british university

There are nearly 200 universities in the UK, and the UK is world-renowned for its education. There are many famous schools in the UK, and it has always been a place that many students yearn for.

For students who want to study in the UK, what are the ways to enter a prestigious British school?

 

There are four main pathways for further education:

 

one. Study directly for undergraduate studies

 

Target: Senior high school graduates

 

This situation is rare. It is only suitable for top high school students to apply to top British universities, and they must prepare one and a half years in advance. Students are required to have a high school average score of 90 or above, a college entrance examination score ranking within 0.1 %, and an IELTS score of 7 or above. This type of students is also the target of selection by top international universities such as Cambridge. If they meet the conditions, they can directly enter universities such as Cambridge for freshman year.

 

Only a handful of students have this opportunity every year, and they still need to pass a written test and interview. The examination content mainly consists of creative questions, and only a very few students can successfully enroll.

 

two. Studying in British Foundation (Foundation)

 

What is college preparatory?

 

Usually called preparatory courses.

The British university preparatory courses are also called basic university preparatory courses (university preparatory courses) or "bridge" courses (bridging courses). They are preparatory education before university. They are preparatory courses specially offered by British schools for international students who are determined to study at the school. Generally, they are only Recruiting international students, the duration of study is one year. Preparatory courses are also divided into different professional directions, and each professional category consists of major courses and professional courses. Students who successfully complete the pre-university program can progress to university.

 

Why study pre-university?

 

Due to differences in the education system, Taiwanese students receive 12 years of education before entering university, while British students receive 13 years of education. In addition, British students have already received some professional courses during their A- level studies. , the difficulty and breadth of the courses are much higher than those of high school education in Taiwan. Therefore, high school students usually need to take bridging courses such as undergraduate preparatory courses before entering British universities for undergraduate studies to make up for the lack of one year of secondary education.

 

Option 3 : Study a fast-track course at a British university

 

What is the British University Express Course?

 

This type of course is an optional pathway specially designed for students to enter bachelor's degree programs in British universities. Students enter various majors based on their academic qualifications and English proficiency. The courses are generally designed by the university and include all subjects in the first year of university. , and are taught by university lecturers. Students who successfully complete the freshman diploma course can enter the second year of the corresponding university.

 

Under what circumstances do you usually choose to study a British university fast track course?

 

If you feel that the preparatory study time is too long and the cost is high, you can choose to study the fast-track course, so that students can complete the British undergraduate course in only three years, saving not only one year of time, but also one year of tuition and living expenses.

 

What are the advantages and disadvantages of British university fast courses?

 

The advantages of the course are: the study time is relatively short and the cost is low.

 

The disadvantage of the course is that there are currently relatively few universities offering this course, and students have fewer options.

 

 

Option 4 : Study the British A-LEVEL course

 

What is an A-LEVEL course?

 

Higher Secondary Education Certificate Course, referred to as GCE , A- level course, A- level, it is a university entrance examination course for British students, equivalent to the level of senior high school to freshman, with a two-year schooling period. It is a bridging course after the GCSE course, so students If you can achieve good results in the A- level examinations, you will have more opportunities to enter the best universities in the UK to study courses in any subject.

 

What are the advantages of A-Level courses?

 

The A-LEVEL system has an international reputation. Applying to British universities with A-LEVEL scores has more advantages than ordinary high school scores.

 

The A-LEVEL system is taught entirely in English, fully infiltrating critical rational thinking and emphasizing practical abilities. It prepares students who enter university in advance in terms of language and curriculum system.

 

Note: The top universities in the UK only accept A-Level scores and do not accept preparatory scores.

 

How to choose A-Level courses?

 

The A- level examination method is very flexible. Students can choose to take the test in stages or take all the courses they have studied at once. Moreover, each subject has multiple exam opportunities, and the final score is calculated based on the best one.

The grades are divided into six grades: A , B , C , C , E , and U. A is the best, E is passing, and U is failing. If students are dissatisfied with the results of a certain course, they can choose to retake it.

 

When students choose courses, they should base their own strengths on subjects and future development majors. It is also difficult for students aged 16-18 to make such a choice, because they may not have a clear decision yet.