RSS Builder by B!Soft British Council Singapore The United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland). Registered in Singapore as a branch (T09FC0012J) and as a charity (No 0768). en-us contact@britishcouncil.org.sg web@britishcouncil.org.sg © British Council Seminar Programme at Education UK Exhibition 2010 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:33:26 +0800 http://issuu.com/britishcouncilsingapore/docs/singapore-issuu-seminar-programme-2010-eduk contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Education UK  If you are considering furthering your studies, the Education UK Exhibition 2010 on Saturday 13 March from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel Singapore, is an event not to be missed! Come and discover the prestige and unique advantages of a UK qualification, whether you want a campus experience in the UK or prefer to study with an approved partner institution in Singapore. Speak to representatives from 40 participating institutions about the full range of programmes available, from undergraduate and postgraduate/MBA degrees, to pre-university and professional courses.

There will also be a series of seminars with valuable information and tips for students. View the Seminar Programme here.]]> Academic Calendar for Parents 2010 - Tampines Centre Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:23:24 +0800 http://issuu.com/britishcouncilsingapore/docs/singapore-issuu-academic-calendar-2010-tmc contact@britishcouncil.org.sg English courses  We are offering our free workshops for parents of current students again this year. Sign up to learn more about how we teach Phonics, about Primary Methodology, how to encourage your children to read, and so much more. Make a note in your diaries of the workshops coming up between now and November 2010.]]> Idiom of the Week Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:05:50 +0800 http://www.facebook.com/note.php?created&&suggest&note_id=10150129800235478&id=92543462490#!/notes/british-council-singapore/idiom-of-the-week-dont-pull-my-leg/10150129800235478 contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Idiom of the Week Don't pull my leg!' means 'Don't try to fool me!'. Read here for the explanation and an example.

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]]> Press release - British Council to organise first hybrid education exhibition Tue, 9 Mar 2010 15:15:23 +0800 http://issuu.com/britishcouncilsingapore/docs/singapore-issuu-pr-edu-uk-exhibition-20100303 contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Press releases  Students have greater choice, and can opt to study in the UK or in Singapore. Riding the wave of a spike in interest for a UK education, the British Council is organising a major event that will present students with a unique offer: the option to study for a UK qualification either abroad (in the UK), or at home in Singapore. Read the press release here.

Come to our Education UK Exhibition 2010 on Saturday 13 March from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel Singapore. ]]> We’ll eat on that bridge when we get there! Tue, 9 Mar 2010 14:45:18 +0800 http://blogs.todayonline.com/forartssake/2010/03/08/well-eat-on-that-bridge-when-we-get-there/ contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Arts  WORK-LIFE, organised by the British Council, featured on major Arts Singapore blog: 'We’ll eat on that bridge when we get there!']]> Approved student referral agents in your country Mon, 8 Mar 2010 18:03:57 +0800 http://issuu.com/britishcouncilsingapore/docs/singapore-issuu-edutrust-approved-agents contact@britishcouncil.org.sg English courses  The British Council Singapore's list of approved student referral agents in your country. ]]> East 15 Acting School - Auditions Thu, 4 Mar 2010 14:36:04 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=Singapore&eventname=East+15+Acting+School+-+Auditions&Event_ID=7371e9d7-712d-4e21-b476-23fa56c840b0 contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Education UK  East 15 Acting School is auditioning for its undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Singapore. Interested applicants who are interested in the undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by the school are now invited to apply for an audition in Singapore. The audition will take place on either Sunday 7 or Monday 8 March 2010 at the British Council.]]> Idiom of the Week Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:41:09 +0800 http://www.facebook.com/pages/British-Council-Singapore/92543462490#!/notes/british-council-singapore/idiom-of-the-week-a-couch-potato/10150112308550478 contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Idiom of the Week The couch potato' means 'A lazy person who watches too much TV'. Read here for the explanation and an example.

