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HKDSE Entry Requirements of Top 30 UK Universities (2026/27)

aiken — Wed, 27 May 2026 11:39:30 +0000

HKDSE Entry Requirement of Top 30 UK Universities (2026/27)

Undergraduate Year One in Top 30 UK universities normally require 443 to 555 in HKDSE, with a stronger emphasis on Elective subjects. It’s normally not essential for students to obtain specified grades in Core subjects like Chinese or English, meaning that students with strong Elective grades will have more advantages – even if they fall short of obtaining Level 3 in their Chinese or English, they still stand a very good chance with their applications! Students meeting the requirement can directly progress onto Undergraduate Year One, while those who fall short can take pathway courses such as International Year One (progress onto Year 2 of a degree after one year) and University Foundation Courses (progress onto Year 1 of a degree after one year).

Type Undergraduate & Pathway Programmes

Target F.5 or Above

UK Ranking 2World Ranking 115 (QS 2027) University of St Andrews

555-5*55 – Undergraduate (Year One)^# ^{(4-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2030}
F.5 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2030}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^#Advanced Entry into Year 2 possible for some subjects if meeting specified grades ^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 65%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

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UK Ranking 3World Ranking 85 (QS 2027) Durham University

544-5*5*5 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2029}
4333 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}
321 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2030}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 50%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

Featured Programmes

BSc (Hons) Anthropology
BSc (Hons) Archaeology
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
BA (Hons) Criminology
BA (Hons) Education Studies – Psychology
BA (Hons) English Literature
BA (Hons) Geography
LLB (Hons) Law
BA (Hons) Music
BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics & Economics
BSc (Hons) Psychology

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UK Ranking 7World Ranking 125 (QS 2027) University of Bath

544-5*55 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2029}
221 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2030}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 50%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

Featured Programmes

BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance
BSc (Hons) Architecture
BSc (Hons) Architecture with Placements (4-Year)
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
BSc (Hons) Economics
BSc (Hons) Management
BSc (Hons) Management with Marketing
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy (4-Year)
BSc (Hons) Psychology
BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science
Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)

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UK Ranking 10World Ranking 57 (QS 2027) University of Bristol

444-5*55 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2029}
333 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}
222 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2030}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 65%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

Featured Programmes

BEng/MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering
BEng/MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
BSc/MEng (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence
BDS (Hons) Dentistry
BSc (Hons) Education Studies
BSc (Hons) Geography
BSc (Hons) International Business Management
LLB (Hons) Law
BEng/MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
MBChB (Hons) Medicine (5-Year)
BSc (Hons) Psychology
BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing & Companion Animal Behaviour (4-Year)
BVSc (Hons) Veterinary Science

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UK Ranking 11World Ranking 230 (QS 2027) University of Strathclyde

444 – Undergraduate (Year One)^# ^{(4-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2030}
221 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 3 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}
22 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2030}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^#Advanced Entry into Year 2 possible for some subjects if meeting specified grades ^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 50%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

Featured Programmmes

BSc (Hons) Architectural Studies
BBA (Hons) Business Administration ^Three-year
BSc (Hons) Data Analytics
LLB (Hons) English Law ^Three-year
BA (Hons) Finance
MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy ^Four-year
BSc (Hons) Prosthetics & Orthotics
BSc (Hons) Psychology & Counselling
BSc (Hons) Speech & Language Pathology

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UK Ranking 12World Ranking 203 (QS 2027) Loughborough University

544-5*55 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2029}
332 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2030}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 55%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

Featured Programmes

MArch (Hons) Architecture ^Four-year
BSc (Hons) Commercial Management & Quantity Surveying
BSc (Hons) Criminology
BA (Hons) Design
BA (Hons) Industrial Design
BSc (Hons) Product Design & Technology
BSc (Hons) Psychology of Sport & Exercise
BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science
BSc (Hons) Sport Science, Coaching & Physical Education
BEng/MEng (Hons) Sports Technology
BSc (Hons) Urban Planning
MArch Architecture ^Two-year

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UK Ranking 13World Ranking 82 (QS 2027) University of Sheffield

444-555 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2029}
322 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}
221 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2030}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 40%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

Featured Programmes

BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering
BA (Hons) Architecture
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
BDS (Hons) Dental Surgery
BA (Hons) Journalism Studies
BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture
LLB (Hons) Law
MBChB (Hons) Medicine (5-Year)
BMedSci (Hons) Speech & Language Therapy
MEng (Hons) Structural Engineering & Architecture
BA (Hons) Urban Studies

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UK Ranking 14World Ranking 136 (QS 2027) University of Exeter

444-5**55 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2029}
3332 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}
222 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2030}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 55%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

Featured Programmes

BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance
BA (Hons) Business & Management
BSc (Hons) Economics
BSc (Hons) Environmental Science
BSc (Hons) Exercise & Sport Science
BA/BSc (Hons) Geography
LLB (Hons) Law
LLB (Hons) Law & Juris Doctor (JD) with Chinese University of Hong Kong (4-Year)
LLB (Hons) Law with Professional Placement (4-Year)
BSc (Hons) Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography)
BSc (Hons) Psychology
Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)

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UK Ranking 15World Ranking 164 (QS 2027) Lancaster University

544-5*55 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2029}
332 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}
322 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2030}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 50%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

Featured Programmes

BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
BSc (Hons) Business Management
BA (Hons) Criminology
BA (Hons) English Language
BA (Hons) English Language & Linguistics
BA (Hons) English Language & Literature
BSc (Hons) Language Sciences
BA (Hons) Linguistics
BSc (Hons) Management & Human Resources
BSc (Hons) Marketing
BA (Hons) Media & Cultural Studies
BSc (Hons) Physics
BA (Hons) Social Work

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UK Ranking 16World Ranking 68 (QS 2027) University of Birmingham

444-5*55 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2029}
444 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}
322-333 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2030}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 50%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

Featured Programmes

BEng/MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering
BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence & Computer Science
BEng/MEng (Hons) Engineering
BA (Hons) History of Art
BEng/MEng (Hons) Materials Science & Engineering
BEng/MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy
BA (Hons) Philosophy
MSci (Hons) Physiotherapy (4-Year)
BSc (Hons) Psychology
BA (Hons) Social Anthropology
BA (Hons) Sociology

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UK Ranking 17World Ranking 111 (QS 2027) University of Southampton

554-5*55 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2029}
332 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2030}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 55%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

Featured Programmes

BEng/MEng (Hons) Aeronautics & Astronautics / Spacecraft Engineering
BEng (Hons) Aerospace Electronic Engineering
BSc (Hons) Audiology
BEng/MEng (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence
BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing with Management
BA (Hons) Game Design & Art
BA (Hons) Graphic Communication
BEng/MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering
BA (Hons) Music
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
BSc (Hons) Oceanography
BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE)
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
BSc (Hons) Podiatry

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UK Ranking 18World Ranking 139 (QS 2027) University of Liverpool

444-5*55 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2029}
333 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}
322 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2030}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 60%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

Featured Programmes

BA (Hons) Architecture
BA (Hons) Communication & Media
BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
LLB (Hons) Law
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
BSc (Hons) Orthoptics
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography & Oncology
MPlan (Hons) Town & Regional Planning (4-Year)
BA (Hons) Urban Planning

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UK Ranking 20World Ranking 158 (QS 2027) University of York

443-5*55 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2029}
332 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}
222 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2030}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 50%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

Featured Programmes

BSc (Hons) Accounting, Business Finance & Management
BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science
BA/BSc (Hons) Archaeology
BA (Hons) Archaeology & Heritage
BEng/MEng (Hons) Computer Science
LLB (Hons) Lawv
BSc (Hons) Marketing
BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE)
BA (Hons) Politics with International Relations
BSc (Hons) Psychology
BA (Hons) Social & Political Science
BA (Hons) Social & Public Policy

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UK Ranking 21World Ranking 174 (QS 2027) Queen’s University Belfast

444-555 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2029}
332 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}
211 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2030}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 55%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

Featured Programmes

BSc (Hons) Accounting
BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science & Risk Management
BSc (Hons) Arachaeology – Palaeoecology
BSc (Hons) Architecture
BA (Hons) Criminology
BDS (Hons) Dentistry
BSc (Hons) Finance with a Year in Industry
BSc (Hons) Financial Risk Management with a Year in Industry
BSc (Hons) Food Science & Nutrition
BEng/MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
MB (Hons) Medicine
MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy
BSc (Hons) Planning, Environment & Development
BSW (Hons) Social Work

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UK Ranking 22World Ranking 80 (QS 2027) University of Glasgow

44443+ – Undergraduate (Year One)^# ^{(4-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2030}
322 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2030}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

Featured Programmes

MA (Hons) English Language & Linguistics
MA (Hons) Comparative Literature
BDS (Hons) Dentistry
MA (Hons) English Literature
BSc (Hons) Environmental Science & Sustainability (Dumfries Campus)
MA (Hons) Global Sustainable Development (Dumfries Campus)
MBChB (Hons) Medicine (5-Year)
BMus (Hons) Music
BSc (Hons) Neuroscience
BSc/MA/MA(SocSci) (Hons) Psychology
BSc (Hons) Veterinary Biosciences
BVMS (Hons) Veterinary Medicine & Surgery
BSc (Hons) Zoology

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UK Ranking 23World Ranking 288 (QS 2027) University of Aberdeen

4444+ – Undergraduate (Year One)^# ^{(4-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2030}
332 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 3 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}
221 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2030}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

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UK Ranking 23World Ranking 447 (QS 2027) University of Dundee

333-555 – Undergraduate (Year One)^# ^{(4-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2030}
222 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 3 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}
211 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2030}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^#Advanced Entry into Year 2 possible for some subjects if meeting specified grades ^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 40% in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

Featured Programmes

BDes (Hons) Animation
MArch (Hons) Architecture
BA (Hons) Art & Philosophy
Fine Art (Digital Media, Drawing & Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture)
BSc (Hons) Biological & Biomedical Sciences (joint degree with National University of Singapore)
BDes (Hons) Illustration
BDes (Hons) Jewellery & Metal Design
LLB (Hons) Law (English & Northern Irish Law)
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult, Child, Mental Health)
BDes (Hons) Textile Design

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UK Ranking 26World Ranking 77 (QS 2027) University of Leeds

444-5*55 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2029}
3333 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}
322 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2030}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 50%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

Featured Programmes

BSc (Hons) Audiology
BA (Hons) Business Management
BA (Hons) Communication & Media
BA (Hons) Cultural & Media Studies
BA (Hons) Digital Media
BSc (Hons) Economics & Finance
BA (Hons) Fine Art with Contemporary Cultural Theory
BA (Hons) Global Creative Industries
BA (Hons) Journalism
BEng/MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
BEng/MEng (Hons) Medical Engineering
BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences
BA (Hons) Philosophy, Psychology & Scientific Thought
BSc (Hons) Social Policy, Sociology & Crime
BA (Hons) Sociology
BSc (Hons) Sustainability & Environmental Management

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UK Ranking 27World Ranking 40 (QS 2027) University of Manchester

5555+ – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2029}
222-43322 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2030}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 60%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

Featured Programmes

BSc (Hons) / MPRE Master of Planning with Real Estate
BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
BAEcon (Hons) Economics and Finance
BSc (Hons) Environmental Management
BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology)
BSc (Hons) International Management
LLB (Hons) Law
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
BSc (Hons) Management
BSc (Hons) Management (International Business Economics)
BSc (Hons) Management (Marketing)
MSci (Hons) Optometry (4-Year)
MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy (4-Year)
BSc (Hons) Physics
BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics
BSc (Hons) Psychology
BSc (Hons) Speech & Language Therapy

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UK Ranking 28World Ranking 314 (QS 2027) University of Leicester

444-555 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2029}
333 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}
222 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2030}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 60%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

Featured Programmes

BEng/MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering
BA/BSc (Hons) Archaeology
BSc (Hons) Criminology
BSc (Hons) Criminology with Forensic Psychology
BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
BA (Hons) Film Studies
BSc (Hons) Geology
BSc (Hons) Geology with Palaeontology
BA (Hons) Journalism
BA (Hons) Media & Communication
MOptom (Hons) Optometry (4-Year)
MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

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UK Ranking 28World Ranking 179 (QS 2027) Cardiff University

5554+ – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2029}
222 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}
221 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2030}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 50%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

Featured Programmes

BEng/MEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering
BSc (Hons) Architecture
BSc (Hons) Banking & Finance
BEng/MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
BSc (Hons) Criminology
BSc (Hons) Economics
BA (Hons) International Relations
BA (Hons) Journalism & Communications
BEng/MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
BEng/MEng (Hons) Medical Engineering
BMus (Hons) Music
MOptom (Hons) Optometry
MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy
BSc (Hons) Urban Planning & Development
MArch Architecture

