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THE Counsellor Resources

THE Counsellor is a resources platform for international school counsellors to help them advise students on career and university selection. Created in partnership with , , , , and , this ground-breaking initiative aims to amplify the voice of the amazing international school counsellor community.

The content and structure of THE Counsellor has been shaped by experienced school counsellors from the Times Higher Education International School’s Advisory Board ensuring a true “for counsellors, by counsellors” ethos. The majority of articles have been written by counsellors from around the world.

THE Counsellor is part of Times Higher Education’s three pillar strategy for school counsellors, also including the THE Counsellor Accreditation Programme (THE CAP) and the Regional International Schools Forum & Workshops. Discover how this unique platform supports the exceptional international school counsellor community.

Latest resources

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‘A waste of time and money’: parents’ perceptions of gap years – and how to counter them

Universities now see a gap year as a valuable asset, enhancing academic motivation – but the parents of putative gap year students may need a little more persuasion

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Social capital – upskilling, mentoring, community

How can educators help students gain social capital and find mentors to help them progress in an ever-changing employment landscape?

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Why counsellors need to switch off over the break

With university application deadlines in January, it can be difficult to switch off over the winter break – but here are five compelling reasons why we should do it anyway

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A counsellor’s New Year’s resolutions – in song

Your neighbours are having a noisy New Year’s Eve party – but there may be some counselling lessons in their choice of soundtrack

THE Counsellor Resource Topics

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Understand the various admissions systems in international education and how students can fund their studies

Admissions Processes & Funding

Best practice

Learn about examples of best practice and career progression from counsellors themselves

Counsellor Insight

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Advice and guidance on how to have challenging conversations with all stakeholders

Managing Stakeholders

Reporting and advocacy

Promote awareness and support for your role with school management teams

Reporting & Advocacy

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Help increase resilience and emotional wellbeing among your students

Mental Health & Resilience

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Guide each of your students to the successful completion and submission of applications

What is happening in the sector?

Sector Trends

Find the most up to date information on key sector trends

Services for Counsellors

CAP2

THE Counsellor Accreditation Programme - everything you need to know

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Register for events for your career development and networking

Webinar

Explore our upcoming and previous webinars

Resources for universities

University resources

Resources for universities to understand how they can work with counsellors to attract high-quality students

Endorsed by COBIS

Global ambassador for British international Schools

What is THE Counsellor?

Learn more about the innovative resource-sharing platform that offers advice and guidance to international school counsellors