First of all, we from Career and Further Education Section would like to say big Congratulations to those who have passed their A levels. We hope you managed to get the grades that you have been aiming for. For those who did not quite make it, do not give up- analyse your mistakes, try again, work harder to achieve higher grades. For your convenience, we have outlined checklists and some of the possible routes that you could take, now that your results are out. So start working now
- if you got the grades to study overseas (UK), but yet to apply to UCAS, now is the time for you to do so. Make sure the requirements of the Universities that you apply to, match your grades. You may still link your application to PTEK (use the buzzword), and we will write references for you and send your application online to UCAS (this could only be done once you have paid for the registration)
- if you want to go to local universities, start applying through HECAS now (you should get a copy of how to fill in HECAS when you collect your statement of results)
- if you wish to apply for the scholarships, apply through HECAS too
- similarly you could check out the different local and overseas institutions/ bodies that offer scholarships (especially if you are not Yellow I/c holder). Apply directly to them. Scroll down for previous blogs where we have uploaded the informations regarding the various scholarships offered
- if you did not get the grades, do not feel demotivated, there are still options for you. You could retake your exams in June (so go register for the exams now!), or you could do HND (overseas or locally) and you may also get scholarships to do that. There are aslo various local private colleges that offer different ND and HND courses.
Bottom line is, there are always options for everyone. You just have to keep looking and we are always here to help you out.
However please note that it might not be easy for you to look for us this coming week, as we will be busy with the Lower 6 admission in multi-purpose hall. The best time for you to catch us would probably be during lunch time or the next week. In the mean time, start working on your personal statement. You could leave it in the box outside Head of Career's office (Admin Block). Please leave your email, AE and phone number so that we can contact you when we are done checking them
We'll see you soon...Congrats again
Sunday 7 February 2010
Scholarships offered by Brunei Government 2010/2011
We are fortunate that Brunei government offers several more scholarship options for students who wish to pursue their education overseas. Each scholarship has its own requirements, courses offered and benefits. Application can be made online http://www.hecas.edu.bn . The scholarships offered are:
1. Biasiswa-Biasiswa Kerajaan Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan NBD dan Syarikat Minyak Brunei Shell Sdn. Bhd
2. Program Biasiswa Ke Luar Negeri Di Bawah Dana Sumber Manusia, Jabatan Perancangan dan Kemajuan Ekonomi
3. Biasiswa Perkhidmatan Pentadbiran Brunei Darussalam Ke Luar Negeri
Good Luck everyone
1. Biasiswa-Biasiswa Kerajaan Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan NBD dan Syarikat Minyak Brunei Shell Sdn. Bhd
2. Program Biasiswa Ke Luar Negeri Di Bawah Dana Sumber Manusia, Jabatan Perancangan dan Kemajuan Ekonomi
3. Biasiswa Perkhidmatan Pentadbiran Brunei Darussalam Ke Luar Negeri
Good Luck everyone
InfoDAY @ ITB
Institut Teknologi Brunei (ITB) invites interested students to come to their campus at Tungku Link, Gadong. You will get the oppurtunity to tour the campus, look at the showcase of ITB students final year projects, consultation with the lecturers, exhibition of CCA activities, presentation of the students' projects and get details on the HECAS online application
13th February 2010
8.30a.m - 4pm
13th February 2010
8.30a.m - 4pm
Sunday 31 January 2010
HECAS Application...How to get it done
Dear students
HECAS Application will be activated tomorrow 1st February 2010, 7.45am. The closing date will be 4th March 2010, 4.30pm. Here are few guidelines on how to fill in the application.
1. Go to http://www.hecas.edu.bn/. Read the 'Entry Requirements for HECAS' menu for the
entrance requirements
2. Follow the procedure posted on the 'Guidelines' menu to access the system
3. Using a DST line via SMS, type hecas new No.of ProgrammesIC number.
For example, hecas new 4 00123456. Then, send it to 8885555.
The charges are based on the no. of programmes selected as per below:
1 prog - $5
2 progs - $10
3 progs - $15
4-6 progs - $20
4. You will then receive a text message: 6-digit password.
For example, "Your password is v8y8dx. Please logon to http://www.hecas.edu.bn/ "
5. Go to http://www.hecas.edu.bn/, click First time log in and use the password that you have received. Then, click 'Submit'
6. Once the password is submitted, you will get another text message.
For example, "Your application is $20 for 4 programmes. Pls confirm by typing HECAS YES IC No. and send it to 8885555 to request for Application Tracking No."