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UK Ranking 30World Ranking 97 (QS 2027) University of Nottingham

444-5*55 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2029}
332 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}
322 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2030}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 50%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

焦點課程選擇

BArch (Hons) Architecture
BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence
BSc (Hons) International Management
LLB (Hons) Law
BMBS (Hons) Medicine (4-Year Graduate Entry)
BMBS (Hons) Medicine (5-Year)
MNutr (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics (4-Year)
MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy (4-Year)
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
BVMBVS Veterinary Medicine & Surgery

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Boarding School 2026/27 Vacancies

aiken — Mon, 04 May 2026 12:34:04 +0000

Boarding School 2026/27 Vacancies

Affected by the global economy and the uncertainties in geopolitics, boarding vacancies in independent schools remain higher than usual. If students and parents are still looking for a school, it’s a golden opportunity to get into some very good schools! These include top 100 schools in league tables and many traditional top schools such as Bromsgrove School, Cardiff Sixth Form College, Caterham School, Concord College, Dulwich College, Epsom College, The Leys School, National Mathematics & Science College, Whitgift School and many more. Please be reminded that places are very limited in some schools, so do talk to our education consultants as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

Type UK Boarding School

Target Primary and Secondary School Students

🚀 – Top 100 for Exam Results / Top Schools
💰 – More Affordable Fees

School Code	School Name	Location	Type	Year 4-5	Year 6	Year 7-8	Year 9	Year 10-11	Year 12-13
A03	Abbotsholme School	Derby	Co-ed
A05	💰 Ackworth School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
A09	Aldenham School	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
A13	Ampleforth College	Yorkshire	Co-ed
A16	Ashford School	Kent	Co-ed
B01	🚀 Badminton School	Bristol	Girls’
B04	Barnardiston Hall School	Suffolk	Co-ed
B08a	🚀 Bede’s Senior School	East Sussex	Co-ed
B15	🚀 Berkhamsted School	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
B18	🚀 Bishop’s Stortford College	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
B21	Bloxham School	Oxford	Co-ed
B28	🚀 Bradfield College	Berkshire	Co-ed
B32	🚀 Brentwood School	Essex	Co-ed
B34	🚀 Bromsgrove School	Worcester	Co-ed
B39	Buckswood School	East Sussex	Co-ed
C01	💰 Campbell College	Northern Ireland	Boys’
C03	🚀 Cardiff Sixth Form College	South Wales	Co-ed
C04	🚀 Caterham School	Surrey	Co-ed
C12	🚀 Clifton College	Bristol	Co-ed
C15	🚀 Concord College	Shropshire	Co-ed
D06	🚀 d’Overbroeck’s College	Oxford	Co-ed
D01	🚀 Dauntsey’s School	Wiltshire	Co-ed
D02	Dean Close School	Gloucestershire	Co-ed
D04	💰 Denstone College	Staffordshire	Co-ed
D04o	💰 Dollar Academy	Scotland	Co-ed
D07u	🚀 Dulwich College	London	Boys’
E02	Eastbourne College – St Andrew’s School, Prep	East Sussex	Co-ed
E04	Ellesmere College	Shropshire	Co-ed
E06	🚀 Epsom College	Surrey	Co-ed
F02	Farringtons School	Kent	Co-ed
F03	Felsted School	Essex	Co-ed
G01	Giggleswick School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
G02	Glenalmond College	Scotland	Co-ed
G08	Gresham’s School	Norfolk	Co-ed
H01	Haberdashers’ Monmouth School	South Wales	Co-ed
I01	Ipswich High School	Suffolk	Co-ed
I02	🚀 Ipswich School	Suffolk	Co-ed
K01	Kensington Park School	London	Co-ed
K02	💰 Kent College, Canterbury	Kent	Co-ed
K11	King’s Ely School	Cambridgeshire	Co-ed
K15k	Kingham Hill School	Oxford	Co-ed
K18	🚀 Kingswood School	Somerset	Co-ed
K07	💰 King William’s College	Isle of Man	Co-ed
L04	Leighton Park School	Berkshire	Co-ed
L06	🚀 Leys School	Cambridgeshire	Co-ed
L16	Loughborough Grammar School	Leicester	Boys’
M02b	🚀 Mayfield School	East Sussex	Girls’
M04	🚀 Merchiston Castle School	Scotland	Boys’
M07a	Milton Abbey School	Dorset	Co-ed
M14p	Moor Park School	Shropshire	Co-ed
M18a	Mount Kelly School	Devon	Co-ed
N01	🚀 National Mathematics and Science College	Warwick	Co-ed
O01	Oakham School	Leicester	Co-ed
O07	💰 Oswestry School	Shropshire	Co-ed
P08	💰 Pocklington School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
Q04	Queen’s College, Taunton	Somerset	Co-ed
Q01	Queen Anne’s School	Berkshire	Girls’
Q02	🚀 Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate	Yorkshire	Co-ed
Q06	Queenswood School	Hertfordshire	Girls’
R01	Ratcliffe College	Leicester	Co-ed
R02d	💰 Reddam House School	Berkshire	Co-ed
R06	Repton Prep	Derby	Co-ed
R07	RGS Surrey Hills	Surrey	Co-ed
R11	💰 Rookwood School	Hampshire	Co-ed
R12	Rossall School	Lancashire	Co-ed
R14	🚀 💰 Royal High School, Bath	Somerset	Girls’
R17	Royal Russell School, Croydon	London	Co-ed
R18	💰 Royal School Dungannon	Northern Ireland	Co-ed
S00d	💰 Saint Felix School	Suffolk	Co-ed
S01	Scarborough College	Yorkshire	Co-ed
S03	Sedbergh School	Cumbria	Co-ed
S06	Sherborne School	Dorset	Boys’
S09a	💰 Sherfield School	Hampshire	Co-ed
S10	Shiplake College	Oxford	Boys’
S11	🚀 Shrewsbury School	Shropshire	Co-ed
S13	💰 Sidcot School	Somerset	Co-ed
S15	Slindon College	West Sussex	Boys’
S51	💰 Stanborough School	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
S22	💰 St Christopher School	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
S23	St David’s College	North Wales	Co-ed
S24	St Edmund’s College	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
S25	St Edmund’s School Canterbury	Kent	Co-ed
S38	St Joseph’s College	Suffolk	Co-ed
S53	🚀 Stonyhurst College	Lancashire	Co-ed
S56	Stowe School	Buckingham	Co-ed
S57	Strathallan School	Scotland	Co-ed
S49	💰 St Teresa’s School	Surrey	Girls’
T06	💰 Thornton College	Buckingham	Girls’
T12	🚀 💰 Truro School	Cornwall	Co-ed
W01	Warminster School	Wiltshire	Co-ed
W04	Wellington School	Somerset	Co-ed
W10t	🚀 Whitgift School	London	Boys’
W17	Worksop College	Nottingham	Co-ed
W19	💰 Wrekin College	Shropshire	Co-ed
W20	Wychwood School	Oxford	Co-ed

Central Saint Martins Portfolio Summer Course in Hong Kong (2026 & The 8th Edition)

aiken — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:33:21 +0000

Central Saint Martins Portfolio Summer Course in Hong Kong (2026 & The 8^th Edition)

Get a taste of the UAL way of learning and upgrade your portfolio in just 2-10 weeks’ time! Co-organised by University of the Arts London (UAL) and London Arts Portfolio Academy (LAPA), Rory Mooney (Lecturer and Design Tutor for Fashion from Central Saint Martins) will once again be back in Hong Kong to deliver the Central Saint Martins Portfolio Summer Course – complete the course with satisfactory result for a Certificate of Attendance from Central Saint Martins! Students may also go for the Art & Design Portfolio Preparation Courses run by LAPA, to complete multiple projects within just one summer.

Type Summer Course

Target F.4 or Above

The Central Saint Martins Portfolio Summer Course and LAPA’s Art & Design Portfolio Preparation Courses aim at bringing University of the Arts London’s teaching model to Hong Kong, allowing students to experience the learning approach from Britain’s world-leading art university.

Structured in two-week blocks, students will focus on completing one project every two weeks. Following a Project-based Learning approach, students will enjoy a high degree of creative autonomy and are free to do what they want under the guidance of Rory Mooney, Lecturer and Design Tutor for Fashion from Central Saint Martins (CSM), and tutors from London Arts Portfolio Academy (LAPA).

Teaching is delivered primarily through hands-on workshops, where students are expect to get their hands dirty as they explore and develop their ideas, work on drawing and creative skills, and do visual research and creative experiments. They will also learn to document their creative process and reflection, in a way approved by top art schools.

Students can join multiple sessions during the summer holiday, to explore a range of Art & Design mediums and specialisms, and complete multiple projects good enough to be included in the their Art & Design portfolios.

Course Details

	Central Saint Martins (CSM) Portfolio Summer Course Official Topic: Creating a Project Portfolio	London Arts Portfolio Academy (LAPA) Art & Design Portfolio Preparation Course
Course Length	2 Weeks	2-8 Weeks
Teaching Hours	10:00 to 16:00 from Monday to Friday
Venue	London Arts Portfolio Academy (LAPA): 1/F, 180-182 Tai Po Road, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Target	Aged 16 or Above	Form 4 or Above
Dates	Session #04 27/7 (Monday) – 7/8 (Friday)	Session #01 15/6 (Monday) – 26/6 (Friday) Session #02 29/6 (Monday) – 10/7 (Friday) Session #03 13/7 (Monday) – 24/7 (Friday) Session #05 10/8 (Monday) – 21/8 (Friday)
Certificate of Attendance	Certificate of Attendance from Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London upon satisfactory completion	Certificate of Attendance from London Arts Portfolio Academy (LAPA) upon satisfactory completion
Course Tutor	Primarily taught by Rory Mooney (Lecturer & Design Tutor from Central Saint Martins (CSM)), assisted by tutors from London Arts Portfolio Academy (LAPA)	Tutors from London Arts Portfolio Academy (LAPA) – they’re all UAL graduates!
Medium of Instruction	English
Class Size	Small Class Teaching
Target Art & Design Specialism(s)	Fashion, Textile, Product Design, Costume, Graphics, Jewellery, etc	Suitable for students interested in any Art & Design specialisms, including Architecture, Interior Design, Animation, Photography, etc
Target Academic Programme	Art Foundation BA (Hons) MA/MSc	Art Foundation BA (Hons) MA/MSc
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Tuition Fees & Discount

	Central Saint Martins (CSM) Portfolio Summer Course	London Arts Portfolio Academy (LAPA) Art & Design Portfolio Preparation Course
Course Dates	Session #04 27/7 (Monday) – 7/8 (Friday)	Session #01 15/6 (Monday) – 26/6 (Friday)	Session #02 29/6 (Monday) – 10/7 (Friday) Session #03 13/7 (Monday) – 24/7 (Friday) Session #05 10/8 (Monday) – 21/8 (Friday)
Standard Tuition Fee	$27,800	$21,660	$22,800
Tuition Fees with Applicable Volume Discount:
2 Weeks 1 Project	$27,800	$21,660	$22,800
4 Weeks 2 Projects	$26,410	$20,520	$21,660
4 Weeks 2 Projects	Enjoy LAPA Course Coupon $6,500 + Free Workshop After-Class Skills Workshop (Worth $3,800)
6 Weeks 3 Projects	$26,410	$19,380	$20,520
6 Weeks 3 Projects	Enjoy LAPA Course Coupon $13,000 + Free Workshop After-Class Skills Workshop (Worth $3,800)
8 Weeks 4 Projects	$26,410	$17,670	$18,810
8 Weeks 4 Projects	Enjoy LAPA Course Coupon $22,000 + Free Workshop After-Class Skills Workshop (Worth $3,800)
10 Weeks 5 Projects	$26,410	$15,960	$17,100
10 Weeks 5 Projects	Enjoy LAPA Course Coupon $31,000 + Free Workshop After-Class Skills Workshop (Worth $3,800)
“Bring Your Classmate” Referral Scheme! You get $1,000 Supermarket Cash Coupons + Your classmate gets $500 Supermarket Cash Coupons

Course Tutors

Central Saint Martins Portfolio Summer Course

Rory Mooney Flying in from London!

