3 most targeted by employers in the UK (2024/25). The University Foundation run by INTO in partnership with University of Manchester is the only pathway programme that comes with a “Guaranteed Offer”. Students will receive a Conditional Offer from the start of their foundation course and will be able progress to Year One of their undergraduate degree after meeting the conditions.

Newcastle University^#34

Ranked the 149^th globally (QS 2027), the 34^th in the UK and a member of the Russell Group, Newcastle University is ranked within top 20 for 22 academic disciplines. Its Fine Art programmes has been named the number one Art & Design programmes in UK for many years and the University is also known for Architecture, Town Planning, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences and Computer Sciences. Newcastle University is one of the few universities that provide both University Foundation and International Year One in Architecture, making it a popular choice among aspiring architects. First established as a School of Medicine, the University had been part of Durham University before it became a university of its own. First taught in 1834, Newcastle’s Medicine prorgammes is one of the most highly regarded medical degrees in the UK; The Medicine programmes also accepts “transfer” application from students of School of Biomedical Sciences, who can apply to transfer to Medicine or Dentistry after their first year of study.

In Computer Science, Newcastle University has a strong focus on specialist areas such as Cloud Computing, Cyber Security and Bio-Computing. It’s a Centre of Excellence for Cyber Security – one of only 21 universities in Britain to obtain such status! In postgraduate level, there are 13 specialist master’s degrees and also a Postgraduate (Conversion) programmes which is open to graduates without a computing background.

University of East Anglia^#40

Ranked the 40^th in the UK, University of East Anglia (UEA) is a world-renowned university in scientific researches and for many years has been the first choice of students pursuing a degree in Medicine and Pharmacy. The University is also famous for its achievements in Art History, Communication & Media Studies, Geography & Environmental Sciences, as well as medical-related subjects such as Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy. In Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia (UEA) has contributed more than any other universities in the world to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and are among the leaders in the investigation of Climate Change. University of East Anglia (UEA) is also ranked the 16^th and the 108^th in International Development and Environmental Sciences respectively (QS 2025).

Pathway Programmes: Loughborough (12), Southampton (17), Aston, Birmingham (41), etc

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Study a pathway programme provided by OnCampus in collaboration with University of London and a few other top universities in the UK – If you didn’t make the grades for direct entry into Undergraduate Year One and Postgraduate programmes, these International Year One, University Foundation Courses and Pre Master’s will help you bridge that gap!

• Guaranteed Progression: The majority of these pathway programmes come with a “Guaranteed Progression”. This means that students will be guaranteed a place in their target programme as long as their meet the internal progression requirements – you won’t be competing for places with external applicants!
• Progression Options: Nowadays there are fewer subjects that don’t come with a pathway option than those that do! These highly diverse progression degrees include Business Studies, Physiotherapy, Optometry, Architecture, Law, Psychology, Sports Science, Engineering and many more, allowing students to study a subject they’re truly passionate about.
• Study Location: Most pathway programmes are taught at a dedicated teaching centre within university campus, where students have access to campus facilities and are free to join clubs and societies within the university. Some International Year One programmes even arrange students to study alongside undergraduate year one students in some modules!

Loughborough University^#12

Ranked the 203^rd globally (QS 2027) and the 12^th in the UK, Loughborough University is a university in the midland town of Loughborough, about 30 minutes from nearby cities like Leicester and Nottingham. Teaching and research quality are both outstanding, with 91% of researches being rated as “World Leading” and “Internationally Excellent” by Research Excellence Framework (2021). Sport Science, Sociology, Geography & Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Design (Product Design, Industrial Design, Fashion, etc), Media & Communication, Building & Surveying, Engineering are all its strong areas. Loughborough University is ranked the world’s number one for Sport Science for six consecutive years (QS 2017-2026). The University would have ranked within the top 25 in the Tokyo Olympics 2020, if medal count is calculated on its own. It’s also one of two British Swimming National Centres, where some of Britain’s best swimmers train!

University of Southampton^#17

Ranked the 111^th in the world (QS 2027) and the 19^th in the UK, University of Southampton is a Russell Group research-led university in the port city of Southampton in the south of England. University of Southampton is well recognized for its researches and teaching in Computer Science, Engineering, Music, Physiotherapy and other medical-related subjects. Computer Science is one of its strongest, where Sir Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the Worldwide Web, is a professor. The department is also recognized as one of the 21 Academic Centres of Excellence in Cyber Security Research by the UK Government. The University is gradually introducing Major/Minor degree options in some programmes, to enable students to concentrate on a subject area as the major subject, while broadening knowledge with a Minor subject. Notable alumni include world-renowned musician Brian Eno as well as Grenville Cross the former Director of Public Prosecutions of Hong Kong.

