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Post – Secondary Information

for

CBS Students

Prepared by Yasmeen Al Shemmari and Hussain Ali

Path to Post-Secondary Education

� Identify your preferred course of post secondary study.

� Research various universities and collegesuniversities and collegesuniversities and collegesuniversities and colleges in different countries, their requirements for your chosen course of study and admission timelines.

� Write prepreprepre----requisiterequisiterequisiterequisite test(s) at certified centre in Kuwait within application deadline.

� Graduate from Grade 12!

� Obtain relevant certificates and documents from CBS.

� Apply for your selected program as instructed on their websites/university calendars.

Prepared by Yasmeen AlShemmari and Hussain Ali

Requirements for

Equivalency certificate


Equivalency Requirements

� Student Transcript: Grades 9-12.

� Grade 12 Diploma

� Student report cards: Grades 9-12.

� Certificate of Good Conduct.

� Attendance Certificate: Grades 9-12.

� Copy of Civil ID of student and parent

� Documents obtained from the student’s school must have the Principal’s Signature and School Stamp.


University/ College Entry Requirements


Western University/College Entry Requirements

Western Universities

� Overall percentage – 85%

� Mandatory entry requirements

� IELTS / TOEFL

� SAT/PSAT (US)

(results valid for 2 years after writing the test)

Western Colleges� Overall percentage – 65%

� Mandatory entry requirements� IELTS / TOEFL

� SAT/PSAT (US)

(results valid for 2 years after writing the

test)


•Each university / college has different entry requirements.

•Individual programs have different entry requirements as well.

Hence, it’s important that students and parents research the universityand the program of their choice.

Visit the **websites below to begin your research.

UK: ucas.com; AUS: studyinaustralia.gov.au; ON: ontario.ca; ouac.on.ca

U.S.: www.ies-ed.com

Kuwait and Middle East University/College Entry Requirements

� Overall percentage – 65%

� Mandatory entry requirements

� IELTS* or

� TOEFL* or

� Placement Test at University / College

� Bank statement

� Each university / college has different entry requirements.

� http://www.e.gov.kw

� http://www.metu.edu.tr/adm

*(valid for 2 years from entry application.)Prepared by Yasmeen AlShemmari and Hussain Ali

IELTS and TOEFL Requirements

Prerequisite Undergraduate entry Foundation entry

IELTS

6.5 or above for direct

admission into University

programs

6 or below.

TOEFL 540 or above 500


Programs in Western Universities


Applying for a course in UK

� UCAS: Universities and Colleges Admission Services

This organization manages all applications for undergraduate courses. Website for reference: www.ucas.com.

� Career based courses, National Diplomas, Foundation degrees, do not need to apply through UCAS.

� UK universities require a minimum of 85% for reputed institutions.

� Institution would inform directly once the candidate has been selected.

� Confirmation on status of Visa depends on completion of the Applicant checklist accurately.


General Information about Courses

� Most Professional Courses :

Students can apply for these courses only after completing two years of undergraduate studies.

� Engineering:

Students can enter Engineering programs right after high school graduation provided they have the prerequisites.

It’s important that students and parents research the universityand the program of their choice.


Colleges & Universities

Universities:

� Degree granting, post graduate programs, professional programs

Colleges:

� Diplomas, certificate programs, apprenticeships, Bachelor degrees in applied areas of study e.g. Animated Arts

� Practical career oriented training

� Preparation for students to earn degrees


Collaborative & Joint Degree Programs

� A Collaborative Program is:

� 2 years of College + 2 years of University =

� Degree and Certificate granted

Ontario Examples

� BA. Applied Science Kinesiology + Diploma Fitness & Health Promotion

� BSc. Science in Medical Radiation Services + Diploma, Radiological Technology

� Start your research into these and other Collaborative Programs at:

� ontransfer.ca� www3.algonquincollege.com� ontariocolleges.ca


Foundation Programs

Are Appropriate for:� students who do not meet the entry requirements for undergraduate degree study

Entry is based on:

� proficiency in English and academic performance.

Guarantee:

� Entry into university degree program upon completion

To start your research visit:

� Taylor’s College (Aus): http://www.taylorscollege.edu.au/courses/foundation-programs

� University Foundation Programme (UK): http://www.ufp.uk.com/

� International Foundation Program (U of T): http://www.ifp.utoronto.ca/

� University of Massachusetts (U.S.): http://www.umb.edu/academics/caps/esl/upp?nossl


Scholarships


Western Scholarships

� A wide range of scholarships will be available for courses in

o Science,

o Medicine,

o Health Science,

o Arts

o Humanities and

o Social Sciences.

� Western institutions offer a range of full and partial scholarships and bursaries for international students.

� Information about western scholarships, for eg.

� www.educationuk.org/scholarships

� www.educationau-incanadacanadacanadacanada.ca/...incanadacanadacanadacanada/scholarshipsscholarshipsscholarshipsscholarships_bourses.aspx

� www.csu.edu.au › International Students › Scholarships


Kuwaiti Scholarships for Western Universities/Colleges

� Kuwait government allows scholarship as follows.

o 45% USA

o 30% for UK

o 25% to other countries such as Australia, Lebanon, Egypt, and China.

