Sunday, 7 February 2010

Post A Level Options

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

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

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

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 Programmes IC 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


  • 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.

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

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!

Attention! Mark these Dates!! 27th and 28th January 2010

For the Upper Sixth 2009 (who I'm sure are all nervous-wreck eagerly waiting for the results!) As well as the current Upper Sixth

PTEK Careers and Higher Education Section will be organising a Higher Education Exhibition on Wednesday, 27th January and Thursday, 28th January 2010. About 14 organisations will be participating including Scholarship Department, National Accreditation Council MOE, HRD Services, MinDef Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, British Council, BSP,B Lau Enterprise, James Hon, ITB, KUPUSB as well as the local, private (non-government) higher education institutions (Cosmopolitan College, IGS, Micronet)

The exhibition will start at 8.30 and will go on til 4.30 in the Multi-Purpose Hall PTEK

This is your oppurtunity to find best universities, enquire about the courses and the scholarships offered. Please bring your family and friends too. Try to prepare your questions beforehand.

We'll see you Wednesday then

Tuesday, 12 January 2010

Admission to UBD 2010/2011

UBD offers four undergraduate honours degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Health Science
- Bachelor of Business

Check out www.ubd.edu.bn for more information on those courses

To apply- get the forms through Ministry of Education's web portal at http://www.hecas.edu.bn from 1st February 2010 til 4th March 2010, 4.30pm

Note that you would also have to fill in that form if you wish to apply for scholarship abroad.
Check out this blog for more updates on how to fill in HECAS forms. Remember, starting 1st February til 4th March 2010! In the meantime, you can check out the different programmes offered in UBD. Enjoy browsing and decide carefully
Another option for you- GKS Scholarship in Singapore

'Dr GKS Scholarship' is a private sector scholarship administered by the Association of Banks in Singapore. For those of you who are interested to study courses relevant to financial sector in Singapore universities, you may apply for this scholarship. And you will get to work in Singapore for at least 3 years upon the completion of your studies!!
Deadline- 25th January 2010
Further information and application form could be obtained from Cg. Soveyanna (Careers office or Staffroom A, Admin block)
See you then





Monday, 11 January 2010

Options with your subject

If you click onto http://www.prospects.ac.uk/cms/ShowPage/Home_page/Options_with_your_subject/p!eXbLc, you will see a list of degrees that range from Accountancy and Finance to Zoology.

If you click onto one of the degrees listed, it will link you to the skills you may develop, which makes you eligible to the jobs that is related to your degree ('Job options' and 'Career Areas').

All the best!

2010 Korean Government Scholarship Programme for an Undergraduate Course

As stated in the programme booklet, the objective is to provide international students with the opportunity to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in Korea in order to promote international exhanges in education and mutual friendship between the countries.

A total of 150 candidates will be selected. The academic programs are for 4 years after successfully completing a one-year Korean Language Training.

More information can be obtained from www.niied.go.kr/

If you wish to apply, please see Cg Soveyanna (Sociology dept) to know about the qualifications, required documents and the application form. The application deadline is on 15th January 2010.

Wednesday, 23 December 2009

Important Information on UCAS Deadlines 2010, Extra & Clearing

As described in the UCAS Adviser Guide (www.ucas.com),

15 October 2009
Deadline for receipt at UCAS of all applications, including the reference, for all medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and veterinary science courses and for all courses at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge.

15 January 2010
Deadline for receipt at UCAS of all applications, including the reference, for all courses except those with a 15 October deadline, and art and design courses with a 24 March deadline.

Late Applications - 16 January to 30 June 2009
Applications received between these dates are Late Applications. Universities and colleges will consider you if you want to make more offers.

24 March 2010 - for Art and Design courses
Deadline for receipt at UCAS of all applications, including the reference, for some art and design courses except those listed with a 15 January deadline.

Late Applications for Art and Design courses - 25 March to 11 June 2009
Applications received between these dates are Late Applications. Universities and colleges will consider you if you want to make more offers.

30 June 2010
Applications received after 30 June are entered in Clearing.

Clearing are UCAS services that can help you, without an offer of a place, to continue your
application to find a suitable higher education course.


EXTRA - If applicant has used all five choices and is holding no offers, another choice can be made through Extra.

All is not lost if you have been unsuccessful or decline offers from all five of your choices. We encourage you to use the Extra process. You do not have to wait until Clearing to apply for more courses.

If you originally have applied for high-demand courses, you could consider applying for courses in related or alternative subjects.

The Extra process is a way of applying to further universities or colleges without having to wait for Clearing. Applicants who have already made five choices, received decisions from all these choices and who have declined any offers received can use Extra to apply for other courses that still have vacancies. You can apply for several courses in Extra, but you can only apply for one course at a time.

