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“Education in the UK»
There are thousands of language schools teaching English to foreigners in Great Britain. To ensure proper quality, the country's government has created a number of organizations that accredit all educational institutions and monitor the quality of education.
All branches of International House are accredited by the British Council and the English UK association, which confirms the high level of education in our centers. In addition, the International House global organization has been improving its own quality standards for more than 50 years, which all branches of the concern must adhere to. Studying in accredited schools.
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A prerequisite for foreign students is proof of English language proficiency with an IELTS/TOEFL certificate, and there are usually no other entrance exams.
Higher education programs last 3 years with a bachelor's degree. After that, it is possible to continue studying at postgraduate master's programs.
For international students, there is also the possibility of direct admission to the first year of a British university, but for this it is necessary to complete at least one year of university at home.
Diploma is a transitional preparatory program for students who have studied at a Ukrainian university for 1 year and wish to transfer to a British university. After its completion, it is possible to immediately transfer to the 2nd course.
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Master's programs last 1 year and involve the defense of a thesis. For foreign students, direct enrollment in the master's program is possible, the necessary requirements for admission are the presence of a completed higher education (bachelor's degree) with a passing average score and confirmation of the level of English by an IELTS/TOEFL certificate.
Pre-Masters or English for Postgraduate Study are preparatory programs that allow you to improve your English specifically for studying at a British master's degree. They last from 1 month to 1 year.
Graduate Diploma is a preparatory program for graduates of foreign universities who wish to change majors or do not meet the requirements for direct admission to a British master's degree.
Pre-Sessional are short preparatory courses for those who are already enrolled in a British master's program, but whose level of English is not sufficient to start their studies
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The British education system has developed over many centuries and is guided by strict requirements for the quality of education. Education is compulsory for every citizen between the ages of 5 and 16, and qualifications obtained in the United Kingdom are recognized worldwide.
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Most British children start primary school at the age of 5. Primary education lasts 6 years. At the age of 11, children go to secondary school and study for 5 years.
GCSE — General Certificate of Secondary Education — a general certificate of secondary education. Secondary schools prepare students for exams to obtain this qualification. At this stage, compulsory education ends and students have the opportunity to get a job. Many schools in England allow GCSE qualifications for international students, and there are also international schools and colleges that accept international children on this programme.
The majority of foreign students come to study in classic British boarding schools that offer comprehensive secondary education and university preparation programs.
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All education after the age of 16 is called "further education" in Great Britain. It includes preparation for university, actual higher education and postgraduate education.
A-Levels is the most common post-16 study programme. This is a program of the last two years of a British secondary school, which prepares students for university entrance and lasts for 2 years. Students take exams at the age of 18.
International students also have the opportunity to study for A-Levels. Moreover, this qualification is mandatory for those planning to study at Oxford, Cambridge or medical school.
Foundation is an alternative preparatory program specially designed for international students. It lasts 1 year and prepares for admission to almost all British universities. Such programs are available both at universities and at specialized independent preparatory colleges