� The minimum average required is 94%.

� Top three students in Kuwait are selected for scholarship by the Government.

� Study leave is granted if a Kuwaiti student is working and the salary is also paid in full during the months of study to the family.

� Full expenditure covering the course of study and accommodation is also taken care of by the Civil service commission.


Study Permits

As an international student enrolled in a higher education

institution in the West, you need a study/work permit


Country Information @

Canada

http://www.cic.gc.ca/engli

sh/study/study-

changes.asp

UK

https://www.gov.uk/brows

e/visas-

immigration/study-visas

Australiahttp://www.immi.gov.au/S

tudy/Pages/Study.aspx

Programs in Kuwait and Middle East Universities


General Information about Courses

� Most Professional Courses :

Students can apply for these courses only after completing two years of undergraduate studies.

� Engineering:

Students can enter Engineering programs right after high school graduation provided they have the prerequisites.

It’s important that students and parents research the universityand the program of their choice.


Top ranking Universities and Colleges in Kuwait

� Kuwait University

� Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST)

� Australian College of Kuwait (ACK)

� American University of the Middle East (AUM)


Colleges & Universities

UniversitiesUniversitiesUniversitiesUniversities:

� Degree granting, post graduate programs, professional programs

� The term ‘College’ denotes ‘Faculty’.

CollegesCollegesCollegesColleges:

� Diplomas, certificate programs, apprenticeships, Bachelor degrees in applied areas of study e.g. Animated Arts

� Practical career oriented training

� Preparation for students to earn degrees


Kuwait University Programs

� College of Law

� College of Science

� College of Arts

� College of Education

� College of Allied Health Science

� College of Sharia and Islamic Studies

� College of Women

� College of Social Sciences

� College of Pharmacy

� College of Dentistry

� College of Business Administration

� College of Medicine

� College of Engineering and Petroleum


Kuwait University Registration

� Registration timeline: May 23 – June 13, at Kuwait University

� Upcoming Assessment date: June 28 (registration fees apply)

� Assessment courses: English, Math and Chemistry for most Science majors.

� Prerequisites:

� IELTS and TOEFL (optional)

� English assessment at KU (mandatory)

Best score out of the tests will be considered

� Options for re-take of assessments:

� three (3) times in grade 11

� three (3) times in grade 12 and

Kuwait University will take the best score for the student

� Please visit http://registrar.ku.edu.kw for more informationPrepared by Yasmeen AlShemmari and Hussain Ali

GUST Programs

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

• College of Business Administration

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting

• Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems (MIS)

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

� Finance

� International Business

� Management and Organizational Behavior

� Marketing

� The College of Arts and Science

� Bachelor of Arts in English Secondary Education

(female applicants only)

� Bachelor of Arts in English, Linguistics-Translation

(female applicants only)

� Bachelor of Arts in English Literature (female applicants only)

� Bachelor of Arts in Mass communication

� Radio / Television

� Public Relations / Advertising

� Visual Communication


* Please visit www.gust.edu.kw for more information

Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) Programs

� School of Engineering

� Department of Civil Engineering

� Department of Electronics Engineering

� Department of Mechanical Engineering

� Department of Petroleum Engineering

� School of Business

� Department of Management

� Department of Marketing

• Aviation

*Please visit www.ack.edu.kw/en/Pages/default.aspx for more information


American University of Middle East (AUM) Programs

� Business AdministrationBusiness AdministrationBusiness AdministrationBusiness Administration

− Accounting

− Concentration Finance

− Concentration MIS

− Concentration Marketing

− Concentration HRM

•Engineering and TechnologyEngineering and TechnologyEngineering and TechnologyEngineering and Technology

- Industrial Engineering

- Computer Engineering

- Information Systems Technology

- Telecommunications and Networking Technology


* Please visit * Please visit * Please visit * Please visit www.auk.edu.kw/index.jspwww.auk.edu.kw/index.jspwww.auk.edu.kw/index.jspwww.auk.edu.kw/index.jsp for more informationfor more informationfor more informationfor more information

DISCLAIMER:

CBS is not responsible for university admissions.


Contact information at CBS

� High School Principal: Ms. Sandra Fryer

� Guidance Counsellor: Mr.Robert Gondos

� High School Principal Secretary: Ms.Yasmeen Al Shemmari

� Academic Coordinator: Ms.Haseena Hydrose

� Discipline Officer: Mr.Hussain Ali

School Contact No: 24744023

Please visit www.cbskuwait.com for more information.


Glossary

� IELTS: International English Language Testing System

� TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language

� SAT: Scholastic Assessment Test

� PSAT: Preliminary Scholastics Assessment Test

� HND: Higher National Diploma

� KU: Kuwait University

� ACK: Australian College of Kuwait

� AUM: American University of Middle East, Kuwait

� UCAS: Universities and Colleges Admission Services

� OUAC Ontario University and Colleges Application Centre


Thank you

Prepared by Higher Education Committee, CBSPrepared by Higher Education Committee, CBSPrepared by Higher Education Committee, CBSPrepared by Higher Education Committee, CBS