Education System in UK

You will get the skills you'll need for the global market

UK has been the favorite destination because of globalize world economy, excellent education and standards maintained by the three thousand Educational institutions.


Whatever your educational needs, the UK can meet them

The UK is a cosmopolitan place to live in. Thousands of families from around the world have made the UK their home, creating a richly diverse, open-minded, multicultural society. There are more than a quarter of a million international students in the UK at any one time.

There are more than three thousand educational institutions that welcome international students to the UK. You can choose from a variety of routes through the education and training system, combining different types of courses according to your needs and abilities. Many courses can also be taken through distance learning in your home country.

The national air, rail, coach and bus networks will get you almost to anywhere in the UK - so you won't need a car, as you might, in some countries. Discounts or special rates are generally available for students on most forms of transport.

UK degrees can take only three years and postgraduate courses only one year - compared with four years and two years in many other countries. This means you will save a great deal on both tuition fees and living costs - and you will be able to start working and earning money sooner. UK degree courses are shorter because they are more intensive, and therefore more efficient in terms of your time and money.

Thanks to changes in work regulations , international students in the UK can now work up to twenty hours a week when studying and full time during vacations.


Many institutions arrange for you to be collected from the airport and offer guaranteed accommodation for your first year. They will provide a dedicated international office, international student societies, planned social activities, academic support, counselors and advisers. The UK has one of the lowest 'drop-out' rates (the number of students who leave before the end of their course) in the world.


Qualifications recognition


You'll get a world-class qualification

UK qualifications are recognized and respected throughout the world. Your UK qualification will be a solid foundation for building your future, boosting your career and prospects for a higher paybacks. UK universities, colleges and schools will provide a vibrant, creative and challenging environment, which develop your potential. Quality standards for UK institutions are among the best in the world. Universities, colleges and schools continually have to prove that their courses meet strict criteria. Many other countries are now trying to follow the example of the UK.

Entry requirements

Private language schools

These schools specialize in teaching English to international students. There are around 280 that are accredited by the British Council.


Boarding schools and tutorial colleges

These schools and colleges provide education up to the age of 18. Boarding schools combine modern teaching methods and up-to-date facilities with traditional values and attractive learning environments. Tutorial colleges provide a bridge between school and university, allowing 16 to 18-year-olds, a more independent lifestyle.


FE institutions (Further Education institutions)

Further Education institutions offer a very diverse range of programs for students from the age of 16 and upwards. They are the main providers of career based courses and have good links with industry. In addition, many FE institutions also offer GCSEs and A-levels (or equivalents), and access or foundation courses. Some also offer degree and postgraduate programs in the areas in which they are particularly strong.

FE institutions provide many different routes to degree-level study, thanks to their extensive links with HE institutions. For example, you could spend a year at an FE institution taking an access course and then transfer to a partner university for a three-year degree course or you might spend two years at an FE institution gaining a career based qualification and then transfer to a university for the final one or two years of a degree course. The options are numerous and flexible.


HE institutions (Higher Education institutions)

Higher Education institutions are the centers of high-level teaching and research activity. Most courses at this level lead to a degree or equivalent qualification. The degrees and postgraduate qualifications offered by these institutions are among the most prestigious academic qualifications available. HE institutions include universities, HE colleges and institutes. The first universities were founded some 800 years ago. So, HE institutions in the UK draw upon an exceptional depth of educational experience.


United Kingdom

Britain's universities and colleges have been a major attraction for overseas students. From the top research universities to colleges which pioneer the latest developments in multi-media and computer graphics & design, the United Kingdom offers world class standards at both the undergraduate and post-graduate education as well.

International students coming to Britain experience a lively, demanding, world-beating education in an exciting and stimulating environment, which benefits both their careers and their personal development. They in turn contribute to the richness and diversity of intellectual and cultural life in our universities and colleges.

Guaranteed Quality

Britain's world-wide reputation for quality education and training is well-deserved and hard-earned. UK quality standards are backed up by a rigorous and independent assessment system, so that the students can be certain of their vocational, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification officially approved and enjoy wide international recognition.

Personalized Approach

Having selected an appropriate course, students will be encouraged to read widely, to question and to analyze what they read, to discuss their ideas and opinions in seminars and tutorials, and to bring originality to their work. Throughout their studies, the emphasis is on creative and independent thought. This helps students to develop the intellectual and problem-solving skills needed to compete in the global job market. The idea of studying in a foreign country, far from family and friends, can be a little daunting to some young people. There is no need to worry. Study groups are small, and students have regular contact with tutors who not only teach, but provide guidance and support. The result is an unrivalled reputation for low drop-out rates and high pass rates among international students.

Why Choose UK for your Studies?

Academic considerations aside, the UK itself is a dynamic, cosmopolitan place where people from all over the world gather, not only students and visitors, but also people who have made Britain their home.

The countryside is beautiful with many opportunities for outdoor pursuits. Britain's culture, including its world-renowned theatre and great museums and galleries, its architecture and rich history, make it a fascinating and diverse place to live and study. The UK is also the gateway to continental Europe. By taking advantage of the substantial travel discounts available, students can easily and inexpensively experience other European countries, their business methods, cultures and lifestyles.

Cost-effective Courses

Education and training in Britain can be very cost-effective for students from overseas. Many courses in Britain are shorter and more intensive than those offered in other countries with most undergraduate courses in Britain taking only three years to complete, as opposed to the usual four, while Diploma and Masters degree normally takes one year. Examination fees are included in the course fees, and health care is free for students whose courses last for more than six months.

Scholarships

Every year hundreds of international students rely on Scholarships awarded by the British Government to help them study in the UK. Whilst competition is fierce for certain scholarships, as long as students are eligible - subjected to the set criteria - the British council encourages them to apply. (See UK scholarships & Funding)

For more information higher education and availability of scholarships please visit:

http://www.britcoun.org/ecs

http://www.hero.ac.uk/

http://www.ucas.com/

http://www.dest.gov.au/highered/ausunis.htm

http://www.backingaustraliasfuture.gov.au/

www.pearsoned.com.au/

www.edna.edu.au/edna/go/pid/416

http://europa.eu.int/public-services/united_kingdom/citizens/education/higher_education_en.htm
uk/ukunis/durhambs.htm

Student Visa to UK

http://www.dfes.gov.uk/international-students/vaetuk.shtml
http://www.ukcosa.org.uk/pages/advice.htm
http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/default.asp?pageID=114