Study in the UK

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UK’s education system

The UK’s education system has long been recognised for being a pioneer in teaching methodology and always being one of the top destinations for foreign students. One can say that the British education system is THE standard to be compared with worldwide.

British universities such as Oxford, Cambridge… are always included in top positions in different rankings due to their top tier education quality and the proven success of generations of their alumni. Let us find out about the British education system, tuition fee and living costs with Smartay Education.

Education programmes in the UK

  • The first official certificate of the British education system, lasting 2 years
  • A necessary certificate to move on to A level
  • Target age: students aged 14-15
  • Old grading scheme: A*-U; new grading scheme: 9-1
  • Is a secondary qualification provided for students aged 16-19 before entering university, lasting for a maximum of 2 years – AS and A2
  • Widely considered to be the best qualification to get into the top universities in the UK
  • Students can choose 3 or 4 subjects based on their desired major in university
  • Grading scheme: A* being top grade to U being failing grade
  • For students aged 16-19, lasting for a maximum of 2 years
  • A balanced education system with a focus on in-depth academic contents, including 6 different subjects
  • More intensive than A-level
  • The certificate is recognised worldwide, especially held in high regards in the USA
  • Lasts for 1 year
  • Suitable for students who have never followed the British education discipline before but still want to study in their university
  • Accepted by certain universities depending on certain requirements and not as popular as IB or A-levels

Application process

GCSE, A levels and Foundation

School and programme selection

Provide in-depth evaluation of students’ capability, propose suitable universities and programmes to meet their strength, interest and career plans.

Scholarship exam
preparation

Specially designed for students who want to seek scholarship opportunities. The course is a combination of extensive hours in Academic English, Maths, Specialised Knowledge and Interview Skills.

Visa application submission

The Visa application process will be monitored and assisted by the Smartay Education team along with parents and students, ensuring the progress scheduling to meet the admission deadline for the new school year.

Prepare for the trip!

The Smartay team will assist the students with all the quality-of-life procedures before the flight such as introducing accommodation, plane ticket purchase and additional supportive services.

Under-graduate and post-graduate

SCHOOL AND PROGRAM SELECTION

Provide in-depth evaluation of students’ capability, propose suitable universities and post-graduate programmes to meet their strength, interest and career plans.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Advise and monitor the university application for students. Closely follow the application process online and advise the best selections of universities. Apply for scholarships (if available) of the chosen universities or other organisations.

OFFER LETTER ACCEPTANCE

Accept offer letter, modify school choices or attending interviewed if required. If the student passes all the rounds, he or she will be sent CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) to apply for a Visa.

VISA AND PREPARATION
FOR THE TRIP!

The Smartay team will assist the students with all of the quality-of-life procedures before the flight such as introducing suitable accommodation, plane ticket purchase and additional supportive services.

Cost

TUITION FEE

Tuition fees suggested are based on fees from multiple institutions in the United Kingdom.