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FAIR’S PARTICIPANTS A British Exams Centre (Latvia) www.balticcouncil.lv/lv/ielts Latvia Participating in Latvia BCIE is the official examination centre in Latvia for IELTS (International English LanB- CIE is the official examination centre in Latvia for IELTS (International English Language Testing System), Cambridge exams (Cambridge English Language Assessment, Level A1- C2), ACCA (the Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants), Admissions Testing Service, University of London, Open University and many other exams of Brit- ish universities and professional organisations. In 2016 BCIE became the official APTIS centre in Latvia. Aptis is the new British Council's computer-based test to assess in a fast, reliable and effective way English language skills in your organisation and results available in 48 hours. IELTS is the most popular English language examination in the world, and every year it is taken by 2.5 million people. IELTS is recognised by 9000 higher education institutions in the world, as well as thousands of employers. IELTS results are available 13 days aſter the test date. Cambridge English Language Assessment exams have been well known world-wide for over 100 years, and many higher education institutions recognise them as both entrance examinations and final exams. Employers rate these certificates highly as they evaluate the ability to use English in situations related to studies, work and recreation. BCIE also offers Cambridge English Young Learners exams for children aged 7-12 (A1- A2). Aptis is a business to business solution, used by ministries of all kinds, multinational cor- porations, universities, small businesses and language schools all over the world to bench- mark levels of English. You can use it as part of your English development and training programme. Whether you provide face-to-face training, blended or e-learning, you can use Aptis as a pre and post assessment tool. is lets you see how much a candidate’s skills have improved with a ‘before’ and ‘aſter’ assessment snapshot. You get a reliable assessment of your employees’ English skills as Aptis is internationally benchmarked against the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. You can take Aptis before check your English language level before taking IELTS and Cambridge English tests at home. e Admission Testing Service exams allow students to take entrance examinations for the best universities in Great Britain. ese examinations are taken in order to apply for the programmes of medicine, philosophy, politics, economics, law, mathematics and others. ACCA is the leading international accounting organisation that awards widely recognised international qualifications in the business sphere. ACCA qualification encompasses all entrepreneurial spheres – from financial statements, management accounting, corporate taxation and law to audits and business ethics. 4

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A British Exams Centre (Latvia)www.balticcouncil.lv/lv/ielts Latvia Participating in LatviaBCIE is the official examination centre in Latvia for IELTS (International English LanB-CIE is the official examination centre in Latvia for IELTS (International English Language Testing System), Cambridge exams (Cambridge English Language Assessment, Level A1- C2), ACCA (the Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants), Admissions Testing Service, University of London, Open University and many other exams of Brit-ish universities and professional organisations. In 2016 BCIE became the official APTIS centre in Latvia. Aptis is the new British Council's computer-based test to assess in a fast, reliable and effective way English language skills in your organisation and results available in 48 hours.IELTS is the most popular English language examination in the world, and every year it is taken by 2.5 million people. IELTS is recognised by 9000 higher education institutions in the world, as well as thousands of employers. IELTS results are available 13 days after the test date.Cambridge English Language Assessment exams have been well known world-wide for over 100 years, and many higher education institutions recognise them as both entrance examinations and final exams. Employers rate these certificates highly as they evaluate the ability to use English in situations related to studies, work and recreation. BCIE also offers Cambridge English Young Learners exams for children aged 7-12 (A1-A2).Aptis is a business to business solution, used by ministries of all kinds, multinational cor-porations, universities, small businesses and language schools all over the world to bench-mark levels of English.You can use it as part of your English development and training programme. Whether you provide face-to-face training, blended or e-learning, you can use Aptis as a pre and post assessment tool. This lets you see how much a candidate’s skills have improved with a ‘before’ and ‘after’ assessment snapshot.You get a reliable assessment of your employees’ English skills as Aptis is internationally benchmarked against the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. You can take Aptis before check your English language level before taking IELTS and Cambridge English tests at home.The Admission Testing Service exams allow students to take entrance examinations for the best universities in Great Britain. These examinations are taken in order to apply for the programmes of medicine, philosophy, politics, economics, law, mathematics and others.ACCA is the leading international accounting organisation that awards widely recognised international qualifications in the business sphere. ACCA qualification encompasses all entrepreneurial spheres – from financial statements, management accounting, corporate taxation and law to audits and business ethics.4

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Abbey DLD Group of Colleges (Great Britain)www.abbeycolleges.co.uk Participating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaThe UK has an international reputation for the quality of its education system. Quali-fications offered by British schools, colleges and universities are recognised globally as hallmarks of excellence and distinction. The benefits of studying in the UK reach far beyond qualifications and certificates, however. English is the international language of business and becoming fluent is one of the most important skills any ambitious student can develop.Studying at an Abbey DLD College can provide you with an unrivalled opportunity to gain entry to some of the best universities in the UK, improve your English and make the best start to your career. Many hundreds of international students come to the UK every year to study with us, because they are ambitious and they want to succeed.Each of our three colleges in Cambridge, Manchester and London offers a tailored educa-tion designed to launch students on a successful and prosperous future, including entry to the UK’s most prestigious universities.Our courses include GCSEs (from 14 years), A Levels in over 30 subjects and international Foundation Programmes (from 17 years).Why chose us? University ProgressionOur tailored teaching in small class sizes, our personal care and our support throughout the University application process leads our students to strong exam results and top Uni-versity offers. In 2016, 52% of our international students achieved A*-A grades in their A levels leading to top universities and programmes of study. Skills To Succeed In Your CareerLearning how to think critically, analyse astutely and present effectively will prepare you for success in a competitive world. We will help you find your preferred learning style and tailor our teaching through one-to-one tutor groups and supervised self-study pro-grammes. We develop independent learners today for career success tomorrow.Outstanding Facilities In World Class LocationsThe location of our three colleges in Cambridge, London and Manchester is designed to offer a superior cultural experience in close proximity to the world’s best Universities and global businesses .Abbey DLD facilities and premises offer huge advantages, whichever college you choose. We have over 500 en-suite boarding rooms many located oncollege site with state of the art facilities, 24 hour security and live-in house parents as well as high speed internet access. An experienced network of vetted host families for students preferring a family setting.Our collegesAbbey College CambridgeThe College opened in 1994 and its success has seen it grow and expand culminating a move in 2016 to new, purpose-built premises. Abbey College Cambridge students come from a variety of international backgrounds and most progress to the top Universities in the UK, including Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial and the London School of Economics (LSE).Abbey College Cambridge has forged strong links with Cambridge University and offers

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students visits to the University’s colleges and departments with potential internships at the University laboratories. Our 2016 A-level results continue to reflect the college as one of the very best independent colleges in the UK. In 2016, 29% of all our A level results were awarded A*, and our A*-A pass rate was 60%. Our college has been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in all areas of our teaching and boarding provision. To help even more students achieve their ambitions our college is located on a truly outstanding modern campus in Central Cambridge.Our new campus has been designed by our staff and purpose built to perfectly fit the learning and boarding needs of our students.Our campus includes:◆ 120 en-suite bedrooms with full board, and a further 130 rooms within a minute’s walk◆ Common rooms and social areas◆ 42 fully equipped classrooms◆ 12 state-of-the-art Science laboratories◆ 2 libraries◆ Art studio (allowing us to offer GCSE and A level Art courses)◆ 2 dedicated music studios◆ Dining Hall serving all student meals◆ Coffee bar◆ Gym◆ Basketball court◆ Assembly and sports hall◆ On site security and CCTV◆ Secure bike storageAbbey College ManchesterAbbey College Manchester has been providing A Level and GCSE education since 1990. The College has three major faculties: Sciences & Mathematics, Arts & Humanities and Languages & International Studies. It offers over 40 A Level courses and excellent Inter-national Foundation Programmes. Popular courses include: Science, Engineering,Photography and Art and also the Medical Pathway Foundation Programme offering di-rect entry to University of Central Lancashire Academic English is also a popular choice.Our contemporary building boasts superb facilities including:◆ 25 classrooms◆ Three modern science laboratories◆ Computer suite◆ Art studioDLD College LondonOur oldest College was established in 1931, moving in 2015 to brand new, purpose built facilities in the centre of London, looking over the River Thames, Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. With bright, state of the art teaching facilities and secure, on-site student ac-commodation, all in the centre of the amazing, historic and vibrant city of London, DLD College London is a unique college campus. Students come from Britain and all over the world to study our wide range of subjects. Our London college offers stand out facilities including:

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◆ 220 secure, en-suite student bedrooms on site◆ Restaurant facilities on-site, including a Starbucks franchise◆ 6 high specification laboratories◆ Nearly 40 tutorial rooms◆ Open plan library, study and ICT facilities◆ Swimming pool, sauna and fully equipped fitness studio◆ A creative arts and media faculty featuring art rooms, photography, drama, music and media

Academic Summer (Great Britain) www.academicsummer.co.uk Participating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaAcademic Summer offers you quality Prep School, GCSEs, IB and A-level preparation and revision courses in July and August. We welcome British and international students aged 7 to 18 and we follow a Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach. In 2017 Academic Summer is located at DLD College in central London, Abbey College in Cambridge and Sidcot School near Bristol. You will experience a demanding and varied academic programme with us in the summer.Lessons integrate theory and practice. If you are a scientist, you will find yourself doing practical experiments in the laboratories; if you choose Design and Technology, you will complete a practical project in the workshops. If you are aged 15 to 18 you will choose your subjects and you will also be able to choose specialist weeks to help you prepare for medicine, Oxbridge, IELTS, SAT, FCE, CAE or Academic Sports programme. If you are aged 13 to 14, you will explore the broad curriculum of the IGCSE and cover a wide range of academic subjects. You can also join our Academic Sports specialist pro-gramme. Academic Juniors is for students age 7 to 12 and offers a full curriculum of subjects taught by primary specialists. Academic Summer offers a structured and balanced leisure programme designed for you. This includes sports, activities, student-led charity events, cultural visits and trips to complement the academic programme and to encourage social interaction in English. You will be encouraged to learn new skills, work in a team and aim for your Personal Best.We can offer your parents and grandparents the opportunity to study with us in the sum-mer at DLD, London. Academic Adults is for adults age 25 plus and we offer 15 hours of lessons and the option to book one-to-one lessons as well.

American Hebrew Academy (USA)www.americanhebrewacademy.orgParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaThe American Hebrew Academy is the only International Jewish College Prep Boarding School in the world. The Academy provides a rigorous academic program combined with a curriculum that embraces the values, customs, history, culture, and practices of the Jew-ish people together with an emphasis on the arts, athletics, and community service. The Academy is a co-educational school that welcomes students of all Jewish backgrounds.

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Forty-five percent of the student body are international students who have come from 35 countries outside of the United States. The Academy is situated on a stunning 100-acre lakefront campus with state of the art facilities constructed of Jerusalem stone and a unique classroom environment that fosters the Socratic teaching methodology. Gradu-ates are regularly admitted to prestigious colleges and universities in the U.S. and around the world. The Academy offers specialized programs in English for international student and complete preparation and support for admission to U.S. universities. Students age 14-19 may study at the Academy for a minimum of one year up to four years. A post high school “gap” year program is also available for students who have completed high school and wish to further their academic preparation prior to entering university. Applications for admission to the 2017-2018 school year are now being accepted. Generous scholar-ships are available to qualified candidates.

American International School Salzburg (Austria)www.ais-salzburg.atParticipating in Latvia, EstoniaThe American International School-Salzburg is a co-educational, private, college prepa-ratory boarding school for students between the ages of 12 and 18 leading to the Ameri-can High School Diploma and excellent preparation for university studies around the world. As a small, coed boarding school with small class sizes, extra instruction in Eng-lish for non-native English speakers, and an excellent teacher-to-student ratio, AIS-Sal-zburg provides rigorous academic preparation within a program dedicated to individual student support and a familiar atmosphere in one of the world's most beautiful cities. All students at AIS-Salzburg take part in daily academic courses in English, social studies, the sciences, mathematics, German language as well as French or Spanish. Additionally, physical education, electives, weekend activities, and excursions to various locations in Europe round out the educational program at AIS-Salzburg. Graduates of AIS-Salzburg are regularly accepted to some of the most demanding university programs worldwide including universities in the United Sates, Great Britain, Canada, and continental Europe.

