Preparing Future Pathways after ISL

Supporting students in finding the most suitable option is a journey. Understanding each individual students’ unique requirements is achieved through individual counselling at ISL. Informing and updating our community on the myriad of opportunities is achieved through our careers events, university visits and virtual information sessions. These virtual presentations are designed to support parents in understanding some of the most popular study destinations available with an ISL education, along with the entry requirements, and specific characteristics of each system.

Led by Katrina Edmunds,

Academic Counsellor and Future Pathways Coordinator, these sessions offer clear, practical guidance and the opportunity to ask questions in a supportive environment.

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A focused overview designed to support informed decision-making

What to Expect from Each Session

Each session is thoughtfully designed to help parents make sense of the increasingly complex university landscape. By focusing on one destination at a time, these meetings provide clear, practical insight into how different higher education systems operate and what families can expect when supporting their child’s next steps. The aim is to equip parents with the knowledge and confidence needed to engage in informed conversations and planning.

Parents are welcome to attend one or several sessions, depending on their interests.

An overview of the education system and university structure

Typical entry requirements and recognition of the IB Diploma

Application timelines and key considerations

Distinctive features of studying in that destination

Four global hubs

Discover the different university destinations

Wednesday 25 February | 9:00 to 10:00

Switzerland (session closed)

Switzerland provides both public and private higher education options with distinct pathways for theoretical and applied learning. This session highlights the national admissions requirements and focuses on opportunities for bachelors degrees taught in English, finding best fit for the student as well as strategies for success.

Tuesday 3 March | 9:00 to 10:00

United Kingdom (session closed)

The UK offers a comprehensive system of public higher education and is one of the top four destinations globally for international students. This session explores degree structures in the different nations from the 3 year focussed English degree to the flexible 4 year Scottish degree; specialist subjects such as the professions (medicine, law, engineering) as well as the Arts; the UCAS application, and an overview of admissions requirements for IB and US High School Diploma students.

Tuesday 10 March | 9:00 to 10:00

USA and Canada (session closed)

Universities in the USA and Canada are known for their flexible and broad degrees. This session covers admissions, standardised testing, extracurricular profiles, and the variety of options in each country.

Wednesday 18 March | 9:00 to 10:00

Europe

Europe hosts a variety of public and private universities that offer a wide range of programmes, often with strong academic specialisation. This session will highlight admissions requirements where available at a national level and focuses on degrees taught in English. It provides an overview of attractive university destinations in the Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy and Germany.