Lecturer & Design Tutor, Central Saint Martins (CSM) & London College of Fashion (LCF)

London Arts Portfolio Academy (LAPA) Tutors

Mou

BA (Hons) Jewellery Design graduate from Central Saint Martins (CSM)

Lavin

BA (Hons) Graphic & Media Design from London College of Communication (LCC)

Sonja

BA (Hons) Graphic Communication Design graduates from Central Saint Martins (CSM)

Timothy

BA (Hons) Photography graduate from London College of Communication (LCC)

Terms & Conditions for Tuition Fee Discounts & Offers:

Discounts & Offers applicable to the Central Saint Martins (CSM) Portfolio Summer Course:

5% Volume Discount (applicable to students applying to any other London Arts Portfolio Academy (LAPA) Art & Design Portfolio Preparation Courses)

Discounts & Offers applicable to London Arts Portfolio Academy (LAPA) Art & Design Portfolio Preparation Courses:

5% Discount for Session #01 in June
Up to 25% Volume Discount (applicable to students applying to at least 4 weeks of courses, including the CSM and any LAPA courses):

Weeks of Courses Applied 4 Weeks 6 Weeks 8 Weeks 10 Weeks

Discount 5% 10% 17.5% 25%

Weeks of Courses Applied	4 Weeks	6 Weeks	8 Weeks	10 Weeks
Discount	5%	10%	17.5%	25%

Other Discounts

“Bring Your Classmate” Referral Scheme: On successful referral, you (the referrer) will be eligible for supermarket cash coupons worth $1000 while your classmate (the referee) will be eligible for supermarket cash coupons worth $500. The referral is considered successful, after the referee has paid for the tuition fee in full for a two-week or longer course. Each student has up to 6 quotas in the referral scheme in one summer.

Additional offers for students applying to 4 weeks of courses (including the CSM and any LAPA courses):

Weeks of Courses Applied	Course Coupon for LAPA Art Foundation	Course Coupon for LAPA One-to-One Private Classes
4 Weeks	$2,500	One Coupon for a Free One-to-One Private Class (worth $4,000)
6 Weeks	$5,000	Two Coupons for a Free One-to-One Private Class (worth $8,000)
8 Weeks	$10,000	Three Coupons for a Free One-to-One Private Class (worth $12,000)
10 Weeks	$15,000	Four Coupons for a Free One-to-One Private Class (worth $16,000)
Conditions	Enjoy a fee wavier worth the amount when applying to the LAPA Art Foundation programme	Enjoy an extra One-to-One private class when applying to 16 One-to-One private classes (worth $4,000 each class).

The After-Class Skills Workshop is a series of workshops delivered by a LAPA tutor or a guest tutor, to help students improve practical creative skills. Tuition fee for each week of workshop is $3,800.

British Council × University of Bristol “Scholarships for Women 2026″ Fully-funded Scholarships

aiken — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:40:29 +0000

British Council × University of Bristol “Scholarships for Women 2026″ Fully-funded Scholarships

Created by British Council and supported by Sir Tang Shiu Kin Education Trust, the third cohort of “Scholarships for Women” will once again fully sponsor four women from Hong Kong, to pursue a master’s degree in University of Bristol in the 2026/27 academic year!

Type Postgraduate Programmes

Target Undergraduate Degree Graduates

In the 2026/27 academic year, University of Bristol is also providing scholarship schemes like the “Think Big International Scholarships” and the “Hong Kong University of Bristol Alumni Association Scholarship”, offering successful applicants fee reduction between £6,500 to £26,000. These are open to all genders!

This year, the “Scholarships for Women” scheme will cover more postgraduate programmes than ever! These include a range of programmes about the pressing issue of Climate Change, with focuses on policy advocacy, data analytics, as well as issues at a more societal and cultural level. Apart from that, the Scholarships scheme also covers disciplines like Law, Economics, Global Business, Technology & Engineering and Education, which hopefully will work with more graduates!

LLM Law – Banking & Finance Law
LLM Law – Commercial Law
LLM Law – Company Law & Corporate Governance
LLM Law – General Legal Studies
LLM Law – Health, Law & Society
LLM Law – Human Rights Law
LLM Law – International Commercial Law
LLM International Law
LLM Law, Environment, Sustainability & Business
LLM Law, Innovation & Technology
MA Environmental HumanitiesTypically open to graduates from Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences discipline (including Geography)
MA LawSuitable for graduates with a Non-Law degree, to train as a Solicitor or a Barrister in the UK or Hong Kong
MSc Accounting & Finance
MSc Accounting, Accountability & Sustainability
MSc Accounting, Finance & Management
MSc Artificial Intelligence for Business
MSc Business Analytics
MSc Data Science for Business
MSc East Asian Development & the Global EconomyOpen to graduates from any academic disciplines
MSc Economics
MSc Economics & Finance
MSc Economics with Data Science
MSc Education (Leadership & Policy)Designed for professionals with some experience in education as a teacher, administrator, university lecturer, or early-years practitioner
MSc Finance & Investment
MSc Financial Technology
MSc Gender & International RelationsOpen to graduates from any academic disciplines
MSc Global Banking & Finance
MSc Global Operations & Supply Chain Management
MSc Human Resource Management
MSc International Business & Strategy
MSc International RelationsOpen to graduates from any academic disciplines
MSc International SecurityOpen to graduates from any academic disciplines
MSc Management
MSc Management (CSR & Sustainability)
MSc Management (Digitalisation & Big Data)
MSc Management (Entrepreneurship & Innovation)
MSc Management (International Business)
MSc Management (International Human Resource Management)
MSc Management (Marketing)
MSc Management (Project Management)
MSc Marketing
MSc Society, Politics & Climate Change
MSc Socio-Legal StudiesPrimarily open to law graduates, as well as non-law graduates from disciplines like Sociology, Social Policy, Public Administration, Geography, Economics, Political Science, History, Philosophy, etc
MSc Systems Design ManagementOpen to graduates from any academic disciplines
MSc Climate Change Science & PolicyTypically open to graduates from Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, etc
MSc Environmental Modelling & Data AnalysisTypically open to graduates from Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Science, etc
MSc Environmental Policy & ManagementTypically open to graduates from Anthropology, History, Literature, Philosophy, Biology, Natural Sciences, Chemistry, Ecology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Mathematics, etc
MSc Geographic Data Science & Spatial AnalyticsOpen to graduates from any academic disciplines
MSc Global Development & EnvironmentTypically open to graduates from Biology, Botany, Ecology, Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, Anthropology, Communication Studies, Geography, Politics, Sociology, etc
MSc Human Geography: Society & SpaceTypically open to graduates from Anthropology, Architecture, Communication Studies, Criminology, Economics, English Literature, Geography, History, International Relations, Psychology, Social Work, etc

What will be covered by the Scholarship?

The “Scholarships for Women” scholarships programme covers the full costs associated with your study, including:

Full tuition fees
Up to 12-month monthly stipend at the rate of £1,732 per month to cover costs of living, including accommodation
IELTS exam fee
Return economy class travel from Hong Kong to UK
Study-related costs, such as essential travel, materials, equipment and thesis printing
Student visa, and insurance / NHS surcharge
Reasonable adjustments costs for scholars with disabilities

Students will promise to return to Hong Kong for a minimum of two years after their scholarship has ended – to make an impact in Hong Kong with what you’ve learned and experienced in this special year in the UK!

Application & Deadline

Deadline of applications for the Scholarships is Thursday 30^th April 2026. Students are required to submit their course application, their scholarship application and other required documents by the deadline. Do contact our education consultants for further advices for your course and scholarship application!

Two out of the four scholars from the first cohort of the “Scholarships for Women” applied through British United 😊

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UK Summer Courses & Study Tours 2026

aiken — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:39:08 +0000

UK Summer Courses & Study Tours 2026

During Summer holiday, many parents would look for summer courses, study tours and overseas learning activities for their children, to make good use of the holiday break. Spending a few weeks in a foreign country is a great way to learn about its culture, people and education environment and an effective way to improve your English! So we’ve handpick nine courses which we think are fantastic options for students of different ages and learning expectations. Under each of them we have indicated course components of lessons and activities, so that parents can easily locate the one with the right balance of class and play!

Type Short Courses

Target Students aged 3-18 & Their Parents

Key Features:

All-in-One English Learning, Activities & Excursions Experience: Most of these summer courses and study tours focus on English learning with the most basic courses consisting of 15 hours of English lessons per week. They also come with a series of sports, extracurricular activities and excursions, providing the perfect chance for students to practice their English in real-life situations!
Work Experience & Professional Pathways: Apart from English lessons, more courses now provide elements of work experience and professional pathways, with some providing work experience in hospitals and architecture firms! Students will be able to understand more about potential university subject choices and career paths through these options. In 2026, these include medicine, veterinary medicine, law, architecture, computer science, STEM, art & design, business, etc.
Experience Life in UK Boarding Schools: Many of these courses are held in traditional boarding schools, where students can enjoy an action-packed holiday in a safe environment. The choice of campus affects availability of extracurricular activities, excursion destinations and special activities. Please refer to the following introductions as an initial guide and feel free to ask for details (fees, sample timetables, excursion arrangements, etc) from our education consultants.
Explore New Hobbies: Sports and extracurricular activities are key features of a British education. In these summer courses and study tours, students will have a taste of just that! There will be plenty of opportunities to try out new things and develop some new hobbies, with options from equestrian, fencing, dance, art & design and many more.
Excursions: Every summer course and study tour includes one to two days of excursions per week. Led by the tour staffs, students will visit UK’s popular tourist attractions, for example, London, Oxford, Cambridge, Bath, etc.
Make Friends from All Over the World: Summer courses and study tours welcome students from all around the globe. Through studying and living with people from different places, students can learn more about different countries and cultures, thus widening their global vision.

Brighton College
Boarding School Experience + Intensive English

Location: East Sussex
Student Age: 9-17
Start Date: June, July (1 to 2-week course)

English Lessons: 15-27 hours/week

Course Components (2 weeks)
English Lessons	Excursions	Other Activities
30-54 Hours	5 Days

Course Features:

Summer courses based in a top boarding school
With two English programmes of different intensity, students will be grouped into six classes of appropriate English language levels via an on-arrival placement test:

English Language Programme: Students will have 15 hours of General English lessons per week. Course content and group projects will be focused on everyday topics, to help improve student’s English communication skills
Intensive English Course: Designed for high school students aged 14-17, the Intensive English Course adds 12 hours of English lessons to the standard English Language Programme (27 hours per week in total), allowing them to achieve faster language improvement in an immersive environment

Excursions ^{(May vary according to course dates & arrangements)}: London, Portsmouth, Brighton Pier & Sea Life Centre, Brighton i360, Brighton Lanes, etc

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £1,316-1,391/week (Approx. HK$13,600-14,400)

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King’s School Canterbury
Boarding School Experience + English Language / Global Studies

Location: Kent
Student Age: 8-17
Start Date: July, August (2 to 6-week course)

Lessons: 16.5 hours/week

Course Components (2 weeks)
English / Global Studies Lessons	Activities / Topical Lessons	Excursions	Other Activities
21 Hours	12 Hours	4.5 Days

Course Features:

Summer courses based in a top boarding school and UNESCO World Heritage City!
With the choice from two themes, students will have 10.5 hours English or Global Studies lessons, and 6 hours of extracurricular activities or topical lessons in the “Academy” section:
- English Language: Build vocabulary and comprehension on real-world topics through exploring sustainability, politics and history! Students will improve all aspects of their English skills while gaining knowledge and real-world experience through doing research, essay writing, group discussion and debates.
- Global Studies: Designed for students with advanced and native level of English, students will go in-depth into sustainability, politics, international relations and history, through activities like debates, presentations and essay writing, to strengthen their critical thinking skills and have a wider world perspective
Academy: Students will select one “Academy” of extracurricular activities or topical lessons. These include Sports (covering fencing, rowing, swimming, tennis, football, basketball, etc), intermediate/advanced level of Music & Performing Arts training, or more academic focuses (such as International Relations, Foundation in STEM, IELTS preparation, etc)

Excursions ^{(May vary according to course dates & arrangements)}: Canterbury (UNESCO World Heritage City), as well as London (visiting Warner Bros. Studio: The Making of Harry Potter, Houses of Parliament, London Zoo), Cambridge, Windsor (visting Legoland), etc

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £1,750-1,925/week (Approx. HK$18,100-20,000)

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Headington Rye School
Boarding School Experience + Professional Pathways

Location: Oxford
Student Age: 12-16
Start Date: July, August (2 to 4-week course)

Academic Lessons: 15 hours/week

Course Components (2 weeks)
Academic Lessons	Excursions	Other Activities
30 Hours	3 Days

Course Features:

With four Professional Pathways available, students can gain knowledge on the chosen professions and learn English vocabs related to the themes. This course is suitable for F.1 to F.6 students who have a clear goal of what to study in university.
- Future Doctors: Exploring theories in different medical fields, including anatomy, pathology, and more. Completing a full First-Aid training and learning about university application tips and strategies.
- Future Scientists (STEM): Based on fundamental science subjects of Biology, Chemistry and Physic, learning through experiments and group projects, to deepen students’ scientific knowledge and curiosity.
- Future Entrepreneur: Understand the essentials of business and finance. Analyse real-life successful business models and strategies, and more.
- Future Global Leaders: Analyse the traits and tactics of renowned leaders. Develop students’ public speaking and persuasion skills through activities like mock elections and fundraising projects.
“Time to Shine” Project: Students will take part in a teamwork project and presentation based on their chosen pathways, allowing them to have a deeper understanding on the professions and improve their skills on cooperating, problem solving, critical thinking, and more.
Apart from “Professional Pathways” themed course, students can also opt for the General English course, providing 15 hours of English lessons per week. Students can improve their English communication skills efficiently by working on team projects and discussing various topics through different cultural lenses with classmates from all over the world.

