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| Why the UK should be your number one choice |
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| Anyone opting for an education overseas is making one of the most important
decisions in their life. Not just for the impact it has on your career prospects and
long-term future but also for the opportunities it gives you to experience new
cultures, new customs and new ideas first hand.What does the UK have to offer
international students?
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Whatever you want |
| The UK has thousands of courses for prospective international students to choose from and hundreds of
schools, colleges and universities in which to study. Some of them even provide distance learning, allowing
you to study for a UK qualification from your own home. Most subjects can be studied at a variety of different
levels and most institutions allow students to combine vocational, academic and English language training
within their course programme.
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Making it count |
| Education is an investment - so you want to be sure you're getting a good qualification and a high
standard of learning. UK qualifications are recognised throughout the world. The UK operates a
unique quality assurance system that ensures accountability in all areas.
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From student support services to the quality of teaching staff, every school, further education
and higher education establishment is subject to rigorous scrutiny by government.
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This system allows students to compare the choice of courses on offer on a like-for-like basis,
secure in the knowledge that each one has been assessed according to the same demanding criteria.
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Thinking for yourself |
| The UK way of learning dates back almost 800 years and has inspired education systems all over the world.
UK education has always placed a lot of importance on the ability of students to work independently and
develop their own thinking. Learning in the UK is a two-way process and students are encouraged by their
tutors to read widely, research thoroughly and always question what they learn. |
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Classes and lectures are often supplemented by small, informal group tutorials in which students are free
to exchange ideas and opinions with their teachers. This stimulates new ideas and new areas for discussion.
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Speaking the language |
| Thousands of people come to study English in the UK each year. Over two thirds of
the world's research scientists read and report in English. Eighty per cent of the
world's electronically stored information is in English. |
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There are over 360 British Council accredited schools, colleges and universities
that run English language courses so students have a wide choice of when, where
and how they study.
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An affordable option |
| Because courses in the UK are often shorter, the total cost of study can be lower. Shorter courses means
students can realise their earning potential sooner than their counterparts elsewhere. |
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There are many benefits available to international students that can make life in the UK more affordable. The
National Union of Students have negotiated many discounts on behalf of their members. |
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All international students staying in the UK for six months or more qualify for free healthcare through the
National Health Service so no need to include the cost of health insurance in the budget.
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A world of diversity |
| The choice of study locations includes cities, countryside, coasts, lakelands, highlands
and much more. The UK is a compact island so it's easy for students to get around and
experience its rich cultural and geographical diversity.
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| The UK's diversity takes other forms too. It's a multi-cultural society, and now one of
the most ethnically diverse countries in the world. Many people from around the world
have made the UK their home. Each year thousands of people come to study in the UK,
with around 600,000 international students in the UK at any one time.
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Yesterday and tomorrow |
| From Stonehenge to Edinburgh castle, the UK is packed with evidence of its three
millennia of history. In the 21st century the UK is a modern nation, at the forefront
of cultural and scientific innovation. Today, internet booths stand next to the
traditional red phone boxes and modern architecture such as the Swiss Re
building - London's 180-metre-high glass gherkin - is dominating the skyline. In
this way, the UK has the best of both worlds: a sense of history in a modern setting.
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Culture vultures |
| The UK has always been at the forefront of the world's cultural life. In recent years, its most
famous exports have included actors Ewan McGregor, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, and musicians
Radiohead, Coldplay and Robbie Williams to name just a few.
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| On a more down to earth level, UK cities are packed with cinemas, theatres, galleries, sports
stadiums, restaurants and pubs.With so many public entertainment venues, students here need
never be bored.
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Easily accessible |
| The UK is easily reached, with flights constantly landing here from all over the world.
Indeed, London's Heathrow is the world's busiest airport, handling 64 million passengers
every year - a figure larger than the UK's population. There are a number of international
airports throughout the country such as Manchester, Glasgow and Dublin. Mainland
Europe is also easy to reach by train, plane and ferry. The UK also has an extensive public
transport network, making it easy to travel from your college to see the sites.
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A warm welcome |
| Today, more than half a million people come here to study every year, and the UK has many years
of experience of catering for international students' needs. The British Council provides advice on
choosing a college and a course, while most international offices offer academic support, help
organise accommodation, social activities and may provide collection services from airports when
you first arrive. All this support helps guarantee that, while you may be far from home, you need
never be lonely.
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