Study in Reading 2024

Reading is a city in the south-east of England, home to a diverse, creative population. It is a thriving commercial center, actively involved in the development of information technology and insurance sectors in the UK. Due to the rapid growth rates of the city, it has a fairly dynamic housing and educational services market. Entrepreneurs rated the city as a good alternative to the oversaturated London market. The rich cultural life of Reading includes live music festivals, theatrical performances, exhibitions, museum events. There are a number of high-performing schools in Reading, as well as the University of Reading, an educational institution from the Red brick group of universities, well known for its climate change programs.

Additionally, Reading is a vibrant city known for hosting one of the UK's largest annual music festivals. Every summer, more than 87,000 music lovers attend the Reading Festival to hear world celebrities and local musicians.

Reading secondary schools consistently demonstrate high A-level results: with the highest average score for one academic entry, 3 Reading schools are among the top 100 best schools in the UK. Among Reading schools – the 8th best school according to GCSE results, 3 schools are in the top 50 in England.

Additionally, the proportion of Reading graduates entering Oxbridge and Russell Group universities is high.

There are many primary schools in Reading, most of which are managed by local authorities, but there are also public schools, networks. Parents can choose from selective gymnasiums for girls, boys, local secondary schools, university college, as Reading College offers a high-quality alternative to Sixth Form programs. Two Reading gymnasiums are located in the city center; they use entrance exams for selection, evaluation.

For example, Reading School is a selective gymnasium for boys. The waiting list for this school is long, it is considered one of the best in the country. Also, Kendrick School is a selective gymnasium for girls, graduates demonstrate good results in exams.

Below the list of the best schools to study in Reading is provided:

• Reddam House School Berkshire
• Bradfield College
• Wycombe Abbey School Our World English Schools
• Marlborough College
• Leighton Park School.

Mr Steven Allen

Fyling Hall School Principal

Why do parents value primary and secondary schools in the UK so much?

Again, these are our traditions and values. British boarding schools pride themselves on helping to develop a broad, balanced set of skills and interests in their students. We understand that education is real! – should go beyond academic programs and teaching aids: children come to school to learn not only about quadratic equations, but also about life in general. We firmly adhere to traditional values - good manners, honesty, mutual respect. One of our founder's students put it very well: "This is the kind of education that matters, that teaches us to live with each other and respect each other."

To get a bachelor's degree, the foreign students need to study for 3-4 years, studying for a master's degree lasts 1 year.

• St Joseph's College

St. Joseph's College (formerly St. Joseph's Convent School) is an independent, coeducational day school. The junior school is known as St. Joseph's College Preparatory School, before switching to coeducation, it was a member of the Association of Schools for Girls.

• University of Reading

The University of Reading began its activities in the XIX century, as an additional college of the University of Oxford, and in 1926 it was awarded the status of a university. Reading is one of the leading universities in the UK, with 17,000 students from more than 150 countries. It offers a wide range of programs covering exact, applied, social sciences, languages, arts, humanities, business.

Having an excellent reputation in the field of interdisciplinary research and cooperation, the university includes more than 50 research centers of excellence in the fields of agriculture, meteorology, physical sciences, European history, culture.

The University of Reading operates on three campuses: the main Whiteknights campus received awards for 130 hectares of beautiful parkland, while the historic London Road campus received an investment of £ 30 million for reconstruction. The Greenlands campus, located on the banks of the Thames, is home to one of the best business schools in Europe, as well as fitness, business, and conference centers.

The university has a strong global presence: a business school in Johannesburg, an overseas campus in Malaysia, a newly established joint academy with Nanjing University of Information Sciences and Technology in China. It also runs the Thames Valley Science Park, a cluster of 70 high-tech companies located at his Whiteknights campus.

Henley Business School has triple accredited status, while The Financial Times and The Economist regularly place it in the ranking of the 50 best business schools in the world.

If the foreign students enroll in one of the Bachelor's degree programs:

• Provide the admissions committee with a school certificate, documents on the completion of the Foundation program (for graduates who have graduated from school in their country).
• A-levels or IB certificate (for graduates of UK schools).
• Get at least 5.5 points on the IELTS language test.
• Make a portfolio of several creative works (for future architects, designers).
• Take the GMAT or UKCAT test (medical specialties).
• Apply for admission through the UCAS website.

If the foreign students are applying for a Master's degree, they need to:

• Provide a bachelor's degree.
• Take the IELTS language test for at least 6 points.
• Provide the GMAT test data (for business programs).
• Make a portfolio of several creative works (for future architects, designers).
• Apply for admission through the university's website or through the UCAS website.

As for tuition fee, Foundation preparatory program and educational programs without laboratory practice costs 13,000 pounds per year. If a student chooses a program with a practical basis, he will pay from 16,000 pounds per year. Housing and household expenses for the foreign students amount to about 10,000 pounds annually.