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OpenApply Admissions Conference "The Admissions Experience"
Recap HERE

Hosted at IGB International School
Jalan Sierramas Utama, Sierramas,
47000 Sungai Buloh,
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Friday, November 15
 

8:00am GMT+08

Day 1: Transportation from One World Hotel to IGB International School
Friday November 15, 2019 8:00am - 8:30am GMT+08
One World Hotel First Avenue, Bandar Utama City Centre, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor - Malaysia
  Transportation

8:30am GMT+08

Morning Tea & Registration
Friday November 15, 2019 8:30am - 9:00am GMT+08
Drama Room
  Networking

9:00am GMT+08

Welcoming Remarks
Speakers
avatar for MacKenzie Murray

MacKenzie Murray

Senior VP, Systems, OpenApply
MacKenzie is the Senior VP, Systems at Faria Education Group, a leading provider of information systems for international schools, currently supporting over 10,000 schools worldwide. Since joining Faria, MacKenzie has overseen over 800 schools take their admissions online with OpenApply... Read More →

KL Welcoming Remark pdf
Friday November 15, 2019 9:00am - 9:15am GMT+08
Drama Room
  Networking

9:15am GMT+08

From Guard House to Graduation
Cultivating your school community to maximize the admissions experience. How can you can inspire all of your stakeholders to embrace the importance of their role in the admissions journey? Building a robust admissions process takes buy-in from everyone. School-wide commitment ensures that there are positive touch points starting at admissions, following onto enrollment and eventually in the alumni world.
Speakers
avatar for Julia Love

Julia Love

Director Of Admissions, International School of Kuala Lumpur
Julia Love is in her 8th year as Director of Admissions at the International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL). Previously, Julia worked in Admissions in London and the USA. With over 20 years experience in Boarding, Primary, Secondary and International schools, Julia is passionate about... Read More →

From Guardhouse to Graduation Julia Love ISKL pdf
Friday November 15, 2019 9:15am - 10:05am GMT+08
Drama Room
  General

10:05am GMT+08

5 Ways to Reimagine Your School's Admissions Strategy
We used to think that admissions was all about passing on information about our school. Then, one day, we started wondering whether it should rather be a learning experience for families. In this interactive session, David Willows will tell the story of a school that has completely reimagined admissions. Based on lessons learned, he will invite us to consider the possibility that the future of our profession will be defined by learning, design, listening, story and, above all, human kindness.
Speakers
avatar for David Willows

David Willows

Director of Advancement, The International School of Brussels
Dr. David Willows is Director of Admissions and Advancement at the International School of Brussels. David is also a regular presenter & trainer at international events and author of several books and articles in the field of international school branding, admissions, marketing and... Read More →

5 Ways to Reimagine Your School's Admissions Strategy David Willows pdf
Friday November 15, 2019 10:05am - 11:05am GMT+08
Drama Room
  General

11:05am GMT+08

Coffee Break
Friday November 15, 2019 11:05am - 11:25am GMT+08
Drama Room
  Networking

11:25am GMT+08

The Revamped Open Morning
Learn how Harrow International School Hong Kong doubled Open Morning attendance figures, followed by an increase in applications, by making a few tweaks to the Open Morning experience. This interactive session will begin by a talk and then lead to group discussions.
Speakers
avatar for Nishel Turpin

Nishel Turpin

Director of Communications, Admissions and Develop, Harrow International School Hong Kong
Nishel Turpin is an accomplished award-winning professional who has experience across numerous sectors, working for top brands from Credit Suisse, Gartner and CMS Legal to Hearst Publishing and Moschino. She has also worked in some of the most exciting cities across the globe, including... Read More →

The Revamped Open Morning Nishel Turpin pdf
Friday November 15, 2019 11:25am - 12:15pm GMT+08
Drama Room
  General

12:15pm GMT+08

Lunch
Friday November 15, 2019 12:15pm - 1:15pm GMT+08
Cafeteria
  Networking

1:15pm GMT+08

Workshop 1.1: OpenApply Demonstration
Speakers
avatar for Alex Lewis

Alex Lewis

Account Manager, Faria Education Group
Alex is a third culture kid who attended international schools in Taipei, Seoul, and Beijing, before heading to Boston to attend Northeastern University.Alex now works with OpenApply to support schools looking to significantly improve their admissions experience and eliminate wasted... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2019 1:15pm - 2:05pm GMT+08
Breakout Room 1
  OpenApply

1:15pm GMT+08

Workshop 1.2: Insights & Analytics for Admissions and Marketing
Speakers
avatar for Steven Born

Steven Born

Product Manager, OpenApply

KL Insights & Analytics pdf
Friday November 15, 2019 1:15pm - 2:05pm GMT+08
Breakout Room 2
  OpenApply

2:05pm GMT+08

Short Break
Friday November 15, 2019 2:05pm - 2:15pm GMT+08
American School of Milan
  Networking

2:15pm GMT+08

Workshop 2.1: Inbound Marketing and Automation with Finalsite & OpenApply
Speakers
avatar for Pamela Wallace

