Primary, secondary education in Glasgow 2024

Education in Glasgow offers foreign students all types of education:

• Secondary education;
• Higher education;
• Short-term language programs.

In the catalog of our website you can find a detailed list of educational institutions: it contains a list of schools and universities, a description of international educational programs, tuition fees, rating, and, of course, reviews of students who have already completed certain courses.

SMAPSE experts can help foreign students or their parents find the right option for getting primary education in Glasgow. We work only with partner institutions, so we offer exclusively time-tested options for obtaining quality education. Our specialist in education abroad will accompany you at all stages of admission – from collecting and preparing documents to sending to an educational institution and enrolling directly.

Education in Glasgow for schoolchildren, teenagers and students begins with a mandatory for all stage – secondary school. The education system in Scotland has some peculiarities — moreover, the local educational structure may seem extremely unusual for foreign students or their parents.

So, here are the steps involved in obtaining education in secondary schools in Glasgow:

Junior classes (from 5 to 12 years old). Up to 7 years are allocated for primary school in Scottish institutions. The rest of the program is about the same, the educational format is playful and interactive. Knowledge control is carried out with the help of tests corresponding to the age of students.

Middle classes (from 12 to 15 years). This stage can take from 4 to 6 years. The first four of them are the period of obtaining a mandatory knowledge base for everyone, and after successfully passing the final exam, students already become holders of a document on secondary education. From the age of 15, students are divided into 2 groups: specialized education and Higher examination preparation for university admission.

Senior classes (from 16 to 18 years). Young students undergo targeted education to obtain a higher certificate of secondary education, which will give them the opportunity to continue their studies at the university. To do this, students need to successfully pass 5-6 exams.

In addition to the annual secondary education, vacation-educational courses for children, schoolchildren and teenagers are held at the bases of Scottish schools. The study period is from 2 weeks to a month, and the program consists of the following options:

• Learning English (from 15 hours per week);
• Busy daily routine (sections, excursions, evening events);
• Meals and accommodation;
• Getting to know the culture and sights of Scotland;
• Certification document after completion of the program.

Sarah Hicklin

Director of International Admissions at Oswestry School

What makes British schools special? Why are they chosen by parents from all over the world for their children?

Schools in the UK continue to be the gold standard of education and offer the highest quality teaching.

• High level of efficiency and quality. It is worth emphasizing that many famous politicians, public figures, as well as members of the royal family choose to study in Scotland for their children.
• Attention of the teaching staff educational institutions to the health of students: in each educational institution, schoolchildren and students have the opportunity to engage in various sports of their choice, including such exclusive options as equestrian sports, sailing, etc.).
• The unusual national atmosphere of Glasgow, which can be found and experienced only here: due to the historical features of Scotland, it was possible to preserve its traditions, national flavor and way of life. Some educational institutions in Scotland are located in medieval castles, which are monuments of history and architecture. In addition, visitors to these places will surely enjoy the exceptional beauty of the fascinating nature of Scotland, combining forest thickets, cliffs over the sea, endless fields and valleys. As for the climate, in Scotland it is quite mild, not hot, without strong and sharp climatic changes.

Tuition fee depends on different factors and options:

• Chosen educational program;
• Location of the school;
• Rating of the school;
• Accommodation options;
• Additional services.

List of average educational cost is represented by:

• Tuition fee for private boarding schools in Glasgow starts from 25,000 GBP per academic year;
• Children's language camps for children and schoolchildren – from 700 to 1,000 GBP per week of stay in the camp;
• Language courses for children, schoolchildren, students – from 200 to 500 GBP per week of study.
• To get detailed information about the cost of an educational trip and to receive a free consultation from our specialists, you can leave a request at the bottom of this page. Our experts have many years of experience and are always ready to advise you, help you organize an unforgettable learning journey in Scotland.

The list of documents varies slightly between schools due to small differences in the work of admissions committees of educational institutions in Scotland. But the database of documents — what is required to be collected without fail, remains unchanged:

• School annual report cards for the last 2-3 years;
• A copy of the student's passport;
• Letters of recommendation from teachers of mathematics, English, director, written in free form with translation into English;
• Certificate of proficiency in English;
• Some private schools in Glasgow may require to pass a single test - before submitting documents to the school for consideration by the admissions committee;
• School registration forms;
• Personal or skype interview with the applicant.