Baku Business University (Azerbaijan)www.bbu.edu.az Participating in LatviaBaku Business University is one of the first private universities in Baku, Azerbaijan Re-public. Founded in 1993, it has become one of the leading universities in the countryThe University has 2 faculties: “Business and Management” and “Economy and Manage-ment”. The lessons are conducted in 3 languages: Azerbaijan, Russian and English.Teaching process at Baku Business University is carried out on 15 specialties according to training students for Bachelor’s, Master’s degrees and PhD, by 2 schools and 8 chairs.In order to provide the qualified education for the students university has 3 educational buildings in the area of 10148m2 with modern infrastructure. Numerous language labo-ratories, computer rooms, sport halls and auditoriums for special purpose are operating in those buildings.

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The number of students is 2500 .Currently 208 academic staff (including 34 professors, 43 associate professors, 47 PhD. and 91 Candidates of Economic Sciences) works at the University. Since 2012 the University has been closely participating in international pro-grammes such as Tempus, Movlana, Erasmus Mundus and Erasmus+. Recently 76 stu-dents and academic staff exchange have taken place among BBU and different European universities during last 3 years.Specialties:◆ Accounting and Audit ◆ Bank Management (Master)◆ Management ◆ Finance (Master)◆ Marketing ◆ Accounting and Audit (Master)◆ Economy◆ State and Municipal Management (Master)◆ Industry Organization and Management ◆ World Economy (Master)◆ Business Management ◆ State and Municipal Management ◆ Finance ◆ World Economy ◆ Translation (English)

Baltic Council for International Education (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania)www.balticcouncil.org Participating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaBaltic Council for International Education was founded in 2004 with the aim to inform the population of the Baltic States about various education abroad opportunities for stu-dents and adults, as well as directors and specialists of enterprises and organisations. The organization has offices in Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius and Ventspils.Baltic Council provides consultations about elementary and secondary school pro-grammes in Great Britain, Switzerland, Austria, the USA and other countries; foreign language courses and camps all over the world; professional training programmes, as well as possibilities to enrol in higher education institutions. The professional consultants of Baltic Council will help you choose the educational institution and programme that fits you best, as well as guide you in the application process.BCIE is the only examination centre in Latvia for such international exams and tests as IELTS, Cambridge English (Young Learner’s, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, BEC, ILEC, TKT), ACCA, Aptis, Open University and University of London External Exams, as well as UCAS information centre offering university placement services in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Besides, BCIE administers entrance tests for private schools and colleges abroad as well as provides the detailed information about the exams, dates and fees as well

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as the preparation courses. In spring and autumn Baltic Council organises the largest Baltic education abroad fair “Days of International Education”.

Bocconi University (Italy)www.unibocconi.euParticipating in Latvia, EstoniaBocconi University, founded in 1902, is one of Europe’s leading business schools, located in the centre of Milan, Italy’s commercial, financial and fashion capital.Its high positions in the most influential international rankings puts Bocconi at the fore-front of international education and among the best universities in the world for social sciences.Besides its traditional areas of economics, management and finance, Bocconi places itself at the crossroads of several subjects such as policy-making and data analysis students can choose among several Bachelor and Msc programs taught entirely in EnglishBocconi partners with 259 universities worldwide for study abroad opportunities, while the number of companies that offer internships and job opportunities to Bocconi stu-dents and graduates expands all over the world thanks to a network of more than 100.000 alumni worldwide.A community of over two thousand international students helps to create a lively ex-change of experiences and ideas that contributes to the personal growth and background of all Bocconi graduates. Bocconi provides selected students - from Italy, Europe and the rest of the world - with a truly international education that leads to academic opportunities in leading institutions and superior access to the job market.

Bodwell High School (Canada)www.bodwell.edu Participating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaBodwell High School is a private co-educational boarding school offering grades 8 to 12 and university preparation. Recognized as a leader among Canadian boarding schools, our school’s diverse student population make it a rich and exciting place to learn, study, play, and build lifelong memories and friendships. Bodwell welcomes up to 600 students throughout the year that come from over 40 countries.Bodwell is located in North Vancouver, a waterfront location that overlooks the Vancou-ver city centre. Our school campus features a cafeteria, indoor swimming pool, 2 multi-purpose gyms, 2 presentation theatres, music room, library and play court. Our on-site Boarding Program houses more than 450 students in mainly double rooms for girls and triple rooms for boys. Boys and girls live in separated halls and receive 24-hour care, guidance and supervision from our dedicated staff.Our graduates not only achieve fluency in English but also learn to set their goals high and sustain a deep desire for life-long learning that will serve them well in post-secondary life

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and beyond. The University and Career Guidance Team helps students to use their skills and ambitions towards the best opportunities for happiness and success. Through work-shops, presentations, university campus visits, and relationships with many university admissions staff, the team navigates students through the university application process.

Bosworth Independent College (Great Britain)www.bosworthcollege.comParticipating in Lithuania, LatviaBosworth is an international boarding college centrally located in the heart of England and Princess Diana’s home-town Northampton which is one hour by train from London. We have been providing high quality boarding education for almost forty years. The academic programmes we offer are aimed at ages 14-19 years and we can ensure a customised timetable is in place for each student. The College has a cosmopolitan com-munity of British, European and international students, with a positive attitude towards their education, a well-structured but friendly atmosphere and a comfortable learning environment. Why choose Bosworth Independent College?◆ Telegraph Top 100 Secondary Schools for A-level results◆ 87% of our students achieve either their firm or insurance choice university ◆ 71 % of 2016 A-level students gained A*-B grades◆ 62% of our 2016 university applicants achieved a place at a top 30 university◆ 11 students entered Oxbridge between 2013-16◆ Average class size of 8◆ Oxbridge and Medical preparation programme for A-level students◆ Daily timetable 08.30 – 17.50◆ Language courses combined with some aspect of academic learning◆ Scholarship opportunitiesCourses:GCSE, A-Levels, University Foundation, BTEC Business, High School Experience, Eng-lish Language study and Summer School.

Bournemouth University (Great Britain)www.bournemouth.ac.ukParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaBournemouth University (BU) is a growing and vibrant academic community situated on the South Coast of England, less than 2 hours from London. BU has a diverse student population of around 17,600 students, 2,610 are from outside of the UK, they are from over 120 countries. BU has been recognised by the Times Higher Education as one of the top 200 most inter-national universities as well as one of the World’s top 500 universities. We also have more students on work placement than any other University in Great Brit-ain.

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We are recognised as one of the top 10 places to study Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management BU has the only Centre for Excellence in Media Practice and the World Famous National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA). 63 BU graduates can claim to have had direct involvement in working on several films nominated for an Oscar in 2017. Graduates have gone on to have successful careers, 3 Oscars have been awarded for their work over the past few years. There are more than 100 clubs and societies for students to get involved with and many volunteering opportunities on ‘The Hub’

Brooke House College (Great Britain) www.brookehousecollege.co.ukParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaBrooke House is an independent, co-educational boarding college in the small, historic town of Market Harborough. It specialises in preparing students from all over the world for entry to university in UK. The College is an hour by train from London. There is a maximum of twelve students in a class and an overall college capacity for 250 students. A wide range of A-levels are offered over two-year and five-term courses. One year and two year GCSE courses are provided in up to eight subjects. The college offers a one-year Uni-versity Foundation Course and a one year Intensive English Language Course. EFL provi-sion is included in the fees for those students for whom English is not the first language. The Brooke House College Football Academy, opened in 2008, caters for 55 excellent footballers from around the world. FA students train every afternoon and fulfil an aca-demic timetable in the mornings. Students take part in competitive fixtures every week and the best are sent to train with professional English clubs. Brooke House also runs a British Council Accredited summer school for 10 to 17 year olds in July and August.

Brunel University (Great Britain) www.brunel.ac.ukParticipating in LithuaniaA vibrant international communityLocated 15 minutes away from Heathrow Airport, Brunel University London is located in Uxbridge which is on the London Underground network, bringing you into central London within 45 minutes.Our safe, single campus in London is home to over 2,500 international students from more than 110 countries. We are among the top 50 most international universities in the world (THE 2016). In addition to ensuring you have access to everything you need to live, study and work, we guarantee campus accommodation to all students studying with us for the first time, so everything you need to become part of our vibrant international community is on your doorstep.Applied learning experienceAt Brunel, we encourage you to apply what you learn to real-life situations, giving you an in-depth understanding of theory and how it can be used day to day.

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Prepare you for your careerWe understand that coming to university is not just about getting a degree; it’s about help-ing you excel in your career. Our Professional Development Centre offers you a range of services; advice on writing job applications, CVs, how to prepare for interviews, one-to-one career consultations, help finding internships, placements and part-time jobs.

Cambridge International School (Great Britain)www.cambridgeinternationalschool.co.ukParticipating in Lithuania, LatviaThe new CIS Sixth Form Centre, CI6, provides a strong emphasis on innovative teach-ing of A Levels, the Gold standard in British qualifications. Students completing their A Levels at CI6 will have developed skills for both a highly competitive job market and for getting a place in the university of their choice. Our teaching focuses on:◆ Bridging the gap between what industry wants and education does◆ Students run their own businesses alongside A-Levels◆ Running genuine businesses rapidly develops students both personally and profession-ally◆ Accelerated learning techniques allow students to cover academic subjects in less time.Students serious about studying business at University or planning to become an entre-preneur should join us, CI6 is what education always should have been.

Cardiff Sixth Form College (Great Britain) www.ccoex.com Participating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaWith a reputation for outstanding educational achievement, excellent facilities and en-riching extra-curricular activities, Cardiff Sixth Form College focuses on individual care and inspires students to make the most of their unique talents. Cardiff Sixth Form College is recognised as a top A level provider in the UK. In 2016, CSFC was ranked top of the A level League Tables by Results for the third year in a row, cited in The Times and The Telegraph, achieving 93% A*-A grades and 99% A* - B. Stu-dents are able to benefit from experienced teachers, many of whom have Examiner/Chief Examiner experience in the UK.CSFC has enjoyed exceptional success in placing its students on high-demand courses of their choice, such as medicine, dentistry and veterinary science. Our students have also had considerable success in gaining places to study other high-demand courses, such as economics, law and engineering. Successful applications have been submitted to the most prestigious universities in the UK. In 2016, 18 students gained entry to Cambridge University, 45 to medical school and 40 to UCL, LSE or Imperial College. Located in the vibrant city of Cardiff, our college prides itself on the fact that our students form strong bonds with each other whilst being encouraged to participate in a wide vari-ety of extra-curricular activities in a friendly environment. Our aim is to prepare students for a well-balanced, modern life.

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Centre of English Studies (Great Britain)www.ces-schools.comParticipating in LatviaCentre of English Studies was established in 1979 and is one of the leading language schools in Europe. We are a family owned and run language school with over 37 years’ experience. We have won the STM Star European School of the Year award in 2007 and in year 2016 we were shortlisted for the STM Star Chain School of the Year Award.We have seven year round adult schools in Dublin, London (Wimbledon), Oxford, Worthing, Leeds, Harrogate and Edinburgh. We offer a selection of general English, in-tensive, combination and executive English programmes throughout the year. We also offer a wide selection of professional and management one to one courses. Our CES Dub-lin, Leeds and Harrogate schools are IELTS and Cambridge testing centres and in Dublin we are also a PEARSON testing centre. We also offer Teacher Training programmes in Dublin, London, Worthing and Edin-burgh as well as the CELT and CELTA courses in Dublin, Leeds and Edinburgh.Our schools in Dublin, Wimbledon and Worthing also offer English for Teachers- ELT and CLIL programmes. These programmes are eligible for Erasmus+ funding.We operate 8 junior home stay camps during the summer in the UK and Ireland located in Dublin (3), Navan, Worthing, Oxford, Leeds and Edinburgh. And 2 residential centres in Edinburgh and Oxford. CES operates to the highest standards in all areas. We are fully accredited by the British Council, EAQUALS and IALC. CES offers care, excellence and success to all its students.

Chichester College (Great Britain)www.chichester.ac.ukParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaChichester College has an excellent reputation both nationally and internationally. Over 2,500 international and European students choose to study in the UK at Chichester Col-lege each year. The International Department at Chichester College is accredited by both English UK and the British Council for the Teaching of English.The beautiful historic city of Chichester is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near the south coast. The city has Chichester Harbour to the south and the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park to the north. It is a brilliant location for the College in the UK and one of the safest areas in the country, which makes it a wonderful place to learn and live.Chichester Col-lege's International courses and programmes have a diverse student body with students from over 60 countries. Students also have the opportunity to mix with local British stu-dents. In addition to the quality teaching at Chichester College, students will have the chance to enjoy a full and varied student life while in the UK. We want students to have an excellent experience whilst they are here and that does not just mean a good learning experience!