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]]> Undergraduate/Postgraduate studies group presentation Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:17:08 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=singapore&eventname=Undergraduate%2fPostgraduate+studies&Event_ID=707b00be-15f3-4412-9062-62a7c2f12cca contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Education UK  We offer advice to students who are interested in studying in the UK in the form of group presentations. During the session, we will cover general information such as different types of courses available, course duration, application process etc. Come to our next session at 6.30 p.m. on Wednesday 24 March 2010 at our Napier Road Centre. ]]> March 2010 School holidays opening hours Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:14:10 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-about-us-contact-us-centres-and-opening-hours.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg About us  Find out about our special opening hours during the 2010 March holidays from 15 to 21 March. ]]> Photos - The World of Ancient Egypt Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:23:16 +0800 http://www.flickr.com/photos/britishcouncilsingapore/sets/72157623355351373/ contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Student excursions  On Saturday 20 February 2010, our students and staff enjoyed themselves at the 'Quest for Immortality – World of Ancient Egypt' exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore. Check out the photos on Flickr.

Our students love our special excursions which are great opportunities for them to learn more about Singapore and to meet other British Council students. Some of our recent trips include: Little India and Chinatown, the National Museum, MacRitchie reservoir, cycling at East Coast Park, a nature walk at Henderson Wave and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve.

In these tours, we promote awareness of nature and the environment, as well as awareness of racial, religious and cultural identity and the arts.]]> The University of Edinburgh – An Introduction Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:19:50 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=singapore&eventname=The+University+of+Edinburgh+%e2%80%93+An+Introduction&Event_ID=c03fcd74-8f8d-4075-9a58-5eb7380dbe6f contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Education UK  Considering a UK Education? Consider one of the oldest and best universities in the world: the University of Edinburgh. This is an opportunity for prospective students to find out about the Scottish education system, the learning environment and the application process.

Prospective students are invited to an introductory presentation on Saturday 20 March 2010 at 2 p.m. at Napier Road Centre, British Council Singapore. It is about the University of Edinburgh, studying in Scotland and how to apply. ]]> Idiom of the Week Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:31:58 +0800 http://www.facebook.com/pages/British-Council-Singapore/92543462490?v=app_2347471856#!/note.php?note_id=10150095748225478 contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Idiom of the Week The apple of my eye' means 'the thing or person that you cherish more than anything or anyone else'. Read here for the explanation and an example.

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]]> Interview by University of Brighton - Faculty of Arts Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:35:56 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=singapore&eventname=Interview+by+University+of+Brighton+-+Faculty+of+Arts&Event_ID=0343a6e5-d883-4a9b-996d-b6ae1b970067 contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Education UK  Here is an opportunity for you to be interviewed for a place at the UK's leading Art and Design educational institution.

Interviews are on Sunday 7 and Monday 8 March 2010. Please RSVP via online form by Friday 26 February. ]]> Connected-uk.org Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:28:58 +0800 http://www.connected-uk.org contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Arts  Connected is a showcase of interactive performance from some of the most innovative artists in the UK today, who create work with live and digital media. Visit the website today. ]]> Website Survey Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:18:07 +0800 http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/X3P7MK9 contact@britishcouncil.org.sg About us  Visit the British Council Singapore's corporate website and take part in our Website Survey and stand a chance to win attractive prizes such as an iPod Shuffle.

This survey will take less than five minutes to complete. We appreciate your feedback.

Less than three days to go. Survey closes at 5 p.m. on Monday 22 February 2010. Hurry!

Disclaimer: To participate in the lucky draw, you must be residing in Singapore and must not be a British Council employee. Details of winners and prize collection will be released later.]]> Idiom of the Week Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:38:19 +0800 http://www.facebook.com/pages/British-Council-Singapore/92543462490?v=app_2347471856#!/note.php?note_id=495526580477 contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Idiom of the Week To bend over backwards' means 'To try very hard'. Read here for the explanation and an example.

Check back weekly for our 'Idiom of the Week' feature.]]> New weekly feature Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:20:56 +0800 http://www.facebook.com/pages/British-Council-Singapore/92543462490?v=app_2347471856 contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Idiom of the Week  We are starting a new weekly feature on this page – ‘Idiom of the Week’ – so watch this space! Check each week for a new idiom and give us your feedback. Your comments are always welcome.

