2026 British Council Taiwan Agent and Counsellor Forum
Empowering Student Futures, Building Collaborative Partnerships
Event Information
- Date: Wednesday 21 October
- Time: 14.00 – 17.30 Taiwan Time (GMT+8). Registration starts at 13.30
- Venue: 5th Floor, The Orchid Room, Humble House Taipei, Curio Collection by Hilton. No.18, Songgao Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City
Join us for the Taiwan Agent and Counsellor Forum 2026, a dynamic platform designed to strengthen partnerships and share insights across the UK-Taiwan education landscape. Under the theme Empowering Student Futures, Building Collaborative Partnerships, the event brings together study abroad advisers, school careers counsellors, and UK university representatives to explore the latest developments in UK education policy, local student mobility trends, and collaborative approaches to student success. Save your spot before registration closes on Friday 9 October.
Why Attend?
The forum will open with a brief opening talk on what makes a UK education stand out, followed by a look at the latest regional student mobility trends to the UK. To make sure you have the practical details needed to support your students, representatives from UKVI, VFS Global, and UCAS will share essential updates. We will then wrap up the afternoon with a panel discussion where education professionals can share their perspectives on the current landscape.
Who Should Attend?
- Study abroad advisers and education agents
- University and careers counsellors at high schools or international schools
Whether you're guiding students, shaping policy, or representing a UK university, this forum offers valuable knowledge, practical tools, and a chance to build lasting partnerships.
Event programme (Tentative)
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Time
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Topics
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Speakers
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13.30
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Arrival / Check-in
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14.00
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Event begins & welcome remarks
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14.05-14.15
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Keynote speech –
The UK Choice: What Makes British Education Stand Out
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Susan Milner
British Council Director Taiwan
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14:15-14:45
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UK–Taiwan Student Mobility Update: Is there still opportunity for the UK?
This presentation explores latest trends in Taiwanese student mobility to the UK, and policy updates amongst major competitors. The session will also present the latest research and survey findings from the East Asia Insights team on the affordability and demand for UK higher education in East Asia, including Taiwan.
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Sonia Wong
Head of Tertiary Education Insights, British Council Malaysia
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14:45-15:15
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UKVI Visa update
Policy update and student visa advice
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Chris Bristo
Visa Outreach Officer (Brunei, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Taiwan, Timor Leste), British Embassy Manila
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15.15-15.45
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Tea Break and Networking
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15.45-16.15
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VFS Visa update
This presentation provides a briefing on the 2026 UK student visa application process in Taiwan, covering the shift to eVisa, application and biometric appointment procedures, payment requirements, Priority Visa (PV) and Super Priority Visa (SPV) options, VFS value-added services, and key reminders to help applicants avoid delays and complete their applications successfully. (session in Mandarin)
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Sandy Fan
VFS Global, Country Manager – Taiwan
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16.15-16.45
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UCAS updates and best practice
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Courtney Grange
International Development Officer, UCAS
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16.45 – 17.30
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Panel discussion
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To be confirmed
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17.30
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End of the event
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Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to expand your network, enhance your knowledge and elevate your counselling skills. Reserve your spot by Friday 9 October!
List of Participating UK Universities:
Aston University
Lancaster University
Manchester Metropolitan University
Middlesex University London
Queen’s University Belfast
Royal Holloway, University of London
SOAS University of London
The University of Manchester
University of Bath
University of Bristol
University of Cambridge
University of Essex
University of Exeter
University of Glasgow
University of Hertfordshire
University of Huddersfield
University of Leicester
University of Liverpool
University of Reading
University of Southampton
University of Stirling
