Pre-university qualifications give you the best possible chance of being accepted on to your first choice of UK course and institution. If you plan to head out into the workplace, a UK career-based degree will give you an edge over the competition.

Get a head start in your career with a UK postgraduate degree. The UK is a world-leader in innovation and many university facilities are state-of-the-art. A UK postgraduate education will give you an edge over the competition.

Starting your UK education in an independent school is the perfect opportunity to learn about UK life and culture. You can study for world-famous qualifications that will set you on the path to future success.

There are many reasons why you should study an undergraduate course in the UK - and an even greater number of subjects to choose from. Courses ranging from accountancy to zoology are delivered at hundreds of universities and colleges of higher education throughout the UK. With a UK degree you can specialise in the subject that interests you, in a country renowned for the quality of its research and the reputation of its academics.

Study in the way that suits your lifestyle and budget with a UK qualification in your own country. You can benefit from a UK education without leaving your job, disrupting your family, or spending a long time away from home. It also means you can take advantage of the UK’s innovative learning techniques and get a great start to your future.

There are no limits to the range of English language courses offered in the UK. Over 600,000 learners a year come to the UK to help achieve their ambitions, to experience modern UK life, and to use the language in its natural home. Why not join them?

UK immigration and visas are managed by the UK Border Agency (UKBA), which is part of the UK Government’s Home Office. You can find out if you need a visa on the UKBA website www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk. You'll also find the latest definitive information about immigration and visas there.

Before you begin your UK education, you may need to apply for a visa. The UK uses a points-based system to asses all international students who want to study in the UK. You get points by proving you have a place on a course and enough money to support yourself - and you can check your total points online before you make an application.

If you don’t want your UK study experience to end just yet, you may need to extend your student visa. You’ll need to pass the points-based assessment to do this, gaining points for proving you have a place on a UK course and enough money to pay fees and everyday living costs.

If you do need a visa to study in the UK, there are a number of different types available. You can find out more here: http://www.educationuk.org/Article/Applying-for-a-student-visa