Wishing you and your family a healthy, joyous and prosperous lunar new year!]]> Photos - Marsiling Centre Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:00:58 +0800 http://www.flickr.com/photos/britishcouncilsingapore/sets/72157623347313858/ contact@britishcouncil.org.sg About us  Have you visited our Marsiling Centre? Check out the photos on Flickr. We have state-of-the-art premises and cutting edge facilities. All of our classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and access to wireless laptop computers to make learning more effective and enjoyable.]]> Loughborough University Alumni (Singapore) Lo-Hei Lunch Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:17:52 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=singapore&eventname=Loughborough+University+Alumni+(Singapore)+Lo-Hei+Lunch&Event_ID=a6439111-6e5d-4005-8005-a5e2703c8166 contact@britishcouncil.org.sg UK Alumni  Celebrate Chinese New Year in style! Join the Loughborough University Alumni in Singapore for a sumptuous lo-hei lunch on Saturday 27 February 2010 at Fu Lin Men Restaurant at the Jurong Country Club.

S$27 per pax (30% off for registered alumni members, 10% off for non-registered alumni members). Prior registration is required to attend this event.]]> Photos - Tampines Centre Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:53:12 +0800 http://www.flickr.com/photos/britishcouncilsingapore/sets/72157623347217748/ contact@britishcouncil.org.sg About us  Have you visited our Tampines Centre? Check out the photos on Flickr. We have state-of-the-art premises and cutting edge facilities. All of our classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and access to wireless laptop computers to make learning more effective and enjoyable.]]> Lunar New Year 2010 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:46:31 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-about-us-contact-us-centres-and-opening-hours.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg About us  Lessons are as usual on this Saturday 13 February at all our four centres. We are closed for Lunar New Year from Sunday 14 to Tuesday 16 February.

Wishing you and your family a healthy, joyous and prosperous lunar new year!]]> Photos - Naiper Road Centre Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:58:02 +0800 http://www.flickr.com/photos/britishcouncilsingapore/sets/72157623347971816/ contact@britishcouncil.org.sg About us  Have you visited our Napier Road Centre? Check out the photos on Flickr. We have state-of-the-art premises and cutting edge facilities. All of our classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and access to wireless laptop computers to make learning more effective and enjoyable.]]> Photos - Toa Payoh Centre Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:39:06 +0800 http://www.flickr.com/photos/britishcouncilsingapore/sets/72157623222511665/ contact@britishcouncil.org.sg About us  Have you visited our Toa Payoh Centre? Check out the photos on Flickr. We have state-of-the-art premises and cutting edge facilities. All of our classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and access to wireless laptop computers to make learning more effective and enjoyable.]]> We're closed early on 25 February Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:09:50 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-about-us-contact-us-napier-road-centre.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg About us  Our Napier Road Centre closes at 4.00 p.m. on Thursday 25 February 2010. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.]]> Press releases 2009 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 19:24:59 +0800 http://issuu.com/britishcouncilsingapore/docs contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Press releases  Have you read our 2009 press releases? You can find them now on the British Council Singapore's Issuu.]]> 13 and ready to enter university Fri, 5 Feb 2010 11:35:21 +0800 http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_486723.html contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Exams  British Council candidate, in Singapore, scores straight As for GCE A-levels and he is just 13 years old. Muhammad Haikal Abdullah Zain is looking to apply to study medicine at the National University of Singapore. Find out more on the front page of today’s Straits Times … ]]> Registration starts for 2010 Term 2 Wed, 3 Feb 2010 18:58:22 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=singapore&eventname=Registration+starts+for+2010+Term+2&Event_ID=d364556a-15ff-4987-9bc4-3d512a981419 contact@britishcouncil.org.sg English courses  We have started registering for Term 2 starting on Monday 5 April 2010. If you want to guarantee a place on your next course, register at one of our four centres as soon as possible.]]> Undergraduate/Postgraduate studies group presentation Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:36:42 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=singapore&eventname=Undergraduate%2fPostgraduate+studies&Event_ID=707b00be-15f3-4412-9062-62a7c2f12cca contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Education UK  Come to our next session at 6.30 p.m. on Friday 26 February 2010 at Napier Road Centre.

We offer advice to students who are interested in studying in the UK in the form of group presentations. During the session, we will cover general information such as different types of courses available, course duration, application process etc.

