Summer School at a Hong Kong University

Unique opportunity for your secondary school pupils to study in Hong Kong this summer The Hong Kong Economic Trade Office in London is offering sixth-form students (years 12 and 13) the chance to participate in a summer course at a Hong Kong university. Hong Kong is Asia's world city, a place where East meets West, blending Chinese and Western cultures. Now your pupils have an opportuntiy to study in this dream destination. To enter, students are asked to conduct research into why British students should consider Hong Kong as a destination to pursue higher education. The research can be presented in any medium, including essays, social media or even a blog, so be creative! Entries will be judged on content, creativity and presentation. The objective of the competition is to enable British students to better understand Hong Kong's advantages as a regional education hub and to consider pursuing tertiary education in Hong Kong. The best five entries willl be sponsored to visit Hong Kong and join a summer course for secondary school students at a Hong Kong university. Entrants must be: 1. A British citizen without right of abode or right to land in Hong Kong; 2. A sixth form (year 12 or 13) student studying full time at a secondary school in the UK; 3. Able to speak fluent English; 4. Given consent to participate in the competition by his/her parent or legal guardian; 5. Able to support him/herself financially whilst in Hong Kong. The deadline for submission is 20 May 2013. The five winners will be announced at the end of May. The summer schools will take place in July 2013 (dates differ according to the university. For more information, the application form and full terms and conditions, please see the official Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office website. Good luck! British Council Schools Online