Teacher Training

Birmingham Teacher Training Workshop

We’re pleased to offer the Birmingham Teacher Training Workshop as an in-person professional development day for schools this June.

This foundational training is designed for school-based counsellors and advisors who are new to international university advising or have recently taken on responsibility for supporting global applications. The day provides a clear orientation to the international admissions landscape, focusing on practical systems knowledge, adviser judgement, and confidence-building support. Sessions are led by The University Guys team and are designed to be practical, honest, and directly applicable to day-to-day advising in schools.

Join Us

The University Guys welcome in-house, permanent employees of UK curriculum schools working in university guidance, careers, or advisory roles who are at an early stage of working with international university applications.

Time

Registration will open in the morning, with sessions running across a full training day. Full timings will be confirmed ahead of the event.

Sessions Will Include

• My International Advising Challenge 
  -The challenges you might be facing
• The Global University Landscape: Your Orientation Map
  -Why students increasingly explore international options
  -Overview of primary destinations, key differences and your role as the advisor, looking at the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand
• What Are Universities Actually Looking For?
  - Contrasting Philosophies & Practical Implications:
  -The UK, US, European & Canadian model
• The Practical Mechanics: UCAS, Common App, and Beyond
  - Application Platforms & Supporting Documentation Deep Dive
  -UCAS, Common Application, Coalition Application, Canadian Systems & European Variations
  -Transcripts, Personal statements, Essays, References, Recommendations & Testing Requirements
• What Families Need to Know (And What You Need to Tell Them)
  -Timeline Management & Financial Realities
• Where to Find Reliable Information & When to Seek Expert Help
  Agenda subject to change

Why Attend?

• Build a strong foundation in international university advising
• Gain practical clarity on systems, processes, and adviser responsibilities
• Develop confidence to support students and families accurately and ethically
• Connect with peers who are navigating similar early-stage advising challenges