UK Study

The quality of UK Education is highly regarded throughout the world, with an increasing number of overseas students studying here. In the early stages, schools pay great attention to the academic and personal development of an individual as both are critical for success later in life.

The age range catered for is very broad, with young students beginning their education here in Preparatory Schools usually from age 7. For students aged 13+, they study towards GCSE and ‘A’ level qualifications or International Baccalaureate. International Study Centers were established to cater for students who would like to further their study in the UK, yet who speak little or no English. Many mature students who have got degrees from their home country very often continue to expand their knowledge through a variety of both taught and research degrees offered by UK Universities.

On gaining a good honours degree, students have the necessary academic expertise to enter the job market. It is at this stage, however, that discerning employers will also be looking at the personal skills that new recruits can bring to the post. Completion of a postgraduate degree usually enables a student to specialise in a subject they have studied earlier. Most postgraduate degrees include the completion of a small thesis for which the student must plan and research a topic to be agreed with the Tutor. This offers an excellent opportunity to practice project management skills that may be beneficial to a future employer.

Boarding schools (covering Prep Schools, International Study Centres, GCSE/’A’ Levels and International Baccalaureate) have a wide range of facilities and are able to identify and develop the full potential of each student in both academic and personal terms. Boarding Schools provide not only first class education facilities, but also a wide range of sporting and interest activities that students can join to further broaden their skills. Students are allocated a Housemaster/Housemistress who assumes responsibility for their welfare and general development, offering guidelines and moral support as needed. However, during these formative years, students should begin to accept responsibility for their own actions and staff and guardians will help them to identify what is and is not acceptable. High moral standards are expected, with due consideration for others and firm disciplinary measures for students who transgress school rules.

Prep Schools	7 to 11	Foundation for education begins early and these schools concentrate on ensuring that the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic become part of everyday life.
International Study Centres	11 to 15	Cater specifically for students who speak little English yet who are keen to learn so that they can enter UK University programmes later in life.
GCSE / A Levels	11 to 18	The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) and 'A' level are the principal means of assessing pupil attainment at the end of compulsory secondary education.
International Baccalaureate	16 to 18	This is an internationally recognised two year, pre-university course, which is becoming increasingly welcomed by UK Universities.
International Foundation	17 +	Accepted for entry to university for international students, rather than the traditional ‘A’ level or International Baccalaureate route.
Under Graduate	18 +	UK Universities offer degree courses in hundreds of subjects, including joint honours courses in two or more disciplines.
Post Graduate	21 +	UK universities offer a wide variety of specialist postgraduate courses. Some offer 'conversion courses' at masters level, specifically designed for students who wish to gain expertise in a different area from their first degree.
Research Degree	22 +	Many UK universities offer research facilities leading to the award of MPhil (usually two years) and PhD degrees (minimum 3 years). These timings can sometimes be extended, with permission.