Pamela Wallace

International Client Success Manager, Finalsite
Finalsite has been bringing cutting-edge web design and web software to leading independent schools, colleges, and organizations around the world since 1998. Talk to Pam about how she and the Finalsite team can help you enroll more students, communicate faster and better, and better... Read More →

Inbound Marketing and Automation with Finalsite & OpenApply pdf
Friday November 15, 2019 2:15pm - 3:05pm GMT+08
Breakout Room 1
  OpenApply

2:15pm GMT+08

Workshop 2.2: Reviewing Applicants
Speakers
avatar for Yun Qiao

Yun Qiao

OpenApply Sales & Support Representative, Faria Education Group
OpenApply Sales & Support Representative

KL Reviewing Applicants pdf
Friday November 15, 2019 2:15pm - 3:05pm GMT+08
Breakout Room 2
  OpenApply

3:05pm GMT+08

Short Break
Friday November 15, 2019 3:05pm - 3:15pm GMT+08
IGB International School
  Networking

3:15pm GMT+08

Unconference
Do you still have a burning question (or two)? Want to share a pro tip with us? Come help us wrap up the conference and continue learning! We will process the information we gained, share insights, and further clarify our understandings collaboratively.
Speakers
avatar for Renee Gian

Renee Gian

Director of Admissions and Marketing, The Western International School of Shanghai
Ms. Renee Gian was an educator, teaching a variety of subjects throughout her career before becoming the Admissions Director of a large international school in Cairo. She now lives in Shanghai with her son and is the Director of Admissions and Marketing at the Western International... Read More →

Unconference Export xlsx
Unconference Renee Gian pdf
Friday November 15, 2019 3:15pm - 4:15pm GMT+08
Drama Room
  General

4:15pm GMT+08

Day 1: Transportation to One World Hotel
Friday November 15, 2019 4:15pm - 4:45pm GMT+08
IGB International School
  Transportation

6:00pm GMT+08

Happy Hour at Signature by the Hill @ The Roof
Friday November 15, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm GMT+08
Signature by the Hill @ The Roof Sky Level, 1, First Avenue, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
  Networking
 
Saturday, November 16
 

8:00am GMT+08

Day 2: Transportation from One World Hotel to IGB International School
Saturday November 16, 2019 8:00am - 8:30am GMT+08
One World Hotel First Avenue, Bandar Utama City Centre, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor - Malaysia
  Transportation

8:30am GMT+08

Morning Tea & Registration
Saturday November 16, 2019 8:30am - 8:45am GMT+08
Drama Room
  Networking

8:45am GMT+08

Company Update, Product Roadmap & New Features
Speakers
avatar for MacKenzie Murray

MacKenzie Murray

Senior VP, Systems, OpenApply
MacKenzie is the Senior VP, Systems at Faria Education Group, a leading provider of information systems for international schools, currently supporting over 10,000 schools worldwide. Since joining Faria, MacKenzie has overseen over 800 schools take their admissions online with OpenApply... Read More →

Kuala Lumpur Company Update Final pdf
Saturday November 16, 2019 8:45am - 9:15am GMT+08
Drama Room
  OpenApply

9:15am GMT+08

Geeking out with OpenApply at IGBIS
A data manager's perspective on using OpenApply at your school
Speakers
avatar for Adam Morris

Adam Morris

ICT Coordinator, IGB International School
Adam is ICT Coordinator @ IGBIS with a broad range of experience helping schools with data management. By day, he teaches IB Computer Science and drinks his homemade coffee brews.

Geeking Out with OpenApply @ IGBIS Adam Morris pdf
Saturday November 16, 2019 9:15am - 9:45am GMT+08
Drama Room
  General

9:45am GMT+08

Short Break
Saturday November 16, 2019 9:45am - 9:55am GMT+08
Drama Room
  Networking

9:55am GMT+08

How May I Help You?
Take an irreverent look at admissions through the lens of parents, faculty, and staff then collectively come up with strategies to create a smoother and more transparent experience all parties.
Speakers
avatar for Kat Ngkaion

Kat Ngkaion

Head of Admissions, Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS)
Kat's first job was in hospitality and food services management at the Hyatt Regency, Manila. This evolved into a career in retail management as well as a university lecturer. A global citizen for the last 22 years, Kat joined Jakarta Intercultural School as Director of Admissions... Read More →

How May I Help You Kat Ngkaion pdf
Saturday November 16, 2019 9:55am - 10:45am GMT+08
Drama Room
  General

10:45am GMT+08

Coffee Break
Saturday November 16, 2019 10:45am - 11:00am GMT+08
Drama Room
  Networking

11:00am GMT+08

Factors Affecting Enrolment Growth
This session will be an interactive discussion about Factors Affecting Enrolment Growth including a case study. Participants will be encouraged to identify the factors affecting their own school's enrolment growth and how they can strategise to meet challenges.
Speakers
avatar for Brit Beckers