This session is capped at a maximum group of 20 persons and prior registration is required. ]]> Photos - Chinatown Walk Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:24:36 +0800 http://www.flickr.com/photos/britishcouncilsingapore/sets/72157623281613672/ contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Student excursions  Gong Xi Fa Cai! Wishing you a happy and prosperous Lunar New Year! Students and staff enjoyed themselves on a recent Chinatown Walk.]]> March 2010 Holiday courses Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:22:39 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=singapore&eventname=March+2010+Holiday+courses+in+Marsiling&Event_ID=28c12cfd-6519-4928-88df-374673cc98d0 contact@britishcouncil.org.sg English courses  Register now for March 2010 English holiday courses at our Marsiling Centre. ]]> Cambridge ESOL Exams Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:46:47 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-exams-cambridge-esol-how-to-register.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Exams  Registration opens on Monday 1 February 2010. You can register at the Napier Road Centre, British Council Singapore. ]]> Outshine the rest! Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:09:27 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=singapore&eventname=Outshine+the+rest!&Event_ID=60afbb33-5011-4455-8993-b78434ddbc43 contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Education UK  Get a postgraduate scholarship to study in the UK! Come and meet UK academics to find out more about pursuing science in the UK at 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday 27 January 2010 at Breakthrough Theatrette, 30 Biopolis Street, Level 4, The Matrix, Singapore 138671.

