Studying in the UK

There are a whole range of reasons why studying in the UK is a great choice for international students, from the fantastic student lifestyle to the historic universities, and more! The UK has been the preferred choice for some of the most important minds in history. One in four world leaders has studied in the UK, so if you’re dreaming of achieving big things, you can be sure you’re in the right place in the UK.

The UK is a tolerant, multicultural country — in fact, you’ll find people here from almost every country on Earth! According to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), the UK is the second most popular study destination in the world, with 458,520 international students choosing to study at UK universities in 2017/18, so you can be sure you’ll receive a warm welcome.

 Education in the UK

The UK education system is divided into stages based upon age:

• Early Years Foundation Stage (ages 3–5)
• Primary education (ages 5 to 11) –  Key Stages 1 and 2
• Secondary education (ages 11 to 16) – Key Stage 3 and 4
• Post-16 education (ages 16 to 18) – Key Stage 5

Types of School

State schools & Academies

These are the most common type of school in the UK, attended by more than 90% of British schoolchildren. They generally have the core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science combined with foundation subjects such as Art & Design, History and IT. Usually, they are separated by age and Key Stage as Primary Schools, for children aged 5 to 11 years, and Secondary Schools for students aged 11 – 16 or 18 years.  Our trusted state school partners provide the perfect opportunity for your students to experience the excitement of a British school and a new school environment.

Private & Boarding schools

Private schools are regarded as the most prestigious schools in the UK and are funded by tuition fees. They offer a broad range of subjects and regularly achieve the highest exam results. They are an ideal choice for students who want to enjoy an education in some of the most highly regarded schools in the country. Our private partner schools are housed in beautiful buildings, have excellent facilities and offer a traditional British learning experience.  They may take the full age range of pupils, or they may accept pupils aged 11 or 13 years from Prep Schools.