International Education Week 2019

1ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON PROMOTINGSTUDENT SUCCESS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Presentations from scholarship coordinators and student exchange alumni across KSA, as well as international education experts.

22 NOVEMBER 2019, KINGDOM SCHOOLS AUDITORIUM,RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

Website: www.amideast.org/saudi-arabia/iew Phone: +966 11 483 8800

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International Education Week (IEW), November 18-22, 2019, is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This conference will be organized on the 22nd of November 2019, at Kingdom Schools in Riyadh City, offering a unique opportunity for high school students.

The conference, that is being held will be dedicated for getting higher degrees from Saudi Arabia, American Colleges, and Universities. The conference hosts a number of distinguished keynote speakers with extensive experience in the field of education and scholarship opportunities. They will lead presentations on topics such as:

• Benefits of international education• The Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange Student Program • EducationUSA and the steps needed for study in the U.S. • Undergraduate and graduate degree process in the U.S. • Financial aid, scholarship opportunities, and application

requirements• Test preparation and exam structure

Website: www.amideast.org/saudi-arabia/iew Phone: +966 11 483 8800

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

Mr. Paul Sanders Executive Director

International Division College Board

Dr. Brian ShottPublic Affairs Counselor

Mr. Ahmed Aburas Director, Academic

Programs & Partnerships Department

Saudi Aramco

Ms. Eshraq Al KhabbazSenior Education Advisor

EducationUSA

Ms. Ishraq Al Zu’bi Academic Relations and

Marketing Manager ETS Global

Mishary Alibraheem Fellowships & Traineeship

Director Misk Initiative Center

Adhwa Al-OqailInternational Enrichment

Programs Project Manager

Ms. Faten Al-TwaimTamayuz Program (Applying

to Top US Universities) Project Manager

MAWHIBA

Razan Al AgeelMaster of Ceremonies

YES Alumna

Lama Al NasserSenior Advisor

YES Alumni

Dr. Walid AbediseidKAUST Gifted Student

Program (KGSP)

Ms. Abeer Hassanain YES Program Officer

AMIDEAST Saudi Arabia

Website: www.amideast.org/saudi-arabia/iew Phone: +966 11 483 8800

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Website: www.amideast.org/saudi-arabia/iew Phone: +966 11 483 8800

CONFERENCE AGENDA

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

5:00 pm - 5:15 pm

5:15 pm - 5:35 pm

5:35 pm - 5:55 pm

5:55 pm - 6:15 pm

6:15 pm - 6:25 pm

6:25 pm - 7:00 pm 7:00 pm - 7:20 pm

7:20 pm - 7:40 pm

7:40 pm - 8:10 pm

8:10 pm - 8:40 pm

8:40 pm – 9:10 pm

9:10 pm to 10:30 pm

Registration & Check-InOpening Remarks Celebrating International Education Week in KSA AMIDEAST Saudi Arabia The role of youth in increasing social awarenessMs. Razan AlAgeel United Nations Youth Ambassador Keynote Addresses:International education and the USDr. Brian Shott New updates with the SATMr. Paul Sanders The College BoardAssisting students with the application processMs. Eshraq Al KhabbazEducationUSATOEFL® Test Preparation: The Insider’s GuideMs. Ishraq Al Zu’bi Education Testing ServicesYES Program scholarships for secondary students Ms. Abeer Hassanain AMIDEAST Saudi Arabia Networking Break International Exchange Program: Saudi student experiences Lama AlNasser / Dhoha AlBediwi / Mansour AlAbdullahSenior YES AlumniMiSK College Prep Scholarship Program opportunities Mishary Alibraheem MiSK FoundationMawhiba international programs and the scholarship Ms. Adwa Al-Ogiel / Ms. Faten Al-Twaim Mawhiba KAUST scholarship opportunitiesDr. Walid Abediseid KAUST Gifted Student Program (KGSP) Saudi Aramco scholarship opportunities Mr. Ahmed Aburas Aramco Questions from the audience Panel Discussion