University Counseling & Career Guidance

DP1 Guidance Meetings for Parents in Person and Online

As we begin the guidance counselling journey with the class of 2027, we would like to highlight a few important events coming up. All students will receive an individual meeting invitation next week to meet with a guidance counsellor to review the results of their career exploration survey and screen guidance needs. 

The Guidance Department, Ms Mocanu, Ms Adler and Ms Fabris, will be available to meet with parents in small groups at the following times:

• Wednesday 1 April in person 9-10:30 coffee morning in DP 
• Wed 15 April at 13.30 – 14.30 online – please join through the Teams link 
• Wednesday 29 April at 9-10:30 coffee morning in DP 
• Wednesday 6 May online at 13.00 – 14.00 online- please join through the Teams link

During these meetings, we will be sharing with you the work we are doing with your students, discuss strategies to support their research and preparation, and answer questions you may have about specific programs. 

Upcoming University Visits/Events

For full details on events in Guidance/College Counseling please refer to the Guidance Newsletter 2025-2026

H-Farm Summer Academy – 50% discount for H-IS students

For students aiming for competitive degree programs, summer experiences are a vital way to build a well-rounded application that stands out to admissions committees. These programs allow students to explore potential career paths and fulfill CAS requirements while demonstrating the initiative and practical skills that many universities value alongside academic grades. By participating in these immersive tracks, students gain real-world insights that make personal statements more authentic and impactful. Choose from a wide range of programs for students aged 14+ such as: Bootcamp & Startup AI, Bootcamp Apollo Space, Bootcamp Fashion and Product Design, Bootcamp Coding and Game Development. Choose your H-Farm summer camp here and use the 50% discount code: his-summer-2026. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your academic profile while gaining valuable skills!

H-College Summer Programs – 25% discount code for H-IS students 

Are you considering applying to Universities abroad for your bachelor’s? Did you know that in this case the summer school experiences are relevant and count both towards your CAS and university application (CV and motivation letter)? H-College Summer Programs offers dynamic programs where students enhance their critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, and leadership skills – all while exploring their passions in a hands-on, immersive environment. We are pleased to offer H-IS families an exclusive 25% discount code SP-HFC-2026-D25-H for the following summer programs: Startup Summer (AD)Venture, Out of the Box-Discover Yourself, both available for students below 18 years old. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your academic profile while gaining valuable skills!

Student participation M5-DP2 is scheduled within specific designated time slots and students will be accompanied by their teachers, while all M1-DP2 parents are warmly invited to attend at their convenience at any point during the Fair hours. DP2 students who have received conditional offers to any of the universities above are strongly encouraged to drop by the booth and connect with the representative for questions and next steps!!!

SPRING 2026 University webinars & visits organised by Careers Guidance: 

1. Masterclass by Prof Nikhil Soi from Hult, recording here
2. Universidad Francisco de Vittoria (UFV), recording here and presentation here
3. ie university – Bachelor in Business Administration, Bachelors of Laws, Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Bachelor in Applied Mathematics plus dual undergraduate degrees
4. Hult University – recording here

1. Universidad Europea – recording in Italian here
2. American University of Rome – presentation here and recording unpacking holistic admission here

FALL 2025 University webinars & visits organised by Careers Guidance: 

1. Forward College (rotating campuses Lisbon, Paris, Berlin) presentation here & recording here
2. St Mary’s University London presentation here & recording here 
3. NYU Abu Dhabi, recording here
4. University Admissions Tests: Which ones are you likely to face? How to prepare, recording here, courtesy of Valdo Academics
5. The University of Utah, recording here, info on Incheon South Korea campus, tuition fees at the Incheon South Korea campus, tuition fees at the main campus, scholarships available here 
6. eu Business School recording here & presentation here
7. University of Toronto – here some resources application information, youtube channel, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Future Students, John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, Faculty of Music, University of Toronto Mississauga, University of Toronto Scarborough
8. Savannah College of Art & Design, recording here
9. University of Greenwich, recording here
10. EHL Swiss Hospitality Business School, presentation here