Aston University, Birmingham^#41

Aston University, Birmingham is reputable for Business, Technology, Building & Surverying, Pharmacy and Medical-Related subjects. It’s one of the few universities that offer Audiology and Optometry. In 2018/19, the University saw the opening of its Medical School, further enhancing its provision in the area of medicine and allied professions. The University believes that work placement is key to improve graduates’ employability. Today all courses in Aston University come with a placement year or a placement module, allowing students to spend weeks or up to a year in paid work placement. These effort mean that 70% of students at Aston University are doing a year-long work placement as part of their undergraduate degrees!

Widely recognized for its efforts in improving graduate employability and its teaching quality, Aston University is named University of the Year Runner Up for Graduate Employment by Sunday Times in 2024 and awarded the highest “Gold” rating in the UK government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2023).

The reputable Aston Business School – the most popular faculty in Aston University – makes up near half of the whole student population. Not only is it one of the few business schools that are triple accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, Aston Business School is also regarded as a top 100 business school in the world by QS World University Rankings (2025). Its MBA is also rated as the top 100 MBA programmes in the world by the Economist (2021).

University of Hull^#60

Located in the north west of England and about one hour away from York, University of Hull is reputable for Politics and International Relations, as well as Law! The University has educated numerous British politicians and members of parliament. Christine Loh, Hong Kong’s former Under Secretary for the Environment, is also a law degree graduate of University of Hull. The University has an internship programme with the UK Parliament that has 25 years of history. Students from Law, Politics and International Relations will have the option to undertake a year-long placement in Westminster. Lord Norton, Professor in the School of Law and Politics, has been described as the UK’s greatest living expert on Parliament!

Medicine, Nursing and other allied health professions are other strong areas of University of Hull. Its Hull York Medical School is a joint-venture with University of York, while its Physiotherapy, Nursing and Social Work are ranked the 5^th, the 7^th and the 14^th in the UK respectively – both of which now accept applications from international students!

University of Lancashire^#93

University of Lancashire is a university in the Lancashire city of Preston, in the northwest of England, which is about an hour away from Manchester and Liverpool. The university is a powerhouse for Medicine and other Allied Health programmes. Options include Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, as well as Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, etc – and these are all open to international students! Unlike other medical schools, the MBBS in University of Lancashire is a 5-year programme specially designed for international students, while British students are subject to limited quotas. Students on the MBBS prorgammes will have placement opportunities in hospitals and clinics under the NHS.

Apart from Medicine and Allied Health, University of Lancashire also offers a few other unique and highly noteworthy programmes, including Fire Safety and Aviation & Pilot Training. Co-delivered by L3Harris Airline Academy London, students on the BSc (Hons) Aviation – Pilot Programme will spend part of their courses in the training base in Gatwick Airport and graduate with an airline transport pilot license (ATPL), which will qualify students to apply to commercial airlines as a pilot (subject to fulfilling flying experience and other professional requirements).

OnCampus London: University of London International Foundation Programme

OnCampus London delivers the University of London International Foundation Programme in their designated study centre in Birkbeck, University of London. The Programme provides a more challenging curriculum that comes with more diverse progression routes for students aspiring to top universities. With specially written study materials by University of London, students will study four academic subjects (normally students study three subjects in a foundation programme) alongside English language and personal development programmes – a total of 28 teaching hours per week. Upon completion, students will be eligible to apply to a range of UK universities, including top universities such as London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE), Bristol, Durham, Manchester, Nottingham and more!

UK University & Pathways Seminar

Undergraduate Year One in Top 30 UK universities normally require 443 to 5*55 in HKDSE, with subject-specific requirement depending on your choices of programmes. If students fall short of such requirement, they can progress through International Year One or University Foundation Courses. These programmes accept entry at 444 to 222 in HKDSE and enable qualified students to progress onto Year 2 and Year 1 of an undergraduate programme in Top 30 UK universities respectively. Students aiming for top universities and highly-competitive subjects such as medicine and actuarial sciences, however, will benefit from the 1-Year A-levels which also allows them to apply to universities in Hong Kong through the Non-Jupas route.