The Extra process operates from late February to the end of June 2010.
Use Course Search at www.ucas.com to find out which courses are advertising vacancies in Extra. You need to confirm direct with the university or college whether they can consider you before making your applications on the Track service at www.ucas.com or by calling the Customer Service Unit.

From October 2009 until 30 June 2010, you will be notified when you become eligible to use Extra.

Applicants can apply for courses in Extra from
late February to mid-July 2010 using a special button that appears on Track.

All the best of luck!

Thursday, 10 December 2009

Study in UK 2010

To all Upper Six students,

Now that you have finished your A level exams, it is time for you to think about what you want to do once you get your results. Most students would want to further studies either in Brunei or overseas.

Here's the thing... If you wish to study in Brunei, you have to wait for the results and apply through HECAS. If you wish to study outside UK, you have to search through the university website and apply online.

If you wish to take a degree in the UK, it is a must for you to apply via UCAS. Please follow the following steps:

(A) REGISTRATION

1. Go to www.ucas.com
2. Click onto 'Apply'
3. Click onto 'Register/Log in to use Apply 2010'
4. Click onto 'Register' and from that, follow the next instructions.
If you are applying through PTE Katok, our buzzword is ptekcareers1918
Please note down the username, password and I.D. once you have finished registered.

(B) APPLICATION: Personal Details, Choices, Education, Employment, Personal Statement

1. Log in using your username and password

2. Personal Details
a) When you type in your name, you must put capital letters in every first letter of your name

3. Choices
a) The maximum number of choices is 5.
b) Payment for 1 choice is 9 pounds while that for more than 2 - 5 choices is 19 pounds.
c) Payment is to be made using a credit card. It can only be done when you completed the
application
d) It is advisable for you to choose the top 50 universities and make sure that they are
accredited by the Ministry of Education

4. Education
a) Click onto 'add new school/college'
b) Click onto 'Find' upon entering your school name
c) Type 'Brunei' and click 'Search'
d) If you school is not on the list, click on 'school not on the list'
e) Then you can type in your school name, centre number and so on
f) For the qualification under 'GCE Advanced Level', put 'Pending' on the grade section

5. Employment

6. Personal Statement
a) If you need help on the personal statement, there are guidelines for you to follow in the
website itself
b) We can check your personal statement if you wish to

PAY/SEND

1. Only when you have completed the application, you will be able to click onto the 'Pay/Send'.
2. Once you have paid, your application will be sent to us for approval.
3. We will be the ones who are going to send your application to the UCAS.

REFEREE

If you want your tutors to write about you, please collect the referee form in the Student Centre or from Ms Raimie. She will be available in the Chemistry Dept, 1st floor, Admin Block.



REMINDER:
Deadline for UCAS Application is 15th January 2010.

If you need help with the application, we will be happy to assist you. Please contact us at ptek.careers@gmail.com for an appointment.

Best of luck!

Sunday, 9 August 2009

They are back!

Please be informed that representatives from the University of Newcastle, Australia are coming back to give a talk regarding studies in its Faculty of Health. If you are interested in taking science-related degree courses, you are welcome to attend.

Date: Tuesday, 11th August 2009
Time: 2:00 pm onwards
Venue: LT 1

Saturday, 16 May 2009

Shout out to those who are interested in Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Built Environment and Design, Engineering and Science in UK and Australia

As stated in the Borneo Bulletin dated 16th May 2009, over the coming weeks James Hon Marketing and Management will be the venue for seminars and interview sessions for institutions from Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand and United Kingdom.

From 19th May to 26th May 2009, they have arranged these following events:

Tues, 19th May
Northumbria University, UK

Event1: Interview session
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Keele University, UK
Event2: Seminar on Physiotherapy and Pharmacy
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wed, 20th May
RMIT University, Australia

Event1: Interview session
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event2: Seminar on Built Environment and Design
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Event3: Seminar on Engineering Science
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Event4: Interview session
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Mon, 25th May & Tues, 26th May Curtin University
Event: Interview session
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Venue: James Hon Kiulap Office. (No.10, 1st Floor, Bgn Hj Abd Rahman, Kg Kiulap (near Aminah Arif Restaurant), BSB. Tel: 2230198 / Email: enquiries@jameshon.com

For those who are interested, contact them to make appointment to meet visiting university academics and staff. Bring along your full academic transcripts for evaluation.

Monday, 20 April 2009

Karnival Kerjaya 2009 / Career Carnival 2009

Sukacita dimaklumkan bahawa Jabatan Buruh akan mengadakan karnival kerjaya pada 28hb April hingga 3hb Mei 2009 di Pusat Persidangan Antarabangsa. Ianya bermula pada pukul 8 pagi sehingga 5 petang. Karnival ini dibuka kepada orang ramai.