Excursions ^{(May vary according to course dates & arrangements)}: Oxford, Ashmolean Museum (a museum of art & archaeology in Oxford), Bath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Bristol, etc

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £2,047.5-£2,297.5/week (Approx. HK$21,100-23,700)

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Bromsgrove School
Boarding School Experience

Location: Worcestershire (approx. 30 minutes from Birmingham)
Student Age: 8-11, 12-16 (students aged 5-7 are welcomed if accompanied by a parent)
Start Date: June, July (2 to 4-week course)

English Lessons: 20 hours/week

Course Components (2 weeks)
English Lessons	Excursions	Other Activities
40 Hours	4 Days

Course Features:

Summer courses based in a top boarding school
Students aged 8-11 and 12-16 will be divided into two classes for English lessons, assuring an age-appropriate learning experience for all of them
With the options of two English programmes, students will spend half day in English class and the other half on the Multi Activity Programme:

Intensive English Language: Students will improve their spoken and written English through topic-based projects, debates, presentations, etc. Suitable for students with beginner to intermediate English levels
Advanced English: Students will build on their existing English skills in more challenging language settings, such as debating, public speaking, creative writing, report writing, etc. Suitable for students with advanced and native level of English

Multi Activity Programme: Themed around Sports, Art & Craft, Performing Arts and Science & STEM, students has a free choice of a wide range of activities, including Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Design Technology Projects, Jewellery Making, Drama, Singing, Astronomy, Coding – students will be joined by local day students from Bromsgrove School in some of these activities!

Excursions ^{(May vary according to course dates & arrangements)}: London, Oxford, Alton Towers Theme Park & Resort, Drayton Manor Theme Park, Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, , etc

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £1,400/week for Student (Approx. HK$14,500)

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Moreton Hall School
Parent & Children Boarding School Experience

Location: Oswestry
Student Age: 3-7, 8-13
Start Date: July, August (1 to 4-week course)

English Lessons: 3 hours/week for 3-7 year olds, 15 hours/week for 8-13 year olds, 10-12 hours/week for parents

Course Components (2 weeks)
English Lessons	Excursions	Other Activities
6-30 Hours	3 Days

Course Features:

Unique course allowing parents and children to enjoy an overseas study experience together!
3-7 years old students will have 3 hours of English tuition every week and join the Holiday Club afterwards for exciting activities with children from the UK and other countries
8-13 years old students will have 15 hours of English tuition every week following the typical British curriculum. Students can improve their English skills in all aspects through different subjects and activities
Parents will have 10-12 hours of English tuition every week, focusing on conversational English. You will also improve your reading, writing, listening and grammar skills while learning about British Culture and etiquette!
Stay in a double or triple en-suite room (shared by parent and children)

Excursions ^{(May vary according to course dates & arrangements)}: Stratford-upon-Avon (birthplace of William Shakespeare), Liverpool (visiting The Beatles Story), Attingham Park (a Grade-I listed building near Shrewbury), etc

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £1,260/week for Student, £1,335/week for Parents (Approx. HK$13,000-13,800)

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InvestIN@University College London
The Ultimate Work Experience: Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Architecture, Law, Psychology, etc

Location: London
Student Age: 15-18
Start Date: July, August (1 to 2-week course)

Lessons: Approx. 25 hours/week + optional extra 15 hours of work experience on weekend

Course Components (2 weeks)
Academic Lessons	Excursions	Other Activities
50-65 Hours	1-2 Days

Course Features:

Professional work experience programmes based in University College London
15 professional pathways, including Doctor, Dentist, Vet, Lawyer, Architect, Engineer, Computer Scientist, Investment Banker, Psychologist, etc
Eligible students can receive a Level 3 Award in Work Experience & Assessment, adding 8 extra UCAS points to your university applications!
Eligible students can a reference letter from an industry professional
Examples of learning activities in Young Doctor Summer Experience:
- Visit a teaching hospital and work as part of a team of doctors and conduct a simulated ward round, guided by a doctor
- Work under pressure to assess a robot patient on a trauma ward, perform immediate treatment and receive live feedback from emergency medicine doctors
- Make diagnoses by reviewing patients’ data, including x-rays, blood tests, consultation notes and medical history
- Work alongside medical experts from a wide range of specialisms, including anaesthetics, surgery, emergency medicine, radiology and more
- Medical school admission coaching (such as simulated MMI, preparation for UCAS personal statement and UCAT, etc)
Examples of learning activities in Young Architect Summer Experience:
- Visit top architecture and urban design firms such as Foster & Partners
- Complete a series of projects in a studio setting using architectural sketching tools and design techniques, under the guidance of senior architects, and pitch your final designs to a panel of architects and get feedback on your work
- Working on an architectural brief: Conduct your own site visit and analysis, then design and build your models and digital visualisation based on your findings
- Preparing our Portfolio for architecture school applications
Stay in a single en-suite room in University of London halls of residence

Excursions ^{(May vary according to course dates & arrangements)}: On Saturday and Sunday’s afternoon, students can visit attractions in central London as a group and do some sports

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £3,725-3,775/week (Approx. HK$38,400-39,000)

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Kings Oxford
Medical Summer

Location: Oxford
Student Age: 15-17
Date: 28^th June – 12^th July (2-week course)

English Lessons: 6 hours/week (English assessment required at application)

Academic Lessons: 18 hours/week

Course Components (2 weeks)
English Lessons	Academic Lessons	Excursions	Other Activities
12 Hours	36 Hours	4 Days

Course Features:

Visit a university Medical School
Join an information session held by medical school admissions tutors
Learn to research and understand course focuses and entry requirements of different medical schools, allowing more efficient research for future school applications
Medical interview preparation and practice, including understanding the differences between traditional Panel Interviews and new Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Preparation for UCAS application and tutorials on how to write a personal statement for university applications
Preparation for UCAT (medical school aptitude test)
Stay in a single en-suite room

Excursions ^{(May vary according to course dates & arrangements)}: Windsor Castle, Oxford, Royal Society London, etc

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £4,608 for the full course (Approx. HK$47,500)

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Canford School
Boarding School Experience + Academic Pathways

Location: Wimborne
Student Age: 11-16
Start Date: July, August (2 to 4-week course)

Academic Lessons: 15 hours/week

Course Components (2 weeks)
Academic Lessons	Excursions	Other Activities
30 Hours	3 Days

Course Features:

With three Academic Pathways available, students can gain knowledge on the chosen subjects and learn English vocabs related to the themes. This course is suitable for secondary school students who have some ideas on what to study in university.

Future Artists: Lessons on various art principles and mediums in the morning and hands-on sessions in the afternoon. This pathway covers multiple mediums and styles, including painting, sculpting, digital art, and more. Student will develop a basic art portfolio upon finishing the course!
Future Scientists (STEM): Based on fundamental science subjects of Biology, Chemistry and Physic, learning through experiments and group projects, to deepen students’ scientific knowledge and curiosity.
Future Entrepreneur: Understand the essentials of business and finance. Analyse real-life successful business models and strategies, and more.
Future Global Leaders: Analyse the traits and tactics of renowned leaders. Develop students’ public speaking and persuasion skills through activities like mock elections and fundraising projects.

“Time to Shine” Project: Students will take part in a teamwork project and presentation based on their chosen pathways, allowing them to have a deeper understanding on the professions and improve their skills on cooperating, problem solving, critical thinking, and more.
Apart from “Professional Pathways” themed courses, students can also opt for the General English course, providing 15 hours of regular English lessons per week. Students can improve their English communication skills efficiently by working on team projects and discussing various topics through different cultural lenses with classmates from all over the world.

Excursions ^{(May vary according to course dates & arrangements)}: London Eye, Portsmouth (visiting Portsmouth Historic Dockyard), Bath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Bournemouth (visiting Thorpe Park Resort and Splashdown Waterpark), etc

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £1,875-2,520/week (Approx. HK$19,315-25,960)
學費及住宿費：每星期 1,875-2,520 英鎊（約港幣 19,400-26,000）

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Whitgift School
Boarding School Experience + Arts/Sports Academies

Location: London
Student Age: 11-13, 14-17
Start Date: July, August (2 to 6-week course)

Lessons: 23 hours/week

Course Components (2 weeks)
English Lessons	Excursions	Other Activities
46 Hours	3 Days

Course Features:

14-17 years old students and 11-13 years old students will be divided into two classes for English lessons, assuring an excellent learning experience for every student
There will be four extracurricular activity sessions every week. The options are:

Academies: Students will choose one academy to focus on every week, including arts, football, tennis, basketball, horse riding, fencing, golf, and climbing. All academies are taught by professional coaches and teachers.
Multi-Activity: Students will choose two extracurricular activities every week to explore new hobbies and experiences! The available activities are gym & fitness, badminton, handcraft, animal care, survival skills, table tennis, volleyball, yoga, swimming, British sports, etc.

“Progressive Skills in Action”: Develop essential soft skills like critical thinking and communication skills through various interdisciplinary activities (Examples: Climate change awareness exhibitions, Creating a TV news & weather video, Designing a new boardgame). Local students of Whitgift School will also be back to school and join international students for these activities!
There is a strict nationality policy to make sure students from each nationality will not exceed 15%, to ensure a full English learning and living environment. Students who joined the summer courses in 2025 were from 29 different countries.

Excursions ^{(May vary according to course dates & arrangements)}: London Eye, Buckingham Palace, West End Musical, Thorpe Park Resort, Chessington World of Adventures, etc

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £2,050-2,250/week (Approx. HK$21,200-23,200)

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UK University Ranking 2026 | Subject Rankings of 50+ Subjects including Architecture, Law, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Radiography and many more!

aiken — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:56:39 +0000

UK University Ranking 2026

University rankings are very useful initial reference when it comes to selecting the right university! Below we’ve made available the university rankings of over 50 subjects, together with options of pathway programmes and entry requirements for download, to help prospective students kick start their research.

Type Postgraduate, Undergraduate & Pathway Programmes

Target F.5 or Above

In the university rankings in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026, London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) and University of St Andrews retains their top places, while Durham University climbs to the third and is named the University of the Year for 2026! Although University of Oxford and University of Cambridge missed the top three places for the first time in 32 years, they – together with LSE and Imperial College London – continue to lead in Research Quality and Graduate Prospects.

Overall UK University Ranking (2026)

