Study in near London 2024

Today, England attracts a wide range of foreign students from all over the world with high-quality educational services and interesting culture. Many international students choose studying in London suburbs as it's a great opportunity to combine effective courses with exciting rest. SMAPSE offers TOP-40 prestigious schools, colleges and universities located in London neighbourhoods and suburbs where international students can get high-quality and balanced primary, secondary and higher education.

Please, don't hesitate to contact SMAPSE experts as they are always ready to answer all your questions. 

It is difficult for students to find a more suitable place to receive a high quality education than the suburbs of London. In addition to teaching the highest class of students, an interesting language and regional study and cultural experience awaits here. Just an hour's drive from the capital, Oxford and Cambridge, you will find a strikingly different atmosphere: the old architecture of Oxford's educational institutions creates an amazing look. You can get around such towns in one walk, and in Cambridge you will find Gothic buildings, verdant parks and lawns, in the port of Dover you can see alabaster cliffs and enjoy the panorama of the English Channel. Canterbury is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, worth mentioning is Stonehenge with its Neolithic buildings.

The educational institutions are one of the oldest in Europe, in which they honor the traditions that have developed over centuries. At the same time, universities and schools keep pace with the times, monitor innovations, and timely introduce relevant innovations into the learning process.

The benefits of studying in a suburb of London for foreign students:

• The proximity of the capital, which can be reached in a maximum of an hour
• The sights of these places, ancient buildings and measured life will let you know the life of ordinary inhabitants, true traditions and culture
• The educational process in educational institutions is built according to the best educational standards: they strive to create ideal conditions for the development and education of a free and creative person who is able to think critically and take responsibility
• Here are the TOP universities, prestigious colleges, which are included in world rankings.

Kevin McDonnell

Specialist in International Students of the University of Sussex

What advice would you give to potential students before entering the UK school and why?

Be prepared! The application can be submitted almost a year before the start of eduaction, so take care of your personal application in advance, contact your teachers and academic consultant for recommendations. The earlier you apply, the more time schools will have to make an objective decision – and the more time you will have to explore possible options and choose.

There are a large number of prestigious schools, public and private. Private boarding schools in the UK (and the whole world) are also called boarding schools - these are closed educational institutions of several types (general or separate). As a rule, in private boarding schools, children 7-16 years old study in the following programs:

• compulsory primary / secondary school programs
• optional - GCSE (General Certificate of Education ), A-levels , IB (International Baccalaureate).

Programs for students - GCSE, A-levels, IB - require in-depth study, emphasis on specialized subjects, preparation for the university and provide prestigious certificates.

Requirements for admission to private schools in the UK and the suburbs of London:

• standard package of documents translated into English and notarized
• report card for the last 2-3 years at the previous place of study
• essay
• letters of recommendation from the class teacher, teachers of English and mathematics
• academic achievements in any activity.

If you have a dream to enter the TOP universities in Britain, then studying in one of the academic programs will significantly increase your chances. Consider the main curriculum for students:

• After grades 8–9 (14–15 years), students usually enter the GCSE, a two-year high-level course (which requires compulsory and optional subjects)
• After the 10th grade, the A-level (16-18 years) is relevant, which has established itself as the best preparatory course before a university in Europe. For two years, students study 4-5 subjects to choose from (for the second year - 3-4 disciplines). Such a modest list of subjects allows you to master your core area as deeply as possible and prepare for the university in the best way. That is why many universities accept A-Level graduates without passing entrance exams - just a certificate with high rates is enough. A worthy alternative to the British A-level can only be an international undergraduate, IB, recognized around the world.
• From 17 years students can enter pre-university programs - Foundation, Oxbridge, University Pathway , etc. However, before choosing a program, carefully study the requirements of the university in which you want to enter.

Universities in Great Britain are considered the best in Europe, occupy high positions in world rankings and tops. In order to maintain such a status and withstand competition with no less prestigious foreign universities, the state provides huge financial and other support to universities. Here you will find the most advanced research centers, a developed academic sports infrastructure, the best teachers and the widest opportunities for development.

According to statistics, the most popular specialties at universities in England are:

• Management
• Economy
• Ecology
• Veterinary science
• Design
• Art
• Jurisprudence
• Business.

Undergraduate programs last 3 years (except for medical faculties). At the end of the course, the student receives a first degree in higher education, the Bachelor's degree. Another option - Integrated Master's degrees - is a combined undergraduate course with a magistracy and lasts 4-5 years (especially relevant at the faculties of science and engineering). Graduate studies in the UK last only a year, but very high demands are made on students.

The learning process is intense: students attend lectures and carry out numerous projects and assignments, emphasis is placed on the development of scientific independence and analytical thinking. In the form of classes are practical seminars with an admixture of theory. One of the advantages for students is a small number of groups - up to 15 people, in top private universities - 5-7.

Learning English in his homeland is the best choice for effective and high-quality language acquisition. Choosing a language course in England, you get the following benefits:

• ongoing language practice with native speakers
• mastering classic English with its unique British accent
• studying in comfortable conditions (low crime, non-hot summer / warm winter, equipped with the latest technology classes, living in excellent conditions)
• a wide range of courses of different orientation, intensity and difficulty level.