Workshop Format

This FACE-TO-FACE workshop event will take place at Dubai International Academy (DIA) Al Barsha, Dubai.

DIA Al Barsha is close to the the Mall of the Emirates and many hotels in the Al Barsha area which are within walking distance of the venue. The timings are 08:30-16:30 on Days 1 and 2 and 08:30-12:00 on Day 3.

About the workshop

This workshop is recommended for: 

Diploma Programme  (DP) and Career Programme (CP) coordinators, counsellors, principals, heads, members of senior management teams, school district officials from IB World Schools and university or college admissions officers.

More than 120,000 DP students will be entering university each year. IB students represent a broad range of nationalities from over 150 countries and reflect diverse experiences and perspectives that they apply to their learning. These experiences, in combination with the emphasis on international-mindedness and academic rigour of the DP, provide students with a unique set of skills, attitudes and perspectives for success in university and life in the 21st century. During this workshop, there will be an opportunity to develop a clearer understanding of how university recognition impacts a student’s application to university, and to explore strategies in which schools can support students to maximize their chances of acceptance at their chosen university.

During this workshop, there will be an opportunity to:

• develop a clearer understanding of how university recognition impacts a student’s application to university.
• examine entry requirements for different universities and application procedures in different countries.
• identify appropriate pathways for students into different university programmes and careers.
• explore strategies in which schools can support students to maximize their chances of acceptance at their chosen university.
• consider the Unique Selling Point (USP) of IB students to be emphasised in applications.
• build valuable counselling networks.

Workshop Leader(s)