Category Archives: University
What makes a good University? THE 2013 University Rankings, again.
University rankings, again. I just read this article U.S. Universities Dominate World Rankings, For Now. It’s an age old argument, we want to get into the ‘Top’ University, but what is the top ? If one reads the Times Higher … Continue reading
US University Fair at GJIS
We are hosting another US University Fair in the foyer of the Theatre building on Thursday 4th of October from 10.00am – 11.00pm. Any and all students and/or parents are welcome to attend, in particular students from Year 10, Year … Continue reading
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Tagged international, linden tours, University, University Fair, US
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GJIS University Fair & Parent/Teacher Workshop
GJIS University Fair Monday we are hosting a University Fair & Parent/Teacher Workshop Open for GJIS & non GJIS students & parents of Year 10 to Year 12 Free of charge! Monday, 17 Sept 2012 -Workshop : 8 – 10 … Continue reading
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Tagged Education, Fair, Higher Education, Indonesian, international, teacher workshop, University
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Should I drop out of my IB Diploma and join a Community College?
A rising phenomenon that we see here in Asia is the promotion of community colleges, particularly by agents. It sounds like a good deal to some of our students, skip completing your IB Diploma, guarantee a place in University, one … Continue reading
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Tagged Careers, Colleges, Community College, Education, International students, University Advice, University Entrance
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IB Diploma Parents’ Meetings
This week we will be having some important Parent Meetings, in the Multi Purpose Room MPR3, third floor of building B. Each meeting will contain important information about the IB programme, subject choices, University Applications process for your child(ren). Year … Continue reading
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Top 10 Reasons Why Universities Value the IB Diploma
The IB offers academic breadth and depth. IB Graduates care about more than just results. The IB creates independent learners who feel prepared. The IB Diploma is a genuinely international qualification. Universities recognize the IB and give credit for it. … Continue reading
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Tagged #IBmexico2012, conference, Diploma, Education, IB, independent learners, Reasons, top 10, Universties, value
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Life after Global Jaya, where do our graduates go ?
This post today was spurred in part by a question from a search engine, “where did the graduate of global jaya go ?” at Global Jaya International School almost 100 percent of our students each year go on to higher … Continue reading
University Rankings 2012 : What do they mean ?
image from http://www.canterbury.ac.uk/youchoose/images/image-home.jpg This article in the Sydney Morning Herald today, Sydney uni in world’s top 100, reminded me that the Times Higher Education University Rankings for 2012 were published today. Many of our parents and others in the … Continue reading
Study in New Zealand Presentation
Last week we had a presentation from a delegation from Education New Zealand, including eight University representatives and the New Zealand Ambassador to Indonesia, Mr. David Taylor. We warmly welcomed him with a very special presentation from some of our … Continue reading
University Rankings : Mixed Results for Indonesian Universities
The numbers are in for the 2011 World University Rankings and the results for Indonesian universities were mixed with an overall slip in this year’s survey. The University of Indonesia placed as the country’s top university improving an impressive 19 … Continue reading
