Education UK Expo Paves The Way For Prospective Student
By Jon Tampoi

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Eighth Clearing Exhibition for UK Institutions of Higher Learning was officially launched yesterday, signalling the strong relations between Brunei Darussalam and the United Kingdom in the field of tertiary education.

Present as guest of honour to officiate, the opening of the "Education UK" exhibition was the Acting Director General at the Ministry of Education, Dyg Apsah Bte Hj Abdul Majid.

Dyg Apsah in her speech said that Brunei Darussalam and the UK have a long history of educational ties, and that Brunei still uses examinations produced by UK-based examination boards.

"The link between the two nations has been further strengthened with visits by senior education officers to the UK and British Educators to Brunei Darussalam, said the guest of honour.

"The link is manifested further as more Brunei students study in British educational institutions compared to other nations. Even though a number of private students also choose other countries, Britain is still the most popular choice," she added.

The guest of honour expressed her firm belief that "such exhibition is a step in the direction to benefit both parties, Great Britain and Brunei Darussalam, to continue working closely together".

The Acting Director General also thanked participants for their initiative to advise and assist prospective students on life as a student in the UK.

Dyg Apsah also spoke of her experiences both as an educator and as a one-time student in the UK.

The diverse range of courses available, coupled with a "mix and match" subject choice based on career goals and personal interest is another attractive factor that makes studying in the UK a top choice.

The one-day exhibition was held at the Goldstone Ballroom of the Centrepoint Hotel in Gadong, yesterday. The exhibition featured 14 institutions offering a wide variety of courses in the UK.

The event enabled prospective students to select the best courses to suit their career goals. Students holding relevant qualifications were also able to secure immediate placements at their desired institutions.

Representatives at the booths were on hand to brief prospective students on details such as accommodation, student activities and even part-time job prospects. Also present were trained counselors from each institution.

Currently there are 750 Brunei students purusing UK qualification. According to the British Council's Director of Education and Training, Ms Susana Galvan, the exhibition is a primary source of information for students seeking education information or confirmation of application details as they have direct access to the UK institutions through their representatives.

Earlier on, the Deputy High Commissioner of Great Britain, Mr Martin Wally, presented his welcoming speech in fluent Malay.

The guest of honour later cut the ribbon to officiate the event and later toured several booths that were put up by the participating institutions.

The opening ceremony was also attended by invited guest officers from, the Ministry of Education, students as well as members of the public. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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