SBE - Study Abroad

08/03/2021

This day has finally arrived!
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All schools in England have opened after the third national lockdown !!!
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We've all been waiting for this event for several months. Many of my students who wanted to come to English courses, start studying on Foundation, A-level, etc. programs will be able to fully start their studies in classes.
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Prior to that, training was carried out only remotely, which caused certain difficulties, but on the other hand, it made it possible not to stop and continue training in a pandemic.
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Many of my students study this way in British schools, study English, take a program at the Studienkolleg, learn German, etc.
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The results of the GCSE and A-level exams, canceled in England due to the pandemic, will be replaced by the grades given by the teachers - this was confirmed by the Ofqual exam control service. The results will be announced in mid-August.
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Secondary schools in England will be encouraged to organize summer classes to help students catch up. The government has announced additional funding of £ 420 million on top of the £ 300 million announced in January.
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How the summer schools will operate and what kind of students they will cover will be decided by the educational institutions themselves.
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On average, each primary school will receive about £ 6,000 extra, each secondary school about £ 22,000. School principals can use this money, for example, to pay overtime for teachers who will provide additional education.
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All visitors must go through mandatory quarantine for 10 days, on the second and eighth days you need to pass the COVID test, which I told you about in detail earlier.
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All students are quarantined at the residence or host family.
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Today, of course, do not forget about the women's day on March 8 !!! May spring bring you the warmth and joy of long-awaited meetings, the resumption of flights and unforgettable trips, good mood!
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Will it be interesting for you to learn about my students’ experience, how everything went and is going on now in foreign educational institutions? Which country are you interested in?

20/01/2021

Before the New Year, I visited several educational institutions that prepare students for admission to UK universities.
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Unfortunately, then there was no way to show and tell in detail about all the colleges that I attended, but now, in January, due to the lockdown, time has appeared.
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So, at the end of December, I went to Brighton, a city on the English Channel that is ranked in the top 5 best cities to live in the UK.
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Lately, many creative, digital and media companies have started popping up here. For this reason, Brighton even began to be called Brighton Silicon-on-the-Sea, or simply "silicone beach" by analogy with the American high-tech zone Silicon Valley. Social media monitoring company Brandwatch is headquartered in Brighton. But be that as it may, Brighton's tourism industry brings hundreds of millions of pounds to the economy and employs tens of thousands of people.

Brighton is also a city of students. There are two universities - the University of Sussex and the University of Brighton, as well as many other educational institutions, including language schools and preparatory colleges for British universities, among them Kings College.
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As a division of Kings Colleges, opened in 2017 and welcomes about 100 students from around the world, the college is located in the city's vibrant student district, close to shops, restaurants, transport hubs and the beach.
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The college offers courses in English and preparation for the IELTS exam, as well as A-level, Foundation programs with the opportunity to progress to leading British universities. Students can start their studies twice a year - from September or January.
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The peculiarity of the college is that there are small classes, the atmosphere is very family friendly. The residence is located on the 4th and 3rd floors of the college, which means that there is no need to waste time on transport!

What factors do you consider when you choose university or college abroad?

14/01/2021

Based on the results of my voting in Stories, a unanimous decision was made to write a separate post about historical changes, there is no other way to say, which have already entered into force in the 🇬🇧UK.
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🎯I will focus now on student visas, although believe me there is a lot that is new in other categories of visas. The government issued amendments and clarifications, some of them 300-500 pages long, so immigration lawyers had plenty to do as soon as they were published in December 2020.
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🎓The most important change is the ability to work after graduating from Bachelor and Master Degree 2 years after graduation. PHD students are allowed to stay up to 3 years.
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✅All Master and PHD students can take their dependants (spouse, children under 18, civil partner) with them. Spouses will be eligible for full time work. Children can go to school, BUT you need to specifically search and check free options so that the school can accept foreign children.
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‼️All students will be entitled to work 20 hours a week and 40 hours during vacations. 2 years Post Graduate Work Permit after graduation does not automatically lead to a residence permit, BUT switching to another category of visas can lead to a residence permit and citizenship. For example, switching to a work visa.
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✅It has been Changed the financial requirement for all students. If you are studying in London, then you need to show at least £ 1,334 per month and £ 1,023 for students outside London.
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✅Previously, students who wanted to improve their English had to apply for a student visa up to 6 months. For other short-term categories of visas (tourist, guest, etc.), it was possible to take the course for no more than 30 days. Now with the Short Stay Visitor Visa, you can now study at a language school for more than 30 days.
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‼️Great changes have taken place for European citizens. Some parents ask if a residence permit in Europe will give any advantages when applying in the UK? The answer to date is NO. All Europeans will need to apply for a student visa to study in the UK.

