It is also a very good foundation for the GCSE programme and it is an entry point to all schools. In addition, students choose a few subjects from the optional subject list offered by each school.
In the last two years of secondary education, which are called Year 10 and Year 11, starting at age 14, students prepare for GCSE exams that are taken after two years General Certificate of Secondary Education.
These intensive, one year courses, are available for students aged 15 plus, with the appropriate academic level from their own country. Fewer subjects are studied maximum 6.
Students study between 5 and 7 subjects, English, Maths and Science being included. In the UK school system, once a student reaches the age of 16, they can start a 2 year programme which leads to A Advanced level examinations. Students specialise in 3 or 4 subjects, that are usually relevant to the degree subject they wish to follow at university. A levels are state examinations and are recognised by all UK universities and by institutions worldwide.
At the end of Year 13, following the examinations in each subject, the students receive A level Certificates. Those who would like to study more than subjects, may continue their studies in a broader number of subjects with the International Baccaularete Diploma Programme, offered by some independent schools.
International students can either choose a state sixth form college or a college of further education as an alternative to private education. Colleges of further education also offer foundation and diploma courses. All colleges can prepare students for entry to a UK university or any university in the world.
Bright World works with a number of state colleges in the UK which provide a multitude of vocational and academic courses. These courses can enable students to pursue their chosen career or to gain a place at a university of their choice. Focussing on practical, skills-based learning, the BTEC students are assessed during the course. After each unit students are assessed through assignments, tasks or tests, and not at the end of the programme as it happens with GCSE or A-Level students.
From age 17, international students can opt to study one year foundation programmes, instead of A levels or IB. These courses lead to private examinations that are an alternative to A levels. Foundation courses at colleges are recognised by universities with whom they have partnerships. Bright World has partnerships with a number of colleges and Pathway providers and can help place students into Foundation and Diploma courses in London and across the UK.
In the UK, a British bachelors degree normally takes three years to complete and most are awarded at honours level. State colleges offer some 2 year vocational diplomas that grant exemption from the first and sometimes second year of a degree programme. Some private tutorial colleges offer a one year diploma programme which is equivalent to year 1 of university. Students taking 1 year diplomas are awarded second year entry at some universities.
Postgraduate courses in the UK education system are very intensive. This means that the courses are usually much shorter than in other countries. Applicants will usually be high achieving with at least 2 years managerial experience.
A PhD research degree in the UK can take between 2 and 7 years. Bright World works almost exclusively with privately funded schools and colleges. The lender will also want to know the source of the money from which you are making the down payment. Lenders are most comfortable if this payment comes from your personal financial resources. If the money has been borrowed, it is liable to increase the burden of debt and interfere with your ability to pay the mortgage loan in the future.
In this section as well you are best off telling the truth because lenders always ask for bank account statements for the past few months as well as investment account statements. Any money borrowed from relatives and friends will show up.
If you are receiving money from a relative as a gift to be used for down payment, have them write a short note for the broker. The lenders provide a standardized gift letter format confirming that the money is a gift and does not have to be re-paid. This section of the loan application will require you to provide personal details about yourself as well as any person cosigning with you on your loan application.
Years of education gets a mention. If you graduated from high school you have 12 years of schooling. Lender also wants to know the address of the 2 prior residences you have recently stayed in.
If you have been in your recent residence for the past two years you will not need to list your two prior residences. Lenders are looking for stability here.
If you have moved recently lenders may also check the previous landlords. Your employment history is an important factor in your mortgage application. Lenders are looking at candidates who can show stability with the job and future income.
If you have held your job for at least two years that his only position that you need to mention. If you work more than one job, you need to mention each one separately. If there have been more than one employers in the past two years you should list them as well.
Mortgage lenders are aware of the fact that in the current economic scenario many people change jobs. You might want to avoid showing many changes to make your application look good.
If you have a job for a very short period of time you might want to avoid mentioning that on the mortgage application. You may also be tempted to cover a gap in employment because you want your application to look positive.
While it is not necessary to list every single employment position out in this section, you should be aware that your mortgage lenders will check the informations with your previous employers.
It is usually better to disclose employment job changes in your application rather than have the mortgage lender discover it himself. This section also asks the applicant to list off their monthly income from prior jobs. You must choose your major at the beginning of your third year of school. A very unique characteristic of the American higher education system is that you can change your major multiple times if you choose.
It is extremely common for American students to switch majors at some point in their undergraduate studies. Often, students discover a different field that they excel in or enjoy. The American education system is very flexible. Keep in mind though that switching majors may result in more courses, which means more time and money.
This degree is usually mandatory for higher-level positions in library science, engineering, behavioral health and education. Furthermore, international students from some countries are only permitted to study abroad at a graduate level. You should inquire about the credentials needed to get a job in your country before you apply to a postgraduate university in the USA.
A graduate program is usually a division of a university or college. To gain admission, you will need to take the GRE graduate record examination. For example, the MBA master of business administration is an extremely popular degree program that takes about two years.
It may take three years or more to earn a PhD degree. For international students, it may take as long as five or six years. For the first two years of the program most doctoral candidates enroll in classes and seminars.
At least another year is spent conducting firsthand research and writing a thesis or dissertation. This paper must contain views, designs, or research that have not been previously published. A doctoral dissertation is a discussion and summary of the current scholarship on a given topic. Most U. Classes range from large lectures with several hundred students to smaller classes and seminars discussion classes with only a few students.
The American university classroom atmosphere is very dynamic. You will be expected to share your opinion, argue your point, participate in class discussions and give presentations. International students find this one of the most surprising aspects of the American education system. Each week professors usually assign textbook and other readings. You will be expected to keep up-to-date with the required readings and homework so you can participate in class discussions and understand the lectures.
Certain degree programs also require students to spend time in the laboratory. Professors issue grades for each student enrolled in the course.
Grades are usually based upon:. Each course is worth a certain number of credits or credit hours. This number is roughly the same as the number of hours a student spends in class for that course each week. A course is typically worth three to five credits. A full-time program at most schools is 12 or 15 credit hours four or five courses per term and a certain number of credits must be fulfilled in order to graduate. International students are expected to enroll in a full-time program during each term.
If a student enrolls at a new university before finishing a degree, generally most credits earned at the first school can be used to complete a degree at the new university.
This means a student can transfer to another university and still graduate within a reasonable time. A state school is supported and run by a state or local government. Each of the 50 U. These schools are privately run as opposed to being run by a branch of the government. Tuition will usually be higher than state schools. Often, private U. Religiously affiliated universities and colleges are private schools.
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