Graduates venturing into the future

Dare to dream - if you keep working on it, it might just happen!

In the coming months, our students in Grade 12 are embarking on their journey to put in place their plans for “life after WIS”. The process of planning for their futures is an extensive and highly time-consuming one. There is much to be considered from finances to entry requirements, to location and leaving home. All these factors are critical to be well thought through and discussed within the family and also in the circle of peers and with the school - teachers, the guidance counsellor and possible alumni and connections who can advise on the plans the student has.

Our students at WIS apply to and enter tertiary institutions all around the world. Currently the most preferred location for applications is the Netherlands with the US, Canada and UK also quite popular. A number of our graduates apply to South Africa and also to Australia.

Our Class of 2023 was accepted at the following universities:

• UAE - Middlesex University Dubai: Electronic Engineering - Electronic and Electrical engineering

• Belgium - KU Leuven: Biochemical engineering - Chemical engineering

• Canada - University of New Brunswick (UNB): Bachelor of Kinesiology - Medical Sciences

• Canada - Lakehead University: Marine Conservation - Biology and Biological Sciences

• Canada - University of Calgary: Schulich School of Engineering - Civil engineering

• Switzerland - EHL Hospitality Business School: Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management - Hospitality, Leisure, and Tourism

• France - ArtFX: 3D & Digital Special Effects - Graphic design

• Benin - Weltwärts: Doing a Gap year with Weltwärts in Benin. Starting studies in the Netherlands in 2024

• Namibia - Nust: Computer science - Computer science and AI

• South Africa - Stellenbosch University: Fine Arts - Crafts, Jewellery, and Woodworking

• USA - Texas Tech University: Undeclared

• The Netherlands - Maastricht University: European Law - Law and Legal studies

Application season is looming around the corner - Class of 2024 dare to dream, have aspirations, and make them work for you. It is not impossible to reach your goals and to find a pathway that works with your passion and with your aspirations. Use all the resources available to you and make your future work for you.

Here are some upcoming events that might be of interest:

• 28 October - Webifair - virtual university fair - 15 universities in attendance. Connect with university admissions people directly and ask your questions.

• 15 & 16 November - CIS Forum on International Admission and Guidance - Maggie attending the conference.

• 23 November - University of Calgary presentation

• 30 November - Parent Information Evening - tertiary and post-secondary education - guidance and conversation.

Margarete Reiff

Secondary Principal