In the seminar, our education consultants will introduce these four options for HKDSE students. Content includes university options, subject options, entry requirements, plus the procedures and important dates of UCAS.

Click to see our university network: Students can apply to over 125 universities and specialist institutions in our university network.

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We can arrange a consultation for you after the seminar to kick start your school selection process. You can also take home a copy of our own UK Education Guide!

Content Highlights

• How does UCAS work? What are the important dates?
• How to make best use of the five application quotas in your UCAS application? Is it possible to have the sixth and the seventh quota?
• Tips on writing a winning personal statement.
• Reforming Personal Statement: Starting from the 2026/27 academic year, the Personal Statement will be replaced by three Structured Questions, to help students provide the right content for their application. While format is changed, content remains largely similar! We will share some guidelines to help you get started with these Personal Statement questions!
• Entry requirement overview for popular subjects like Physiotherapy, Radiography, Pharmacy, Law, Architecture and more!
• Options of university and academic disciplines in pathway programmes.
• English Requirements and Different Types of IELTS: What’s IELTS for UKVI (Academic)?
• University Foundation Courses that accept applications from F.5 students.
• The option of One-Year A-levels and a brief analysis of Non-Jupas admission data.

Abingdon School: Registration Deadline

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Abingdon School is a top boys’ boarding school in Oxfordshire, but from the 2024/25 academic year it will start to transition to co-educational. Its prep school started admitted girls from September 2024, while the senior school admitted girls from September 2026.

Students from Abingdon School are not only good in academic, but also in sports and the arts. It’s typically ranked among the top 50-100 independent schools in the UK. With its strict admission criteria, the school usually only considers applicants from top schools in Hong Kong. The school perform exceptionally well in public exams. In 2026, the A*-B rate was at 93%. The classes of 2023 to 2025 saw 45 of its graduates continue their education in Oxbridge and 13 in medical schools, as well as five in University of Hong Kong and Chinese University of Hong Kong. Other popular destinations include Bath, Bristol, Durham, Exeter and Southampton.

Application & Exam Arrangement

At secondary education stage, Abingdon School mainly accepts boarding students into the year groups listed below. Applicants are required to complete their registrations before the deadlines, in accordance to their year groups. Eligible applicants will be invited to sit an entrance exam and an admission interview.

• Year 7: Registrations close in October 2026 ^{Admitting day students only!}
• Year 9: Applications are now closed for 2027/28. Students interested in enrolling for 2028/29 should complete their registrations by October 2026
• Year 10: Registrations close in October 2026 ^{Taking a small number of students only!}
• Year 12: Registrations close in October 2026

Students and parents interested in applying to Abingdon School can register their interest via this post. Our education consultants will be in touch to advise on your suitability and the application procedures.

UK Postgraduate Education Seminar

A few years into working adult’s life, as graduates start to understand themselves and the society in general better, personal ambition and career goals tend to shift and it’s a common point in life where working adults consider a postgraduate education.

Graduates intending to stay within their industries normally go for a Taught Postgraduate programme, where they’d deepen their professional knowledge and obtain a higher academic qualification. As a UK postgraduate degree normally takes just a year to complete, it’s always been a very popular option – especially when it comes with worldwide recognition!

Looking for a career change? Postgraduate (Conversion) may help open door to a range of professional careers! These programmes allow students to obtain professional qualifications for Physiotherapy, Nursing, Surveying and many other disciplines within one to two years. What’s more? Many of these professions that come with Postgraduate (Conversion) programmes are also shortage occupations in the UK, with very solid graduate prospect – best suited for students with plans to relocate, and simply like to stay and work in the UK after graduation!

In the Seminar, our education consultants will provide an overview of the Taught Postgraduate, Postgraduate (Conversion) and Pre Master’s programmes available in the UK. We will cover things like course structure, professional qualifications, tuition & other expanses, entry requirements and application procedures. We will also explore the shortage occupations together – you may be interested to know that currently many skilled occupations are in a labour shortage, including nurses, physiotherapists, biological scientists, graphic designers, engineers, web designers, information technology and software professionals and many others!

Click to see our university network: Students can apply to over 125 universities and specialist institutions in our university network.

Speak to our Education Consultant after the Seminar!

We can arrange a consultation for you after the seminar to kick start your school selection process. You can also take home a copy of our own UK Education Guide!

