Students study between 5 and 7 subjects, English, Maths and Science being included. In the UK school system, once a student reaches the age of 16, they can start a 2 year programme which leads to A Advanced level examinations. Students specialise in 3 or 4 subjects, that are usually relevant to the degree subject they wish to follow at university. A levels are state examinations and are recognised by all UK universities and by institutions worldwide.
At the end of Year 13, following the examinations in each subject, the students receive A level Certificates. Those who would like to study more than subjects, may continue their studies in a broader number of subjects with the International Baccaularete Diploma Programme, offered by some independent schools.
International students can either choose a state sixth form college or a college of further education as an alternative to private education.
Colleges of further education also offer foundation and diploma courses. All colleges can prepare students for entry to a UK university or any university in the world. Bright World works with a number of state colleges in the UK which provide a multitude of vocational and academic courses. These courses can enable students to pursue their chosen career or to gain a place at a university of their choice. Focussing on practical, skills-based learning, the BTEC students are assessed during the course.
After each unit students are assessed through assignments, tasks or tests, and not at the end of the programme as it happens with GCSE or A-Level students. From age 17, international students can opt to study one year foundation programmes, instead of A levels or IB. These courses lead to private examinations that are an alternative to A levels.
Foundation courses at colleges are recognised by universities with whom they have partnerships. Bright World has partnerships with a number of colleges and Pathway providers and can help place students into Foundation and Diploma courses in London and across the UK. In the UK, a British bachelors degree normally takes three years to complete and most are awarded at honours level. State colleges offer some 2 year vocational diplomas that grant exemption from the first and sometimes second year of a degree programme.
Some private tutorial colleges offer a one year diploma programme which is equivalent to year 1 of university. Students taking 1 year diplomas are awarded second year entry at some universities. Postgraduate courses in the UK education system are very intensive.
This means that the courses are usually much shorter than in other countries. Applicants will usually be high achieving with at least 2 years managerial experience.
A PhD research degree in the UK can take between 2 and 7 years. Bright World works almost exclusively with privately funded schools and colleges.
A boarding school is a residential school where pupils live and study during the school year. UK boarding schools offer pupils an outstanding education, helping them to develop their skills and progress to university. All UK boarding schools have to meet strict government standards on the quality of their teaching, facilities and student care.
Many UK boarding schools combine beautiful, centuries-old buildings with a mix of modern classrooms and traditional architecture. The excellent facilities help make living and learning a great experience and pupils will will improve their English skills while they study. Tutorial Colleges start at age 15 and have a more flexible programme range, focussing on fast access to UK university. Many of the independent private sixth form colleges in Oxford, Cambridge and London work on a 'tutorial system' and are often referred to as 'tutorial colleges'.
The tutorial system originates from Oxford and Cambridge Universities and is a very highly regarded and much tested system. It it is still used today and is the cornerstone of an 'Oxbridge' education. A tutorial is a small class of only a few students, in which the tutor a lecturer or other academic faculty member gives individual attention to the students. A state boarding school is one where you pay for boarding and the education is free. The government pays for the education as it would at any other state school in England.
Admission to state boarding schools in the UK is limited to children who are nationals of the UK and are eligible to hold a full UK passport, or those who are nationals of other European Union countries or those who have the right of residence in the UK. Please note that the holding of a BN O passport does not make the child eligible for a state boarding school in the UK. An FE college is an institution that provides education for those over compulsory school age age There are many types of FE colleges including, sixth form colleges, specialist colleges and adult education institutes.
FE Colleges are state run and as such those members of the EU joining can benefit from free education. There is also a competitive fee structure available for non-EU international students. If you need to improve your English language or study skills before attending a UK university, pathway providers offer unique foundation courses which often lead to direct degree-level entry upon completion. There are several private companies who operate Foundation and Diploma programmes on the campuses of UK universities.
Often these courses offer accelerated access to undergraduate degrees. Scholarships to state schools can only be offered to students from countries in the EU. There are fundamental similarities in the UK education system.
For instance, all boys and girls must attend full-time education until the age of Many pupils stay on at school after that age to prepare themselves for university or other careers. In the independent schools, most pupils stay at school until the age of 18 and nearly all pupils go on to university after they leave school. There are also significant divergences between practice in England and Wales, on the one hand, and in Scotland.
In England and Wales, the government introduced a National Curriculum in This provides a framework for education between the ages of 5 - All UK state schools are required to follow it. Independent schools are not required to follow the National Curriculum in every detail, but they must show that they provide a good all-round education and they are inspected regularly every few years.
In state schools each year that a pupil studies is given a number. Primary education starts in Year 1. Key Stage 5 is for pupils aged sometimes 19 and most schools take Advanced Level exams after a two-year course. All pupils entering Year 12 of the thirteen years of the National Curriculum are beginning new courses at this point in their education. In Scotland, where school years are named differently, pupils move to secondary education at the age of 12 S1.
The majority of HMC Projects scholars will study on the Advanced level programme but a small number will study on the International Baccalaureate or Scottish Higher programmes. Each UK school organises its timetable differently. Lessons might last 35, 40, 45, 55 or 60 minutes! For each subject, a student will attend classes for about 5 hours a week, and is also expected to undertake at least 6 hours private study. Students will usually also attend classes in General Studies, or Philosophy, or other similar subjects.
There will also be time given to Physical Education or Sport, whether or not these are taken as subjects for studying. In England and Wales and in some Scottish schools the two years of Advanced Level, or International Baccalaureate study are often called "Sixth Form", but - once again - each school is different!
Along with sport, schools offer a substantial programme of "extra-curricular activities"; that is, activities which are able to offer students a wide range of experiences, intellectual, cultural and relaxing. Music, drama, science and literary societies are offered in all schools, and there will be opportunities for outdoor education and other leisure activities. Visits to theatres and concerts, to places relevant to the courses of study such as art galleries and museums, religious centres or historical sites, scientific companies and projects are all part of life in a school Sixth Form.
You will need to check with your own country's education authorities, and your country's universities to find out if they recognise and give credit for UK qualifications. Many do, but you need to ask about this in your own country. A process of nostrification of UK qualifications may be required in your own country.
You must check with your own country's rules about taking your national exams including whether you can sit them in the UK under supervision or whether you should return to your country to take them. You can certainly study for your home country's exams while you are in the UK, but you need to think carefully about how much extra work that will involve.
Yes, but you will need to consider carefully the fees which British Universities will charge. These are more than double the cost to UK students. Students with an EU passport are no longer entitled to the same level of fees as UK students nor are they eligible for student loans.
This change came into effect from 1st January It is not uncommon for a scholar to have to decline a very attractive offer from some of the finest universities in the UK, like Oxford or Cambridge, simply because the tuition fees are unaffordable.
Visa requirements are also different for students at universities in the UK from those you may have dealt with as a school scholarship student. Some careful research is necessary! We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. However you may visit Settings to provide a controlled consent. Close Privacy Overview This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website.
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