Guidance counsellor events in 2025
Applications to attend the 2025 in-person International Counsellor Fly-In are closed.
Check the details on this page to join the online International Guidance Counsellors Conference during the week commencing 7 April 2025.
International Counsellor Fly-In 2025
We're pleased to announce our international counsellor fly-in for 2025.
Working alongside Imperial College London, we'll be holding in-person conferences for international guidance counsellors on the following dates:
- Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 March 2025 at the University of Cambridge
- Wednesday 26 March 2025 at Imperial College London
What to expect
The conferences will offer an opportunity to:
- discover more about the two universities
- meet staff and students
- take part in workshops and Q&A sessions
- get updates on UK admissions
- tour university facilities
- learn about specific course areas
A full programme for each event will be available by mid-January 2025.
The events are free to attend. You'll need to arrange your own accommodation and travel, including between Cambridge and London. You're not required to attend both events and can submit a preference on the application form.
Please contact IGCC@admin.cam.ac.uk (University of Cambridge) or visit@imperial.ac.uk (Imperial College London) for further details.
Online International Guidance Counsellors Conference 2025
Join us, for the 2025 Online International Guidance Counsellor Conference from the University of Cambridge.
Our event, designed for teachers, advisers and counsellors supporting international students to the UK, will be held from 7 to 11 April and will include both live and on-demand sessions covering a range of topics to help you in your work supporting students.
The conference will include detailed sessions on personal statements and UCAS references, a full overview of the admissions process at Cambridge and a conference highlight will be live Q&A sessions with Admissions Tutors and current international students tailored to specific regions.
FAQ
Who are the conferences for?
The events are for schools-based guidance counsellors working in international school settings.
We are happy to receive applications from independent counsellors to join our online conference. We may ask to see evidence of professional accreditation as part of our application process.
We are unable to accept applications from individuals representing any other organisations.
How many places are available?
We have no limit on the number of delegates who can attend online.
We have 50 places available to attend the in person fly-in.
We will give priority to schools who have not previously attended a conference.
If we can't offer you a place in person, we will offer you a place to attend online.
I want to come in person. Can I bring a second colleague?
We're only able to provide one place per school to attend in person. We are able to offer additional places to attend online.
Can I attend both online and in person?
No. We will either offer you a place to attend online or in person.
Is there a cost to attend?
There is no fee to attend the conference.
If you're attending in person, you will need to cover the cost of your travel and your accommodation during the conference. We strongly encourage you to speak with your school before you apply to ensure that there are funds available to cover your attendance.
We understand that it may not be financially viable for all schools to send delegates in person. We're committed to providing an online version of the conference which is accessible to all. As such, we're unable to offer financial assistance to attend in person.
Will online sessions be recorded?
We will record all online sessions, giving you the flexibility to engage with the content at your own convenience.