Begin Counsellors Partnership Workshop

• 4 June 2026. Special Edition: AI in School Counselling & University Guidance Join via Zoom

  • 12.15-12.30 (UTC+0) – Introduction, Begin Group
  • 12.30-13.00 (UTC+0) – Aizhan Kudaiberdieva, International School of Laos, Laos
  • 13.00-13.30 (UTC+0) – Rau Uzakova, Haileybury Astana, Kazakhstan
  • 13.30-14.00 (UTC+0) – Sandra Onoja, Rugby School, Nigeria

This special edition will explore how school counsellors use AI tools in their daily workflows — from student profiling and university matching to application planning, communication, and personalised guidance.

The workshop is designed to support constructive dialogue between counsellors and representatives of educational institutions, helping universities better understand how institutions are evaluated and recommended in an increasingly AI-assisted environment.

Detailed presentation schedules and participating speakers will be published soon.

What the workshop offers

• Direct interaction with practising high school counsellors
• Live presentations followed by interactive Q&A
• Ongoing discussion via moderated group chat and breakout rooms
• Perspective across multiple recruitment regions within a single session
• Understanding of region-specific factors influencing counsellor recommendations
• Insight into student motivations and parental priorities
• Direct interaction with practising school counsellors and emerging AI-assisted counselling practices

Suggested Discussion Topics & Questions

The following topics are intended to support discussion during live Q&A sessions and help institutions frame their questions to school counsellors.

• How are counsellors currently integrating AI tools into their workflows?
• Which AI tools are most useful for university research, comparison, and recommendation processes?
• How is AI influencing student expectations and application behaviour?
• What information from universities is most useful in AI-assisted comparison and recommendation workflows?
• What are the limitations or concerns related to AI in counselling practice?
• How can universities better position themselves in increasingly AI-assisted counselling environments?

What Participants Say

I found the workshop extremely interesting. For us, it was the first time approaching this kind of format, and it gave us a clearer understanding of how valuable it can be to engage directly with counsellors. They are key figures in the decision-making process, and building a connection with them can really lead to more meaningful and long-term collaborations. I also really appreciated the mix of counsellors from the four different countries and academic backgrounds – it made the discussion richer and more concrete. It was a very useful experience for us, and I will definitely join the next two workshops!

Accademia Italiana, Italy

Thank you very much for the excellent organization of the Begin Counsellors Partnership Workshop. I would like to say that I truly enjoyed the meeting. It was very well structured, informative, and a great opportunity to connect with the counsellors.

Technische Hochschule Deggendorf, Germany