Education in the UK

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Kings College. Andrew Dunn. CC BY-SA 2.0
Last week we talked about education and the  educational system in the UK.

We covered a lot of vocabulary. If you are still confused by all the academic terms we saw in class click on this British Council glossary.

If you would like to read more on education for students aged 16 and under (primary and secondary education) click here.

After compulsory education students can opt for futher education or higher education. Do you remember the difference?  Further education is for students aged 16 and over while higher education is for students aged 18 and over. Follow this link to learn more.

Oxbridge
Can you guess what Oxbridge means?  That's right. The universities of Oxford and Cambridge, two of the most prestigious universities in the world.

 How much do you know about Oxford or Cambridge? Are they public or private universities? Click here to check what the entry requirements are.

How about tuition fees? Click here to find out.

You might think that tuition fees at Oxbridge are very expensive. How about other universities in the UK? Click on the Newcastle University page to find out.  Are you surprised? Bear in mind that tuition fees do not cover other living expenses or accommodation.


In principle any prospective student who meets the entry requirements can apply for a place at Oxford or Cambridge. But who is more likely to get a place? Read on.

If you would like to know what the similarities and the differences are between Oxford and Cambridge click here.

Academic Life in Oxford
Watch this video to learn about what it is like studying and living in Oxford



I hope you enjoyed learning about schools and universities in the UK.


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