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    University of Otago Visits BCIS to Discuss Future Study Pathways

    British Concordance International School Chiang Mai welcomed Mr Garry Chronican, Director of Pathways at the University of Otago, for a session on university options in New Zealand for Year 10 and 11 students.

    BCIS Communications Team3 min read
    The University of Otago's Director of Pathways shakes hands with a BCIS school leader in front of the BCIS crest, following his visit to speak with Year 10 and 11 students.
    Mr Garry Chronican, Director of Pathways at the University of Otago, visited BCIS to meet Year 10 and 11 students.

    On 1 September, British Concordance International School (BCIS) Chiang Mai welcomed Mr Garry Chronican, Director of Pathways at the University of Otago, for a visit focused on future study opportunities for the school's Year 10 and 11 students.

    Year 10 and 11 BCIS students, some in Knights sports kit, listen to Mr Garry Chronican present a slide on Otago Business School's accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.
    Mr Chronican set out Otago Business School's international accreditations, including AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.

    New Zealand pathways and student life

    Mr Chronican's presentation moved from academic accreditation to life in New Zealand itself, including Otago's UniFlats system — student housing the university describes as unique to its Dunedin campus. Students, teachers and school leaders used the session to ask questions and discuss possible pathways in New Zealand.

    BCIS students in school polo shirts sit in the front row as Mr Garry Chronican presents a slide about Otago's UniFlats student housing.
    Mr Garry Chronican gestures while speaking to BCIS students during his presentation on study opportunities in New Zealand.BCIS students in the audience discuss the presentation and prepare questions for the University of Otago's Director of Pathways.

    Students had the chance to ask questions and discuss pathways directly with Mr Chronican.

    The visit gave Year 10 and 11 students a direct look at one route into international higher education, alongside a broader discussion of current trends in international education.

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