Making an application for university can be a daunting process. With an overwhelming amount of options and available information, it can be hard to know where to begin. Quintessentially Education has provided some essential tips on the highly anticipated personal statement component to demystify this process and simplify getting started. What are the deadlines students […]
After months of school suspension and being stuck indoors, the upcoming summer holidays bring with them much for students to look forward to. Thankfully, schools in Hong Kong are still offering rigorous summer courses this year for both university and pre-university students. The summer courses are for students to explore their preferred subject area, whilst […]
Ever considered a career in medicine? Has the determination and strength of medical professionals throughout the pandemic inspired you to make an application to study further? You wouldn’t be the only one, as applications to medical courses in the UK have risen by almost a third this year. Health leaders have put the rise in […]
Exam season is looming. But what does that look like in 2021 after a year of continued disruption and uncertainty? Read on for the latest updates, plus our top tips on how to prepare for the end of another unusual academic year. GCSE and A-levels After last year’s algorithm mishap which caused turmoil for students […]
Having a balanced life is especially important for students in this modern challenging world! Students often are stressed with exams, academic competition, and pressure from peers and parents. The practise of mindfulness and meditation focuses on what is happening in the present rather than thinking about the past or future. Many schools are now adopting mindfulness in their curriculum, especially for younger age groups. Regular practice of meditation and […]
With schools re-opening again in Hong Kong, parents are looking for ways to get their families back to normal life and introduce structure back into their routine. After three months of school closures, many extra curriculum classes have had to switch to virtual or stop altogether, however from March 2021, students are allowed back on campus, meaning schools […]
Want to know how to stand out from the crowd when making your university application? Then why not consider an academic summer program? Each year, a number of well-known universities host academic summer schools for pre-university and undergraduate students that are put on during July and August. The weeklong programmes are for attendees to explore […]
The increase of remote learning has brought with it a huge rise in the number of online learning and education platforms, and with the right tools, studying can now be more effective and collaborative. With a vast amount of material available, it is hard to know what is effective, and so we have pulled together our […]
For our Hong Kong readers, we also wanted to provide a little inspiration for activities to do with your little ones over the Easter period. See below for a variety of activities and holiday camps that are happening over the next few weeks, carefully selected by our Hong Kong team. FAUST – Calling for children ages […]
If you’re looking for a little inspiration for things to do this Easter, look no further, as Quintessentially Education have pulled together their favourite children’s camps that have confirmed they are going ahead this Easter holidays 2021. These programmes have been carefully selected to include a variety of sports, education and activities, so there really […]