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Events for Students & Parents
Webinar: An introduction to studying in the US for Year 12 students and parents
Date and Time:
10th November 2025, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Cost:
Free
Join us for an introductory overview of applying to US colleges and universities from British schools. This webinar is created specifically for Year 12 students in the UK and their parents/carers, and will focus on how you can best prepare for your applications to the US in the autumn of 2026. We will discuss the core differences between higher education in the UK and the US, preparing yourself through testing and building up your extra curricular profile, how to use an SAT score strategically, and how to present yourself in an application, and the importance of having a balanced college list.
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Webinar: An introduction to studying in the US for Year 11 students and parents
Date and Time:
19th November 2025, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Cost:
Free
Join us for an introductory overview of applying to US colleges and universities from British schools. This webinar is created specifically for Year 11 students (or younger) in the UK and their parents/carers, and will focus on how you can start preparing for your applications to the US in the autumn of 2027. We will discuss the core differences between higher education in the UK and the US, what SAT testing is and how it can be a useful tool for strategic applications, exploring different colleges and universities, and how to make the most of your time in Year 11 and Year 12, including the summer holidays, to best prepare yourself for applying to the US.
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Mock Admissions
Date and Time:
Thursday 19th March 2026
Location:
Wetherby Senior School, Hannah House, Marylebone, London
This in-person event is for students considering applying to international universities (including the US) and their parents. The event will involve a mock admissions activity in small groups where students and parents act as admissions officers, choosing between applicants to different institutions. This activity is intended to give the participants deep insight into how admissions officers make decisions, providing students with a significant advantage when making their international applications.
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Events for Counsellors
Mock Admissions
Date and Time:
Thursday 19th March 2026
Location:
Wetherby Senior School, Hannah House, Marylebone, London
This in-person event is for teachers or school counselors who handle international university applications. The event will involve a mock admissions activity in small groups where participants act as admissions officers, choosing between applicants to different institutions. This activity is intended to give participants deep insight into how admissions officers make decisions, providing a significant advantage when advising students on their international applications.
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UES Annual Conference
Date and Time:
Monday 15th June 2026
Location:
Northeastern University London, St Katharine Docks, London
Join us for our annual in-person conference held at Northeastern University London. School-based counsellors from across the UK are invited to join us for a day of engaging sessions on international higher education, networking opportunities, and a post-conference drinks reception. Your registration fee includes: conference attendance, refreshments, lunch, and post-conference reception.
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Events for Universities
UK High Schools / University Fairs Calendar
UES Education proudly supports connecting students, families, and school staff with colleges and universities from around the world. UK high schools have shared details of their upcoming university fairs. University representatives are encouraged to reach out to the high schools using the provided contact details to book a spot. Use these details to help plan your time while visiting the UK.
UK high schools that want their event included on this page are directed to complete a short
Google Form
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