April/May News
CAREER DAY & UNIVERSITY FAIR
Participating in a university expo or career event offers a valuable chance to connect with representatives from numerous universities and companies at a single venue. This allows students to address any inquiries they may have about the institutions and the professional realm. Over 100 universities participated in the recent university fair:
French & Indian Fair
UK & Canadian Fair
Impact School Day/ meet a Tycoon
Science career day
UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS
Before taking the IB Exam, students transitioning from DP1 to DP2 gear up for academic challenges. Along the way, they send applications to various universities, either based on their school profile or their desired majors. Impressively, some secure full scholarships based on their academic performance. This year, the total scholarship value amounted to USD 17,851,946. Notable universities on our list include UMontréal, UOttawa, Queen Mary University of London, UBC, York University, Miami University, and Rochester Institute of Technology, among others.
OLYMPIAD
The aim of the Olympiad is to test the technical and academic abilities of our students, providing them an opportunity to gain further experience and knowledge. We organized the Kibo Math Challenge and the Young Photographer Challenge.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Extracurricular activities provide students with a platform to put their academic skills into practice. This year, our students were delighted to engage in the:
Harvard Young Leadership Program
The Yale Young African Scholar initiative
Preparatory classes for the SAT & TOEFL.
WORKSHOP & INTERNSHIP
Graphic design class at Ifran
University for Dp1 students for free
Easter break internship / UCAS application workshop
Parent information session
CLASS SESSIONS
In our counseling sessions, we offer classes on topics such as university applications, recommendation letters, career selections, majors, and essay writing. Each of these classes is structured and delivered based on a well-organized plan:
Class sessions - Curriculum planning and delivery
Alumni session with DP1
Vision Board
FALL SESSION
Beginning in fall 2020, we established a tradition of hosting online sessions connecting Enko students with university admissions representatives from around the world.
We hosted the Science Po Fall Session, and this year marked the inauguration of our third series, which kicked off on November 9th, 2022. What sets these meetings apart from other international events is the direct dialogue between universities and Enko students. They provide insights on how to excel in university applications, factoring in the students' unique environmental backgrounds.
KNOWLEDGE FOR COLLEGE
An eight-week online course designed to assist African high school students with their university applications. Spearheaded by experienced guidance counselors and specialists, this program endeavors to equip students with essential tools and insights for a successful university application journey.
WEBIFAIRS
During the online WebiFair, you have the opportunity to engage in real-time, one-on-one interactions with university admissions representatives from across the globe, such as:
Middle East & Africa Webifair
Univassit; Fall Session;
UCAS Application
K4C
Fall session
PERSONAL DEVELOPEMENT : IC3
The IC3 Institute offers schools multifaceted assistance, from setting up counseling departments and training staff to granting access to a wealth of remote training and professional growth tools. As counselors representing Enko Riviera, we were fortunate to partake in the 24-week IC3 Embark Africa Program.
The comprehensive curriculum presented encompassed:
Scheduled lectures led by university and industry professionals.
Engaging class dialogues.
Detailed case studies.
Collaborative projects alongside fellow counseling participants.
Opportunities for networking, fostering global connections with educators worldwide.
Our dedication and involvement were acknowledged with a certificate of participation.
PARTNERSHIPS & CONNEXION
In counseling, we serve as the primary instrument in aiding our students. This commitment drives us to actively forge partnerships with both local and international universities and institutions. Our objective is to foster innovation, ensure mutual alignment, and pursue shared goals.
We had:
Universities in Africa
Canadian Universities
Universities in USA
Campus France
EduCanada
Harvard Model Congress San Francisco
AWARDS
We take immense pride in our counselors who secured accreditation from Times Higher Education in London, ensuring top-notch counseling in our schools. Without introspection and the requisite knowledge, delivering high-caliber counseling to students and their parents would be challenging. This year, our counselors have been recognized with several awards.
We had:
The IC3 Award nominee, IC3 Africa committee, IC3 jury, counsellor accreditation.
Accredited counsellors from Times higher education
SCHOLARSHIP
The majority of our students have been granted scholarships as a result of their applications to various summer school camps.
They applied to:
Immerse Oxford Essay / Cambridge with 30% scholarship.
100% scholarship for YYGS
100% scholarship for Harvard program