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Columbia International College (Canada)www.cic-totalcare.com Participating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaCanada’s Largest Boarding SchoolSince 1979, under our unique Total Care Education System®, Columbia International College has offered peace of mind for parents and success for students. Columbia cur-rently welcomes 1800 students from 73 countries and has a faculty of over 450 teachers and support staff, and proudly bears the status of Canada’s largest and most successful boarding school.Total Care Education System® is the BEST PATH TO WORLD’S TOP UNIVERSITYa) Total Care Education® fosters the whole child by providing:◆ Exceptional academic instruction in:Junior Middle School (Grades 7 - 8)Senior High School (Grades 9 -12)Fast track Pre-University program ◆ Classes that cultivate critical thinking, analytical skills, and cooperation with others◆ Global Citizen program that emphasizes Character Development◆ Leadership Development program at the Bark Lake Leadership Centre, our privately owned 700 acre (283 hectare) facility◆ Residence program in all five school residences (separated for boys and girls) offers:Tutorial and homework assistanceWeekday and weekend activities Age-tailored routines to independenceb) Total Care Education® delivers Success for Students:#1 in Admissions to Top UniversitiesAccording to university reports, more Columbia graduates are accepted to the University of Waterloo and the University of Toronto than any other school worldwide.#1 in Enrollment ScholarshipsIn 2016, $3.7 million (CAD) in university admission scholarships were awarded to Co-lumbia graduates.

De Broc Business School (Great Britain)www.debroc.ac.ukParticipating in LatviaWith a rich heritage and reputation for innovative teaching practices, we focus on pro-ducing career-ready graduates with the best employment prospects. De Broc School of Business, The University of Law’s business school, builds on its strong tradition of close student support, exceptional teaching quality and career focus, with a broad choice of lo-cations across the UK.The University of Law has an unparalleled track record of success, with an enviable 97%* employability record. We have applied over 100 years of experi-ence to creating degrees thatwill make you business-ready in every respect.We’re plugged into the business world, and we’re dedicated to producing a generation of businessleaders who will go on to excel in the UK and beyond. For us, this process begins

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on the very first day of your course. We’ll provide an immersive, stimulating experience that will nurture, supportand challenge you. We’ll make you think, and help you apply that thinking in practice.*97% of full-time LPC students graduating in summer 2014 were in employment within nine months.Why students choose DeBroc? ◆ 100% focused on your employability: enter the business world with professional ac-creditations built into our degrees.◆ Employability record: When you study at De Broc, you’re part of The University of Law – a prestigious institution with an exceptional employability record: 97% of full-time LPC students that graduated in summer 2014 and 2015 were in employment within nine months.◆ The perfect choice: you’ll get a high quality, professionally-focused degree and student experience with significant contact hours, working in small groups with excellent student care.◆ Realise your potential: our programmes are designed to maximise your capabilities. You are at the centre of everything we do; we’ll help you understand yourself, your strengths, and provide support in areas you need to improve.◆ Excellence in teaching: learn from professionally-qualified and experienced lecturers who will bring the subjects to life and develop you as a professional.◆ Student support: De Broc School of Business prides itself on being a place where stu-dents from all walks of life can learn in a friendly, collegiate and open environment. You will also have access to The University of Law's well-established student welfare support system, with counselling and pastoral care available in all De Broc locations.De Broc School of Business provides a comprehensive portfolio of programmes, includ-ing a foundation course and undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.BA (Hons) Business Management Full-time - 3 years Undergraduate BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year Full-time - 4 years Under-graduate GGSB Bachelor in International Business (BIB)** Full-time - 2 years GGSB UG GGSB Master in International Business (MIB) Full-time - 2 years GGSB PG GGSB MSc Fashion, Design and Luxury Management Full-time - 2 years GGSB PG GGSB MSc Finance Full-time - 2 years GGSB PG GGSB MSc Marketing Management Full-time - 2 years GGSB PG MSc in Corporate Financial Management Full-time - 1 year / Part-time - 2 years Postgraduate MSc in International Marketing Full-time - 1 year / Part-time - 2 years Postgraduate MSc in Leadership and Human Resource Management Full-time - 1 year / Part-time - 2 years Postgraduate MSc in Strategic Business Management Full-time -1 year / Part - time - 2 years Postgraduate

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De Montfort University (Great Britain)www.dmu.ac.ukParticipating in LatviaDMU is home to more than 20,000 students who study in excess of 400 courses, more than 160 of which are professionally accredited by bodies such as ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) and Insti-tution of Engineering and Technology (IET) meaning students can gain exemptions from professional qualifications after graduation.Our students are supported by 2,700 staff, including some of the finest academics in Brit-ish universities.We have the third highest number of National Teaching Fellows of any UK Higher Educa-tion Institution.(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015-16). DMU is also rated top for graduate employability and in the top three for teaching excellence in a preliminary study of teaching quality by the Times Higher Education thanks to our ability to deliver great results and experience for students.91.3% of DMU’s overseas graduates were in employment or further study within 6 months of graduating (DLHE 2014-15). Our internship schemes offer quality, part-time, paid work experience for international students. The Global Interns project offers students a 10 week paid internships and you will be allocated a role to suit your course, skills and previous experience. This provides you with the opportunity to boost your future career whilst helping to fund your studies.Our £136 million campus is an integral part of the vibrant city of Leicester, which has been named as one of the top 10 cities in which to live and work in the UK (Good Growth for Cities Index 2015).

Ecole des Roches (France)www.ecoledesroches.comParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaFounded in 1899 by the sociologist Edmond Demolins, “Ecole des Roches” is an exclusive co-educational day and boarding school located in Normandy, France. We offer students aged 6 to 18 years French and International Curriculums from primary up to high school, with innovative teaching methods. The school also features year-long French language education. In 2014, Ecole Des Roches was the first school in France to join the network of GEMS Schools. Students at our school can now connect with students from 13 countries and share learning experiences.Ecole des Roches is the only school in France to offer a complete and successful French immersion program in a French-speaking environment. We developed our own French teaching method, the widely renowned “Roches FLE”.Ecole des Roches is also an IB Diploma Program World School offering the International Baccalaureate to students aged 16 to 18 years old. The International 10th grade prepares

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students for the International Baccalaureate diploma program in French and English.Besides year-long education, our school organize every year an outstanding Summer Camps program in French or English, with a Classique offer (language, culture & leisure) and a Theme-based offer (Langue + tennis/horse-riding/flying or etiquette).

EIT Digital Master School (International) www.masterschool.eitdigital.eu Participating in LatviaWith EIT Digital Master School, 20 top universities from 9 European countries of-fer an outstanding theoretical education and the opportunity to work with excel-lent research facilities and leading business partners. 8 technical programmes, the Innovation&Entrepreneurship minor, internship opportunities and a double degree pre-pare you to play a key role in the future of your field and drive innovations to the global market. Extracurricular activities and networking opportunities make this education programme a unique European experience.

EKLAT Language School (Great Britain)www.eklat.co.ukParticipating in Lithuania, LatviaEast Kent Language & Activity Tours (EKLAT) is a family run summer school which specialises in providing residential language and activity programmes for students aged 7 to 17. Sue and Peter Arnold, the joint directors, have been personally involved in teaching international students for over 25 years, including being resident houseparents at schools in Switzerland and the UK.Our residential centre in the beautiful Sussex countryside provides a truly secure and friendly environment, with students of several nationalities. 20 minutes from Gatwick airport, 30 minutes from the seaside at Brighton and 60 min-utes from London.Native English speaking, qualified teachers. Our aim is to provide an educational pro-gramme which is also fun! The adult to student ratio is approximately 1 to 5 providing complete pastoral care by our trained staff 24/7. Arrival / departure transfers guaranteed.Lessons every morning, activities every afternoon and evening with regular excursions. On-site facilities are excellent including a heated swimming pool, beautiful grounds, sports hall, dance studio, tennis courts etc.Only 50 beds so guaranteed personal attention. Small school, big heart!

Elac Study Vacations (Great Britain)www.elac.co.uk Participating in Latvia, EstoniaElac Study Vacations has been welcoming students on our English Language Courses for over 25 years. Though Elac has grown as an organisation in recent years, the company

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still has the virtues of a small family-run business: a personal service, a high standard of care and welfare, attention to detail and a focus on quality. We are fully accredited by the British Council, members of English UK & Members of Young Learners English UK.We have excellent residential centres at Bath Spa University, Eastbourne College, Horsh-am (West Sussex), Nottingham University, Mayfield (East Sussex) & Cardiff Metropolitan University. We also have homestay centres at Prior Park College Bath, Eastbourne Col-lege & St. Andrew’s School Eastbourne where students stay with local families. Students who attend our courses receive a minimum of 15 contact teaching hours per a week along with an extensive and varied activity and excursion programme. Our daily activity programme covers a wide range of sporting and non-sporting activities. We also provide an extensive and enjoyable social programme in the evenings. The excursion programme allows the students to visit interesting places in the local area and also popu-lar tourist destinations.

ESCP Europe (International)www.escpeurope.eu Participating in Latvia, EstoniaESCP Europe is the world's oldest business school and has educated generations of lead-ers and entrepreneurs. With its six urban campuses in Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris, Turin and Warsaw, ESCP Europe's true European identity enables the provision of a unique style of cross-cultural business education and a global perspective on interna-tional management issues. ESCP Europe welcomes 4,000 students and 5,000 executives from 90 different nations every year, offering them a wide range of general management and specialised programmes (Bachelor, Master, MSc, MBA, Executive MBA, PhD and Executive Education).

Fontys University of Applied Sciences (The Netherlands)www.fontys.eduParticipating in Lithuania, LatviaFontys is a leading University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands offering university education in the fields of ICT, management, economics, engineering and logistics. The bachelor programs Fontys offers in English are the following:Bachelor programmes◆ International Business and Management Studies◆ International Business Economics◆ International Marketing◆ International Fresh Business Management◆ Industrial Engineering & Management◆ ICT & Software Engineering◆ ICT & Business◆ ICT & Technology◆ Logistics Management/Engineering◆ Business Informatics

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◆ Electrical & Electronic Engineering◆ Mechanical Engineering◆ Mechatronics EngineeringThe Business and Logistics Management/Engineering (also offered in Eindhoven) pro-grams are provided in the city of Venlo. This city with approximately 100.000 inhabitants, is only 5 minutes from the German border, and 40 minutes from the Belgian border, making the university a place with students from different nationalities. The business programmes provided in the city of Venlo have a unique facet within the second year. Students of these programmes take part in the Mini Company. The Mini Company is a one year real life run project, in which groups of students build their own company. Within the Logistics Management Engineering programme a great number of projects take place at companies in the region. Important to notice is that Venlo is THE logisti-cal hotspot within the Netherlands, making it very interesting to study Logistics in this region.In Eindhoven, also named the Brainport region, the ICT and Engineering programmes and International Business and Management Studies (also offered in Venlo) are offered. Eindhoven counts approximately 200.000 inhabitants and is also known as the city of lights (Philips was grounded here). Fontys Eindhoven Engineering and ICT programs are highly practically orientated. During your program, you will complete 2 internships in which you must prove that you can adequately analyse, tackle and solve problems.Usually, the lecturers at Fontys are not “typical” teachers - they are business people. Many have worked for big companies before they started working at the university. As Fontys has contacts with over 500 companies worldwide, many students do an internship in world famous companies. Thus, Fontys offers great opportunities to gain both theoretical and practical knowledge prior to entering the real business world.Both campuses support our international students in finding an accommodation. These accommodations are usually shared with 3 other students. However, each student has his/her own bedroom. In addition, sport activities are facilitated for students. In Eind-hoven students receive a discount on visiting the Sport Centre. In Venlo the Fontys Venlo Sports’ Team arranges different activities for its student body. Besides the above mentioned bachelor programmes, Fontys offers some Master pro-grammes too. Fontys offers students after graduation a career in one of the world’s strongest economic regions. Do you want to learn more about Fontys? Then visit our website www.fontys.edu

Gordonstoun (Great Britain)www.gordonstoun.org.ukParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaAs well as preparing students for exams, Gordonstoun prepares them for life.The school’s uniquely broad curriculum encourages every individual to fulfil their poten-tial academically, as well as fulfilling their potential as human beings. Gordonstoun follows the English GCSE and A-Level curriculum and students go on to Universities and Colleges all over the world to study a diverse range of subjects.