Brit Beckers

Admissions Team, International School of London in Surrey
Brit Beckers graduated from the University of Antwerp with a Master in Business & Marketing, with a Post-Graduate Certificate of Secondary School Teaching. After working for the Flemish Government in Culture, Environment & Finance, she moved to Germany and later to the UK with her... Read More →
avatar for Claudine Hakim

Claudine Hakim

Head of Advancement, Transitions and Student Support, International School of London
Claudine Hakim is Head of Advancement, Transitions and Student Support at the International School of London (ISL).  She was one of the founding Head Teacher’s at ISL Surrey and is the leader of the award winning ISL Crossroads Transitions programme.Having lived in 3 continents... Read More →

Factors Affecting Enrollment Growth Claudine Hakim & Brit Beckers pdf
Saturday November 16, 2019 11:00am - 11:50am GMT+08
Drama Room
  General

11:50am GMT+08

Lunch & School Tour
Saturday November 16, 2019 11:50am - 1:10pm GMT+08
Cafeteria
  Networking

1:10pm GMT+08

Workshop 3.1: Agents in OpenApply
Speakers
avatar for MacKenzie Murray

MacKenzie Murray

Senior VP, Systems, OpenApply
MacKenzie is the Senior VP, Systems at Faria Education Group, a leading provider of information systems for international schools, currently supporting over 10,000 schools worldwide. Since joining Faria, MacKenzie has overseen over 800 schools take their admissions online with OpenApply... Read More →

Kuala Lumpur Agents pdf
Saturday November 16, 2019 1:10pm - 2:00pm GMT+08
Breakout Room 1
  OpenApply

1:10pm GMT+08

Workshop 3.2: Parent Journey
Speakers
avatar for Alex Lewis

Alex Lewis

Account Manager, Faria Education Group
Alex is a third culture kid who attended international schools in Taipei, Seoul, and Beijing, before heading to Boston to attend Northeastern University.Alex now works with OpenApply to support schools looking to significantly improve their admissions experience and eliminate wasted... Read More →

KL Parent Journey pdf
Saturday November 16, 2019 1:10pm - 2:00pm GMT+08
Breakout Room 2
  OpenApply

1:10pm GMT+08

Workshop 3.3: Admissions Events
Speakers
avatar for Steven Born

Steven Born

Product Manager, OpenApply

KL Events pdf
Saturday November 16, 2019 1:10pm - 2:00pm GMT+08
TBA
  OpenApply

2:00pm GMT+08

Short Break
Saturday November 16, 2019 2:00pm - 2:10pm GMT+08
IGB International School
  Networking

2:10pm GMT+08

Workshop 4.1: Finding the Right Students for the Right Schools
What are the character attributes and skills that make a student a good fit for your school?  Students and parents apply to schools for various reasons.  However, gone are the days when parents should only look at school rankings or results and admissions simply look to put bums in chairs and collect tuition. Schools and families need to look at what makes a student a good fit for their school teaching style, ethos and values.  What are the academic and personal expectations on new students and how can we set students up to succeed by profiling students and their needs?
This sessions will workshop what is important to your school and ways to build a profile of students at the time of application. By better knowing students before they arrive to the school, schools can be prepared to help them achieve their potential.
Speakers
avatar for Heidi Reid

Heidi Reid

CEO, International Diagnostic & Admissions Test
An educational professional with more than 25 years experience in teaching, administration and leadership - then I had an idea for an admissions test.

Finding the Right Students for the Right Schools (iDAT) Heidi Reid pdf
Saturday November 16, 2019 2:10pm - 3:00pm GMT+08
Breakout Room 1
  OpenApply

2:10pm GMT+08

Workshop 4.2: Family Friendly Re-Enrolment
Speakers
avatar for Brit Beckers

Brit Beckers

Admissions Team, International School of London in Surrey
Brit Beckers graduated from the University of Antwerp with a Master in Business & Marketing, with a Post-Graduate Certificate of Secondary School Teaching. After working for the Flemish Government in Culture, Environment & Finance, she moved to Germany and later to the UK with her... Read More →
avatar for Yun Qiao

Yun Qiao

OpenApply Sales & Support Representative, Faria Education Group
OpenApply Sales & Support Representative

KL Family Friendly Re Enrolment pdf
Saturday November 16, 2019 2:10pm - 3:00pm GMT+08
Breakout Room 2
  OpenApply

3:00pm GMT+08

Closing & Wrap-Up Activity
Speakers
avatar for MacKenzie Murray

MacKenzie Murray

Senior VP, Systems, OpenApply
MacKenzie is the Senior VP, Systems at Faria Education Group, a leading provider of information systems for international schools, currently supporting over 10,000 schools worldwide. Since joining Faria, MacKenzie has overseen over 800 schools take their admissions online with OpenApply... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2019 3:00pm - 3:30pm GMT+08
IGB International School
  Networking

3:30pm GMT+08

Day 2: Transportation to One World Hotel
Saturday November 16, 2019 3:30pm - 4:00pm GMT+08
IGB International School
  Transportation

3:30pm GMT+08

Day 2: Transportation to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Saturday November 16, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm GMT+08
TBA
  Transportation
 
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