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Study fair marks education services agency’s 10th anniversary celebration

Findlay education services agency will celebrate its 10th anniversary with the 20th International Study Fair at the Mulia Hotel, Kampong Anggerek Desa on November 18 from 2pm to 7pm.

The fair, free to attend, features representatives from 17 universities and colleges across the United Kingdom (UK), Australia, Canada, Malaysia and Singapore, providing students an opportunity to explore international study options.

The 20th International Study Fair marks a milestone in the agency’s journey and highlights the growing interest in overseas education among students in Brunei.

Findlay’s team will be on hand to assist students in connecting with university representatives, answering questions about courses, scholarships, campus life, and more.

The event will feature a diverse range of institutions, including prestigious names in global higher education, such as – UK: universities from the renowned Russell Group, including Edinburgh, Exeter, Leeds, and Newcastle; also Aberystwyth, Reading, Surrey, UWE Bristol, and Wolverhampton. Australia: Deakin University. Canada: University of Alberta.

Singapore: James Cook University Singapore and Malaysia: Curtin University and Taylors University.

Additionally, representatives from well-known pathway providers such as INTO University Partnerships, Navitas, and Kaplan will be present to discuss foundation and year-one pathways into universities in the UK, Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States.

The fair will also showcase Findlay’s Morrisby Psychometric Career Profiling Assessment that helps students better understand their strengths and interests.

Findlay’s Employment Training Workshops will also be on display, featuring resources and advice on writing winning curriculum vitaes, effective interviewing skills and engaging presentation and public speaking.

The workshops are designed to help students showcase their employability skills and prepare for the next step in their career after university.

Officers from the Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Council and the Department of Scholarship Management at the Ministry of Education will also be available to answer inquiries about scholarships, accreditation, and study options. Managing Director of Findlay Education Services Sunita Martin stressed on the importance of in-person events such as the study fair.

“Studying abroad is a transformative experience, opening doors to new opportunities, cultures, and careers. We believe that connecting students directly with universities and experts is key to making informed decisions about their future. Our fair is an opportunity for students to gather firsthand information about university entry requirements, scholarships, campus life, and more, all in one place. Our motto is ‘Building Futures, Transforming Lives’. And our Study Fairs are one of the many ways we support a student’s informed decision-making.”

For students unable to attend the fair, many university representatives will also be available the following afternoon at Findlay’s offices in Abdul Razak Complex, Gadong.

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