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 Common Purpose, UCAS, Unifrog, UCL, and Huron University, 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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Applying to university in South Korea: a guide

South Korea is a great study abroad destination because of its high quality of education, coupled with low annual tuition fees and strong employment prospects

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Why counsellors are prone to burnout – and how to combat it

It is widely acknowleged that therapists, teachers and social workers are particularly prone to burnout – but college counsellors should be included in this list, too

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Why are students so reluctant to consider engineering degrees?

Students are often interested in the work that engineers do – but find the E-word offputting. How can counsellors change their mind?

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How do I do the job of three people?

In Cameroon, counsellors are supposed to work closely with 300 pupils. But a shortage of counsellors means that they’re more likely to be working with 900

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

Parent teacher meeting

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

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Keep up to date with the THE Counsellor monthly newsletter

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THE Counsellor Accreditation Programme - everything you need to know

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Register for events for your career development and networking

Resources for universities

University resources

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

Endorsed by COBIS

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Are you changing schools?

If you are moving to a new school you can update your record with THE Counsellor here

What is THE Counsellor?

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