7. You will then receive a confirmation, together with 8-digit tracking number
For example, "You have applied for 4 programmes for $20.00. Your Application Tracking No:
TNvRZ8k8. Password: v8y8dx."
8. Next, use Normal Login using the password you got earlier, as well as the tracking number.
For example, "Tracking No.:TNvRZ8k8. Password: v8y8dx." and click 'Ok"
9. You will be asked for a new password. Remember this new password and the tracking number, as these will be needed anytime you want to track your application. [Tip: Choose a password that you are very familiar with. Avoid complicated ones!]
10. When you have changed your password, log out. They will send you confirmation of the new password via email
11. Use Normal Login again using the new password and tracking number. You will then be able to access the portal page and can start filling in the application form
Tips when filling in application form
Hope these guidelines are helpful. Remember HECAS is for everyone who wishes to apply to any local universities as well as those who wants to apply for overseas scholarship. For more assistance, go to http://www.hecas.edu.bn/. Or you could email admission@hecas.edu.bn
Similarly you could see Ms.Sovey or Ms.Raimie from PTEK Careers and Higher Education Unit. We would be happy to assist you.
We will be updating this blog with any more updates on HECAS
All the best..and o, Good Luck for your results. We hope that you will get what you are aiming for (or even better) Amin..
HECAS Application will be activated tomorrow 1st February 2010, 7.45am. The closing date will be 4th March 2010, 4.30pm. Here are few guidelines on how to fill in the application.
1. Go to http://www.hecas.edu.bn/. Read the 'Entry Requirements for HECAS' menu for the
entrance requirements
2. Follow the procedure posted on the 'Guidelines' menu to access the system
3. Using a DST line via SMS, type hecas new No.of Programmes
For example, hecas new 4 00123456. Then, send it to 8885555.
The charges are based on the no. of programmes selected as per below:
1 prog - $5
2 progs - $10
3 progs - $15
4-6 progs - $20
4. You will then receive a text message: 6-digit password.
For example, "Your password is v8y8dx. Please logon to http://www.hecas.edu.bn/ "
5. Go to http://www.hecas.edu.bn/, click First time log in and use the password that you have received. Then, click 'Submit'
6. Once the password is submitted, you will get another text message.
For example, "Your application is $20 for 4 programmes. Pls confirm by typing HECAS YES IC No. and send it to 8885555 to request for Application Tracking No."
7. You will then receive a confirmation, together with 8-digit tracking number
For example, "You have applied for 4 programmes for $20.00. Your Application Tracking No:
TNvRZ8k8. Password: v8y8dx."
8. Next, use Normal Login using the password you got earlier, as well as the tracking number.
For example, "Tracking No.:TNvRZ8k8. Password: v8y8dx." and click 'Ok"
9. You will be asked for a new password. Remember this new password and the tracking number, as these will be needed anytime you want to track your application. [Tip: Choose a password that you are very familiar with. Avoid complicated ones!]
10. When you have changed your password, log out. They will send you confirmation of the new password via email
11. Use Normal Login again using the new password and tracking number. You will then be able to access the portal page and can start filling in the application form
Tips when filling in application form
- Make sure that you've completed Section A, before moving on to Section B and that you have completed both sections before filling in Section C
- Each student is only allowed to select TWO programmes from each local universities (UBD, UNISSA, ITB) or for overseas scholarship. The maximum number of programmes which each applicant can submit is SIX.
- Applicant must select and enter the programmes of their choices in order of preference, i.e the 1st choice would be ranked as the one preferred most by the applicant and the last one as the least preferred.
- Everyone MUST also apply for at least ONE programme offered by local universities. Even if you are applying for overseas scholarships!
- Check the details that you have provided over and over again before submitting the application. you will not be able to make any amendments once you have submitted the application. Once you are satisfied and sure that you have completed everything, click 'Submit Application'
- PRINT the completed application form for your own record and future references.
Hope these guidelines are helpful. Remember HECAS is for everyone who wishes to apply to any local universities as well as those who wants to apply for overseas scholarship. For more assistance, go to http://www.hecas.edu.bn/. Or you could email admission@hecas.edu.bn
Similarly you could see Ms.Sovey or Ms.Raimie from PTEK Careers and Higher Education Unit. We would be happy to assist you.
