VISA to UK, HECAS and UCAS talk

Compullsory to PU2 students on:

Wednesday, 2nd Sep
At the Auditorium
12noon onwards

See you there!

26th August 2009 - STUDY in UK (MS & British Council)

OPEN FOR MA 5 to PU 2...Don't miss your chances!

19 - 20 University representatives from UK will be in Maktab Sains, exclusive for you!! So do ask for their guides and offer if possible. UCAS representative is here too!! Aren't you excited!!!

What's going on at Maktab Sains in August 2009?

Hey students....

1) Worskhops for UCAS, HECAS and VISA tier-4 applications (wait for my minutes)

2) Study in UK - 26th August for Form 5 till Pra-U 2. There'll be 19 UK uni invited to join...
Who's joining? I'll tell you soon...watch out for my next promo..

PU 2 - i'll see you in the careers centre.

VISA 40-points based system

www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.bn

1. Get a visa letter from your chosen place of study which confirms your acceptance to studies, and contains details about you and the course you are about to study will earn you 30 points.
2. You must have a letter of acceptance
3. You will earn 10 points if you pass the maintenance (funds) test and show that you have sufficient funds to cover your course fees and living expenses.
4. STEPS:
a. Apply online and make an appointment at http://ukinbrunei.fco.gov.uk or www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk
b. Appointment at the British High Commission: submit passport, and other documents, fingerprinting and non-refundable fees
c. Assessment of Application: 5 - 15 working days
d. Pick up passport at BHC on agreed date

Study in Australia?

Clink the link below:
http://www.australian-universities.com/list/

HOW TO APPLY TO UCAS

www.ucas.com

1 Click APPLY
2 Click Register /Log in to use Apply 2010
3 Click Register
4 Tick the box to accept Terms and Conditions
5 Fill in the blanks with your details
6 Apply through school/college
7 Buzzword: (email me)
8 If you add email, please verify your email.
9 Date of Entry: 1st September 2010
10 Once registered and if you are not sure: Click ?
11 Residential category: O Others
12 Fee code: 09 Overseas Agency
13 Unique Learner Number: Leave it blank
14 Nominated Access: Anyone you trust that you give your password to.
15 Criminal conviction: Leave it blank (UNLESS YOU ARE A CRIMINAL!)
16 Disability/Special Needs: No disability
17 Choices: 4 UNIVERSITIES ONLY! (To allow change of course once Scholarship Dept. reveal their offered courses in Feb 2010)
18 Education: Click
i GCE Advanced Subisdiary (NEW-first award 2001)
ii. GCE Advanced Level
Only add activities in Maktab Sains since Form 1. You may add your Form 1 experiences if you are from other schools by writing down / choosing other school names e.g. JIS
19 Employment: Fill in only if you work and given salary.
20 Personal statement: Draft at least 10 times… please see Cikgu Juraidah for PS.
21 Before you pay and send: View all details to confirm every info.
22 Use your parents’ credit cards to pay (make sure you are given permission), otherwise, (see me for alternatives.)

PLEASE REMEMBER TO CLICK SAVE EVERY TIME YOU ENTER DETAILS.

INFO FROM SCHOLARSHIP SECTION, MOE

For ‘A’ Level Scheme :

1.1.1 Special Scheme ‘A’ Level – MOE Scholarship
-----Malay Language at least Credit C5 at BGCE Ordinary Level November 2008
-----English Language at least Credit B4 at GCE Ordinary Level November 2008
-----At least Distinction in 5 (five) relevant subjects
-----Credit in 8 (eight) subjects BCGCE Ordinary Level November 2008 in one sitting with an aggregate not more than 12 within the best of 6 subjects


1.1.2 Special Scheme ‘A’ Level – DANA Scholarship
-----Malay Language at least Credit C5 at BGCE Ordinary Level November 2008
-----English Language at least Credit B4 at GCE Ordinary Level November 2008
-----At least Distinction in 5 (five) relevant subjects
-----Credit in 8 (eight) subjects BCGCE Ordinary Level November 2008 in one sitting with an aggregate not more than 10 within the best of 6 subjects


1.1.3 Special Scheme ‘A’ Level – BAS Scholarship
-----Malay Language at least Credit C6 at BGCE Ordinary Level November 2008
-----Distinction 7 (seven) subjects BGCE Ordinary Level November 2008 in one sitting with --------Grade A includes English Language


1.2 For Diploma Courses :
1.2.1 Diploma - MOE Scholarship
-----1 (one) subject Advanced Level in related to the course being applied
-----Credit in 6 (six) subjects GCE Ordinary Level including Malay Language, English Language, Mathematics and two Sciences subject


1.3 For Higher Diploma Courses :
1.3.1 Higher DIploma MOE Scholarship
-----The best of 2 (two) subject Advanced Level in one sitting related to the course being applied with UCAS Tariff Points 140 or National Diploma in related to the course being applied ------with Grade Point Average (GPA) 2.00 or better


1.4 For First Degree Courses :
1.4.1 First Degree MOE Scholarship
-----The best of 3 (three) subjects Advanced Level in one sitting related to the course being applied stated below :
-----UCAS Tariff Points : A = 120 , B = 100 , C = 80 , D = 60 , E = 40
-----Minimum Points
Dentistry 300
Management, Business and Finance 260
Sciences, Engineering and Technology 260
Social Sciences and Arts 240
English Language / English Literature 220
Physical Education 240

or International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) with minimum grade 35 points
or Diploma in Nursing qualification with overall mark 75% (Merit) or National Diploma
in related field with minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) 2.50
or For private studying overseas must minimum Second Class Upper Honours (2:1) or
Grade Point Average (Credit) at the end of their academic session


1.4.2 First Degree - DANA Scholarship
---------The best of 3 (three) subjects Advanced Level with grade AAA for Medicine and AAB
for other courses in one sitting related to the course being applied
---------Obtaining a place of study at the top institution, for United Kingdom ‘Top 20 The Times
Good University Guide 2008’ and Australia ‘Top 10’


1.4.3 First Degree - BAS Scholarship
---------The best of 3 (three) subjects Advanced Level with grade AAA + a or AAA + b or AAB
+ a or AAA in one sitting related to the course being applied



2.5 For Post Graduate (Master) and Professional Courses :
2.5.1 Post Graduate (Master) and Professional – MOE Scholarship
---------Honours Degree minimum Second Class Upper (2:1) from Universities not included in
the ranking ‘United Kingdom Top 50 The Times Good University Guide 2008’ or
Honours Degree minimum Second Class Upper (2:1) from University Brunei
Darussalam [UBD] and University Islam Sultan Sharif Ali [UNISSA] or
Honours Degree Second Class Lower (2:2) from Universities ‘United Kingdom ‘Top 50
The Times Good University Guide 2008’