Please be informed that the Labour Department will be holding a career carnival from 28th April to 3rd May 2009 at ICC, Berakas. It starts from 8 am to 5 pm. This carnival is open to public.

Sunday, 5 April 2009

Tawaran Kursus Perubatan Bagi Pelajar-pelajar Antarabangsa di Institusi-institusi di Republik Rakyat China Sesi 2009/2010

Dengan segala hormat sukacita saya merujuk memorandum Penolong Pengarah (Menengah), Bahagian Pendidikan Menengah, Jabatan Sekolah-sekolah, Kementerian Pendidikan, Negara Brunei Darussalam Bil. KP/M/N(D) bertarikh 4 Rabilakhir ,1430 / 31 Mac 009 dan salinan surat Kedutaan Besar Negara Brunei Darussalam di Republik Rakyat China rujukan BEB:4/2/8 bertarikh 19 Februari 2009 mengenai perkaradi atas.

Sehubungan dengan itu sukacita saya memetik dan memaklumkan senarai Institusi dan penempatan kemasukan bagi mahasiswa antarabangsa dalam bidang Pendidikan Perubatan klinikal dalam Bahasa Inggeris sesi 2009/2010 saperti surat Jiao Wai Zhao yang di terjemahkan oleh pihak kedutaan.

The Department of International Cooperation and Exchanges of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China presents its compliments to the Embassy of Brune Darussalam in Beijing and has the honour to inform as follows, with reference to the Name List of Institutions and List Enrollment Placements for Undergraduate Clinical Medical Education in English for International Students 2009/2010.

According to the 3oth Article of the Interim Provisions for Quality Control Standard on Undergraduates Medical Education in English for International Students in China ( The Interim Provisions was sent to the esteemed Embassy last year), the Ministry of Education has designated enrollment placements for 2009/2010 for 28 institutions. Institution that are not mentioned in the list will not be allowed to enrol international students for the undergraduate clinical or oral medical in English. The name list of Instituions and list of enrollment placements may be downloaded from website (www.studyinchina.edu.cn).

The Departmen of International cooperation and Exhanges seeks the kind assistance of the esteemed Embassy to convey the above-mentioned information to the relevant Department in charge of dispatching students to overseas institutions and medical administration sectors in the esteemed country.

The Department of International Cooperation and Exchanges of the Ministry of Education of the People Republic of China avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of Brunei Darussalam in Beijing the assurances of its highest consideration.

Name List of Institution and List of Enrollment Placements for Undergraduates Clinical Medical Education in English or International Students 209/2010;

Capital Medical University
Tianjin Medical University
Dalian Medical University
China Medical University
Jilin Medica University
Harbin Medical University
Fudan University
Southest University
Nanjing Medical University
Soochow University
Zhejiang University
Wenzhou Medical Collage
Shandong University
Zhengzhou University
Wulan University
Huazhong University of Science & Technology
Central South University
SouthernMedical University
Guangxi Medical University
Sichuan University
Chongoing University of Medical Sciences
Xi'an Jiaotong University
Nantong University
Fujian Mediacal University
Anhui MedicalUniversity
Hebei Medical University

Sekian di maklumkan.

Friday, 3 April 2009

Pendaftaran Secara Online

Sukacita dimaklumkan Kepada pelajar-pelajar BE/ AE PTEK Katok yang belum menghantar borang Rekod Konsultasi Bahagain Kerjaya & Pendidikan Tinggi PTE Katok bahawa pendaftaran bolleh dilakukan secara on line sekarang dengan mengklik butang berikut:

Daftar Sekarang Secara On Line


Bhg. Pendidikan Kerjaya & Pengajian Tinggi

Pusat Tingkatan Enam Katok

Kg. Katok B

Negara Brunei Darussalam

Wednesday, 1 April 2009

Health Sciences Talk

Jika awda berminat untuk mengambil kursus Sarjana Muda yang berhubungkait dengan "Health Sciences" selepas A level, sukacita dimaklumkan bahawa taklimat mengenainya akan diadakan di PTE Katok.

If you wish to take Health Sciences related degree courses after completing your A level, please be informed that the above matter will be held at PTE Katok.


Penceramah / Speaker: Professor Judith Scott's (The University of Newcastle, Australia)
Tarikh / Date: Rabu, 8hb April 2009 / Wednesday, 8th April 2009
Jam / Time: 2:00 petang / pm
Tempat / Venue: Dewan Serbaguna / Multi Purpose Hall

Sesiapa yang berminat adalah dijemput hadir / All are welcome