We will be updating this blog with any more updates on HECAS
All the best..and o, Good Luck for your results. We hope that you will get what you are aiming for (or even better) Amin..
Saturday 30 January 2010
Study in Canada 2010
Yesterday, 30th January 2010, High Commission of Canada had organised an Education Fair and Mini Education Symposium, which involved the participation of 12 universities:
1. University of British Columbia, British Columbia
2. Capilano University, Britist Columbia
3. Columbia College, British Columbia
4. University of Alberta, Alberta
5. University of Calgary, Alberta
6. University of Lethbridge, Alberta
7. Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), Alberta
8. University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan
9. Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, Toronto, Ontaria
10. Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario
11. University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick
12. Memorial University of Newfoundland, Newfoundland
Language
They have two official languages: English and French. The Eastern side of Canada is more towards French while the Western side is more towards English.
Visa application
When you get an unconditional offer letter from the university you have chosen, you need to:
- fill in the visa application form (http://www.cic.gc.ca/) and print it out
- proof of funding
- parents' income (for self-funding students)
- a cheque of $150 Canadian dollars
Send these documents (including the offer letter) to the High Commission of Canada in Singapore. Then, a medical form will be sent to you and resend it back to Singapore. When everything is fine, they will request for your passport for visa.
This will take 6 weeks to process.
If you have enquiries, you may email them at spore-immigration@international.gc.ca
During the symposium, they mentioned that most universities offer work experiences for students. Students can work on-campus (part-time) and if they have satisfactory grades, they may work off-campus and can work full-time during summer.
Each university did a 20-minutes presentation and here is a brief summary of what they presentated.
Capilano University, British Columbia
Offers 2 years of Diploma. Then, students are eligible to get 3 years of working permit. After that, students may continue for another 2 years of Bachelor degree.
Currently there are 7000 students and 10% consists of international students. Teaching is conducted within small groups of students. Some of the programmes offer are Motion Pictures & Production, Media Arts, Business Administration, Communication and Tourism Management. Internships are also provided here, such as you may work in Sarawak if you are interested in ecotourism.
Capilano Uni also offers transfer programs, in which you may study in Capilano for a few months / years and then, continue to study in other universities in Canada.
Columbia College, British Columbia
This is for students who have completed O level (with an average of grade C) and wish to continue studies in Canada. One route is if you pick 'High School Completion Program', you may enter a 1 yr of 'University Transfer Program' and spend a 2nd year in University of British Columbia for example.
They also offer 'Homestay Program', where international students can stay with Canadian families if they don't want to stay on-campus at the residences.
University of Alberta, Alberta
This university is very good in engineering related courses and energy, geophysics as well as environmental studies. However, a course in Medicine is not opened to international students. Dentistry on the other hand, is.
The application deadline is 1st May 2010
Documents have to be submitted no later than 1st Aug 2010
University of Calgary, Alberta
This university offers 4 years of Bachelor degrees while 3 years only for degrees in Communication.
They require 5 subjects: 2 A level subjects and 3 O level, with an A grade for English. All subjects must be English medium.
Application deadline is on 1st April 2010, together with the submission of an online application form and supporting documents. Application fee is $150 Canadian dollars.
University of Lethbridge, Alberta
This university requires 5 subjects: 2 A level and3 O level subjects, which are of grade C or higher. If students wish to take degree in Nursing and Environmental Science, grade of B or higher is needed.
Since degrees in Nursing and Environmental Science are competitive ones in the university, the application deadline for
Nursing - 1st March 2010
Environmental Science - 1st May 2010
General Admission (Other courses) - 15th May 2010
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), Alberta
SAIT offers 27 diplomas and 4 Applied Bachelor degrees. They provide Home-stay program and Transfer program. The Application fee is $200 Canadian dollars.
For September 2010 entry, the deadline is end of Feb 2010.
For January 2011 entry, the deadline is August 2010.
If students are interested in taking degrees that are Business Studies related, they only require English and Mathematics only. If your subjects are all in English medium, you do not have to take IELTS (6.0). You need to request a letter from your school regarding your English medium subjects.
For more info on other universities, please click onto the names, which can link you to their respective websites.
1. University of British Columbia, British Columbia
2. Capilano University, Britist Columbia
3. Columbia College, British Columbia
4. University of Alberta, Alberta
5. University of Calgary, Alberta
6. University of Lethbridge, Alberta
7. Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), Alberta
8. University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan
9. Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, Toronto, Ontaria
10. Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario
11. University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick
12. Memorial University of Newfoundland, Newfoundland
Language
They have two official languages: English and French. The Eastern side of Canada is more towards French while the Western side is more towards English.
