UK HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMMES
There are three types of high school that Vietnamese students can enter. All allow students to progress to university.
1. Boarding Schools
- Up to around 25% international students - the others are UK.
- Not for profit.
- International students can go at any age up to 18.
- Academically excellent - students go to top universities.
- Educate the “whole person” - not just academically.
- Wide range of facilities for Sciences, Art & Design, Music, Sport and Games.
- Students live on campus.
2. Independent Colleges
- Over 80% international students.
- Focused mostly on academic results and entry to top universities.
- May offer either boarding or host family accommodation.
- Take students from age 14.
- Usually offer 1 year IGCSE and 5 term A Levels.
- Some also offer International Foundation courses.
- English language courses year-round.
3. State Sixth Form Colleges/Colleges of Further Education
- Government colleges.
- Accept only international students aged 16+.
- Much lower fees than private schools.
- High quality teaching – student can enter top universities.
- Wide range of subjects.
- Students usually live with host families.
- Also offer International Foundation courses.
- English language courses year-round.
PATHWAYS TO HIGH SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY IN THE UK FROM THE VIETNAMESE SYSTEM