Representatives from the University of Dundee, Imperial College London, University of Oxford and University of Cambridge will tell you more about pursuing science at their respective universities. This will be followed by a Question and Answer session. There’ll be further opportunities to interact and engage with the university faculty on a personal level. ]]> Toa Payoh Centre opems on Sundays Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:44:39 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-about-us-contact-us-toa-payoh-centre.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg About us  With immediate effect from 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Visit our Toa Payoh Centre today.]]> British Chevening Scholarships Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:24:49 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-educationuk-study-advice-scholarships-and-funding-british-chevening-scholarships.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Education UK  Applications for 2010/11 academic year is now closed. The next application cycle will begin in September 2010. These scholarships are funded by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and administered by the British Council. They are Britain's award for future Singaporean leaders.]]> Introduction to Goldsmiths, University of London Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:07:37 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=singapore&eventname=Introduction+to+Goldsmiths%2c+University+of+London&Event_ID=39ffa5db-9056-44be-9820-62545e4f3a9f contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Education UK  Goldsmiths College, part of the world-famous University of London, offers students excellent facilities, inspiring and innovative degree programmes as well as the opportunity to study in one of the World’s most exciting cities. Come and find out more about studying in London and the opportunities available at Goldsmiths on Friday 29 January at 6.30 p.m. at Napier Road Centre.]]> New job: Training Consultant (Full-time) Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:47:00 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-about-us-careers-training-consultant-full-time.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Careers  To contribute in appropriate ways to British Council and Professional Development Centre (PDC) strategic objectives. Deadline on Sunday 31 January 2010. Only completed British Council application forms will be considered. Please do not send us your resumes. Apply now!]]> The Open University School of Business Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:42:21 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=singapore&eventname=The%20Open%20University%20School%20of%20Business&Event_ID=be77a149-32ad-4cff-974d-f690d706c532 contact@britishcouncil.org.sg UK qualifications in Singapore  Are leaders born or made? Come explore for yourself through a process that invites high-impact personal and organisational insight! Come to our workshop on 20 January 2010 at 5.30 p.m. at Napier Road Centre, where individuals explore and reflect on leadership attributes, traits and behaviours that are important to them and to understand what these mean to members in a team.]]> World Class Study in London Exhibition Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:38:23 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=singapore&eventname=World+Class+Study+in+London+Exhibition&Event_ID=c65885fc-f89f-48bd-998a-a908028c103c contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Education UK  University College London, Imperial College London, King’s College London and London School of Economics will be visiting Singapore to hold their annual exhibition providing advice, information and guidance to prospective students and applicants. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 6 and 7 March 2010 at Conrad Centennial Singapore. Come and visit us.]]> Edexcel London GCE Examinations 2010 Thu, 7 Jan 2010 15:45:40 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-exams-school-exams-edexcel-london-gce-exam-dates.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Exams  Edexcel London GCE Examinations 2010. Registration opens! The British Council Singapore conducts each Edexcel qualification two times a year. IGCSE in May/June and November and AS/A Levels in January and May/June. ]]> Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) 2010 Thu, 7 Jan 2010 15:41:41 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-exams-school-exams-cie-exam-dates.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Exams  Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) 2010. Registrations opens! The British Council Singapore conducts CIE examinations twice a year in May/June and November. ]]> 2010 Adult English Courses Tue, 5 Jan 2010 12:39:48 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-english-courses-general-english-for-adults.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg English courses  2010 Adult English Courses. Register now! Our full-time courses are for people who are preparing to enter tertiary education in an English-speaking environment. These courses are for students who want to attend classes every day to improve their level of General English and then progress to improving their academic English skills. We also have part-time courses for working adults who want to improve the level of their General English.]]> Education UK Exhibition 2010 Mon, 4 Jan 2010 17:36:28 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=singapore&eventname=Education+UK+Exhibition+2010&Event_ID=0a10926d-7f99-4ddf-8fe7-77efbe768b5f contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Education UK  Meet UK institutions and Private Institutions offering UK qualifications at the Education UK Exhibition 2010 at 11.00 a.m. on Saturday 13 March at Hilton Hotel Singapore.]]> Undergraduate/Postgraduate studies Mon, 4 Jan 2010 11:48:30 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=singapore&eventname=Undergraduate%2fPostgraduate+studies&Event_ID=707b00be-15f3-4412-9062-62a7c2f12cca contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Education UK  We offer advice to students who are interested in studying in the UK in the form of group presentations. Next session is on 19 January 2010 at 6.30 p.m. at Napier Road Centre. ]]> Photos - Singapore Flyer Excursion Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:06:08 +0800 http://www.flickr.com/photos/britishcouncilsingapore/sets/72157622886421219/ contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Student excursions  More than 100 students and staff had great fun at the Singapore Flyer. Check out our photos! ]]> Special S$60 Discount on Teaching Award modules for Early Years Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:23:11 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=singapore&eventname=Special+S%2460+Discount+on+Teaching+Award+modules+for+Early+Years&Event_ID=31497aa3-7e3e-43cd-a9ee-7bc011c3831f contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Teacher training  To mark the launch of our brand new module ‘How to Assist an Early Years Teacher’, we are happy to announce a special offer for a limited period. Enjoy a special S$60 discount on your second module when you sign up for ‘How to Teach English Kindergarten’, and ‘How to Assist an Early Years Teacher’. If you completed ‘How to Teach English Kindergarten’ in 2009, you can still qualify for the S$60 discount on ‘How to Assist an Early Years Teacher’.]]> 2010 Teacher Development Course Schedules Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:56:20 +0800 http://issuu.com/britishcouncilsingapore/docs/singapore-issuu-course-schedules-2010-tdc contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Teacher training  Check out our 2010 Teacher Development Course Schedules. For further details or other Teacher Training and Development enquiries, call +65 6473 6661.]]> New public run workshop: Problem Solving and Decision Making Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:37:30 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/course-description.aspx?country=Singapore&coursename=Problem+Solving+and+Decision+Making&Course_ID=ed11bcfd-4aa0-4efc-baa9-1002cb2ad6fb contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Corporate training  This action packed workshop covers techniques used in solving workplace problems, including the identification of root causes to a problem, generating and evaluating alternative solutions, and making appropriate decisions. You will apply a variety of problem solving tools to a case study from your workplace.
