Study In UK

International students will have a ton of options and choices to make if they plan to study in the UK. Essentially the education system in the UK is bifurcated into;

Primary education

Starting at age 5, this level comprises of

• Elementary school
• Junior School.

The final year of Junior School is considered a transition year to prepare students for Senior school, it lays a good foundation for the GCSE programs and serves as an entry point to all schools (General Certificate of Secondary Education).

Secondary education

Takes place at the Senior School, with the final 2 years dedicated to preparing students for successfully clearing their GCSE program and receive their GCSE Certificates.

Students must carefully select the subjects they choose for their GCSE program as their results in those subjects will play a crucial role for their Further education i.e. A-level or IB, as well as for higher education.

International students over the age of 15, seeking education in the UK can enroll in an intensive 1-year long IGCSE program (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) to prepare for their A-level or IB.

Further education

• A level Study:Under the Advanced Level, students choose 3-4 specialized subjects depending on the degree program they wish to pursue at a higher-level education. Since they are state examinations, A Level certificate results are accepted across all of UK as well as all global education institutes.
• International Baccalaureate (IB): There are a number of autonomous schools that offer a wider selection of subjects for students to specialize in. You can choose more than 3-4 subjects under the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
• Vocational Courses: Extending to BTEC courses, various private as well as public Colleges of Further education offer an abundance of vocational courses to students, undertaking the development of their practical knowledge and skills in a specific field. Students are awarded with a Diploma or Certificate depending on their course and curriculum.
• Foundation Courses: An alternative to A Levels, students can choose to take up 1-year Foundation programs at colleges, which are accepted by their partner Universities and at times roll-over to their degree programs as well. Students are usually awarded a certificate or diploma at the end of their course.

There are number of private Boarding Schools offering an outstanding education and a great learning experience to students, should parents be interested to explore this option.

Higher education

4 of the Top 10 universities in the world are from the UK’s Russell Group!

The colleges and universities in UK assure high-quality courses offered under;

• Undergraduate courses : Offering a wide variety of honors as well as regular degrees, foundation degrees, Higher National Diploma, NHC, SVQ, NVQ
• Postgraduate courses : Requires a Bachelors’ degree in similar field of study and offers professional degrees, diplomas as well as certificates of education, depending on choice of course.
• Doctoral Courses : Requires a Postgraduate in similar field of study.