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The school’s location on the coast in the North of Scotland provides the background for Gordonstoun’s world beating outdoor education programme. Through expeditions and sail training voyages, Gordonstoun students gain experience in leadership and team building. Their outlook is broadened, their ability to consider the needs of others devel-oped, and they gain resilience – life skills which complement the school’s commitment to academic excellence.Active engagement in service to the local community also comprises a core part of Gor-donstoun’s curriculum. All year groups participate in service, but from Year 11 each student commits to one of the school’s nine services. Gordonstoun students inhabit a community which is both balanced and internationally dynamic. With students aged from 6-18, the school is fully co-educational and students live and learn alongside fellow students from across the social, cultural and geographical board.

Häme University of Applied Sciences (Finland)www.hamk.fi/englishParticipating in Latvia, EstoniaHäme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) welcomes you to be a part of our 7000-stu-dent community representing 60 countries. We offer you world-class education and re-search in our 23 bachelor-level and 8 master-level degree programmes. Four bachelor programmes and one master programme are delivered totally in English and students arrive from all over the world to start their professional career here at HAMK. We have strong international networks and we offer our students many exchange opportunities in all fields of expertise.You will study in modern learning facilities with award-winning Finnish learning meth-ods. You can also choose online and summer courses and our student support team will coach you toward your future dream job.HAMK in a nutshell7000 students - 600 staff members - 7 campuses - 5 fields of education - 24 bachelor-level degree programmes (4 in English) - 8 master-level degree programmes (1 in English) - 4 research units - 100 other partner universities around the worldDegree programmes offered in English◆ Electrical and automation engineering (bachelor’s degree)◆ Construction engineering (bachelor’s degree)◆ International business (bachelor’s degree)◆ Mechanical engineering and production technology (bachelor’s degree)◆ Business management and entrepreneurship (master’s degree)Next application period: 15th March – 5th April 2017. Check out: www.hamk.fi/english

HAN University of Applied Sciences (The Netherlands)www.han.nlParticipating in Lithuania, LatviaInspiring environment. Innovative and skilled professional staff. International student

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body. At HAN University of Applied Sciences, we make it our business to offer higher education of an outstanding quality to students across the globe. For two years in a row, HAN has been ranked best among the largest providers of education in the Netherlands. It has more than 32,000 students and 3,000 staff members spread over two campuses in the cities of Arnhem and Nijmegen. With over 3,000 international students, HAN excels at putting theory into practice in an international context throughout all years of study.Students benefit from the experience and knowledge of foreign lecturers and interna-tional companies. Independence is stimulated and initiative rewarded by providing stu-dents with the opportunity to spend part of their education in more than one country. Undergraduate students attend lectures in the Netherlands, do a work placement abroad, study at partner universities anywhere in the world and do their graduation assignment for an international company.We offer Bachelors in Automotive Engineering, Communication, Electrical and Elec-tronic Engineering, Finance and Control, International Business and Management Stud-ies, Life Sciences and Logistics Management. Our Masters are in Automotive Systems, Control Systems Engineering and Molecular Life Sciences.

Higher School of Economics - Saint Petersburg (Russia)www.spb.hse.ru/enParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaHSE – St. Petersburg is the second largest campus of the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) – a top-ranked Russian university providing mod-ern education and research across a comprehensive range of academic fields far beyond Economics. Our outstanding performance is proved by boosting positions in international rankings:◆ #51-60 ‘Young’ universities worldwide by QS◆ #83 in Business & Economics by THE by Subject (2016)◆ #101-150 for Economics & Econometrics, Sociology, Politics & International Studies (2016) by QS by Subject ◆ #181 in Mathematics by U.S. News & World Report 2017 Established in 1997, HSE – St. Petersburg is an international student hub in the hearth of the amazing city of Saint-Petersburg – the Northern Venice, UNESCO Heritage site and TripAdvisor’s Top-20 travel destinations. The campus now stands among Top-10% Eco-nomics Institutions worldwide (RePEc) and is ranked among Top-3 Russia’s universities in Social Sciences and Humanities for student quality. We provide cutting-edge training in Economics, Management, Finance, Logistics, Hu-manities, Political Science, Social Informatics, Law, Big Data Analysis, Public Adminis-tration, Urban Development and beyond. Our programmes are designed to meet the demands of international applicants seeking either professional career development or academic progression pathways: ◆ 20% of curricula reserved for project work and research

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◆ Major-Minor system allows training additional skills beyond student’s major field of study◆ 85% of our students receive a job offer before graduation◆ 52% of our graduates progress to top universities worldwide We currently offer:◆ 10 Bachelor programmes, incl. 3 in English: International Management; Political Sci-ence and World Politics; Social Informatics ◆ 13 Master degree programmes, incl. 3 in English: Finance (ACCA-accredited), Com-parative Politics of Eurasia; Applied History ◆ Scholarships covering 25-100% of tuition fee for most talented international applicants◆ Modern dormitories and study facilities, great pastoral care and throughout support of international students◆ On-line application and early admissions decisionEmail for applicants: [email protected]: http://spb.hse.ru/admissions (in English) or http://spb.hse.ru/abiturient (in Rus-sian)

IE Business School (Spain)www.ie.eduParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia IE shapes leaders with global vision, an entrepreneurial mindset and a humanistic ap-proach to drive innovation and change in organizations. Recognized as one of the world’s top centers of learning, IE runs undergraduate, graduate and executive education pro-grams at IE Business School, IE Law School, IE School of Architecture and Design, IE School of Human Sciences and Technology, and IE School of International Relations.IE has received international recognition for its use of online and blended learning meth-odologies which transform the learning experience.IE has more than 100 nationalities in campus, and 29 offices around the world which guarantee not only the diversity of the student body, but also the variety of companies that recruit at IE. At IE the diversity of the student body is also represented in the fact that students come from so many different academic and professional backgrounds. IE’s more than 50.000 alumni community hold positions in organizations in more than 165 countries.

Israeli Cultural Center under the auspices of the Embassy of Israel in Belarushttp://il4u.org.il/minsk/ Participating in LithuaniaИзраильский Культурный Центр при Посольстве Государства Израиль видит своим основным приоритетом предоставление самой достоверной информации осовременном государстве Израиль во всем его многообразии.Деятельность Центра отображает культурные и исторические события страны,

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знакомит посетителей с открытиями и инновациями израильской мысли в сферахмедицины, науки, высоких технологий, искусства, предоставляет возможность изучения языка иврит, открывает книги потрясающих израильских прозаиков и поэтов в стенах своей библиотеки. В дополнение к этим и многим другим аспектамдеятельности, Израильский Культурный Центр является главной площадкой для предоставления информации о возможностях обучения иностранных студентов введущих израильских ВУЗах. Программы обучения в таких престижных ВУЗах, как Технологический Институт Технион в Хайфе, Еврейский Университет в Иерусалиме, сегодня доступны и для абитуриентов из стран СНГ и Балтии. Великолепные программы профессиональной стажировки в израильских стартапах, компаниях частного и государственного сектора, также позволяют попробовать свои силы молодым профессионалам из разных стран мира.Для подробной информации и записи на программы обучения и стажировки, информации о получении грантов на программы, личных консультаций, участия впробном психометрическом тесте для поступления в израильские ВУЗы, мы приглашаем Вас на стенд Израильского Культурного Центра в рамках выставки "Дни Международного Образования", которая состоится 16 марта в Вильнюсе.

Kent College (Great Britain)www.kentcollege.comParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaKent College Canterbury is a leading UK boarding school for boys and girls aged 3 - 18, with 130 years of tradition and a clear vision for the future. Exam results place Kent Col-lege amongst the top schools in the UK. Academic provision includes A level and the IB Diploma for 16 year olds; iGCSE and pre IB for 14 and 15 years olds; along with long and short term programmes for younger students to focus on English Language development, Sporting and Musical Excellence.Individual talents and interests are nurtured and devel-oped, enabling each pupil to realise their full potential. The school enjoys a high reputa-tion for academic standards and many activities including Sport, Music, Drama and Art. Kent College is one of only a few schools in the UK that can boast a well developed, 50 acre, working farm within its school campus. Kent College is located in Canterbury, one hour from the centre of London by train and close to all London airports. The Senior School has c500 pupils and the Junior School has c200 pupils. In January 2015 the Independent School Inspectorate found the school to be ‘excellent’ in all aspects.

King’s College International (Spain)www.summercampsinspain-kings.comParticipating in LatviaKing's College International is a leading company in the language education sector, rec-ognized and supported by the reputation and prestige of King's College British schools (in Madrid, Murcia, Alicante, the UK and Panama). Pioneers in the field of language

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immersion, our mission is to provide a high level of education that ensures our students a transformative learning experience and the possibility of meeting all of their linguistic objectives, as well as building a bright future. We are committed to results and quality. At the forefront of British education in the international arena, “the British Way” is more than an educational methodology; it is a way of life. The results speak for themselvesKing’s Group, a leader in education in Spain for more than 45 years, is among the world's most prestigious international British school groups. King’s Group represents the val-ues of a traditional British education: Honesty, reliability, teamwork, integrity, excellence and a constant desire for innovation and improvement. King’s Group shapes the leaders of tomorrow: 95% of our students continue their studies at the world’s best UK and US universities.

King's College St. Michaels (Great Britain)http://uk-stmichaels.kingscollegeschools.org/Participating in Latvia, EstoniaSaint Michaels is a small and friendly international boarding school located in the heart of England. Students attend the school to study GCSEs and A Levels, and there is also a university foundation programme which prepares students for university entry within a safe and focussed environment. Students may join Saint Michaels from 13 years old in order to study in Year 9, which gives students the opportunity to improve their English and prepare thoroughly for start-ing their GCSEs the following year. Students normally leave the school at 17 or 18 years old once they have completed either their A Levels or the university foundation pro-gramme.The school specialises in the teaching of English as a Foreign Language and all students study English for 2 hours a day. Over the years, the GCSE and A Level results which students attain in their academic subjects have shown that the emphasis that the school places on teaching English language enhances students’ understanding of subjects such as science, business, economics, etc.All students take an IELTS examination in their final year which is provided by the school after specialised training and preparation for the exam. The results they gain from the IELTS exam are very useful when applying for university. Another way that the school helps prepare students for university is through the uni-versity support that is offered throughout the year. Students attend a university open day at the school in October where they have the opportunity to meet with 25 different universities from across the country. In addition to this students attend university open days and university seminars from guest lecturers who explain the details of different university courses.The school is located in the countryside approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from the centre of Birmingham – England’s 2nd city. The quiet and peaceful location means that students find it very easy to focus on their studies away from the distractions that big cities have to offer. All accommodation is on campus and students have the option of a

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single or twin room. All meals are provided by the school and their laundry is done and bedroom thoroughly cleaned each week.Each Wednesday students participate in a number of different sports & activities includ-ing fixtures against other local schools. The most popular sports offered include football, basketball, fencing and tennis. Many students choose to participate in sports and activi-ties off campus such as badminton, trampoline, swimming and bowling. Students are also able to explore the UK on a number of excursions which the school provide each term as part of the tuition fees. Students visit places such as London, Manchester, Oxford, Birmingham and Bath.King’s College Saint Michaels offers an incredibly diverse atmosphere for study with over 25 different nationalities each year. The peaceful and friendly environment you will find at Saint Michaels means that students feel part of a family and forge strong friendships which last forever.