Content Highlights

• Application Guidelines for Postgraduate (Conversion): Which subjects are the toughest to apply? What does it really mean when entry requirements ask for “qualifications and work experience in a related discipline”?
• How do non-science students apply for Physiotherapy and other healthcare related prorgammes?
• English Requirements and Different Types of IELTS: What’s IELTS for UKVI (Academic)? Under what circumstances may applicants be exempted from English language requirements?
• When academic or language ability fall short, how do universities determine whether the applicant needs to study a 3-month, 6-month or a year-long Pre Master’s programme?
• Employment in the UK: Graduates can stay and work in the UK with the BN(O) visa, Post-Study Work visa, or the Youth Mobility visa. What limitation do these different types of visas have?

Disciplines that Offer Postgraduate (Conversion)

• Computer Sciences ^{(Course duration: 1 year)}
• Landscape Architecture ^{(Course duration: 2 years)}
• Law ^{(Course duration: 1 year)}
• Medicine, Veterinary Medicine (Normally called Graduate-Entry programmes) ^{(Course duration: 4-5 years)}
• Medical-related Subjects (such as Physiotherapy, Radiography, Occupational Therapy, etc) ^{(Course duration: 2 years)}
• Nursing ^{(Course duration: 2 years)}
• Psychology ^{(Course duration: 1 year)}
• Social Work ^{(Course duration: 2 years)}
• Surveying ^{(Course duration: 1 year)}
• Town Planning ^{(Course duration: 1 year)}

St Swithun’s School: Registration Deadline for Year 10

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St Swithun’s School is a top girls’ boarding school in Winchester. Its 45-acre campus is situated close to the city centre and just 50 minutes away from London on a train. St Swithun’s School is an “all-through” school, with boarding available from Year 7. Currently there are about 500 students in the senior school and about 40% of them are boarders. Performance in public exams is top-notch. The class of 2026 achieved an impressive A*-B rate of 94%, with close to 2/3 of them getting AAA or better results. Top universities like University College London (UCL), King’s College London, Edinburgh and Durham are popular destinations, with about 10% of every cohort making it to Oxbridge! Entry is extremely competitive and there is a strong focus on language ability. Prospective students should apply 1-2 years in advance to avoid disappointment.

Application & Exam Arrangement

At secondary education stage, St Swithun’s School mainly accepts boarding students into the year groups listed below. Applicants are required to complete their registrations and submit their UKiSet results before the deadline. Eligible applicants will be invited to sit an entrance exam and an admission interview.

• Year 7: Applications are now closed for 2026/27.
• Year 9: 30/9 (Wednesday)
• Year 10: 31/10 (Saturday)
• Year 12: 30/9 (Wednesday)

Students and parents interested in applying to St Swithun’s School can register their interest via this post. Our education consultants will be in touch to advise on your suitability and the application procedures.

Oundle School: Registration Deadline for Year 7

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With a history spanning over 470 years, Oundle School is a prestigious independent school favoured by prominent families in the UK, including the descendants of economist John Maynard Keynes and biologist Charles Darwin. More recently, it has attracted even wider attention as a potential school choice for Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Notable alumni include Lord Kitchin (Justice of the Supreme Court of the UK), Sir Peter Scott (the late co-founder of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)), Cecil Lewis (co-founder of the BBC), Sir Howard Stringer (former Chief Executive Officer of Sony Corporation) and many more.

Situated in a market town in Cambridgeshire, Oundle School has a very strong boarding tradition, and is one of the few large-scale boarding schools with over 1,000 students. It excels across academics, extracurricular activities, and sports. The overall A*-B rate in A-levels was at an impressive 86%. The class of 2025 saw six students getting into Oxbridge; other top options included Durham University, University of Exeter, University of Edinburgh, University of Bristol and University of Manchester, with two returning to Hong Kong universities.

Admissions are highly competitive and prospective families are usually expected to visit the campus before they apply. Registration is advised 1 to 3 years in advance. International applicants are also required to submit UKiSet results for preliminary assessment.

Application & Exam Arrangement

Oundle School mainly accepts boarding students into the year groups listed below. Applicants are required to complete their registrations and submit their UKiSet results before the deadline. Eligible applicants will be invited to sit an entrance exam and an admission interview.

• Year 7: 2/11 (Monday)
• Year 9: Registration is recommended during Year 5-6. Applications might be considered depending on circumstances.
• Year 12: 30/9 (Wednesday)

Students and parents interested in applying to Oundle School can register their interest via this post. Our education consultants will be in touch to advise on your suitability and the application procedures.