]]> Free 2010 workshops for parents of current students Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:53:14 +0800 http://issuu.com/britishcouncilsingapore/docs/singapore-issuu-academic-calendar-2010t1t2-msc contact@britishcouncil.org.sg English courses  We are offering our free workshops for parents of our current students again this year. Sign up to learn more about how we teach Phonics, about Primary Methodology, how to encourage your children to read, and so much more. Make a note in your diaries of the workshops coming up between now and June 2010.]]> Win an iPod Nano! * Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:47:26 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=singapore&eventname=Win+an+iPod+Nano!+*&Event_ID=2aab933b-eb24-445f-a876-6b80a981713b contact@britishcouncil.org.sg English courses  Sign up for a 2010 Adult English Language course at our new centre in Toa Payoh and you could be the lucky winner of an iPod Nano. Check our website as follows for course listings or call +65 6397 2022 for details.]]> Road to IELTS Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:43:47 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-exams-ielts-how-to-prepare-for-ielts.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg IELTS  Road to IELTS, the self-study preparation course is developed by British Council. The course complement to other forms of training and takes the test candidate through all four parts of the test: listening, reading, writing and speaking. The material gives explanations of question types, provides tips on how to handle the tasks and provides online scoring of exercises so that candidates can assess their level and progress.]]> Postgraduate student experiences Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:19:57 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-educationuk-postgraduate-student-experiences.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Education UK  Read what five students on postgraduate courses think about their experience in the UK. ]]> Undergraduate student experiences Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:17:18 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-educationuk-undergraduate-student-experiences.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Education UK   Read what six students on undergraduate courses think about their experience in the UK. ]]> New job - Examinations Services Adviser Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:43:22 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-about-us-careers-examinations-services-adviser.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Careers  New job: The British Council wishes to recruit an Examinations Services Adviser to provide high quality administrative support to Examinations Services, assist customers with information and coordinate examinations, deliver examinations events efficiently and professionally, assist in promotion for exams services and ensure that examination security is provided to the highest standard. Deadline: Monday 28 December 2009.]]> Press release - Free exam preparation resources for British Council IELTS candidates Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:57:36 +0800 http://issuu.com/britishcouncilsingapore/docs/singapore-issuu-pr-road-to-ielts-launch-20091209 contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Press releases  To celebrate the 20th anniversary of IELTS (International English Language Testing System), British Council has launched extra examination preparation benefits for registered candidates. The self-study preparation course ‘Road to IELTS’, written by the British Council, is now available online in Singapore as a free added-value service for our IELTS candidates.]]> Corporate Training 2010 Schedule Tue, 8 Dec 2009 14:51:22 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org.sg/corporate-training/corporate-training-registration-form.asp contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Corporate training  Register online for our Corporate Training 2010 public run workshops.]]> Education UK – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Tue, 8 Dec 2009 14:49:44 +0800 http://issuu.com/britishcouncilsingapore/docs/singapore-issuu-faq-education-uk contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Education UK  Get instant answers to all your questions about studying in the UK by browsing our list of frequently asked questions (FAQ).]]> Manchester – the city and the Medical School Tue, 8 Dec 2009 12:21:15 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=singapore&eventname=Manchester+%e2%80%93+the+city+and+the+Medical+School&Event_ID=5154affd-1fb2-4135-b8d2-2b1a18c759e7 contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Education UK  Studying Medicine in the UK - an introduction to applicants and their parents – how to apply and what to expect. Are you interested in studying Medicine? Then why not come along to an open talk by Prof. David Thompson, Dr Tony Redmond, and Ms Linda Harding from The University of Manchester School of Medicine, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday 27 January 2010 at the British Council Singapore's Toa Payoh Centre. ]]> British Council Toa Payoh - something for everyone Fri, 4 Dec 2009 11:20:26 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-about-us-contact-us-toa-payoh-centre.htm#video contact@britishcouncil.org.sg About us  Watch video: View our teaching centre in action; we have everything from kindergarten classes through to corporate training workshops.]]> The First Draft Fri, 4 Dec 2009 10:24:15 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=singapore&eventname=The+First+Draft&Event_ID=9606f496-04f4-42f7-abf5-4a0c15b0b60d contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Arts  Developing a screenplay? Join The First Draft and receive expert help … ]]> Seasons' Greetings Thu, 3 Dec 2009 09:13:39 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore contact@britishcouncil.org.sg About us  The British Council wishes everyone a merry Christmas and a happy new year! Check out our Seasons' Greetings e-card. ]]> One Small Step Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:12:01 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=singapore&eventname=One+Small+Step&Event_ID=329e7c66-b7f7-4412-92bb-5109a56369bf contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Arts  We are delighted to announce ONE SMALL STEP, a huge hit at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2008 and 2009, is on its way to Singapore. Opening in late January, this is “a life-affirmingly brilliant piece of theatre” ***** (TimeOut London). Book now! ]]> Study in Europe Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:32:28 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=singapore&eventname=Study+in+Europe&Event_ID=1e881f6d-b1a9-4895-b59b-0a6f42479e25 contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Education UK  The European Union (EU) is one of the world’s most exciting destinations for foreign students. Europe enjoys exceptionally high academic standards and features a great variety of degree programmes, cutting-edge technology, advanced research facilities and an intriguing diversity of cultures, languages, and societies. For more information, please click here. ]]> SGEM's Six Lives Contest Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:33:21 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=singapore&eventname=Six+Lives+Contest&Event_ID=082e983c-8245-4e1d-86ae-a19f00994440 contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Competition  Take part in our Six Lives Contest NOW! Be among the first 3,000 to answer four simple questions correctly and stand a chance to win Takashimaya gift vouchers worth S$250! Deadline is on Friday 27 November 2009. Join now.]]> Launch of British Council Singapore's RSS feeds Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:43:33 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org.sg/subscriptions/Singapore/BCSingapore.xml About us  Subscribe to our RSS feeds and be updated with the latest happenings.]]> Reflections at Bukit Chandu and Scenic Walk on Southern Ridges Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:57:39 +0800 http://www.flickr.com/photos/britishcouncilsingapore/sets/72157622691158339/ contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Student excursions  It was a great day last Saturday! Check out photos taken at our 'Reflections at Bukit Chandu and Scenic Walk on Southern Ridges' student excursion on 14 November 2009.]]> Discovering new ways forward Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:24:39 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=singapore&eventname=Discovering+new+ways+forward&Event_ID=b8969e4f-79c8-4082-8f87-8eb8002ebd98 contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Education UK  Come to a talk on Thursday 26 November 2009 at 4.00 p.m. at Matrix Building @ Biopolis. Free admission. Reception is from 5.30 p.m. There will be opportunities to ask questions and to probe specific areas further during the question and answer session or during the reception.