Liverpool College (Great Britain)www.liverpoolcollege.org.ukParticipating in Lithuania, LatviaLiverpool College is an academy for pupils aged 4 – 19 years old which offers Boarding to Sixth Form students (16 – 19 year olds). Liverpool College was established in 1840 and has more than 175 years of experience educating young people and inspiring them to pursue their dreams.It is set in a leafy, 26 acre woodland site in the South of Liverpool close to Liverpool Uni-versity Halls of Residence and only a short bus ride into the City Centre. You will live in our boarding houses and will have your own spacious, fully equipped single room with en-suite bathroom and access to a modern kitchen and laundry facilities.Liverpool College offers first class education. Results are excellent and students go on to study at some of the best UK Universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, Imperial, Goldsmiths, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool. The College was inspected by OFSTED in 2015 and Sixth Form was judged to be “Excellent”.For further details please contact Sally Loveridge on [email protected]

Loughborough College (Great Britain)www.loucoll.ac.uk Participating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaLoughborough College is one of the largest public colleges in England established in 1909, with a global reputation of being the best in terms of sporting excellence. We have wel-comed students from around the world onto our various programmes for over 40 years. Loughborough College offers Summer School, English Language, Teacher Training, A-Level, Vocational and bespoke programmes as well as Top UP Degrees, HND, and Foun-dation Degrees programmes. From September 2017 we will also be offering BSc Sports Science, BSc Sports Coaching and BSc Sports Science & Management programme, vali-dated by our partner Loughborough University.

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Our progression rate is high with students progressing to Top 30 UK universities includ-ing Loughborough University, Nottingham University, Lancaster University, Durham University, Bath University and Manchester University.The college is centrally located in the UK, in the county of Leicestershire, about 1.5 hours from London by train. There are around 11,000 students studying at the college and around 200 international students. Loughborough College is steeped in history and renowned for providing excellent levels of high-quality education. With brand new state-of-the art facilities, on site accommoda-tion, fantastic links to industry, smaller class sizes and competitive tuition fees, it is little surprise that an increasing number of students are choosing to study at Loughborough College.

Meridian Groupwww.meridian.lvStudy in Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, New ZealandParticipating in Estonia, Latvia, LithuaniaMERIDIAN GROUP is the leading international education agency in Latvia with more than 20 year experience in the educational services sector.During these years thousands of people from different age groups have used our ser-vices to go and study abroad in the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, Switzer-land, Spain, Austria, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan and other countries.MERIDIAN GROUP represents the most popular programmes including foreign lan-guage courses for students and adults; higher education programmes in Great Britain, Denmark, the Netherlands and Switzerland; secondary education in private boarding schools and colleges in Great Britain, Switzerland, Austria and other countries; English courses for managers and specialists in England; summer programmes with language learning and recreation for students and adults in England and other countries (indi-vidual and group trips).MERIDIAN GROUP also offers various English language courses in Riga and Ventspils. Our company in Riga specialises in preparation courses for the international exams IELTS and Cambridge English, as well as helps students to prepare for state English exams. We also offer „Academic year programme– English for students aged 8-18”, IELTS exam preparation courses of different intensity and courses for enterprises and organisations.MERIDIAN GROUP is an agency you can trust!

Mander Portman Woodward (Great Britain)www.mpw.ac.uk Participating in Latvia, EstoniaMPW is one of the UK’s most respected sixth form colleges with schools based in Lon-don, Cambridge and Birmingham. Around 75% of MPW’s students are British and our international students benefit from mixing with UK students, improving their English

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language skills and gaining experience of UK culture.International students come to MPW because they want to gain places at top ranked UK universities including Oxford and Cambridge. In common with our British students our students from outside the UK are ambitious and understand that gaining offers from world ranked universities will provide them with a platform for successful and fulfilling futures.For over 40 years MPW has been helping students to gain places at the UK’s top uni-versities by providing intensive tuition in small groups, regular testing and examination practice sessions, personal supervision by our personal tutors and lots of individual help.Courses offered:◆ A-Level◆ University of London International Foundation Programme◆ NCUK International Foundation Year◆ GCSEHistory and USP’s:◆ Maximum 9 students in an A-Level group◆ 75% UK students, 25% International◆ Over 40 A-Level subject choices◆ Focus on entry into the UK’s top universities◆ Fully supervised accommodation at all three colleges◆ Specialist Preparation for Oxbridge and Medicine

Nobel International School Algarve (Portugal)www.nobelalgarve.com Participating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaThe Nobel International School Algarve is an English speaking school, which offers GC-SEs and A levels as well as the Portuguese curriculum. It is a co-ed school from age 3 to 18 and is located 40 minutes from Faro international airport. The beach side boarding facilities are all en-suite with one or two students(ages 12 to 18) per room. 50% of leav-ers enter the top 100 Universities of Europe including Oxford and UCL. The school runs an English language summer school programme for 12 to 18 year olds. The programme includes: 20 hours of classroom English per week and various local summer themed ac-tivities complimented by the excellent beach side location. www.nobelalgarve.com for more information.

Nord Anglia Education (Europe, North America, Middle East, Asia)www.nordangliaeducation.comParticipating in LatviaThe Nord Anglia Education family consists of 43 international schools, located in 15 countries, and educates over 32,000 students from pre-school through secondary educa-tion. Each school is committed to providing students with the highest quality learning enhanced through unique global experiences.

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Nord Anglia Education schools are comprised of top-performing teachers who chal-lenge each child to make optimal progress, both academically and socially. Each student is provided with unique, international opportunities that promote cultural literacy, in-ternational friendships and world-class student achievement that contribute to college acceptance and life success.International boarding opportunities offer students a close-knit community that lives and studies together. Unique boarding programs offer outstanding partnership with Juilliard School of Performing Arts and MIT. Academic offerings include the U.S. high school diploma, Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum and/or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.Locations in the USA:◆ North Broward Preparatory School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida◆ The Village School in Houston, Texas◆ Windermere Preparatory School in Orlando, Florida◆ Léman Manhattan Preparatory School in Manhattan, New York*

North Cedar Academy (USA)www.northcedar.net Participating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaNorth Cedar Academy is a dual enrollment private high school situated on ninety-six acres along the Flambeau River in Ladysmith, Wisconsin. NCA offers motivated and committed American and International students in grades 9 through 12 the opportunity to graduate from high school with an Associate in Arts (AA) degree from the University of Wisconsin Colleges (UWC) and high school diploma simultaneously. To achieve this, students don’t do twice the work, they simply receive both high school and college credit for each successful college course completion. NCA offers an intimate, guided setting for true accelerated learning. Students live, study and explore with equally talented and com-mitted peers, gaining life-long friends and confidence in their abilities, while earning a full two years of college credit upon successful graduation.The NCA model allows a student to obtain a Bachelor degree within two years of high school graduation, and a Master degree within four years. All NCA graduates who have successfully completed the AA degree are guaranteed admission into a UW system 4-year school to finish their Bachelor degree. This includes the renowned UW-Madison campus – ranked the 25th best in the world. College credits are also transferable to other colleges and universities.

Northumbria University (Great Britain)www.northumbria.ac.ukParticipating in LithuaniaNorthumbria University is a research-rich, business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic quality. Our inspirational academics, cutting edge courses, outstanding facilities and extensive partner network means that we offer you the opportunity to learn from the best and give your career an edge, while enjoying every

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minute of your time here.We have a thriving research community that conducts ground-breaking research and a track record of creating successful, multidisciplinary partnerships which enable us to constantly search for new ways to challenge, innovate and improve.The content and structure of our courses, which are designed with input from academics, students and employers, reflect contemporary knowledge and practice and are informed by global perspectives.We hold accreditations from nearly 50 professional bodies at national and international level and work with hundreds of organisations in the realms of business, arts and science. So what you learn from here will equip you for life beyond university.Northumbria University is ranked 21 out of 111 universities for student experience.* We are also located in the best place for city life^, packed with bars, pubs and clubs, Newcastle is much more than a great night out. Boasting a combination of friendly culture, rich his-tory, fantastic coastlines and sporting passion, Newcastle can rival any city in the world.*Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2014^WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2014 (Best City Life)GIVE YOUR CAREER AN EDGEEmployability is about gaining experience as well as expertise, about preparing for the workplace as well as for exams, and about making contacts outside university as well as within it. We work hard to ensure that we provide you with the opportunity to build all of these critical skills, which is why Northumbria graduates are targeted by regional, na-tional and international employers.Our focus on employability can be broken down into the following areas:◆ Placements and work opportunities◆ Accreditations and partnerships◆ Live projects with clients and customers◆ Careers and Employment service support◆ Student and graduate enterprise◆ Getting involved in volunteeringWe help you achieve your ambitions and get ready to take your talents into the world of work, boasting Top 10 in UK for the number of graduates in professional employment * and Number 1 University in the UK for graduate start-ups*** UK DLHE Survey 2015** Based on estimated turnover, according to the Higher Education Business and Com-munity Interaction Survey (HEBCIS

Otago Polytechnic (New Zealand) www.op.ac.nzParticipating in LatviaAt Otago Polytechnic, our vision is to be recognised nationally and internationally as New Zealand’s leading polytechnic.Otago Polytechnic is proud to be a leader in hands-on, career-focused education, achiev-ing some of the best student achievement and satisfaction results in Australasia, and earn-30

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ing resounding endorsements from employers.Otago Polytechnic is one of New Zealand’s best polytechnics and public tertiary institutes of technology.We have achieved the highest possible government endorsement for our performance which means that our students can feel very confident about the quality of their educa-tion. Otago Polytechnic offer internationally-recognised certificate, diploma and degree programmes in a range of subjects. Students may achieve a qualification in Business, Information Technology, Engineering and Construction, Art and Design, or Sport and Adventure – among others! At Otago Polytechnic, students can choose from over 100 programmes. We also give our students the opportunity to engage with industry by in-volving them in a range of exciting ‘real world’ projects, as part of their qualification. We have a long tradition of producing exceptional graduates and we are proud that our qualifications are widely recognised, both in New Zealand and around the world. Otago Polytechnic programmes prepare our students for globalcareer success!

Oxford International (Great Britain)www.oxfordinternational.com Participating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaSince 1991, we at Oxford International have welcomed over 537,000 International stu-dents to one of our schools in the UK, US and Canada. Within our Academic depart-ment we are the proud owners of two excellent independent schools in Oxford, UK: d’Overbroeck’s and Oxford Tutorial College.They both have their very special profile and in their own way they are able to maximize the potential of our students. There are approximately 60% or more British students at both schools and the rest of the student body is made up of amazing and bright students from all over the world.We offer GCSE, A-Levels and other University preparation courses and together with the student and their families we make the best study plan and selection of subjects to make sure to meet their goals.For students who like to study their favourite subject during the summer months and to get to live like a British boarding school or university student, we have our fantastic courses available at Bucksmore Education. We have so many different programs to fit our student’s interest and age, so come and check with us what we can do for you.www.bucksmore.comwww.doverbroeck’s.comwww.oxfordtutorialcollege.com

Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic Universitywww.spbstu.ru (Russia)Participating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaPeter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University was founded in 1899. Recently SPbPU became "National Research University", also known in Russia and abroad as Poly-technic Institute - a recognized Russian and world-wide leader in the field of higher engi-neering and economic education. Currently it also remains at the leading positions in the

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rating of Russian engineering higher educational institutions.Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University entered the TOP-500 world uni-versities QS World University Ranking 2016, taking up a position in the 411-420 clus-ter. SPbPU is one of 15 Russian leading universities entered the Russian Academic Excel-lence Project “5-100-2020”.Polytechnic University is situated in the park-like territory with modern buildings, which are equipped with up-to-date facilities, including: lecture halls, comfortable classrooms, scientific and language laboratories, computer classes, library and reading hall, confer-ence hall, sports complex, cafes, canteens, international campus, comfortable dormitory, modern sports center and student’sclub. At SPbPU there are more than 30 000 students and postgraduates, about 5 000 of them are foreign citizens from over 100 countries who annually study at different SPbPU programs. The University is carrying out education in the following areas: engineering, physics, eco-nomics, humanities and information technologies.The University trains specialists in 50 Bachelor`s Degree programs and more 200 Master`s Degree programs, including 21 International Master`s Degree programs in English, over 90 PhD programs and 90 Doctorate programs. SPbPU offers wide range of non-degree programs and international educational programs in different directions for International students.

Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate (Great Britain)www.qe.orgParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaQueen Ethelburga's Collegiate Foundation comprises four schools, each with its unique qualities, but all sharing a common purpose of providing students with a first-class edu-cation and the opportunity to work towards higher education and a successful career. There are strong academic standards across the Foundation and students are encouraged to have high expectations for their achievement and career prospects. There is a very wide curriculum available, which enables students to pursue their individual interests and as-pirations across a range of fields, alongside a vast array of extra-curricular opportunities which enable students to widen their experience and gain both skills and confidence. The Foundation is set in a traditional walled estate around the beautiful Thorpe Under-wood Hall, which is surrounded by modern purpose built facilities. We are close to the attractive and historic city of York in the North of England, just 2 hours by train from the centre of London providing a safe and secure environment in which students can both live and study.The expectation is that all students will be equipped to move on to higher education, whether this is at university or within a specialised college. The vast majority of graduat-ing students gain entry to top Universities every year including Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial College London, Durham, Bristol, Manchester, King’s College London andmany more.The superb boarding accommodation is amongst the finest in Europe and 6th Form stu-dents have en-suite apartment style accommodation, comprising kitchen/lounge area 32

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with plasma TV’s, music centre, safe, iron and ironing board, microwave, dishwasher and fridge. All bedrooms on the campus are en-suite and there are 3 students in each room. There are excellent sports facilities with a very large Sports Hall, 25 metre indoor heated swimming pool, with Spa pool and sauna, state of the art 108 station Fitness Centre, grass and AstroTurf sport pitches and newly surfaced tennis courts. The School has reached a very high level of sporting success in national school competitions. Students join in a variety of sports including basketball, volleyball, football, rugby, cricket, tennis, athletics and gymnastics.

Queen's College (Great Britain)www.queenscollege.org.ukParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaQueen’s College is one of the top academic schools in the South West of England with 715 pupils including nearly 200 boarders.Queen’s is renowned for its friendly atmosphere, small class sizes and excellent pastoral care. Mutual respect and positive attitudes allow students to take informed risks, make mis-takes and learn in a supportive and empowered way.From an academic perspective, 85% of A Level students gained A*-C grades last year and the vast majority took up their first-choice place at university.The school is also well-known for top results in the creative and performing arts while excellent teaching facilities in Science and Maths are reflected in outstanding academic achievements.A wide variety of co-curricular activities take place and, on the sports field, more than a dozen students have represented their country on the international stage in recent years.Queen’s is a centre of excellence for outdoor pursuits – with opportunities to horse ride, canoe and climb – and also has one of the region’s largest cohorts for the Duke of Edin-burgh Award .The school also runs a comprehensive programme of trips – both in the UK and abroad – and has an active Model United Nations offering.

Rahn Education, Campus Im Stift Neuzelle (Germany)www.gymnasium-neuzelle.de Participating in LithuaniaLocated within the premises of a former Cistercian Monastery, Campus im Stift Neuzelle is a school German private school with an officially recognised international orientation.Our 540 students (all between the ages of 12-18) are taught by teachers from both Ger-many, as well as from 7 other nations. Students at our school come the surrounding area of Neuzelle, as well as from around the world. Our campus consists of a grammar school, a secondary school and a music school. While the majority of students are commuting day students from nearby villages (as well as Cottbus, Frankfurt Oder and Berlin), 70 of our students live full-time in our boarding house in the village.Not only do we offer students modern teaching methods in a range of subjects, we also offer many extra-curricular activities, external language qualifications, language camps

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and exchange programmes.We are convinced that our holistic, humanistic approach offers an important alternative to the state school system, especially with our international focus. Our integration of the arts and music also plays an important role in developing students‘ competencies and vigor, in order to enhance young people in all areas of life.

Ranum Efterskole College (Denmark)www.ranumefterskolecollege.comParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaRANUM EFTERSKOLE COLLEGE is a Danish/International self-governing residential school (in Danish called an ’efterskole’) located in the picturesque rural area of Northern Jutland.The school is a 20.000m2 campus with 4 residential houses, recreational areas, sports facilities and state-of-the-art classrooms. The school is within close proximity of lakes, sea and forests.GLOBAL LEARNING AND BEYOND represents our unique combination of the Danish efterskole and Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), and it reflects our approach to global society. We believe that intercultural competencies are necessary in the ever-changing and global society. Ranum Efterskole College will prepare learners for further international studies and employment but also create a truly unique learning and life experience.THE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME at Ranum Efterskole College is an opportunity for learners from around the world to come to Denmark and learn about Danish and Scandinavian history, culture, and language in an international context. International learners will live and study with Danish and other international learners and build strong social relations that last a lifetime! All this while improving their English and academic skills! More than 450 learners from all over the world come to study at Ranum Efterskole College.A YEAR AT RANUM EFTERSKOLE COLLEGE also includes a Danish language course, an extensive selection of co-curricular and extracurricular, three study trips, activities and events.

Rendcomb College (Great Britain)www.rendcombcollege.org.ukParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaPupils at Rendcomb are free to explore academically within our magnificent 230 acre estate located in the Cotswolds. Pupils build friendships in a community that nurtures individuality within the safe keeping of the ‘Rendcomb Family’.Rendcomb’s mission is to develop thoughtful, adventurous and academically ambitious young people who are life-long learners. We aim to prepare them with character and skills to succeed in the ever-changing world after school. We aim to encourage indepen-dence and tolerance in a safe and caring community.We stretch and challenge our pupils to ensure they reach their full potential so they may 34

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go onto secure some of the UK’s top university places. In 2016 our A Level pupils aver-aged triple A grade with 95% of Year 13 securing their chosen university. We are proud that our students leave Rendcomb as articulate, confident and resilient young people able to deal with life’s challenges.Education takes place beyond the classroom, we encourage participation in a wide variety of activities from clay-pigeon shooting, horse-riding, computer club to dance.Pupils may board from age 11. In addition Rendcomb offers the following programmes:◆ One Year GCSE◆ Two Year GCSE◆ One Year Pre A◆ Two Year A Level

Rotterdam Business School (The Netherlands)www.rotterdamuas.comParticipating in LatviaHome to the largest port in Europe, Rotterdam is truly a business-oriented city with global trade and transport links. At Rotterdam Business School, we aim to embody that business spirit by offering fully English-taught bachelor and master programmes with international internships included in the curriculum.33% of students at Rotterdam Business School are non-Dutch, making for a very inter-national atmosphere. Teachers and staff are also from a diverse and international back-ground, making sure that students learn to understand different perspectives when it comes to academic and student life.Because internships are a mandatory part of the programme, students learn not just from theory but also from the international business practice. With partner universities and companies all over the world, you have a wide range of possibilities.Full degree programmes offered:◆ Bachelor of International Business & Management Studies◆ Bachelor of International Business & Languages◆ Bachelor of Trade Management for Asia◆ Master of Finance & Accounting◆ Master of Logistics Management◆ Master of Consultancy & EntrepreneurshipRotterdam business school is part of the Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, with a total student body of 30,000 students. All programmes of RBS and RUAS are accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organization (NVAO).

Rydal Penrhos School (Great Britain)www.rydalpenrhos.comParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaRydal Penrhos School is a leading and thriving independent co-educational day and boarding school. It is a traditional British school. 72% of pupils are British, comple-mented by a small and selective international element. This British community ensures

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international students improve their levels of English quickly while allowing all pupils to benefit from having the knowledge and respect of different cultures.The school prides itself on providing exceptional academic opportunities for boys and girls aged 2½ to 18 and in allowing pupils of all ability to fulfil their academic potential. It offers both the International Baccalaureate and A-levels, a two-year GCSE course as well as a very successful one-year GCSE course, known as the pre-Sixth. Excellent results, which are higher than the national average, are gained across all the curricula, and im-portantly its Sixth form candidates secure their places at their chosen universities.Set in beautiful North Wales on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, our stunning loca-tion of mountains and sea makes Rydal Penrhos unique, and we make the most of this setting to enrich the educational experience as well as offer all our pupils unrivalled extra-curricular activity.Pupils not only thrive throughout their time in school, but are also properly equipped with the necessary personal and social skills for the future.

SAE – Creative Media Institute (UK, USA, Australia, Spain, Aus-tria, Germany, France, other countries)www.sae.eduParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaSAE Institute is the world’s largest Creative Media training organisation. With 57 cam-puses across 26 countries, students become part of a global community of aspiring and established creative media professionals.The Bachelor degree programs (in the fields of Audio Production, Film Production, Ani-mation, Games Design / Programming and Web Development) are taught in a 2-year accelerated learning format enabling students to become industry qualified and out into the workforce that much sooner. Our students are given exclusive access to state-of-the-art film and audio equipment, enabling them to gain technical mastery and advance their skills to industry standard upon completion of their course. Hands-on practical education ensures students receive outstanding training on the latest industry standard software, getting them ready for the workforce and providing an opportunity for their creativity to thrive.We have formed many strong industry partnerships with key players, enabling us to fa-cilitate unique work experience opportunities, master-classes and workshops. These part-nerships, together with the fact that our academic staff remain actively involved in their industry sectors, enable SAE Institute to provide cutting edge, industry relevant qualifica-tions.The SAE Institute Alumni Association is very active providing support for our gradu-ates in the form of Creative Media employment opportunities, discounted software and extensive networking events. We do our utmost to ensure our graduates have rewarding careers in one of the most exciting and fastest growing sectors of the economy.

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Saint Petersburg State University (Russia)www.spbu.ruParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaSt. Petersburg State University is the oldest university in Russia, founded in 1724 by Peter the Great. Together with the Moscow State University, SPbU has been granted a special status that gives it the right to develop its own educational standards and issue university-customized diplomas in Russian and English, which are recognized by the state. Besides, the University can use its own rules for academic thesis defences and award its own aca-demic degrees. Rankings◆ SPbU appears in the top 100 universities according to the Higher Education World University Rankings 2016.◆ SPbU is ranked 26th according to the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rank-ings by Subject 2016 for Engineering and Mineral & Mining.◆ SPbU Master in Management Program is ranked 39th in the Financial Times Global Masters in Management 2016.◆ SPbU is ranked 64th according to the Financial Times European Business School Rank-ing 2016.◆ SPbU is the only Russian university featured in the Nature Index 2016 Rising Stars: Top 100. EducationMore than 3,000 international students enrol every year onto main and additional educa-tional programmes provided at SPbU as well as onto academic exchange programs based on international agreements between SPbU and foreign universities. SPbU has partner-ship agreements with 413 universities from 67 countries and offers double degree master programs in conjunction with 9 of its partners. At SPbU, both government-funded places and places on the fee-paying (contractual) ba-sis are available to international students. University applicants can submit their applications online, by post, or in person to the Admissions Committee of the University. Foreign students who wish to learn or improve their knowledge of Russian can take a preparatory language course at the SPbU Institute of the Russian Language and Culture. Academic Research SPbU scholars conduct research almost in every field of knowledge; they provide con-sulting and expert services; they actively cooperate with their colleagues in Russia and abroad. The results of their research are published in the best high impact journals. The cutting-edge research infrastructure at SPbU includes the Research Park — a unique research and development facility with 26 resource centres. Resource centres provide op-portunities for students to train their laboratory skills, conduct research, and undertake dissertation-related research internships and laboratory practice. More than 20 labora-tories led by the leading scholars of the world have been established within the Research Park in the last five years.

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Southern University of Science and Technology (China)www.sustc.edu.cn/en/Participating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaSouthern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) is a public university founded in the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone of China. It is intended to be a top-tier inter-national university that excels in interdisciplinary research, nurturing innovative talents and delivering new knowledge to the world.SUSTech was born in 2011 with a mission to reform higher education in China. Since then, it has been widely regarded as a pioneer and innovator in collectively moving Chi-na's higher education forward to match China's ever-growing role in the international arena.SUSTech has 17 existing academic programs, ranging from financial mathematics to en-vironmental and water resources engineering.New programs are being offered continu-ously to meet growing demands. All together, SUSTech offers an unparalleled learning and research experience at the scientific and technological frontiers.SUSTech provide full scholarships covering tuition fees and living expenses to help tal-ented international student pursue their science dream.

Stamford Endowed Schools (Great Britain)www.ses.lincs.sch.ukParticipating in LatviaThe Stamford Endowed Schools is a unique diamond structure school; boys and girls are educated together at the Junior School (2-11), separately through the Senior Schools (11-16) and then together again in the Sixth Form (16-18). The academic benefits of a dia-mond structure are proven in the consistently outstanding results that our pupils achieve. Stamford Endowed Schools are situated in the historic, market town of Stamford, Lin-colnshire. This is approximately 100 miles North of London, and Kings Cross can be reached in under an hour on the train. There is a direct train to Stansted airport, and Heathrow, Luton and Gatwick, are manageable driving distances. Stamford is home to an exciting array of teaching and sporting facilities; spacious art rooms, theatres, state of the art music and science equipment, an Olympic-sized swim-ming pool, fitness suites, astro-turfs, and many more. The combination of dedicated and inspiring teachers, first-class facilities and a widely varied extra-curricular programme highly motivates our pupils leading to well-rounded young people fully equipped to unlock all of life’s opportunities. There are over 360 co-curricular activities to choose from at the School including academic, drama, music, cre-ative and service clubs. The larger majority of Stamford leavers go on to Higher Education, almost 50% of which are Russell Group universities, and a wide variety of courses are chosen. Each year a select few pupils are successful in gaining a place at Oxford or Cambridge. During the Sixth Form a large proportion of time is spent helping pupils with their university applications; course choices, UCAS navigation, interview preparation and writing a personal statement.

