The Birmingham Teacher Training Workshop is a full-day, in-person professional development session for school-based counsellors and advisors new to international university advising. Gain practical knowledge of global admissions systems, application processes, and ethical guidance practices, build confidence in supporting students and families.
Birmingham Teacher Training Workshop
We’re pleased to offer the Birmingham Teacher Training Workshop as an in-person professional development day for schools this June.
This foundational training is designed for school-based counsellors and advisors who are new to international university advising or have recently taken on responsibility for supporting global applications. The day provides a clear orientation to the international admissions landscape, focusing on practical systems knowledge, adviser judgement, and confidence-building support. Sessions are led by The University Guys team and are designed to be practical, honest, and directly applicable to day-to-day advising in schools.
Join Us
The University Guys welcome in-house, permanent employees of UK curriculum schools working in university guidance, careers, or advisory roles who are at an early stage of working with international university applications.
Date & Location
This workshop will be held in the Birmingham area. Full venue details to follow.
Time
Registration will open in the morning, with sessions running across a full training day. Full timings will be confirmed ahead of the event.
Sessions will focus on
- Understanding the global university landscape and major study destinations
- How different admissions systems work and what advisers need to know
- Practical mechanics of applications and supporting documentation
- Managing timelines, expectations, and common family questions
- Building safe, accurate, and defensible advising practice
- Developing a clear action plan for your role going forward
Why Attend?
- Build a strong foundation in international university advising
- Gain practical clarity on systems, processes, and adviser responsibilities
- Develop confidence to support students and families accurately and ethically
- Connect with peers who are navigating similar early-stage advising challenges