Prof Richard Reece, Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning in the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Manchester, will speak on two topics:
1. Getting started in research - the rocky road to success
2. Molecular Mechanisms of Genetic Switches]]> British Chevening Scholarships Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:28:54 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-educationuk-study-advice-scholarships-and-funding-british-chevening-scholarships.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Education UK  Applications for the British Chevening Scholarships 2010/11 academic year are now opened. Two more months until deadline on Monday 18 January 2010.]]> IELTS test dates Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:26:18 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-exams-ielts-test-dates.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg IELTS  December 2009 IELTS test dates are closed. Register early for IELTS test dates from January to March 2010, to avoid disappointment.]]> 2010 Workshops for Primary and Secondary teachers Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:39:03 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-teacher-training-workshops-for-primary-and-secondary-teachers.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Teacher training  Register now for 2010 Workshops for Primary and Secondary teachers. Choose from a wide range of workshops and short courses for your continuing professional development.

We can bring any of our workshops out to your school on a day and time that suits you. Arranging one of these may be more cost effective for you. We also have a much wider range of courses and workshops than those currently on the website. For more information or to ask for a proposal, contact us or call Susan Teo on +65 6470 7159.

]]> QS World MBA Tour Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:37:15 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=singapore&eventname=QS%20World%20MBA%20Tour&Event_ID=85f89296-f925-44a0-8839-e3076b6d2f76 contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Education UK  Visit QS World MBA Tour at Pan Pacific Hotel from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday 22 November 2009.]]> Job application deadline extended Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:02:08 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-about-us-careers-human-resources-executive.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Careers  Our 'Human Resources Executive' job application deadline is extended until Monday 23 November 2009. ]]> Institution profiles Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:11:16 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-educationuk-institutions.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Education UK  Check out our list of UK universities and colleges which are particularly active in Singapore and their representatives visit regularly to talk with enquirers at our centres. Hundreds of UK universities, colleges and schools welcome overseas students. If the institution you are looking for is not listed below, you can find more institution profiles using our institution search facility.]]> IELTS test dates Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:48:51 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-exams-ielts-test-dates.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg IELTS  Registration is closed for November 2009 IELTS test dates. Register for December onwards test dates early to avoid disappointment.]]> Marsiling Centre opening hours Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:15:46 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-about-us-contact-us-marsiling-centre.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg About us  Check out our Marsiling Centre's opening hours now and from 23 November 2009 to 4 January 2010.]]> Napier Road Centre opening hours Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:08:25 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-126x49-video-directions-to-tampines-centre.jpg contact@britishcouncil.org.sg About us  Check out our Napier Road Centre's opening hours now in November and from 21 December 2009 to 3 January 2010.]]> Tampines Centre opening hours Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:03:24 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-about-us-contact-us-tampines-centre.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg About us  Check out our Tampines Centre's opening hours now in November and from 1 December 2009 to 4 January 2010.]]> Toa Payoh Centre opening hours Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:01:27 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-about-us-contact-us-toa-payoh-centre.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg About us  Find out our Toa Payoh Centre's opening hours now, in December 2009 and early January 2010. ]]> Take the survey Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:08:29 +0800 http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=9UodOENCIBqMqgcddhB5rg_3d_3d contact@britishcouncil.org.sg About us  
We invite you to participate in a short survey about social media - What do you use? What networks do you belong to? How do you use it?

