UK Guide: Education
Find information about universities, admission processes, tuition fees and how the education system works. You will also find information about other learning opportunities in further education.-
Introduction The British education system
B ritish schools have a mixed reputation: while the quality of state education varies widely, universities and other higher education institutions have an excellent international reputation and educate tens of thousands of foreign students a year from all corners of the globe. more » -
Choosing a state school Nursery, pre-school, primary & secondary school
The quality of state schools, their teaching staff and the education they provide, varies considerably from region to region, LEA to LEA, and from school to school. more » -
State schools in the UK Education reforms, standards and types of schools
The term ‘state’ is used here in preference to ‘public’ and refers to non fee-paying schools controlled by Local Education Authorities (LEAs) and funded from state taxes and local council tax revenue (officially called maintained schools). more » -
Private Schools in the UK How to find the best school
Private fee-paying schools are officially termed independent schools (although historically referred to as public schools) because they’re independent of local or central government control. more » -
Higher Education in the UK Universities, degrees and admissions
Post-school education is generally divided into higher and further education. Higher education is usually defined as advanced courses of a standard higher than A-levels or equivalent and usually refers only to first degree courses. more »