UK online qualifications virtual showcase in Asia Pacific
In a post-COVID world, education providers need to offer a more inclusive and accessible education for all.
Countries around the world are considering the frameworks that need to be in place that will help to recognise qualifications achieved online.
Join this free UK showcase and learn how online qualifications can be adopted now, and for the future.
Provide world-renowned, high quality alternatives for regional students, at all levels, to obtain overseas qualifications in-country.
You will also have the opportunity to put questions to UK providers with a wealth of successful internal experience.
Registration closes on 26 July 2021.
Once you have registered, an email confirmation will be sent to you which includes calendar reminders and links to join each session on the day.
Organised by the UK's Department for International Trade, this one-day programme will showcase a selection of:
- UK ELT and English online courses
- UK TVET regulated and qualified programmes
- UK qualified online degrees
UK online qualification providers presenting at the event include:
- Trinity College, London
- Norwich Institute for Language Education (NILE)
- Concorde International
- International House World Organisation
- Cambridge Regional College
- City & Guild
- TES Institute
- The London Institute of Banking & Finance
- Selected UK Higher Education Institutions
You can also join a a panel discussion by esteemed regional speakers on the topic of Asia Pacific: Embracing Shift in the Education Landscape in the New Normal. This discussion will highlight how best UK and Asia Pacific region can work together to support this plan. Speakers will include representatives from the government agencies, key bodies and commercial companies.
Register now and discover the education opportunities for your institution.
Programme & Times
8:30am UK / 3:30pm MY
Introduction and housekeeping - Welcome remark by Mr. George Thomson Deputy Trade Commissioner Asia Pacific, Department for International Trade (DIT).
8:40am UK / 3:40pm MY
Panel discussion on Embracing the Shift in the Education Landscape in the New Normal. Understanding the region
Speakers:
- Dr HC Aslam Khan BSK - Executive Vice Chairman, Erican Education Group
- Dr Paryono - Deputy Director, SEAMEO VOCTECH
- Mr. Gurpardeep Singh - Chief Operating Officer, APIIT Education Group (Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation )
- Moderator: Husna Hashim, Head of Education Asia Pacific, UK Gov's Department for International Trade
9:00am UK / 4:00 pm MY - select one of the following (sessions run simultaneously):
- Mr. Mark Henebury, DIT Sector Specialist – English Language Training introduction of the ELT sector & English online courses, OR
- Mr. Jonathan Ledger, DIT Sector - TVET & Non Executive TVET Advisor for SEAMEO, TVET Education introduction of the TVET sector, innovation & digital skills, OR
- Ms. Aisling Conboy, DIT Sector Specialist - Higher Education - introduction to HE sector & UK online degrees
9:10am UK time - Break
9:15am UK / 4.15pm MY - select one of the following (sessions run simultaneously):
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Sessions 1-4 – UK English language teaching online courses OR
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Sessions 5-8 – UK TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) regulated and qualified programmes, OR
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Sessions 9-12 - UK online degrees
9:55am UK / 4.55pm MY
Discussion session , Q & A – APAC buyers
10:05am UK / 5.05pm MY
Closing session – Mr. Rupert Director, Creative, Lifestyle and Learning · UK Department for International Trade