2026 University Ranking	2025 University Ranking	UK University	Graduate Prospects	Research Quality
1	1	London School of Economics & Political Science	92.5%	68%
2	2	University of St Andrews	87.6%	53.8%
3▲	5	Durham University	88.8%	55.9%
4	4	University of Cambridge	90.4%	69.7%
4▼	3	University of Oxford	90.4%	67%
6	6	Imperial College London	95.9%	73.9%
7▲	8	University of Bath	88.7%	53%
8▲	9	University of Warwick	86.4%	60.9%
9▼	7	University College London	87.5%	66.8%
10▲	11	University of Bristol	83.7%	66.2%
11▲	20	University of Strathclyde	83%	53.1%
12▼	10	Loughborough University	86.3%	52.5%
13▲	14	University of Sheffield	82.9%	59.1%
14▼	13	University of Exeter	81.9%	57.5%
15▼	12	Lancaster University	82.1%	57.4%
16▲	22	University of Birmingham	84.2%	61.9%
17▲	19	University of Southampton	84.3%	60.1%
18▲	23	University of Liverpool	82%	55.6%
19▲	24	King’s College London	85.1%	64.2%
20▼	17	University of York	82.7%	62.8%
21▲	26	Queen’s University, Belfast	87.1%	52%
22▼	16	University of Glasgow	82.3%	61.2%
23▼	15	University of Aberdeen	82.2%	38.7%
23▲	36	University of Dundee	83%	51.1%
25▼	17	University of Edinburgh	81.3%	61.5%
26▲	29	University of Leeds	81%	57%
27	27	University of Manchester	80.8%	64.4%
28▲	32	Cardiff University	85.1%	56.7%
28▼	27	University of Leicester	81%	53.6%
30	30	University of Nottingham	83.3%	56.1%
31▼	21	University of Surrey	83.7%	53.3%
32▲	34	Royal Holloway, University of London	78.7%	53.6%
33▼	24	University of Reading	80.4%	51.1%
34▼	30	Newcastle University	82.4%	53.6%
35▲	39	Queen Mary University of London	78.6%	58.7%
36▲	44	Glasgow Caledonian University	81.2%	38.5%
37	37	Swansea University	81%	47.5%
38▲	46	Manchester Metropolitan University	71.6%	43.7%
39▲	51	Heriot-Watt University	82.8%	48.7%
40▼	33	University of East Anglia	81%	58%
41▼	35	Aston University	82.6%	40.9%
42▲	48	Aberystwyth University	72.4%	38.7%
43▲	57	Keele University	78.6%	42%
44▲	46	University of Essex	72.1%	50%
45▼	38	University of Sussex	73%	52.9%
46▼	42	Nottingham Trent University	71.5%	41.9%
47▼	43	Northumbria University	78.4%	40.6%
48▲	49	City St George’s, University of London	84.9%	51%
49▼	45	Ulster University	77.8%	47.8%
50▲	61	Robert Gordon University	81.6%	20.8%
51▲	59	Edinburgh Napier University	80%	32.9%
52▲	55	University of Portsmouth	75.1%	39.1%
53▼	40	University of the Arts London	60.5%	46%
54▲	62	University of Chichester	74.8%	20.1%
55▲	63	University of Stirling	75.3%	43.8%
56▼	40	University of Kent	72.1%	52.9%
57▲	68	University of the West of England	76.2%	35.7%
58▲	70	University of Plymouth	79.7%	38.6%
59▲	64	Bangor University	71.6%	51.3%
60	60	University of Hull	75.8%	42.4%
61▲	66	Liverpool John Moores University	73.7%	32.8%
62▲	74	Abertay University	70.9%	24.6%
63▲	84	Edge Hill University	77.6%	26.3%
64▼	56	University of Lincoln	72.9%	38.4%
64▼	57	University of West London	69.4%	28.7%
66▲	105	Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh	67%	27.3%
67▲	83	University of Hertfordshire	73.1%	39.2%
68▼	52	St Mary’s University, Twickenham	79.8%	29.4%
69▼	50	Oxford Brookes University	77.8%	32.8%
70▲	75	Plymouth Marjon University	75.7%	17.4%
71▼	66	Cardiff Metropolitan University	74.4%	32%
72	72	University of Salford	76.6%	37.8%
73▲	78	Arts University Bournemouth	58.3%	23%
74▲	86	Lincoln Bishop University	76.6%	11.3%
75▼	65	SOAS University of London	75.4%	51.9%
76▲	98	Southampton Solent University	66%	12.6%
77▼	76	Bath Spa University	64.8%	29.3%
78▼	54	Coventry University	74.4%	33.8%
79▲	82	Bournemouth University	75.9%	30.7%
79▼	53	Harper Adams University	74%	19.5%
81▲	109	Canterbury Christ Church University	75.1%	26.1%
82▲	94	University of South Wales	71.1%	27.5%
83▲	88	Leeds Beckett University	70.8%	26.7%
84▲	104	Teesside University	79.2%	28%
84▲	90	University of Gloucestershire	76.4%	21%
86▲	111	University of Bradford	77.9%	29.9%
87▼	73	Falmouth University	58.1%	48.8%
87▼	80	Goldsmiths, University of London	67.1%	45.5%
87▲	101	University of Staffordshire	73.7%	30%
90▲	112	Leeds Trinity University	73%	15.1%
90▲	94	Liverpool Hope University	65.2%	22.3%
90▼	71	University of Brighton	73.3%	41.4%
93▲	96	University of Lancashire	74.3%	30.4%
94▲	97	Kingston University	66.1%	34.6%
95▼	84	Sheffield Hallam University	75.5%	36%
96▼	77	University of Derby	73.4%	21%
97▲	124	University of Suffolk	72%	21.8%
98▲	99	University of Worcester	78.6%	15.3%
99▲	110	University of Wales Trinity Saint David	59.6%	23.8%
100▲	102	University of Greenwich	70.6%	32.9%
101▲	116	Hartpury University	60%	15.8%
102▼	78	University of Huddersfield	75%	31.1%
103▼	92	Leeds Arts University	59.4%	6%
104▼	81	Norwich University of the Arts	61.9%	38.8%
105	105	University of Sunderland	64.7%	30.5%
106▼	103	University of Winchester	69%	22%
107▼	90	Birmingham Newman University	73.9%	13.3%
108▲	113	De Montfort University	69.3%	27.4%
109▼	89	University of Chester	76.3%	21.1%
110▲	121	University of the West of Scotland	73.5%	19.2%
111▼	100	London South Bank University	75.4%	28.8%
112▼	93	York St John University	69.1%	19.6%
113▼	107	Birmingham City University	70.4%	29%
114▲	126	University of East London	63.6%	22.8%
115▲	120	University of Westminster	61.2%	39.7%
116▲	117	Middlesex University	64.7%	30.4%
117▼	107	Brunel University of London	69.4%	34%
118▲	129	University of Bedfordshire	66.7%	30%
118▲	125	University of Northampton	69.7%	13.8%
120▲	122	Buckinghamshire New University	69.3%	17.6%
121▲	123	University of Wolverhampton	73.4%	21.6%
122▼	115	Wrexham University	74.7%	13.3%
123▲	130	Anglia Ruskin University	69%	30.2%
124▲	127	London Metropolitan University	63.4%	29.2%
124▼	118	University of Roehampton	58.1%	45.9%
126▼	119	University of Greater Manchester	74.8%	10.6%
127▼	87	University for the Creative Arts	56.8%	41.2%
128▼	114	University of Buckingham	76.4%	-
129▼	128	University of Cumbria	74.8%	13.6%
130▲	131	Royal Agricultural University	68.7%	24.2%

Click to see our university network: Students can apply to over 125 universities and specialist institutions in our university network.

Top 10 Subjects by Graduate Salary – 10 Years after Graduation:

Beyond the university rankings, this year The Times also published a special report on graduate career prospects, offering an in-depth comparison of local UK student’s salaries at the start of their careers and ten years after graduation across various disciplines. The findings reveal that subjects emphasizing technical expertise and problem-solving skills tend to see more significant salary growth over the decade. In contrast, disciplines with higher starting salaries do not necessarily lead to the same level of growth over time!

Subject Studied	Average Graduate Salary One Year after Graduation	Average Graduate Salary Ten Years after Graduation
Economics	£29,600	£68,600
Medicine & Dentistry	£40,200	£61,000
Mathematical Sciences	£28,500	£51,500
Engineering	£30,300	£50,400
Physics & Astronomy	£29,200	£48,500
Architecture, Building & Planning	£28,800	£45,300
Computing	£28,100	£44,900
Politics	£25,600	£43,800
Chemistry	£26,300	£42,700
Medical Sciences	£25,900	£42,300

The Importance of Subject Ranking

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Physiotherapy	Pathway Programme
1	36	Glasgow Caledonian
2	50	Robert Gordon	•
3	66	Queen Margaret
4	17	Southampton
5	60	Hull

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Radiography	Pathway Programme
1	78	Coventry
2	36	Glasgow Caledonian
3	59	Bangor
4	50	Robert Gordon	•
5=	14	Exeter	•
5=	18	Liverpool	•

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Medicine	Pathway Programme
1	4	Oxford
2	23	Dundee
3	6	Imperial College
4	28	Leicester	•
5	22	Glasgow

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Veterinary Medicine	Pathway Programme
1	22	Glasgow
2	18	Liverpool	•
3=	25	Edinburgh
3=	4	Cambridge
5	31	Surrey	•

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Psychology	Pathway Programme
1	1	London School of Economics
2	2	St Andrews	•
3	4	Cambridge
4	9	University College London
5	22	Glasgow

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Law	Pathway Programme
1	4	Cambridge
2	1	London School of Economics
3	9	University College London
4=	22	Glasgow
4=	3	Durham	•

Click to Download the full Subject Ranking Tables

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Accounting & Finance	Pathway Programme
1	1	London School of Economics	•
2	8	Warwick
3	7	Bath	•
4	11	Strathclyde	•
5	22	Glasgow

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Pharmacy & Pharmacology	Pathway Programme
1	11	Strathclyde	•
2	22	Glasgow	•
3	21	Queen’s, Belfast	•
4	28	Cardiff	•
5	34	Newcastle	•

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Architecture	Pathway Programme
1	12	Loughborough	•
2	26	Leeds	•
3	13	Sheffield	•
4	25	Edinburgh
5	28	Cardiff	•

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Art & Design	Pathway Programme
1	4	Oxford
2	9	University College London
3	87	Goldsmiths	•
4	12	Loughborough	•
5	26	Leeds	•

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Computer Science	Pathway Programme
1	6	Imperial College
2	4=	Oxford
3	4=	Cambridge
4	16	Birmingham	•
5	2	St Andrews	•

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Criminology	Pathway Programme
1	13	Sheffield	•
2	12	Loughborough	•
3	7	Bath	•
4	17	Southampton	•
5	3	Durham	•

Click to Download the full Subject Ranking Tables

Why is The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide a better university ranking?

The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide takes into account of a wide range of criteria (such as teaching quality, research quality, entry standard, graduate prospects, etc) to evaluate the quality of education in an university. The Guide’s more holistic approach is believed to be able to reflect standards in both teaching and learning, as well as academic researches, which is why we have always recommended The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide as the quantitative reference when students and parents choose the right university.

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Entry Standards
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British United Becomes the Only Authorized Recruitment Representative of University of the Arts London (UAL) in Hong Kong

aiken — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:48:09 +0000

British United Becomes the Only Authorized Recruitment Representative of University of the Arts London (UAL) in Hong Kong

Starting from 1^st September 2025, British United officially becomes the only authorized recruitment representative of University of the Arts London (UAL) in Hong Kong. Students from Hong Kong can now apply to University of the Arts London (UAL) through us and enjoy our comprehensive consultation and application services! Home to the world-famous Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion, for seven consecutive years University of the Arts London (UAL) are ranked the 2^nd best in the world for Art & Design by QS World University Rankings (2019-2025).

Type UK University

Target F.5 or Above

Starting from 1^st September 2025, British United officially becomes the the only authorized recruitment representative of University of the Arts London (UAL) in Hong Kong. Students from Hong Kong can now apply to University of the Arts London (UAL) through us and enjoy our comprehensive consultation and application services!

Together with University of the Arts London (UAL), we will bring to Hong Kong students and parents a series of overseas and art education activities, including Art & Design portfolio workshops, a Central Saint Martins (CSM) porfolio summer course and many more – do stay tuned to the latest announcements on our website! You can also register your interest and sign up to our monthly e-newsletter via the enquiry form below, so that you won’t miss any of these exciting opportunities.

University Profile: University of the Arts London (UAL)

One of the world’s most famous and the largest art institution in Europe, for seven consecutive years University of the Arts London (UAL) are ranked the 2^nd best in the world for Art & Design by QS World University Rankings (2019-2025), enjoying a prestigious reputation and status in the Art & Design circle, comparable to what Oxford and Cambridge do in the academia!

With a long history of art education that can be traced as far back to 1854, University of the Arts London (UAL) adopted its current name and form as a university in 2003. Institutionally University of the Arts London (UAL) is made up of six colleges, each has its own characters and specialisms, but perhaps most widely heard of internationally for Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion:

A Very Very Long List of Star Alumni: British Fashion Designer Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Jimmy Choo, JW Anderson, Film Director Mike Leigh and More!

University of the Arts London (UAL) has educated generations of Britain’s world-famous artists, designers and filmmakers! They include star fashion designers like Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Jimmy Choo, John Galliano, JW Anderson, as well as renowned British sculptor Antony Gormley, film director Mike Leigh and singer-songwriter Jarvis Cocker. In Hong Kong, notable UAL alumni include well established and budding fashion designers such as William Tang Tat Chi, Johanna Ho, Robert Wun, as well as movie star Barbara Yung Mei Ling.

Key Academic Programmes & Application Deadlines

Programme	Course Length / Intakes	Application Deadlines
Foundation in Art & Design	1-Year / September-intake	Around late February
Undergraduate BA/BSc (Hons) – Year One Entry	3-Year / September-intake	Most programmes will stop accepting new applications after UCAS’s first-round deadline in January
Undergraduate BA/BSc (Hons) – Year Two Entry	3-Year / September-intake	On a case-by-case basis, please contact us for further details
Postgraduate MA/MSc	1-Year, 15-Month & 2-Year / September & January-intake	Round 1: Applications close in early December Round 2: Applications close in late March After Round 2, courses will remain open to applications until they’re full

Want to get better prepared for UAL? There are a few options for you in Hong Kong!