Why are we interested? Our aim is to serve you better. To do this we need to know what social media you like to use in your daily life.

Take the survey.]]> December 2009 Language Consultation at Toa Payoh Centre Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:01:31 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-english-courses-language-consultation.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg English courses  Our Toa Payoh Centre is open for language consultation from Monday 28 to Wednesday 30 December 2009, 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. (Singapore time).]]> New jobs: Customer Services Executives (Toa Payoh Centre) Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:29:14 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-about-us-careers-customer-services-executives-toa-payoh-centre.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Careers  Apply for the British Council Singapore's new jobs: Customer Services Executives (Toa Payoh Centre). Deadline on Sunday 22 November 2009. ]]> Introduction to studying at Coventry University Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:34:54 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=singapore&eventname=Introduction+to+studying+at+Coventry+University&Event_ID=19aaf62b-cc94-458f-adb2-2d370a5e777f contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Education UK  A representative from Coventry University will be visiting the British Council in Singapore on Thursday 19 November 2009 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sarah Jephcott will be able to assess your qualifications for entry to Coventry University ad offer advice on study in the UK. ]]> 2010 Speech and Drama course at Tampines Centre Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:54:07 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/course-description.aspx?country=Singapore&coursename=Speech+and+Drama+for+Kindergarten+1+and+2&Course_ID=3a510c89-f6d0-4e41-a895-69e28c21eaed contact@britishcouncil.org.sg English courses  We are offering the 'Speech and Drama for Kindergarten 1 and 2 course' at the British Council Singapore's Tampines Centre in 2010. Register now. ]]> Download 2010 English for School brochure Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:47:11 +0800 http://issuu.com/britishcouncilsingapore/docs/singapore-issuu-els-english-for-school contact@britishcouncil.org.sg English courses  You can now download British Council Singapore's 2010 English for School brochure on the Primary Parents Blog.]]> Undergraduate/Postgraduate studies Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:23:48 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=singapore&eventname=Undergraduate%2fPostgraduate+studies&Event_ID=25a928aa-342d-4668-9311-637d3b378676 contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Education UK  We offer advice to students who are interested in studying in the UK in the form of group presentations. During the session, we will cover general information such as different types of courses available, course duration, application process etc.

This session is capped at a maximum group of 20 persons and prior registration is required. ]]> British Council Singapore's New IELTS venue Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:32:42 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-exams-ielts-test-venue-civil-service-college.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg IELTS  We will be using a new IELTS test venue at the Civil Service College (CSC), Singapore in 2010. Check it out.]]> Corporate Training workshops Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:15:58 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore-corporate-training.htm contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Corporate training  Join our British Council Singapore's Corporate Training workshops to improve your management and communication skills.]]> British Council Arts Singapore Facebook Group Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:12:54 +0800 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=91601255770 contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Arts British Council Arts Singapore Facebook Group today. ]]> Loughborough Inter-Varsity Networking Night Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:02:16 +0800 http://eastasia.britishcouncil.org/public/event.aspx?country=singapore&eventname=Loughborough+Inter-Varsity+Networking%20Night&Event_ID=1135eaa9-ba14-40d3-b8a1-2f0f4a868cbd contact@britishcouncil.org.sg UK Alumni  Loughborough Alumni: Come down and unwind at The Windsor at the British Club in Singapore, at 7 p.m. on Friday 6 November 2009. It is a night for Loughborough Alumni to host the inter-varsity networking session with the various UK universities graduates.

Do come and join us to meet up with new friends from other universities and at the same time experience a typical English style restaurant serving a variety pub grub favourites food in The Windsor. ]]> UK Transnational Education (TNE) Guide 2010 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:56:37 +0800 http://issuu.com/britishcouncilsingapore/docs/singapore-issuu-edu-uk-tne-guide contact@britishcouncil.org.sg UK qualifications in Singapore  The Guide to UK Qualifications in Singapore 2010 is now out in print! Get your own copy of this first edition today.]]> Corporate Training: Course Registration Request Mon, 2 Nov 2009 11:38:31 +0800 http://www.britishcouncil.org.sg/corporate-training/corporate-training-registration-form.asp contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Corporate training  Come and register for the British Council Singapore's Corporate Training workshops in November and December 2009.]]>