University Counselling
How do university counsellors help ISP students?
We believe that...
- learning is not a journey to a destination, it is a mindset.
- unlimited personal development is possible.
The University and Career Counselling Team at the International School of Paris is committed to supporting students and families in exploring the "best fit" options for their post-secondary pursuits.
Our experienced and knowledgeable counsellors are available to help our high school students and families throughout the process of exploring higher education and career options and preparing applications to colleges and universities worldwide. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive, informative and reassuring programme to support students and families through the exciting, but often daunting, process of navigating the next steps after graduation.
Meet our team of university counsellors
Our mission is to provide a comprehensive, informative, and reassuring program to support students and families through the exciting, but often daunting, process of navigating the next steps after graduation.
Our team provides assistance to students and families in many ways, which include group information sessions, individual counseling appointments, parent programming, Career Day, admission testing assistance, and university application support.
Discover the University Counseling services at ISP
Group Information Sessions
Various sessions are held throughout the year for students in grades 10, 11 and 12
Individual Appointments
Required Meetings for Grade 11 and Optional Support from Grade 10
Parent Programming
Annual Family Evenings & Monthly Counselor Chats
These sessions include: advisory periods, events and workshops and university fairs and visits. Previous session topics have included: IB Subject Selection, Writing the Personal Statement, Region-Specific University Information Sessions, and Subject-Specific University Information Sessions.
Compulsory university and career counseling meetings begin in grade 11. Students and families may request meetings as needed starting from grade 10.
We host annual student and parent evenings for grade 9, 10, 11 and 12 families, as well as monthly parent-counselor chats.
Career Day
Career Day is about inspiring futures by connecting students with real-world professionals from diverse fields
University Testing Assistance
ISP supports students with test preparation and counseling for a variety of exams
University Application Assistance
Our counselors guide students through every step of the university application process.
The Career Day event takes place every spring, providing students with the opportunity to speak to professionals from diverse career fields. Past presenters have included a Google AI researcher, a White House climate policy advisor, and a sustainable fashion designer.
ISP has previously partnered with Bespoke Education (www.bespokeeducation.com) to host SAT prep classes and mock tests. Our counseling team also advises on other tests, such as the SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, BMAT/UCAT, Oxbridge examinations, and university-specific examinations.
Our counselors specialise in university admissions in different geographic areas and are available to guide and support students throughout the application process. This may include researching and building university lists, brainstorming and refining personal statements, conducting mock admission interviews, preparing and submitting documentation and advising on enrollment decisions.
ted
ISP High School Profile 2024-25
Download a PDF version of the ISP High School Profile.
Where do ISP students attend university?
Explore the slideshow below to see where recent ISP graduates are attending university.
Information for college admission officers
ISP welcomes university representatives from around the world for virtual and in-person* visits and information sessions.
The best times to reach students are:
- morning break (10:30 - 10:45);
- lunch hour (12:15 - 13:15);
- afternoon break (14:45 - 15:00);
- after school (16:30 - 17:15).
Please refer to the school calendar for any holidays or school breaks.
Representatives may contact Ms. Evangeline Amellal at eamellal@isparis.net to schedule a visit.
Please note that due to the volume of requests we receive, we may not be able to accommodate all visit requests.
ted