✅This process will be easier than for foreigners, however, everyone who plans a long-term course will need a visa. For all short-term programs up to 6 months, including English courses, a visa is not required.
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✅It will no longer be possible to take advantage of financing and obtain a loan from the UK. And yes, EU students will need to pay the same tuition fees as international students. The only exception is Scotland, which decided to leave the cost for Europeans at the same level as before.
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✅According to the new migration system, the quota for the issuance of work visas of 20 thousand, which in the past has been repeatedly exhausted, is cancelled. Also, the minimum wage threshold is being lowered to £ 25,600 per year, which can be lowered to £ 20,000 if certain conditions are met or when a specialist is hired from the list of scarce professions.

What do you think about changes?

12/01/2021

The long-awaited 2021 🎉has come!
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We all turned over the sheet of the calendar in the hope that the new year will bring relief and the abolition of restrictions, but, unfortunately, for now we all continue to live according to the old rules of 2020.
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‼️The UK announced the closure of schools until 15 February 2021, Ireland, Germany extended the closure of borders until 31 January 2021. Canada, France and Germany now accept students only for long-term studies of 6 months or more, but it is necessary for each student to additionally check the possibility of applying for a visa due to internal restrictions.
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It is believed that February 11 will be the new year according to the Chinese astrological calendar, so let's hope that it will bring us a change.
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I'm not going to waste time and have already scheduled online events for January 2021, because, in any case, my dears, you need to be aware of the latest changes and share new and verified information with you!
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So here's my plan:
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✅On January 13, the seminar "New Immigration Rules in the UK"
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✅The Canada Partnership Phorum forum on Canadian education will take place on January 19.
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✅On January 21, the international organization Quality English will hold its online event, where leading English language schools from the UK, USA, Malta, Ireland, Canada, etc. and educational agents can meet. By the way, our agency has been accredited by this organisation since 2014.
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✅From January 26 to January 28, the Study World online exhibition will be held, where educational institutions from all over the world will take part, including educational institutions in Germany, Ireland, the USA, etc.
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‼️Some schools have already updated their booking conditions for 2021, offer discounts on their courses, scholarships, which I will definitely talk about in my next posts and stories.
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What would you be interested in learning more about? Do you have any current questions about overseas education and visa issues?
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☎️I remind everyone that, as before, from Monday to Friday we are in contact from 10 to 18-00 London time.

31/12/2020

24/12/2020

I hope you and your ❤️loved ones are safe and healthy during these challenging times.
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First and foremost, I am writing to share my 🙏thanks for your continuous support throughout 2020 and I also wanted to reflect on the past year and share our positive outlook for the upcoming new year!
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From the beginning of the pandemic, the education sector has been immensely damaged by the changing faces of the COVID-19 and we admire our partners and students for their resilience in persevering through it. We would also like to offer them our best 🎉wishes for the future and look forward to a brighter tomorrow.
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The 🇬🇧United Kingdom, and the world alike, have been going through some very dark times of late but there is light at the end of the tunnel with the roll out of the vaccine, the both the education sector and the wider field will start to return to some level of normality.
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Over the last few months, we've proven to be a resilient 🎯education agent and this wouldn't have been possible without you, our students and partners and SBE Team.
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I believe our performance through the unprecedented challenges of this year paves the way for us to continue to grow in the future, and continue to make us reliable and highly trusted experts in ✈️studying abroad.
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And finally, as we approach the 🎄🎄festive season, I wanted to extend my warmest wishes to you and your families this 🎁holiday season!

17/11/2020

Centennial 🇨🇦College is a great choice!
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🎓Centennial College is Ontario's first community college established in 1966. ... College is best known for its record of exemplary teaching, innovative programming and extensive partnership building.
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🎓Centennial is recognized as one of the most culturally diverse post-secondary institutions in Canada. Almost 100 ethno cultural groups are represented and 80 languages are spoken on campus.
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📚Centennial College actively collaborates with leading universities in Canada, for example, the University of Toronto, York University, Ryerson University, etc.
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‼️The college offers innovative programs in journalism, media culture, environmental science and microbiology in conjunction with the University of Toronto, and is also one from the first colleges to become eligible to teach an applied bachelor's degree program in computer technology and robotics.
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✅The main goal of the college is to prepare students for building a future career and their all-round development, a paid internship is an integral part of the training program.
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✅In addition, the college offers volunteer programs, the opportunity to travel to Cuba and other countries to gain experience (by the way, the trip is paid by the educational institution).
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📚What course would you like to study in Toronto? Share 😉😍your thoughts! If you want to find out more about college or requirements, please come for a FREE consultation.

16/11/2020

Do you want to become a practical nurse in 🇨🇦Canada?
✅This course is for you!
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🎓Licensed practical nurses can work in places like hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and long-term care facilities, where they may supervise nursing assistants and orderlies.
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🎯Credential
Ontario College Diploma
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🎯Duration
5 Semesters (2.5 Years)
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🎯Work integrated learning
5 Clinical Placements
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🎯Price:
around 7500 CAD per semester
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Students engage with philosophy and curriculum that incorporates and utilizes the concept of caring as the basis of nursing practice.
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Students work with experienced, caring faculty to gain the knowledge, skills and judgment required to work in today’s complex health care system.
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Students learn how to engage in safe, competent professional practice with high expectations of accountability, collegiality, collaboration, leadership and ethical care.
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‼️Students are allowed for up to 3 years Post Graduate work permit in Canada after graduation.
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📚If you want to apply for a next year entry dates, please do not hesitate to contact me about admission process.