Visa application
When you get an unconditional offer letter from the university you have chosen, you need to:
- fill in the visa application form (http://www.cic.gc.ca/) and print it out
- proof of funding
- parents' income (for self-funding students)
- a cheque of $150 Canadian dollars
Send these documents (including the offer letter) to the High Commission of Canada in Singapore. Then, a medical form will be sent to you and resend it back to Singapore. When everything is fine, they will request for your passport for visa.
This will take 6 weeks to process.
If you have enquiries, you may email them at spore-immigration@international.gc.ca
During the symposium, they mentioned that most universities offer work experiences for students. Students can work on-campus (part-time) and if they have satisfactory grades, they may work off-campus and can work full-time during summer.
Each university did a 20-minutes presentation and here is a brief summary of what they presentated.
Capilano University, British Columbia
Offers 2 years of Diploma. Then, students are eligible to get 3 years of working permit. After that, students may continue for another 2 years of Bachelor degree.
Currently there are 7000 students and 10% consists of international students. Teaching is conducted within small groups of students. Some of the programmes offer are Motion Pictures & Production, Media Arts, Business Administration, Communication and Tourism Management. Internships are also provided here, such as you may work in Sarawak if you are interested in ecotourism.
Capilano Uni also offers transfer programs, in which you may study in Capilano for a few months / years and then, continue to study in other universities in Canada.
Columbia College, British Columbia
This is for students who have completed O level (with an average of grade C) and wish to continue studies in Canada. One route is if you pick 'High School Completion Program', you may enter a 1 yr of 'University Transfer Program' and spend a 2nd year in University of British Columbia for example.
They also offer 'Homestay Program', where international students can stay with Canadian families if they don't want to stay on-campus at the residences.
University of Alberta, Alberta
This university is very good in engineering related courses and energy, geophysics as well as environmental studies. However, a course in Medicine is not opened to international students. Dentistry on the other hand, is.
The application deadline is 1st May 2010
Documents have to be submitted no later than 1st Aug 2010
University of Calgary, Alberta
This university offers 4 years of Bachelor degrees while 3 years only for degrees in Communication.
They require 5 subjects: 2 A level subjects and 3 O level, with an A grade for English. All subjects must be English medium.
Application deadline is on 1st April 2010, together with the submission of an online application form and supporting documents. Application fee is $150 Canadian dollars.
University of Lethbridge, Alberta
This university requires 5 subjects: 2 A level and3 O level subjects, which are of grade C or higher. If students wish to take degree in Nursing and Environmental Science, grade of B or higher is needed.
Since degrees in Nursing and Environmental Science are competitive ones in the university, the application deadline for
Nursing - 1st March 2010
Environmental Science - 1st May 2010
General Admission (Other courses) - 15th May 2010
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), Alberta
SAIT offers 27 diplomas and 4 Applied Bachelor degrees. They provide Home-stay program and Transfer program. The Application fee is $200 Canadian dollars.
For September 2010 entry, the deadline is end of Feb 2010.
For January 2011 entry, the deadline is August 2010.
If students are interested in taking degrees that are Business Studies related, they only require English and Mathematics only. If your subjects are all in English medium, you do not have to take IELTS (6.0). You need to request a letter from your school regarding your English medium subjects.
For more info on other universities, please click onto the names, which can link you to their respective websites.
Saturday 23 January 2010
Study in Bangladesh
Interested to study at Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology Dhaka?
Check out their website for more details--> www.buet.ac.bd
Forms need to be submitted not later than 31st January 2010
Check out their website for more details--> www.buet.ac.bd
Forms need to be submitted not later than 31st January 2010
Briefing from BSP
Representatives from Brunei Shell Petroleum will be coming to PTEK during the Higher Education Exhibition. They will be giving briefing on the scholarship oppurtunities, courses relevant for careers with BSP etc on Wednesday, 27th January 2010, 2pm, in the Lecture Theatre 1.
Anyone interested, please submit your name to Ms.Soveyanna or Ms.Raimie (Staffroom A).
Just as the Exhibition, this briefing is also open for the public.
Be there!
Anyone interested, please submit your name to Ms.Soveyanna or Ms.Raimie (Staffroom A).
Just as the Exhibition, this briefing is also open for the public.
Be there!
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