Full-Time Foundation in Art & Design

Including an Introductory phase (lasting three months) and an Advanced phase (five months), the Foundation in Art & Design is an eight-month course for senior secondary school students who want to just focus on Art & Design. You can apply to University of the Arts London (UAL) or Art & Design degrees in other UK universities upon completion. Starts in August and November every year. Taught in English. Open to F.5 and F.6 students.

100% of our Art Foundation graduates received an offer from University of the Arts London in the past two cohorts! (2025, 2026)

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One-to-One Private Classes

Taught one-to-one by local UAL-grad tutors, these private classes help student develop their creative skills and develop their portfolio step by step. Sign up for regular classes (say weekly or biweekly), so that your tutor can advise on your works through a long period and have in-depth discussion as you develop your concepts and – most importantly – your personal style! Starts anytime in a year, taught in English or Cantonese.

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Central Saint Martins (CSM) Portfolio Preparation Summer Course

Get a taste of the CSM way of learning and upgrade your portfolio in just two weeks’ time! Taught together by a UAL tutor from London and local UAL-grad tutors, the Summer Course is taught in hands-on workshops, where students are expect to get their hands dirty as they explore and develop their ideas, work on drawing and creative skills, and do visual research and creative experiments. Taught in English and runs every summer. Students will receive a UAL certificate upon successful completion and meeting certain standards.

Dates & Fees for Summer 2026 ❱❱

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London Arts Portfolio Academy (LAPA) Art & Design Portfolio Preparation Course

Lasting 2-8 weeks, these project-based Summer Courses are taught in hands-on workshops, where students are expect to get their hands dirty as they explore and develop their ideas, work on drawing and creative skills, and do visual research and creative experiments. In just one summer, you can explore a few art & design specialisms and enrich your portfolio with a few new works! Runs between June and August by 2-week blocks. Taught in English.

Dates & Fees for Summer 2026 ❱❱

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Hong Kong’s Strongest UK University Network: Our 125-strong UK University Network now covers all Art Universities in the UK!

With University of the Arts London (UAL) now officially part of our university network, British United now represents over 125 universities and specialist institutions and all of the art universities in the UK, including Arts University Bournemouth, University of the Arts London (UAL), Arts University Plymouth, BIMM University, University for the Creative Arts (UCA), Falmouth University, Leeds Arts University, Norwich University of the Arts and Ravensbourne University London, as well as top art school Glasgow School of Art in Scotland!

HKDSE Entry Requirements of Top 30 UK Universities (2025/26)

aiken — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 08:11:05 +0000

HKDSE Entry Requirement of Top 30 UK Universities (2025/26)

Students who fulfilled the requirement can directly progress onto year 1 at degree level, while those who fall short can take pathway courses such as International Year One (progress onto Year 2 of a degree after one year) and University Foundation Courses (progress onto Year 1 of a degree after one year). Students may also consider taking the One-Year A-levels programmes, reserving the option to apply to universities in Hong Kong via the non-Jupas route.

Type Undergraduate & Pathway Programmes

Target F.5 or Above

UK Ranking 2World Ranking 113 (QS 2026) University of St Andrews

555-5*55 – Undergraduate (Year One)^# ^{(4-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2029}
F.5 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

UK Ranking 5World Ranking 94 (QS 2026) Durham University

544-5*5*5 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2028}
332 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 70%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

UK Ranking 8World Ranking 132 (QS 2026) University of Bath

544-5*55 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2028}
332 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 60% in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

UK Ranking 10World Ranking 225 (QS 2026) Loughborough University

544-5*55 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2028}
332 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 55%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

UK Ranking 11World Ranking 51 (QS 2026) University of Bristol

444-5*55 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2028}
333 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2028}
222 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 65%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

UK Ranking 12World Ranking 157 (QS 2026) Lancaster University

544-5*55 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2028}
333 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2028}
322 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 50%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

UK Ranking 13World Ranking 155 (QS 2026) University of Exeter

444-5**55 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2028}
3332 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2028}
222 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 55%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

UK Ranking 14World Ranking 92 (QS 2026) University of Sheffield

544-555 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2028}
333 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2028}
222-322 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 50%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

UK Ranking 15World Ranking 262 (QS 2026) University of Aberdeen

4444+ – Undergraduate (Year One)^# ^{(4-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2029}
332 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 3 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2028}
222 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^#Advanced Entry into Year 2 possible for some subjects if meeting specified grades ^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 55%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

UK Ranking 16World Ranking 79 (QS 2026) University of Glasgow

44443+ – Undergraduate (Year One)^# ^{(4-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2029}
322 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

UK Ranking 17World Ranking 169 (QS 2026) University of York

443-5*55 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2028}
332 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2028}
222 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 50%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

UK Ranking 19World Ranking 87 (QS 2026) University of Southampton

554-5*55 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2028}
332 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 55%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

UK Ranking 20World Ranking 251 (QS 2026) University of Strathclyde

444 – Undergraduate (Year One)^# ^{(4-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2029}
332 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 3 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2028}
222 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

UK Ranking 21World Ranking 262 (QS 2026) University of Surrey

433-554 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2028}
333 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2028}
222 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 50%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

UK Ranking 22World Ranking 76 (QS 2026) University of Birmingham

444-5*55 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2028}
444 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2028}
322-333 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 50%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

UK Ranking 23World Ranking 147 (QS 2026) University of Liverpool

444-5*55 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2028}
322 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 60%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

UK Ranking 24World Ranking 194 (QS 2026) University of Reading

444-554 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2028}
222 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 35%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

UK Ranking 26World Ranking 199 (QS 2026) Queen’s University Belfast

444-555 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2028}
332 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2028}
222 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 55%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

UK Ranking 27World Ranking 35 (QS 2026)

55554+ – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2028}
222-433 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 60%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

UK Ranking 27World Ranking 191 (THE 2025) University of Leicester

444-555 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2028}
TBC – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2028}
222 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 60%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

UK Ranking 29World Ranking 86 (QS 2026) University of Leeds

444-5*55 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2028}
3333 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2028}
322 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 55%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

UK Ranking 30World Ranking 137 (QS 2026) Newcastle University

443+ – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2028}
332 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2028}
222 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 55%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

UK Ranking 30World Ranking 97 (QS 2026) University of Nottingham

444-5*55 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2028}
322 – University Foundation^ ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2029}

Subject Ranking & Progression Degrees

^F.5 students can be accepted into University Foundation at 50%+ in internal exams (if the pass mark is 50% in your school)

Boarding School 2025/26 Vacancies

aiken — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:30:28 +0000

Boarding School 2025/26 Vacancies

Affected by the global economy and the VAT on independent schools, this year more boarding schools are still open for new students at this stage. If you’re still looking, it’s a golden opportunity to get into some very good schools!

These include top 100 schools in league tables and many traditional top schools such as Badminton School, Brighton College Prep Handcross, Bromsgrove School, Cardiff Sixth Form College, Chigwell School, Christ’s Hospital School, Clifton College, Concord College, Ipswich School, Kingswood School, Leys School, Mill Hill School, National Mathematics & Science College, Oundle School, St Swithun’s School, Woldingham School and many more. Please be reminded that places are very limited in some schools, so do talk to our education consultants as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

Type UK Boarding & Day School

Target Primary and Secondary School Students

🚀 – Top 100 for Exam Results / Top Schools
💰 – More Affordable Fees

School Code	School Name	Location	Type	Year 4-5	Year 6	Year 7-8	Year 9	Year 10-11	Year 12-13
A05	💰 Ackworth School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
A10	Aldro School	Surrey	Co-ed
A16	Ashford School	Kent	Co-ed
A20	Aysgarth School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
B01	🚀 Badminton School	Bristol	Girls’
B08	Bedales Prep, Dunhurst	Hampshire	Co-ed
B08a	Bede’s Senior School	East Sussex	Co-ed
B16	Bethany School	Kent	Co-ed
B18	Bishop’s Stortford College	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
B20	Bishopstrow College, ISC	Wiltshire	Co-ed
B21	Bloxham School	Oxford	Co-ed
B22	Blundell’s School	Devon	Co-ed
B24a	💰 Boundary Oak School	Hampshire	Co-ed
B26	Box Hill School	Surrey	Co-ed
B28	🚀 Bradfield College	Berkshire	Co-ed
B29	Brambletye School, Prep	West Sussex	Co-ed
B33h	🚀 Brighton College Prep Handcross	West Sussex	Co-ed
B34	🚀 Bromsgrove School	Worcester	Co-ed
C01	💰 Campbell College	Northern Ireland	Boys’
C03	🚀 Cardiff Sixth Form College	South Wales	Co-ed
C05	Chase Grammar School	Staffordshire	Co-ed
C06	🚀💰 Chigwell School	London	Co-ed
C08h	🚀💰 Christ’s Hospital School	West Sussex	Co-ed
C12	🚀 Clifton College	Bristol	Co-ed
C15	🚀 Concord College	Shropshire	Co-ed
D02	Dean Close School	Gloucestershire	Co-ed
D04	💰 Denstone College	Staffordshire	Co-ed
D04o	Dollar Academy	Scotland	Co-ed
E01	Eastbourne College	East Sussex	Co-ed
E02	Eastbourne College – St Andrew’s School, Prep	East Sussex	Co-ed
E04	Ellesmere College	Shropshire	Co-ed
E05m	Embley School Hampshire	Hampshire	Co-ed
F01	💰 Farlington School	West Sussex	Co-ed
F05	Finborough School	Suffolk	Co-ed
F05o	Forres Sandle Manor School	Hampshire	Co-ed
F11	💰 Fyling Hall School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
G01	Giggleswick School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
G02	Glenalmond College	Scotland	Co-ed
G08	Gresham’s School	Norfolk	Co-ed
G09	Gresham’s School, Prep	Norfolk	Co-ed
H09e	💰 Hereford Cathedral School	West Midlands	Co-ed
H10a	Highfield and Brookham School	Hampshire	Co-ed
H15	🚀 Hurtwood House College	Surrey	Co-ed
I02	🚀 Ipswich School	Suffolk	Co-ed
K01	Kensington Park School	London	Co-ed
K04	Kent College, Pembury	Kent	Girls’
K15k	Kingham Hill School	Oxford	Co-ed
K10	💰 King’s Bruton – Hazlegrove School, Prep	Somerset	Co-ed
K09	💰 King’s Bruton School	Somerset	Co-ed
K10d	King’s College Prep, Taunton	Somerset	Co-ed
K11	King’s Ely School	Cambridgeshire	Co-ed
K18	🚀💰 Kingswood School	Somerset	Co-ed
L04	Leighton Park School	Berkshire	Co-ed
L05	💰 Leweston School Sherborne	Dorset	Co-ed
L06	🚀 Leys School	Cambridgeshire	Co-ed
L08	💰 Lime House School	Cumbria	Co-ed
L13	💰 Longridge Towers School	Northumberland	Co-ed
L14	Lord Wandsworth College	Hampshire	Co-ed
L15	Loretto School	Scotland	Co-ed
L16	Loughborough Grammar School	Leicester	Boys’
M04i	Mill Hill International	London	Co-ed
M05	🚀 Mill Hill School	London	Co-ed
M07	Millfield School, Prep	Somerset	Co-ed
M10	Monkton Combe Senior School	Somerset	Co-ed
M14p	Moor Park School	Shropshire	Co-ed
M19	💰 Mount School	Yorkshire	Girls’
N01	🚀 National Mathematics and Science College	Warwick	Co-ed
N07	🚀 💰 Norwich School	Norfolk	Co-ed
O01	Oakham School	Leicester	Co-ed
O03	Old Buckenham Hall School	Suffolk	Co-ed
O07	💰 Oswestry School	Shropshire	Co-ed
O09	🚀 Oundle School	Cambridgeshire	Co-ed
P08	💰 Pocklington School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
Q01	Queen Anne’s School	Berkshire	Girls’
Q02	🚀 Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate	Yorkshire	Co-ed
Q03	🚀 Queen Margaret’s School for Girls	Yorkshire	Girls’
Q04	Queen’s College, Taunton	Somerset	Co-ed
R01	Ratcliffe College	Leicester	Co-ed
R02d	💰 Reddam House School	Berkshire	Co-ed
R04	Rendcomb College	Gloucestershire	Co-ed
R06	Repton Prep	Derby	Co-ed
R08k	💰 Rockport School	Northern Ireland	Co-ed
R12	Rossall School	Lancashire	Co-ed
R14	💰 Royal High School, Bath	Somerset	Girls’
R15	Royal Hospital School	Suffolk	Co-ed
R16	🚀 Royal Masonic School for Girls	Hertfordshire	Girls’
R17	Royal Russell School, Croydon	London	Co-ed
R18	💰 Royal School Dungannon	Northern Ireland	Co-ed
R23	🚀 Ruthin School	North Wales	Co-ed
R26	Ryde School	Isle of Wight	Co-ed
S00d	💰 Saint Felix School	Suffolk	Co-ed
S03	Sedbergh School	Cumbria	Co-ed
S09a	💰 Sherfield School	Hampshire	Co-ed
S13	💰 Sidcot School	Somerset	Co-ed
S15	Slindon College	West Sussex	Boys’
S23	St David’s College	North Wales	Co-ed
S25	St Edmund’s School Canterbury	Kent	Co-ed
S30	St George’s School for Girls, Edinburgh	Scotland	Girls’
S32	💰 St James’ School	Lincoln	Co-ed
S39	St Lawrence College	Kent	Co-ed
S42	🚀 St Margaret’s School	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
S43m	St Mary’s Music School	Scotland	Co-ed
S44	🚀 St Mary’s School, Cambridge	Cambridgeshire	Girls’
S47	🚀 St Swithun’s School	Hampshire	Girls’
S49	St Teresa’s School	Surrey	Girls’
S52	Stonar School	Wiltshire	Co-ed
S56	Stowe School	Buckingham	Co-ed
S57	Strathallan School	Scotland	Co-ed
T00s	TASIS England	Surrey	Co-ed
T01	Taunton School	Somerset	Co-ed
T06	💰 Thornton College	Buckingham	Girls’
T09	💰 Trent College	Nottingham	Co-ed
T12	💰 Truro School	Cornwall	Co-ed
V01	Vinehall School, Prep	East Sussex	Co-ed
W04	Wellington School	Somerset	Co-ed
W09a	Westbourne House School	West Sussex	Co-ed
W09	Westbourne School	South Wales	Co-ed
W11	Windermere School	Cumbria	Co-ed
W13	🚀 Woldingham School	Surrey	Girls’
W14	Woodbridge School	Suffolk	Co-ed
W15	Woodcote House School, Prep	Surrey	Boys’
W18	Worth School	West Sussex	Co-ed
W20	Wychwood School	Oxford	Co-ed

