NTU’s Visit to Utahloy | 南洋理工亲临，指引升学之路

2025/10/14 Tuesday
NTU Talk

UISG NEWS

This Tuesday, October 14th, was a significant day for the Utahloy International School community. We had the distinct honour of welcoming the Director of Admissions, Mr Alan Phua, and the Senior Assistant Director, Ms Ong Hue Sin, from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, who delivered information sessions at both our Zengcheng (UISZ) and Guangzhou (UISG) campuses. In the world of university admissions, where students often travel far and wide to meet with representatives, it is a special privilege when a top-tier institution like NTU brings the opportunity directly to our students.

For a university consistently ranked among the world’s best—currently 12th globally (QS 2026)—to dedicate its limited time in Guangzhou to both of our schools is a testament to the quality of our students and the strength of our community. We are deeply grateful for their visit, which provided our Grades 10-12 students with an invaluable, direct connection to one of Asia’s most prestigious academic destinations.

The sessions were marked by their engaging and insightful nature. The NTU representative did more than just present facts; they painted a compelling picture of a dynamic, forward-thinking university. They detailed NTU’s comprehensive range of programmes, its innovative interdisciplinary curriculum that encourages students to blend diverse fields of study, and its stunning, sustainable campus—the largest of its kind in Singapore.

However, the true highlight was the level of engagement from our students and parents. Following the presentation, the floor was opened to questions, and our students did not hesitate to dive deep. A recurring theme at both campuses was a desire to understand the intangible qualities NTU seeks. Students asked perceptive questions like, “What kind of student is NTU really looking for?” This moved the conversation beyond grades and scores and into the realm of character, curiosity, and intellectual agility—qualities that NTU’s educational model actively cultivates.

Other questions focused on the practicalities of broadening one’s knowledge. Inquiries about the Flexible Grading Option (FGO) revealed a student body eager to explore academic risks without fear of penalization, while discussions on undergraduate research opportunities (URECA) highlighted a drive for hands-on, real-world learning. The message from the Q&A was clear: our students were not just passively receiving information; they were actively seeking pathways and encouragement to see themselves as strong candidates for such a renowned institution.

Seeing our students from Grades 10-12 so engaged—listening intently, and asking thoughtful questions—was incredibly rewarding. This event was more than a simple university talk; it was a catalyst for ambition. In a region as academically competitive as the Greater Bay Area, with numerous schools vying for attention, it was a significant honour for both UISG and UISZ to be selected for this visit. This exclusive access provided our community with unparalleled clarity, demystified the application process for a “dream school,” and gave many students the confidence to consider NTU as a tangible and achievable goal.

We extend our sincerest thanks to the team from Nanyang Technological University for their generosity and for investing their time in our students. Their visit has undoubtedly planted important seeds for the future, and we look forward to seeing how our students’ journeys unfold.

2025/10/14 星期二
NTU Talk

UISG NEWS

本周二，10月14日，对广州誉德莱外籍人员子女学校社区而言是一个意义非凡的日子。我们非常荣幸地迎来了新加坡南洋理工大学招生办公室主任 Alan Phua 先生和高级助理主任 Ong Hue Sin 女士的到访。他们分别在我们增城校区和广州校区举办了招生说明会。在大学申请这个通常需要学生远赴各地与招生代表见面的领域里，能像南洋理工大学这样顶尖的学府主动将机会直接带给我们的学生，实属一份特殊的荣耀。

对于一所常年位居世界顶尖大学之列——目前全球排名第12位（QS 2026年排名基准）——的大学来说，将其在广州有限的行程时间专门分配给我们的两所校区，这充分证明了我们学生的优秀品质和我们学校社区的强大实力。我们由衷感谢他们的到访，这为我们的10至12年级学生与这所亚洲最负盛名的学术殿堂之一之间搭建了宝贵的直接联系桥梁。

此次说明会引人入胜且富有见地。南洋理工大学的代表不仅仅是陈述事实，更是生动地描绘了一所充满活力、具有前瞻性思维的大学图景。他们详细介绍了南洋理工大学的全面课程设置、鼓励学生融合不同学科领域的创新跨学科课程，以及其令人惊叹的可持续校园——新加坡最大的此类校园。

然而，真正的亮点在于我们学生和家长的高度参与。演讲结束后是提问环节，我们的学生们毫不犹豫地进行了深入提问。两个校区都反复出现的一个主题是希望了解南洋理工大学看重的无形特质。学生们提出了很有洞察力的问题，例如："南洋理工大学究竟寻找什么样的学生？”这将对话引向了超越成绩和分数的层面，进入了品格、好奇心和思维敏捷性的领域——而这些正是南洋理工大学教育模式积极培养的品质。

其他问题则集中在拓宽知识面的实际方面。关于灵活评分选项的询问，显示出学生群体渴望在不担心影响成绩的前提下探索学术风险的意愿；而关于本科生研究机会的讨论，则凸显了他们对动手实践和现实世界学习的追求。问答环节传递出的信息很明确：我们的学生并非被动接收信息，而是在积极地探寻途径并寻求鼓励，以将自己视为能够申请这所著名学府的有力候选人。

看到我们10至12年级的学生如此投入——专注聆听，提出深思熟虑的问题——令人倍感欣慰。这次活动远不止是一次简单的大学讲座；它更是激发抱负的催化剂。在学术竞争激烈的大湾区，众多学校都在争抢关注，广州誉德莱外籍人员子女学校和增城誉德莱外籍人员子女学校能同时被选中进行此次访问，是一项莫大的荣誉。这次独有的机会为我们的社区提供了无与伦比的清晰度，揭开了申请”梦校”过程的神秘面纱，并给予了许多学生将南洋理工大学视为一个切实可行目标的信心。