
Eton Guardianship offers a comprehensive 'one stop service' for UK education. Each child is different and their different needs are catered for by the sophisticated and comprehensive nature of the UK education system. We work with over 200 UK boarding schools, colleges and UK universities. We specialise in finding the right school and course for students of all ages from 11 right through to postgraduate level.
British Education System
State education for post 16 year olds
Students can either choose a state sixth form college or a college of further education. Both offer GCSE and A level courses for students from the age of 16. Colleges of further education also offer foundation and diploma courses. All colleges can prepare students for entry to a UK university. UK Eton Guardianship works with a number of state colleges in the UK which provide a multitude of vocational and academic courses. These courses can enable students to pursue their chosen career or to gain a place at a university of their choice.
The private sector
Eton Guardianship also works with many schools and colleges in the UK which are privately funded institutions. Private colleges are generally more expensive than state colleges for overseas students, but have smaller class sizes and smaller student numbers - some with just 150 students in one school. UK Boarding schools are for students from 11 to18 years old and follow the traditional education system. Tutorial colleges start at age 15 and have a more flexible programme range, focussing on fast access to UK universities.
Age | Qualification | Course Content |
11-13 | Secondary school | broad range of 10-15 subjects that usually follow the guidelines of the National Curriculum |
14-16 | GCSE, (General Certificate of Secondary education) | Students can study between 5-10 subjects |
16-18 | A-Level (Advanced Level) Students will need good grades at GCSE to study A-Level subjects in which they wish to specialise | 4 A/S subjects - year 1; 3 AS subjects - year 2 Specialised subjects |
17+ | University Foundation Programme – One year course leading to University | Specialised, e.g Business, Engineering, Computer Science & Pharmacy |
18-21 | Undergraduate Degree | 3 years |
21+ | Masters Degree | 1 year |