【Deadline Now Extended to 7/5 (Wednesday)】British Council × University of Bristol “Scholarships for Women 2025″ Fully-funded Scholarships

aiken — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:58:40 +0000

【📣 Deadline Now Extended to 7/5 (Wednesday)】British Council × University of Bristol “Scholarships for Women 2025″ Fully-funded Scholarships

Created by British Council and supported by Sir Tang Shiu Kin Education Trust, the 2^nd cohort of “Scholarships for Women” will fully sponsor four women from Hong Kong, to pursue a master’s degree in University of Bristol in the 2025/26 academic year!

Type Postgraduate Programmes

Target Undergraduate Degree Graduates

This year, the “Scholarships for Women” scholarships programme will cover the following postgraduate programmes in University of Bristol:

MSc Accounting & Finance Typically open to graduates from Accounting & Finance only
MSc Business Analytics Open to graduates from Operational Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Biomedical and Life Sciences
MSc East Asian Development & the Global Economy Open to graduates from any academic disciplines
MSc Economics Open to graduates from Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Actuarial Sciences, Data Science, Finance, Computer Science or Physics
MSc Economics with Data Science Open to graduates from quantitative-based subjects like Mathematics, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science or Physics
MSc Education (Leadership & Policy) Designed for professionals with some experience in education as a teacher, administrator, university lecturer, or early-years practitioner
MSc Finance & Investment Primarily open to graduates from Finance, Economics, Computing, Engineering, Mathematics or Physics
MSc Financial Technology Primarily open to graduates from Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics or Physics
MSc Gender & International Relations Open to graduates from any academic disciplines
MSc International Relations Open to graduates from any academic disciplines
MSc International Security Open to graduates from any academic disciplines
LLM Law – Health, Law & Society Primarily open to law graduates, as well as non-law graduates from related disciplines like History, Philosophy, Policy Studies, Politics or Sociology. Graduates with a Health Care or Health Science (such as Medicine and Nursing) background will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
LLM Law, Environment, Sustainability & Business Primarily open to law graduates, as well as non-law graduates from related disciplines like Politics & International Relations, Economics, Business, Human Geography, Sociology or Anthropology
LLM Law, Innovation & Technology Primarily open to law graduates, as well as non-law graduates from related disciplines like Computer Science, Data Science, Management, Economics, Philosophy or Policy Studies
MSc Society, Politics & Climate Change Open to graduates from any academic disciplines

What will be covered by the Scholarship?

The “Scholarships for Women” scholarships programme covers the full costs associated with your study, including:

Full tuition fees
Up to 12-month monthly stipend at the rate of £1,603 per month to cover costs of living, including accommodation
IELTS exam fee
Return economy class travel from Hong Kong to UK
Study-related costs, such as essential travel, materials, equipment and thesis printing
Student visa, and insurance / NHS surcharge
Reasonable adjustments costs for scholars with disabilities

Application & Deadline

Deadline of applications for the Scholarships has been extended to Wednesday 7^th May 2025. Students are required to submit their course application, their scholarship application and other required documents by the deadline. Do contact our education consultants for further advices for your course and scholarship application!

Two out of the four scholars from the first cohort of the “Scholarships for Women” applied through British United 😊

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UK Summer Courses & Study Tours 2025

aiken — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:26:53 +0000

UK Summer Courses & Study Tours 2025

During Summer holiday, many parents would look for summer courses, study tours and overseas learning activities for their children, to make good use of the holiday break. Spending a few weeks in a foreign country is a great way to learn about its culture, people and education environment and an effective way to improve your English! So we’ve handpick nine courses which we think are fantastic options for students of different ages and learning expectations. Under each of them we have indicated course components of lessons and activities, so that parents can easily locate the one with the right balance of class and play!

Type Short Courses

Target Students aged 3-17 & Their Parents

Key Features:

All-in-One English Learning, Activities & Excursions Experience: Most of these summer courses and study tours focus on English learning with the most basic courses consisting of 15 hours of English lessons per week. They also come with a series of sports, extracurricular activities and excursions, providing the perfect chance for students to practice their English in real-life situations!
Academic & Career Pathways: Apart from English lessons, many courses also provide different academic and career pathways to encourage students to study English through their interested subjects. Students can also understand more about potential university subject choices and career paths through these academic and career themes. In 2025, these include medicine, computer science, STEM, art & design, architecture, business, etc.
Experience Life in UK Boarding Schools: Many of these courses are held in traditional boarding schools, where students can enjoy an action-packed holiday in a safe environment. The choice of campus affects availability of extracurricular activities, excursion destinations and special activities. Please refer to the following introductions as an initial guide and feel free to ask for details (fees, sample timetables, excursion arrangements, etc) from our education consultants.
Explore New Hobbies: Sports and extracurricular activities are key features of a British education. In these summer courses and study tours, students will have a taste of just that! There will be plenty of opportunities to try out new things and develop some new hobbies, with options from equestrian, fencing, dance, art & design and many more.
Excursions: Every summer course and study tour includes one to two days of excursions per week. Led by the tour staffs, students will visit UK’s popular tourist attractions, for example, London, Oxford, Cambridge, Bath, etc.
Make Friends from All Over the World: Summer courses and study tours welcome students from all around the globe. Through studying and living with people from different places, students can learn more about different countries and cultures, thus widening their global vision.

Brighton College
Boarding School Experience + Intensive English

Location: East Sussex
Student Age: 9-17
Start Date: June, July (1 to 2-week course)

English Lessons: 15-27 hours/week

Course Components (2 weeks)
English Lessons	Excursions	Other Activities
30-54 Hours	5 Days

Course Features:

Summer courses based in a top boarding school
With two English programmes of different intensity, students will be grouped into six classes of appropriate English language levels via an on-arrival placement test:

English Language Programme: Students will have 15 hours of General English lessons per week. Course content and group projects will be focused on everyday topics, to help improve student’s English communication skills
Intensive English Course: Designed for high school students aged 14-17, the Intensive English Course adds 12 hours of English lessons to the standard English Language Programme (27 hours per week in total), allowing them to achieve faster language improvement in an immersive environment

Excursions ^{(May vary according to course dates & arrangements)}: London, Portsmouth, Brighton Pier & Sea Life Centre, Brighton i360, Brighton Lanes, etc

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £1,272-1,347/week (Approx. HK$12,720-13,470)

Learn More about Brighton College

Bromsgrove School
Boarding School Experience

Location: Worcestershire (approx. 30 minutes from Birmingham)
Student Age: 8-11, 12-15 (students aged 5-7 are welcomed if accompanied by a parent)
Start Date: July (2 to 4-week course)

English Lessons: 20 hours/week

Course Components (2 weeks)
English Lessons	Excursions	Other Activities
40 Hours	4 Days

Course Features:

Summer courses based in a top boarding school
Students aged 8-11 and 12-15 will be divided into two classes for English lessons, assuring an age-appropriate learning experience for all of them
With the options of two English programmes, students will spend half day in English class and the other half on the Multi Activity Programme:

Intensive English Language: Students will improve their spoken and written English through topic-based projects, debates, presentations, etc. Suitable for students with beginner to intermediate English levels
Advanced English: Students will build on their existing English skills in more challenging language settings, such as debating, public speaking, creative writing, report writing, etc. Suitable for students with advanced and native level of English

Multi Activity Programme: Themed around Sports, Art & Craft, Performing Arts and Science & STEM, students has a free choice of a wide range of activities, including Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Design Technology Projects, Jewellery Making, Drama, Singing, Astronomy, Coding – students will be joined by local day students from Bromsgrove School in some of these activities!

Excursions ^{(May vary according to course dates & arrangements)}: London, Oxford, Alton Towers Theme Park & Resort, Drayton Manor Theme Park, Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, , etc

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £1,325/week for Student (Approx. HK$13,250)

Learn More about Bromsgrove School

Moreton Hall School
Parent & Children Boarding School Experience

Location: Oswestry
Student Age: 3-7, 8-12
Start Date: July, August (1 to 4-week course)

English Lessons: 3 hours/week for 3-7 year olds, 15 hours/week for 8-12 year olds, 12 hours/week for parents

Course Components (2 weeks)
English Lessons	Excursions	Other Activities
6-30 Hours	3 Days

Course Features:

Unique course allowing parents and children to enjoy an overseas study experience together!
3-7 years old students will have 3 hours of English tuition every week and join the Holiday Club afterwards for exciting activities with children from the UK and other countries
8-12 years old students will have 15 hours of English tuition every week following the typical British curriculum. Students can improve their English skills in all aspects through different subjects and activities
Parents will have 12 hours of English tuition every week, focusing on conversational English. You will also improve your reading, writing, listening and grammar skills while learning about British Culture and etiquette!
Stay in a double en-suite room (shared by parent and children)

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £1,185/week for Student, £1,310/week for Parents (Approx. HK$11,850-13,100)

Learn More about Moreton Hall School

Headington Rye School
Boarding School Experience + Professional Pathways

Location: Oxford
Student Age: 13-16
Start Date: July, August (2 to 4-week course)

Academic Lessons: 15 hours/week

Course Components (2 weeks)
Academic Lessons	Excursions	Other Activities
30 Hours	3 Days

Course Features:

With four Professional Pathways available, students can gain knowledge on the chosen professions and learn English vocabs related to the themes. This course is suitable for F.3 to F.6 students who have a clear goal of what to study in university.
- Future Doctors: Exploring theories in different medical fields, including anatomy, pathology, and more. Completing a full First-Aid training and learning about university application tips and strategies.
- Future Scientists (STEM): Based on fundamental science subjects of Biology, Chemistry and Physic, learning through experiments and group projects, to deepen students’ scientific knowledge and curiosity.
- Future Business Leaders: Understand the essentials of business and finance. Analyse real-life successful business models and strategies, and more.
- Future Global Leaders: Analyse the traits and tactics of renowned leaders. Develop students’ public speaking and persuasion skills through activities like mock elections and fundraising projects.
“Time to Shine” Project: Students will take part in a teamwork project and presentation based on their chosen pathways, allowing them to have a deeper understanding on the professions and improve their skills on cooperating, problem solving, critical thinking, and more.
Apart from “Professional Pathways” themed course, students can also opt for the General English course, providing 15 hours of English lessons per week. Students can improve their English communication skills efficiently by working on team projects and discussing various topics through different cultural lenses with classmates from all over the world.