13/11/2020

🇨🇦When I visited Niagara College I was impressed with facilities for students and opportunities for students that college offers for international students.
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🇨🇦Niagara College has an excellent standing among its students and the workforce. Classes are generally 20–30 people max. Education is practical and useful. They always seem to keep learning current and useful.
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📚Niagara College operates from specialized campuses located in the heart of the vibrant Niagara region – a world-famous address that offers easy access to a wide range of shopping, entertainment, amateur and professional sport, sightseeing, cycling, festivals and more.
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✅Toronto is just 90 minutes away, and Buffalo is 30 minutes away. With nearby Lake Ontario and Lake Erie joined by the Niagara River, the region offers beaches and the magnificent Niagara Falls.
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📚Learning environments come in many trailblazing forms at Niagara College. On-campus learning enterprises are a living laboratory for NC students, offering unparalleled opportunities to apply skills learned in the classroom in environments that are open to the public for business.
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📚Funds from the enterprises, in turn, are directed to support student learning.
NC’s Canadian Food and Wine Institute is not only home to Benchmark teaching restaurants, but Canada's first and only commercial Teaching Winery, first Teaching Brewery as well as the first Teaching Distillery, which opened in 2018.
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✅Niagara College also features the NC Greenhouse, NC Teaching Spa, and the NC Dental Clinic.
The College’s hairstyling students learn at an on-campus salon, while the on-campus apiaries are always buzzing with activity for Commercial Beekeeping students.
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🎯On-campus learning doesn’t get more ‘real world’ than this!
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☎️If you want to apply and found out more about Niagara College,
please contact me!

12/11/2020

University of Greenwich offers ideal start for students in the 🇬🇧UK.
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🎓Established in 1890, University of Greenwich is situated on the banks of the River Thames in London.
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🎓University of Greenwich is a part of the University Alliance group and is silver rated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Its renowned research has been globally received and endorsed by nine Times Higher Education Awards and four Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Higher & Further Education.
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🏆The University of Greenwich is a leading modern public university and offers a range of subjects across its four faculties, the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Business School, Faculty of Education and Health and Faculty of Engineering and Science.
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📚The university offers many undergraduate- and postgraduate-level programmes in various fields like accounting, finance, architecture, science, business, management, engineering, arts, English, social science, history, law, marketing, nursing, pharmacy, and psychology.
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✅The university has alliances with many regional and international academic institutions to provide students with facilities like student exchange and study abroad programmes. Further, the university's industrial placement scheme is available to help students get suitable jobs.
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💰Average price for tuition:
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£14000 per year for Undergraduate degrees
£15000 for Master degrees
£16000 for MBA
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✅Start dates: January 2021 or September 2021 depending from the course.
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‼️Scholarships are available for international students up to £3000 depending from faculty and students’ profile.
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📚If you have questions about entry requirements or want to find out more about programmes, please do not hesitate to contact me.

11/11/2020

As Cicero said, History is the teacher of life.
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There are many interesting professions closely related to this discipline, sometimes contradictory and extremely inaccurate, but no less exciting.
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Very often, when choosing subjects for A-level programme, my students and I discuss what profession can be obtained after studying at the university.
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I draw your attention that if a student has not studied certain subjects that are related to the future speciality, then student may not enter the university for the chosen course !!!
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Let's figure out together which professions are closely related to the study of history.
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🎯Political scientist
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It is impossible to become a good political scientist without knowledge of history. Indeed, in order to study political processes and make forecasts, one needs to understand historical events. Political scientists research social life, write books, create an image of politicians and parties, and advise on political issues.
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🎯Artist and museum worker
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Experts in a specific field of art. Most often, they study the paintings of a particular author, style, era, and so on. They are often contacted for professional criticism or assessment of the value of a work.
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🎯Barrister and Solicitor
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One of the highest paid professions in the UK and US, difficult to learn but well worth it.
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🎯Journalists and writers, television workers
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One of the most famous and popular professions, however, if you dream of working for the BBC or other channels, your English must be impeccable.
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🎯Ethnographer
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If you are not against travel, pay attention to the profession of an ethnographer. This specialist studies history, culture, traditions, everyday life of the people.
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🎯Archaeologist
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If an ethnographer understands the general issues of the emergence of a people and its way of life, then an archaeologist is mostly a scientist who reconstructs history from material objects - artifacts.
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🎯Archivist
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Historian-archivist deals with historical documents. He can distinguish an authentic document from a forgery or compile a family tree.
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✅Do you like to study history? Which of the professions would you like to learn more in my next posts?