The UKI Forum was set up in May 2021 to highlight the needs of International pupils studying in the UK as they transition to Higher Education.

The Forum offers the following to International students, Schools & Universities:

• Bespoke Events- So UK Universities can engage with relevant schools’ personnel and international students already studying in the UK in UK schools & Colleges.
• Newsletters aimed at UKI/International students to advise of key events/information produced by UK Universities to help inform their University decision making.
• Research into the UKI/international student sector-All stakeholders in the market are involved in research that is developed, evaluated & published  by UK Education Guide.
• Training-the research results highlight training requirements to help the sector better meet the needs of UKI students and these are progressed by the Forum Board.
• PR-to highlight the work of the Forum, notably the research results from the Events we run. Recent articles here:

“https://studytravel.network/magazine/news/2/30313/

The Growth of ‘Parent Power’ in Higher Education decision making. Post Covid, international parents seem much more invested in the higher education decision making process.

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/blog/universities-must-do-more-combat-buyers-remorse-among-students/

This article, published in December 2022 highlights the need for Universities and schools to work harder to help international students adequately research the courses they add to their UCAS forms, before submission.

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/blog/all-international-students-need-more-help-adjust-university/

This article overviews all the research undertaken since the launch of the Forum in May 2021, highlighting the key aspects of support UKI students need to make a successful transition to University life.

 https://thepienews.com/news/uk-unis-look-to-support-incoming-boarding-school-alumni/

This article looks at Forum research highlighting the concerns of UKI students transitioning to Higher Education.

https://blog.thepienews.com/2022/01/cultural-education-easing-the-transition-to-the-uk-education-system-for-international-students/

This article reviews the need for Cultural Awareness training for those working in the UKI/International student sector to help make the transition to Higher Education less stressful and help students ‘hit the ground running’ to get the most out of their University experience.

The Forum recently expanded its Board membership to include Boarding school members and the Board membership now comprises:

From Higher Education: University of Sheffield, University of Nottingham, University of Southampton, University of York, Bournemouth University, St George’s, University of London & Leeds Arts University.

From Boarding school sector: Brooke House College, Box Hill School & Moreton Hall.

For more information about the Forum, please email pat@educationguide.com

Next UKI Forum Events:

The Forum’s most recent Events:

• • International Student University Fair on 23rd March 2022
  • Research Review webinar-19th April 2022.
  • University Fair-Padworth College 28th September 2022
  • UKI Student research quantitative surveys-28th September 2022 & 15th March 2023
  • Board meetings-12th January, 14th April & 21st July, 20th October 2023, 19th January 2024
  • Box Hill school Fair 15th March 2023
  • Brooke House College Key skills event 4th May 2023
  • Padworth College Fair 27th September 2023

Upcoming Events:

• Box Hill Fair 14th March 2024
• Padworth College Fair (tbc 26th September 2024)