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We take pride in our excellent boarding facilities. The boarding houses each have their own individual character and an inviting, friendly atmosphere is created by the dedicated staff. All have common rooms, TV rooms, activity rooms, and kitchen facilities. The bed-rooms are warm and cosy and can be personalised with pictures and posters. All boarders have access to the excellent School facilities during the evening and at weekends. There are many different trips and activities arranged for the boarders at the weekend, including trips to the theatre, restaurants, cinema, paintballing, go-karting, and many more. Saturday mornings are also packed full of sporting fixtures and plenty of activities ranging from Polo lessons to language clubs as well as revision sessions and homework help.

Study in Baden-Württemberg / ESB Business School of Reutlingen / University of Konstanz (Germany)www.esb-business-school.de; www.uni-konstanz.de; www.bw-studyguide.de; www.bw-career.comParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaBaden-Württemberg is one of the leading economic regions in Germany and Europe, characterised by its strength of innovation, cutting-edge inventions and high productiv-ity. Moreover, the state offers an exceptionally high quality of life, including a wide range of cultural and recreational options, beautiful nature and stunning landscapes. With more than 70 institutions of higher education and over 100 non-university research in-stitutions, Baden-Württemberg is one of the top science locations in Germany. Teaching and research are closely intertwined here and the incorporation of research findings into teaching practice guarantees that students benefit from top-notch research directly, thus ensuring the high quality of education.ESB Business School of Reutlingen UniversityESB Business School is committed to upholding its tradition in providing outstanding international, practice-oriented education and professional training as well as applied research. Guided by the values of respect, trust, responsibility and commitment, ESB Business School as part of state-funded Reutlingen University, strives to be distinctive by becom-ing the best international business school in Germany and offer highly attractive pro-grammes to students who aspire to fulfill challenging roles in companies and organisa-tions in an international context. Regularly we reach top results in rankings.About 2.700 young people are studying today on the campus in Reutlingen in the fields International Management and Industrial Engineering.University of Konstanz Computer and Information Science; Social Economics and Data Analysis; Economics; Biological Science; Life Science; Sports studies; Politics and Public Administration www.uni-konstanz.de/en/study/before-you-study/study-programmes/international-masters-programmes/. Research calls for curiosity. Dedication. And concentration:The University of Konstanz is one of eleven universities in Germany that have earned a

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prestigious designation in the government’s Excellence Initiative, which reflects the high quality of the university’s teaching and research. This is also confirmed by international rankings. Times Higher Education (THE 100 Under 50) rates the University of Konstanz as one of the leading young German universities with an international top position. The campus is characterised by the interconnectedness of the buildings housing the 13 departments, designed to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, together with the stunning view over the Lake Constance and the Swiss mountains in the distance.

Study in Prague (Czech Republic)

University of Chemistry & Technology www.vscht.cz

Czech Technical University in Praguewww.studyatctu.com

Charles Universitywww.cuni.czParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaStudy in Prague, one of the most beautiful cities in the world!The Czech Republic, since 2004 a member of the European Union, is not only one of the most prosperous countries in Central Europe, but according to the Global Peace Index 2016 is the sixth safest destination in the world and among the EU countries the one with a very low unemployment rate, which are important added values for prospective international students.Prague is an important cultural, business and tourist destination and an excellent base for travelling all around Europe, since most cities in Europe can be reached by plane in less than two hours. While living standards in Prague are quite comparable with those in other capitals of the EU countries, students welcome the fact that costs for living, for food and leisure are generally lower. The modern infrastructure of Prague, with its efficient and cheap public transport sys-tem, makes it one of the most student-friendly cities in the world. After all, the oldest university east of the Rhine and north of the Alps was founded in Prague already in the 14th century.Study in Prague offers you a unique opportunity to pursue your university studies at the top 5 universities in Prague. There are many study programmes offered in English – from philology, pedagogy, social sciences, natural sciences, human medicine, architecture, economics, business, management, informatics and computer science, nanotechnology, chemistry, biotechnology, mathematics, nuclear physics, engineering and technologies, as well as food, agriculture and forestry sciences.If you decide to study in Prague, you will join a broad academic community together with thousands of students from all over the world. Get the opportunity to collaborate with Czech experts and highly-rated international scientific teams.Study in Prague – experience Prague!40

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Swansea University (Great Britain)www.swansea.ac.ukParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaEstablished in 1920, Swansea University is attracting global attention and recognition:◆ Holds a QS award for 5 Star excellence for quality assessment, placing us alongside lead-ing institutions such as Harvard and Oxford◆ Times Higher Education (THE) ranks us in the global top 200 category of the “most international universities”◆ Is 26th in the UK in the 2014 Research Excellent Framework (REF)◆ Is now in the top 40 of The Guardian University league Table ◆ Is 14th in the UK for student satisfaction (NSS 2016)◆ Is in the top 15 UK position for producing global graduates capable of securing profes-sions jobs (HESA)Excellent employability potential and support.We offer a comprehensive package of support and opportunities, including:◆ College based staff appointed to specifically assist students with their career develop-ment throughout their programme of study◆ Business start-up support and enterprise skills development◆ Well established study and work opportunities◆ Subject specific employability weeks featuring networking events, guest speakers and live projects◆ Summer and short term programmes, cultural, study and work based, to boost your CVFunding:Students from EU member states are probably eligible for a Welsh Government funded reduction in tuition fees for all UNDERGRADUATE programmes, reducing the cost to approximately £4000. This compares extremely favourable with the £9000 fees charged by most English Universities. There are also a range of scholarships available for Postgradu-ate study.Please be assured that for 2017 entry, the discounted undergraduate tuition fee will be honoured for the duration of the undergraduate programme.

Swiss Education Group (Switzerland)www.swisseducation.comParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia Since the establishment of its first hotel school in 1982, the Swiss Education Group has grown to become a world leading hospitality education network. The outstanding suc-cess of the Swiss Education Group has set new standards in the hospitality industry and provides inspiration to its graduates.Staying true to the traditions of Swiss hospitality management, all programmes of the Swiss EducationGroup combine academic learning with practical experience and are de-signed to meet the needs of hospitality employers. All member schools are subject to a stringent academic quality assurance which ensures students receive the renowned high-

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level of Swiss education.The five schools of the group are spread over seven stunning campuses located in both the French and German speaking regions of Switzerland. More than 5,000 students are welcomed each year from over 80 different nationalities, offering a multicultural environ-ment in which students study and live.César Ritz Colleges SwitzerlandBased on the philosophy of César Ritz, founder of the famous Ritz-Paris hotel, the pro-grammes of César Ritz Colleges focus on luxury, excellence, service, care and innova-tion. The experienced faculty of our hotel management school provides education that will help you to succeed and become a leader in a competitive world. Awarded with an impressive list of accreditations César Ritz Colleges provides world-class quality in hotel and tourism management courses.Culinary Arts Academy SwitzerlandLocated in the center of Europe the Culinary Arts Academy introduces you to culinary philosophies and modern trends. As an international institute for culinary education it focuses on practical kitchen skills and theoretical management classes. With tailored practical classes and paid internships in some of the most renowned Michelin-starred restaurants Culinary Arts Academy shows you the best ways how to become a top chef. You are given the opportunity to demonstrate your innovative ideas and develop your own business plan as a master in restaurant and culinary management.Hotel Institute MontreuxAs the birthplace of hospitality, Switzerland presents the best conditions in the world to study hospitality management. The international reputation of the school and a support-ive learning environment contributes to the potential success of students when they enter the professional field.The hospitality management courses at Hotel Institute Montreux, that combine Swiss hospitality practices and contemporary American management expertise, prepare stu-dents for top management jobs around the world.IHTTI School of Hotel ManagementThe inspiring programme at IHTTI School of Hotel Management emphasizes leader-ship and personal development. The combination of studies in hospitality management with the principles of branding, luxury and hotel design allows you to become a leader in hotel and design management. The staff at IHTTI School of Hotel Management will prepare you for a career in the luxury and design industry as part of the next generation of hospitality managers.Swiss Hotel Management SchoolThe Swiss Hotel Management School is known as one of Switzerland’s leading hotel man-agement schools. It offers a wide range of renowned programmes such as a Master in Hospitality Management or a Master of International Business with focus on spa and resort management. By introducing you to key components of event planning during the events management courses allows you to enhance your career opportunities and master the complexity of high-end events.Swiss Language Club

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Swiss Language Club, member of SEG, has 30 years of experience in organizing summer language camps in Switzerland combining an excellent language education with a wide range of leisure, sports and sightseeing activities.

The Duke of York’s Royal Military School (Great Britain)www.doyrms.comParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia The Duke of York’s Royal Military School welcomes students aged 11 to 18 from the Eu-ropean Economic Area who wish to board with us as they study for GCSE’s and A Levels. Originally established to educate children from military families, we welcome applica-tions from students wishing to be part of our special blend of military ethos and heritage, while developing traditional values of self-discipline, self-reliance, leadership, spirituality and respect for others. We are a full boarding school, which means that children live and study at the School during term time, making us the ideal choice for European families who would like their children to study in the UK. Your child will become part of a close-knit community where they are able to study and live with their friends. Our experienced Housemasters and Housemistresses offer good pastoral care and support, while academic tutors support the teachers in their daily classroom activity by overseeing evening prep. In 2016, 75% of students secured 5 GCSEs or more at A* to C grade including English and Maths which is significantly above the national UK average.All students are encouraged to achieve the very best they can whether it’s in the class-room, on the sports field, on the stage or as part of the Ceremonial Guard.

The Hague University of Applied Sciences (The Netherlands)www.dehaagsehogeschool.nlParticipating in LatviaThe Hague University of Applied Sciences has more than 25,000 students who come from over 150 different countries. That makes our university of applied sciences the most in-ternational in the Netherlands. We offer nine full-time Bachelor’s programmes entirely in English, with an international focus:◆ European Studies◆ Communication Multimedia Design/User Experience◆ Industrial Design Engineering◆ International Business and Management Studies◆ International Communication Management◆ International Financial Management and Control◆ Law◆ Process and Food Technology◆ Public Management◆ Safety and Security Management Studies

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◆ International Sport ManagementYou can take the following three Master’s degree programmes on a full-time or part-time basis: • Master in Financial Management and Control (MFMC) • Master of Business Administration (MBA) • Master in International Communication Management (MICM)We also offer an English Language Preparatory School for those would like to improve their English language skills. Our The Hague Summer School programme is a cutting edge 2- or 4-week modular course that looks at solving global issues through connecting the public and private sectors.

The Royal School (Great Britain)www.theroyalschool.co.ukParticipating in Latvia, EstoniaLocated in a leafy suburb of Wolverhampton, The Royal is conveniently situated between countryside and the UK’s second largest city, Birmingham, giving pupils ample oppor-tunity to experience the rich contrasts of British life. Furthermore, the school is now a Free School making it a very attractive option for students from the European Economic Area and European Union. Tuition is free and Boarding costs are £10,750 for the current school year.The Royal is a small, cohesive community with a friendly atmosphere for both day pupils and boarders alike. Our strong academic tradition is based upon individual attention and encouragement, as well as excellent pastoral care founded on respect, tolerance and un-derstanding of others. Students achieve their full academic potential, whilst a wide range of extra-curricular activities is available to develop character and leadership. We prepare pupils for Oxbridge and other top universities while also catering to pupils of all abilities. The School regularly achieves high standards in both A-Level and G.C.S.E. results, particularly in STEM subjects of mathematics and the sciences.The Royal combines traditional values with a modern outlook and a 'real-world' attitude. At the Royal, education is about developing the whole individual.

