Guiding our Students
Careers & University Counselling
Evolution & Future
Your Child’s Future
The Careers and University Counselling team at International Sharing School provides comprehensive guidance to students on their educational pathways, higher education options and applications to universities worldwide.
Each student, along with their family, receive personalised support tailored to their aspirations, academic performance, and individual goals.
Diploma Programme (DP) students engage in weekly sessions with the counsellor. They benefit from workshops and guidance on key aspects of the university application process, including applications to different countries, creating a CV, writing a personal statement, letter of motivation, or essay, preparing for admission tests, and building a strong profile for university applications.
Middle Years Programme (MYP) students also engage in sessions focused on enhancing their profiles through extracurricular and super-curricular activities, discovering their areas of interest, and selecting the best subjects to pursue their future goals.
In addition to group sessions, the counsellor offers personalised support through regular meetings with both students and families to discuss educational options, refine goals, and explore potential pathways.
“Working alongside students and their families has been a rewarding journey, ensuring they enjoy the process as much as they value the final goal.”
Since 2021, I have been the Careers and University Counsellor at ISS, drawing over 15 years of experience as a high school Physics and Chemistry teacher and in leadership roles. I hold a PhD in Chemistry, and my diverse background across education, scientific research, and curriculum leadership has equipped me with a wide range of skills and insights.
Alongside my academic expertise, I actively participate in conferences, university visits, and ongoing professional training in careers and university counselling. These experiences enable me to provide students with personalized guidance, helping them discover the best pathways for their academic and career aspirations.
– Sofia Vila-Chã, Careers & University Counsellor
Numbers & Statistics
Results that come Through
With a broad range of fields such as Business, Economics, Medicine, Arts, Engineering, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Social Sciences, Psychology, Biomedical Sciences and Neuroscience, our students are attending over 30 top-tier universities.
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Career Events at ISS
Every year, we host career events such as the UK University Fair and Career Summit, the largest International University fair in Portugal, providing valuable opportunities for our students. We host over 500 students from International Schools in Portugal, broadening the experience for all involved.
UK University Fair
9th of October 2024
The UK University Fair hosts over 30 UK universities and offers workshops on how to choose a degree, how to write a personal statement, how to settle in the UK after admission, as well as subject-specific workshops.
Career Summit
9th of February 2025
The 2025 Career Summit is hosting the largest International University Fair in Portugal at ISS.
The summit will feature workshops on various topics such as applying to universities in different countries, strategies for building a strong profile and how to choose a career.
The fair will also showcase universities from around the globe.
