Education System UK

United Kingdom is made up of 4 different countries - England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Scotland’s education system is different from the other countries, which follow a similar system, at the school and undergraduate level.

Education in the United Kingdom is compulsory for everyone between the ages of five and sixteen. Two kinds of schools provide for the education: Independent (fee-charging) schools; and State-funded schools.

Education in the United Kingdom is internationally recognized for its quality and variety. The UK's top priority is to pursue the highest possible standards and to guarantee access to good education for every child, young person and citizen. European Union and overseas students from all over world come to the UK for a first-class education. The welcome, the culture and the richness of experience that comes from living in the UK is an education in itself.

Each year, hundreds of thousands of international students come to study in the UK because we offer such outstanding opportunities. There is a huge range of degree courses offered by more than 180 institutions - the University of London alone has more than 40 institutions. You can study towards internationally-recognized qualifications in medicine, law, accountancy, architecture and other professions; or in the arts, media, humanities, business, science and technology. There is a range of research and postgraduate degrees where students are guided by academic supervisors with world-class reputations. For families from the European Union and overseas living in the UK, each community is served with a choice of state-run and independent schools..

English language courses
The UK – as the home of the English language – has a long tradition of teaching English to speakers of other languages and English language schools have much experience of working with students from all over the world. Courses are available at all levels, providing as much or as little support as you need. And class sizes are small so teaching staff can pay close attention to your learning needs.

Our English language teaching style is mainly practical and you’ll be encouraged to communicate from the moment you enter the classroom. The wide range of creative teaching methods includes games, role-playing exercises, problem-solving and group discussions. You will also be able to use technology and language laboratories to study independently.

Undergraduate degree courses
During the degree programmer some specific elements will be compulsory but others will be optional, allowing you to modify the course to your interests. The core topics of your course will be outlined to you through lectures.

More in-depth analysis will take place in smaller tutorial and seminar groups where you’ll prepare topics in advance and discuss them with the other students and the tutor. You will be assigned your own personal tutor with whom you can review your individual progress and discuss any problems. You’ll need to read extensively around the subject and you’ll be encouraged to form your own ideas and opinions. The close contact between students and tutors is a particular strength of UK degree courses.

If you choose a technical subject, you are likely to spend a large portion of your time in supervised laboratory work, designed to develop necessary technical skills.

Institutions in the United Kingdom provide excellent English language support for international students. Many have language centers where you can use language-learning materials. Many also offer in-session English classes for international students. In-session courses provide support tailored to your needs, focusing on the language and study skills to help you in the work for your main course.

Postgraduate Courses
The postgraduate programmes require you to do a great deal of work on your own. On-line taught courses, postgraduate tutors and lecturers will provide the framework of the course and, within this; you will be able to pursue your own interests. On research programmes, the principal teaching method is original research, which you complete under academic supervision. Writing a dissertation about your research forms a extensive part of the programme. Many research programmes now begin with preliminary taught courses that provide training in research skills to help you prepare for the advanced research you’ll need to do.

Close contact between students and tutors is a particular strength of all UK degree courses, with opportunities to review your individual progress and discuss any problems. As with undergraduate degrees, UK institutions also provide excellent English language support for international students. Many have language centers where you can use language-learning materials. Many also offer in-session English classes for international students, focusing on the language and study skills you will need for the work on your main course.

MBAs
Master of Business Administration (MBA) courses are a particularly intensive, challenging and rewarding form of taught postgraduate course. You’ll be expected to work through a very large amount of material, complete projects and assignments and give regular presentations. Teaching methods characteristic of MBAs include case studies, simulations and business games.

Primary School
Children usually start school at the age of 5 and move to secondary school at the age of 11. At the age of 3 or 4, students can also avail the pre-school programs. The primary education is usually for 6 years. The ‘Combined Junior and Infant School’ provide for the primary education.

Higher Education

Usually the international students directly enter into the UK higher education system, after completing their home country’s equivalent to the UK’s “further education.” Students start their higher education at the age of 18. They study at university or colleges of further and higher education. The duration of a Bachelor degree program is 3-4 years, a Masters Degree program is 1 year and a Doctoral degree program is 3-4 years. The UK government is currently aiming for 50% of students to continue in education after the age of 18.