The University of Law (Great Britain)www.law.ac.ukParticipating in LatviaWhether your ambition is to work as a lawyer or in wider business, studying at The Uni-versity of Law (ULaw) will ensure you’ll get the best possible start to your career. We are the UK's longest-established specialist provider of legal education. We can trace our ori-gins to 1876 with the formation of leading tutorial firm Gibson & Weldon. We are also the UK’s largest law school with nine locations nationwide (Birmingham, Bristol, Chester, Exeter, Guildford, Leeds, London - Bloomsbury and Moorgate and Manchester) and an award winning Careers and Employability Service. With a rich heritage and a reputation for innovation and contemporary teaching practices, we continuously focus on develop-44

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ing the best legal minds.Our innovative business focused courses are designed and taught by lawyers with real commercial experience and have a strong emphasis on building the practical skills that today’s employers are looking for; we are ranked 1st for Student Satisfaction in the 2016 National Student Survey with an amazing 97% satisfaction rate. As a ULaw student, you will have access to the country’s largest and most varied pro bono programme with over 3,700 opportunities to put your legal skills into practice. Not to mention the UK’s larg-est legal mentoring programme, with the support of 500 practising lawyers. Our record speaks for itself, 97% of our full-time 2014 and 2015 LPC students secured employment within nine months of graduation.What really sets us apart from other universities is the guiding principle that the current and future lawyers we teach should only ever learn in a realistic, professional and con-temporary context.We’re the UK’s largest law school – We’ve trained more lawyers than anyone else.Heritage – We’re the country’s longest established specialist provider of legal education, dating back to 1876.Student Satisfaction – We were ranked first in the UK for student satisfaction in the 2016 National Student Survey.Learn from the best – Our tutors are qualified lawyers, passionate about teaching law.Innovative teaching methods – Our students learn the law through practical, real-life scenarios in small groups, with high contact teaching hours.Nurturing environment – High levels of support and feedback and access to an award-winning careers service.Employability – 97% of our full-time LPC students who graduated summer 2015 se-cured employment within 9 months of graduation. 96% of our full-time LLB students.Choice – We offer a variety of courses at nine fully-resourced modern centres across the UK.Our connections – We work with over 90 of the top 100 UK law firms and 30 major law firms choose to send their trainees to us.Our programmesGraduate Diploma in Law (full-time / part-time / online)Legal Practice Course (full-time / part-time / i-LLM LPC) Bar Professional Training Course (full-time / part-time)Online LLM in Legal Practice (Conflict Resolution) or Online LLM in Legal Practice (Intellectual Property)Online MSc in Law, Governance, Risk and Compliance LLB (Hons) Law degree (three-year full-time/ two-year accelerated full-time/ four-year part-time/ i-LLB) and LLB (Hons) Law with Business

UK Language Courses (Great Britain)www.uklanguagecourses.comParticipating in Latvia, EstoniaUKLC is a leading provider of language programmes in the UK for students aged 8-17. We run Summer Schools, Winter Camps, and a University Preparation Summer Pro-

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gramme specially designed for children and teenagers. Our mission is to educate, inspire and enrich the lives of young people from all over the world through English Language, Sports, and British Culture.We pride ourselves on our care for visiting students. Our relationship is built on trust and we work tirelessly to ensure that the safety of your children is the priority throughout all of our centres. We have 9 centres across the UK, all with high quality residential accommodation. They are international camps and the number of students from countries outside the Baltics is very high. Our camps are located in the most famous schools and universities in the UK’s most important cities and towns. These include;◆ London, King’s College, London◆ Reading, Queen Anne’s School ◆ Chichester, University of Chichester◆ York, Bootham School ◆ Manchester, Chetham’s School ◆ Chester, University of ChesterTo see the most of these wonderful locations, we include 3 visits every week! Our sum-mer schools are nearly full for 2017 but we would welcome adventurous students from the Baltic states.”

University College Birmingham (Great Britain)www.ucb.ac.ukParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaUCB is a highly specialised public sector university focusing on studies in hospitality management, culinary arts management, tourism management and business and market-ing programmes. We offer a range of qualifications up to Masters Degree level, with many being awarded by the University of Birmingham, to whom UCB is accredited. Particularly popular pro-grammes are the BA (Hons) Business Enterprise, the MA in Marketing Management for Events, Hospitality & Tourism and the MSc Hospitality with Tourism Management.Located in the centre of Birmingham, the UK’s second city, UCB is an industry focused institution with some of the best practical learning resources in the world. We offer 4 training restaurants, numerous food production kitchens, bakeries and a health and spa centre.UCB has its own language school and English as a Foreign Language Centre, offering academic English classes to our students and a free English language checking service for all written assessed work.UCB’s reputation is such that we attract students from around the globe. Our interna-tional student community numbers around 1,500, from around 80 countries. Students from the Baltic States are always particularly welcome at UCB!

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University of Glasgow (Great Britain)www.gla.ac.ukParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaThe University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s top Universities, ranked in the world's top 100 universities and located in the dynamic, diverse and welcoming city of Glasgow, Scot-land. We have been welcoming world changers since 1451, are a leading Russell Group institution and our students (18,000 undergraduates and 7,000 postgraduates from 140 countries) enjoy one of the best student lifestyles anywhere in the UK. Around 300 stu-dents from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia come to study at Glasgow every year so if you are thinking about your next step and exploring postgraduate study options, Glasgow could be for you. Loans and scholarships are available for postgraduate study in 2017/18. To find out more, visit the Glasgow stand and online at www.glasgow.ac.uk/latvia, www.glasgow.ac.uk/estonia or www.glasgow.ac.uk/lithuania.

University of Gloucestershire (Great Britain)www.glos.ac.uk Participating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaRanked 1st in the UK for international student support in the International Student Ba-rometer (ISB, 2016), the University of Gloucestershire offers excellent support, including an international welcome event to help you integrate into student life at the universityOur campuses are based in Cheltenham and Gloucester, just one hour from international airports in Birmingham and Bristoland approximately two to three hours from London based airports. We welcome students from across the world and have students from Esto-nia, Latvia and Lithuania studying at the university. Choose from over 100 undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in Art and Design, Ac-counting, Business, Computing and Technology, Education, Health and Social Care, Law, Liberal and Performing Arts, Media, Natural and Social Sciences, and Sport and Exercise.We are in the top 20 for Accounting, Film Production and Photography (Guardian, 2017) and have 100% student satisfaction in Advertising, Creative Writing, Criminology, Eng-lish Literature and Creative Writing, Photojournalism and Documentary Photography, Popular Music, Sports Coaching and Sports Strength and Conditioning (NSS, 2016)95% of our graduates are in employment or further study within 6 months (DLHE, 14/15). Every year more than 3,000 students take work placements during their course with na-tional and international firms including BBC, ITV, Superdry, Intel and IBM. Many of our students work part-time work alongside their studies.

University of Southern Denmark (Denmark)www.sdu.dkParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaUniversity is one of the most life-changing, academically rewarding and enjoyable times in life. At the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), 1 in 5 students are not from Den-mark. International students play a crucial role in enriching the university experience for

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every student, by bringing different views, cultures and perspectives.By choosing SDU, you will become part of a dynamic and modern University with a world-class academic reputation. SDU is recognised for its excellence in research and is among the top 2% of universities globally. Both SDU and Denmark have much to offer. Denmark is famous for its high quality of life, beautiful countryside, friendly people and cosy and safe atmosphere. The university does everything it can to make International students feel welcome. You can find help during the application process, as well as before and after your arrival.

Wellington School (Great Britain)www.wellington-school.org.ukParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaFounded in 1837, Wellington Senior School and Sixth Form provide excellent, all round education for boarders and day pupils aged 11 - 18. It is a co-educational school based in the small market town of Wellington in beautiful Somerset countryside, currently with 600 pupils including 160 Sixth Form students. The School’s academic achievements are excellent with superb GCSE and A level results, including Latin and Greek. We have an excellent track record of entry to Russell Groups universities and Oxbridge.We run a standalone Sixth Form Foundation Course for international students, which is a Fast track to A-levels and incorporates significant English tuition.The rounded education provision and extra-curricular activities are equally impressive – from a first-rate music department to outstanding sports coaching, adventurous trips to a host of stimulating clubs and societies. The house system and strong tradition of pastoral care ensures pupils are safe, happy, enjoying their schooling and achieving their full po-tential. The opportunity to join the Combined Cadet Force, Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme and many other activities is a particular strength of the School.We offer transport to and from the major airports and a Half Term Care package for boarders who do not want to make the long journey home or go into homestay provision.

Willem de Kooning Academy (The Netherlands)www.wdka.nlParticipating in Lithuania, Latvia, EstoniaWillem de Kooning Academy Rotterdam, offers contemporary and cutting edge art & design courses. The outside world is looking for artists who possess a multitude of talents and skills and who look beyond the borders of their original discipline. These ‘creating pi-oneers’. In the first part of your studies you will start with one of the following 11 English taught BA majors: Fine Art, Photography, Advertising, Animation, Audiovisual Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Spatial Design, Lifestyle, Fashion Design, Product Design. During your studies you will collaborate with other majors. We offer you the facilities In our stations where you can work with innovating techniques like VR, E-publishing and 3D digital manufacturing technology. With this experience you will grow into a success-ful creative entrepreneur!

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Wimbledon School of English (Great Britain)www.wimbledon-school.ac.ukParticipating in Latvia, EstoniaWimbledon School of English is one of the oldest English language schools in the UK. Since its foundation in 1964, it has earned a reputation for quality and excellence. We strongly believe in the importance of education and have developed a range of courses to improve your understanding of the English language plus develop your confidence in its use, all within a relaxed, fun and friendly environment. We have welcomed students form over 80 different countries, this gives a wonderful opportunity to make new friends from around the world and speak English together. We have a diverse range of courses from General English and Communication Skills, to professional courses such as Business and Medical English. We also offer exam preparation courses such as IELTS and Cambridge English. We are based in Wimbledon, one of the safest and most beautiful towns in London and only 20 minutes away from central London. We provide accommodation of a high stan-dard, from homestays to student residences. Our exciting social programme allows you to experience London as one of the most vibrant cities in the world; and 90% of our ac-tivities are free for our students. Studying with us at WSE is an incredible experience that you will remember for a lifetime.

Zhejiang University / University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Institute (China / United States)www.zju.edu.cn/english/ , www.illinois.eduParticipating in LatviaWe are the ZJU-UIUC Institute, an international collaboration in engineering. Zhejiang University (ZJU) is one of China's oldest and most prestigious higher education institu-tions. Its engineering programs ranked 4th in the “Best Global Universities Rankings 2016” list published by US News & World Report.We partner with the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (UIUC) is a renowned public research university in the United States with global impact. It ranks in the highest tier in the 2015 Academic Ranking of World Universities in Engineering / Technology and Computer Sciences.We are a cooperatively-run engineering college on the new Zhejiang University Inter-national Campus in Haining, China, about 120 km southwest of Shanghai. We build on strong partnerships between engineering at Zhejiang University and engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, and offer a unique engineering program combining strengths of east and west.The ZJU-UIUC Institute offers undergraduate academic programs in mechanical engi-neering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, and civil and environmental en-gineering, and plans to expand into other fields of engineering and science as it grows. Successful students receive engineering degrees from both UIUC and ZJU when their study is completed.

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Students admitted to this international degree program are enrolled in both Zhejiang University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Students who success-fully complete the program and meet the requirements of both universities will receive two bachelor’s degrees in their respective major fields:◆ Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois◆ Bachelor of Science from Zhejiang University

Zoni Language Centres (Great Britain, USA, Canada)www.zoni.comParticipating in Lithuania, LatviaZoni Language Centers is a premier provider of English education in the United States, serving the international community for over 25 years. Our flagship New York City cam-pus is located adjacent to the Empire State Building, and our Miami campus is just steps away from the beautiful Atlantic beach. Each campus offers a true English immersion experience with the personalized attention of small classes. School sponsored trips, com-mon recreation areas and access to all a world class city has to offer, create many oppor-tunities for our diverse student body to communicate in their newly acquired language. Zoni students don’t just learn English, they live it!An ACCET accredited educational institution; our Academic Pathways Program has as-sisted thousands of international students with their hopes of attending colleges and uni-versities across the US. Zoni Professional provides English lessons specific to many differ-ent industries. The Zoni Junior Program for ages 8-18 has summer and winter programs designed to engage a younger audience.Zoni global partners in the UK, Canada and other countries, comply with the same high standards our local campuses provide. Our Premium Intensive English Program in New York and Miami, is exclusive to Zoni and ideal for meeting your educational needs.

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