The qualifications students gain are recognised worldwide, and UK courses use teaching methods emphasising independence, creativity. All of these have worldwide currency.

Every year, more than half a million visitors come to the UK to study English. There is a wide variety of English language courses to choose from in the UK and of course everyone speaks English, giving plenty of opportunity to practice! 

UK universities and colleges offer a huge range of academic and vocational opportunities available at all levels, from further to higher education. Traditional Universities, with time-honoured teaching methods and modern campuses with state-of-the-art facilities make for great variety in the higher education system. You can choose a college located in the heart of a city or a purpose-built countryside campus with a host of facilities on site.

Most undergraduate degrees take three years, making them shorter than similar programs in other countries and very cost-effective. Some postgraduate degrees only last for one year (as opposed to two in other countries), which means you can finish your degree quickly and start earning higher salaries sooner. Financial assistance is available from some UK institutions and it is possible to gain Scholarships.

If you are studying any full-time course in Scotland or a full-time course of at least six months in length in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, you will be entitled to free medical treatment from the British National Health Service.

The UK is a multicultural society, well adapted to helping the interests of ethnic and cultural minorities.  There are sizeable populations of ethnic Chinese, Indian and other Asian as well as European and Middle-Eastern countries, so you will find friends easily. You may be allocated a personal tutor at your college or university, who will take an interest in your welfare and academic progress. There will also be counsellors and advisers to help with accommodation, health, finance and other personal matters.