Excursions ^{(May vary according to course dates & arrangements)}: Oxford, Ashmolean Museum (a museum of art & archaeology in Oxford), Bath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Bristol, etc

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £1,997.5-£2,247.5/week (Approx. HK$19,975-22,475)

Learn More about Headington School

Kings Oxford
Medical Summer

Location: Oxford
Student Age: 15-17
Date: 29^th June – 13^th July (2-week course)

English Lessons: 6 hours/week (English assessment required at application)

Academic Lessons: 18 hours/week

Course Components (2 weeks)
English Lessons	Academic Lessons	Excursions	Other Activities
12 Hours	36 Hours	4 Days

Course Features:

Visit a university Medical School
Join an information session held by medical school admissions tutors
Learn to research and understand course focuses and entry requirements of different medical schools, allowing more efficient research for future school applications
Medical interview preparation and practice, including understanding the differences between traditional Panel Interviews and new Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Preparation for UCAS application and tutorials on how to write a personal statement for university applications
Preparation for UCAT (medical school aptitude test)
Stay in a single en-suite room

Excursions ^{(May vary according to course dates & arrangements)}: Windsor Castle, Oxford, Royal Society London, etc

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £3,895 for the full course (Approx. HK$38,950)

Learn More about Kings Oxford

Canford School
Boarding School Experience + Academic Pathways

Location: Wimborne
Student Age: 11-15
Start Date: July, August (2 to 4-week course)

Academic Lessons: 15 hours/week

Course Components (2 weeks)
Academic Lessons	Excursions	Other Activities
30 Hours	3 Days

Course Features:

With three Academic Pathways available, students can gain knowledge on the chosen subjects and learn English vocabs related to the themes. This course is suitable for secondary school students who have some ideas on what to study in university.

Future Artists: Lessons on various art principles and mediums in the morning and hands-on sessions in the afternoon. This pathway covers multiple mediums and styles, including painting, sculpting, digital art, and more. Student will develop a basic art portfolio upon finishing the course!
Future Scientists (STEM): Based on fundamental science subjects of Biology, Chemistry and Physic, learning through experiments and group projects, to deepen students’ scientific knowledge and curiosity.
Future Business Leaders: Understand the essentials of business and finance. Analyse real-life successful business models and strategies, and more.

“Time to Shine” Project: Students will take part in a teamwork project and presentation based on their chosen pathways, allowing them to have a deeper understanding on the professions and improve their skills on cooperating, problem solving, critical thinking, and more.
Apart from “Professional Pathways” themed courses, students can also opt for the General English course, providing 15 hours of regular English lessons per week. Students can improve their English communication skills efficiently by working on team projects and discussing various topics through different cultural lenses with classmates from all over the world.

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £1,848-2,098/week (Approx. HK$18,480-20,980)

Learn More about Canford School

Whitgift School
Boarding School Experience + Arts/Sports Academies

Location: London
Student Age: 11-13, 14-17
Start Date: July, August (2 to 6-week course)

Lessons: 23 hours/week

Course Components (2 weeks)
English Lessons	Academic Lessons	Excursions	Other Activities
35 Hours	11 Hours	3 Days

Course Features:

14-17 years old students and 11-13 years old students will be divided into two classes for English lessons, assuring an excellent learning experience for every student
There will be four extracurricular activity sessions every week. The options are:

Academies: Students will choose one academy to focus on every week, including arts, football, tennis, basketball, horse riding, fencing, golf, and climbing. All academies are taught by professional coaches and teachers.
Multi-Activity: Students will choose two extracurricular activities every week to explore new hobbies and experiences! The available activities are gym & fitness, badminton, handcraft, animal care, survival skills, table tennis, volleyball, yoga, swimming, British sports, etc.

“Progressive Skills in Action”: Develop essential soft skills like critical thinking and communication skills through various interdisciplinary activities (Examples: Climate change awareness exhibitions, Creating a TV news & weather video, Designing a new boardgame). Local students of Whitgift School will also be back to school and join international students for these activities!
There is a strict nationality policy to make sure students from each nationality will not exceed 15%, to ensure a full English learning and living environment. Students who joined the summer courses in 2023 were from 27 different countries.

Excursions ^{(May vary according to course dates & arrangements)}: London Eye, Buckingham Palace, West End Musical, Thorpe Park Resort, Chessington World of Adventures, etc

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £1,950-2,150/week (Approx. HK$19,500-21,500)

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d’Overbroeck’s College
Young Professionals

Location: Oxford
Student Age: 13-17
Start Date: July (2 to 4-week course)

Lessons: 25 hours/week

Course Features:

With four Professional Pathways available, students can gain knowledge on the chosen professions and learn English vocabs related to the themes. This course is suitable for F.3 to F.6 students who have a clear goal of what to study in university.

AI & Computer Science: Suitable for students who are interested in studying computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, etc. in university
Architecture & the Built Environment: Suitable for students who are interested in studying architecture, urban planning, art & design in university
Business & Marketing: Suitable for students who are interested in studying business, accounting & finance, and economics in university
Engineering: Explore foundations of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and civil engineering

Parts of the course will be taught by professional practitioners

Excursions ^{(May vary according to course dates & arrangements)}: London Eye, London (visiting National Galley, River Thames), Oxford, Bath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), etc

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £2,595/week (Approx. HK$25,950)

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MPW Sixth Form College
“Academic Streams” Summer Course

Location: Cambridge, London
Student Age: 14-17
Start Date: June, July (2 or 4-week course)

Lessons: Approx. 25 hours/week

Course Components (2 weeks)
Academic Lessons	Excursions	Other Activities
50 Hours	3 Days

Course Features:

With seven Academic Streams available, students will choose one stream every week and explore the possible university subject choices and career paths. This course is suitable for Year 10-13 students who have a clear goal of what to study in university.
- Business, Finance and Economics
- Computing, Robotics and AI
- Law, Politics and International Relations
- Medicine and Sciences
- Maths, Physics and Engineering
- Psychology & Sociology
- Art & Design ^{(Available in London only)}
“My Life; My Way” Workshop: Students will choose one topic of My Life; My Way workshop every week. These workshops are aimed at helping students gain significant life skills. Topics include Public Speaking, Negotiation & Conflict Resolution, Persuasion, Problem Solving & Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence & Self-Leadership, and Media Literacy for the Digital Age
University Lecture Series: Weekly lecture series and career talks held by world-leading experts and academics from the University of Cambridge and University of London
Students who joined this course last year (2024) were from 40 different countries and regions.

Excursions ^{(May vary according to course dates & arrangements)}: National History Museum, Tate Britain (National gallery of British art), Royal Academy of Arts, House of Parliament, etc

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £1,975-2,125/week (Approx. HK$19,750-21,250)

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UK University Ranking 2025

aiken — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:25:07 +0000

UK University Ranking 2025

University rankings are very useful initial reference when it comes to selecting the right university! Below we’ve made available the university rankings of over 50 subjects, together with options of pathway programmes, entry requirements and median graduate salary data for download, to help prospective students kick start their research.

Type Postgraduate, Undergraduate & Pathway Programmes

Target F.5 or Above

Click to see our university network: Students can apply to over 125 universities and specialist institutions in our university network.

Why is the Good University Guide published by the Times a better university ranking?

The Good University Guide published by the Times takes into account of a wide range of criteria (such as teaching quality, research quality, entry standard, graduate prospects, etc) to evaluate the quality of education in an university. The Guide’s more holistic approach is believed to be able to reflect standards in both teaching and learning, as well as academic researches, which is why we have always recommended the Good University Guide as the quantitative reference when students and parents choose the right university.

Teaching Quality &
Student Experience
17%

Research
Quality
17%

Graduate
Prospects
17%

Entry Standards
(UCAS Points)
11%

First & 2:1s
Ratio
11%

Continuation
Rate
11%

Student-Staff
Ratio
11%

People
& Planet
6%

What’s particularly noteworthy in the 2025 university rankings?

For the first time ever, London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) has climbed to the top spot of the UK university ranking, while University of St Andrews comes the second – together they pushed Oxford and Cambridge to the third and fourth place!
But why? This has a lot to do with the increased weighting of Graduate Prospects – a change rightly made to reflect the increased emphasis on employability! In the 2025 university rankings, Graduate Prospects and Research Quality carry the heaviest weighting among other criteria.
In terms of subject choices, STEM subjects continue to enjoy an unstoppable popularity. Applications to Mathematics and Computer Science have gone up, while those to Arts & Humanities, Medicine and Nursing have gone down.
As for Graduate Prospects, the overall Median Graduate Salary across all subjects is at £28,000. As more and more Hong Kong students are planning to stay in the UK for good after graduate, we’re introducing more information about graduate salary in our university ranking tables, to help students learn more about the labour market of the UK.
Finally, here are the top 10 subjects with the highest Median Graduate Salary:
- Dentistry
- Medicine
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Veterinary Medicine
- Chemical Engineering
- Economics
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Materials Technology
- Social Work
However, do remember that some professional disciplines (such as Architecture and Law) require postgraduate and further professional training before students can enjoy a more significant improvement in salary. The Median Graduate Salary measure (which is based on salaries 15 months after graduation) wouldn’t reflect the full picture of Graduate Prospects for these disciplines.

Overall UK University Ranking (2025)

2025 University Ranking	2024 University Ranking	UK University	Graduate Prospects	Research Quality
1▲	4	London School of Economics and Political Science	92.5%	68%
2▼	1	University of St Andrews	87.6%	53.8%
3▼	2	University of Oxford	90.4%	67%
4▼	3	University of Cambridge	90.4%	69.7%
5▲	7	Durham University	88.8%	55.9%
6▼	5	Imperial College London	95.9%	73.9%
7▼	6	University College London	87.5%	66.8%
8	8	University of Bath	88.7%	53%
9	9	University of Warwick	86.4%	60.9%
10	10	Loughborough University	86.3%	52.5%
11▲	16	University of Bristol	83.7%	66.2%
12▲	14	Lancaster University	82.1%	57.4%
13▼	11	University of Exeter	81.9%	57.5%
14▲	18	University of Sheffield	82.9%	59.1%
15▲	19	University of Aberdeen	82.2%	38.7%
16▼	12	University of Glasgow	82.3%	61.2%
17▼	13	University of Edinburgh	81.3%	61.5%
17▼	15	University of York	82.7%	62.8%
19▼	17	University of Southampton	84.3%	60.1%
20	20	University of Strathclyde	83%	53.1%
21	21	University of Surrey	83.7%	53.3%
22	22	University of Birmingham	84.2%	61.9%
23▲	29	University of Liverpool	82%	55.6%
24▲	27	King’s College London	85.1%	64.2%
24▲	34	University of Reading	80.4%	51.1%
26▲	31	Queen’s University, Belfast	87.1%	52%
27▲	34	University of Leicester	81%	53.6%
27▼	23	University of Manchester	80.8%	64.4%
29▼	24	University of Leeds	81%	57%
30▲	37	Newcastle University	82.4%	53.6%
30▲	32	University of Nottingham	83.3%	56.1%
32▼	25	Cardiff University	85.1%	56.7%
33▼	26	University of East Anglia	81%	58%
34▼	29	Royal Holloway, University of London	78.7%	53.6%
35▲	38	Aston University	82.6%	40.9%
36▼	33	University of Dundee	83%	51.1%
37▲	41	Swansea University	81%	47.5%
38▲	48	University of Sussex	73%	52.9%
39▲	46	Queen Mary University of London	78.6%	58.7%
40▲	52	University of Kent	72.1%	52.9%
40▲	42	University of the Arts London	60.5%	46%
42▲	43	Nottingham Trent University	71.5%	41.9%
43▲	49	Northumbria University	78.4%	40.6%
44▲	50	Glasgow Caledonian University	81.2%	38.5%
45▼	40	Ulster University	77.8%	47.8%
46▲	59	Manchester Metropolitan University	71.6%	43.7%
46▲	56	University of Essex	72.1%	50%
48▼	39	Aberystwyth University	72.4%	38.7%
49▲	66	City, University of London	78.9%	51.5%
50▲	61	Oxford Brookes University	77.8%	32.8%
51▲	64	Heriot-Watt University	82.8%	48.7%
52▼	45	St Mary’s University, Twickenham	79.8%	29.4%
53▼	36	Harper Adams University	74%	19.5%
54▲	58	Coventry University	74.4%	33.8%
55▲	65	University of Portsmouth	75.1%	39.1%
56▼	55	University of Lincoln	72.9%	38.4%
57▲	68	Keele University	78.6%	42%
57▼	47	University of West London	69.4%	28.7%
59▲	60	Edinburgh Napier University	80%	32.9%
60▲	67	University of Hull	75.8%	42.4%
61▲	62	Robert Gordon University	81.6%	20.8%
62▼	53	University of Chichester	74.8%	20.1%
63▼	53	University of Stirling	75.3%	43.8%
64▼	44	Bangor University	71.6%	51.3%
65▼	28	SOAS University of London	75.4%	51.9%
66▲	78	Cardiff Metropolitan University	74.4%	32%
66▲	70	Liverpool John Moores University	73.7%	32.8%
68▲	72	University of the West of England	76.2%	35.7%
69▲	79	St George’s, University of London	91.6%	48.8%
70	70	University of Plymouth	79.7%	38.6%
71▲	87	University of Brighton	73.3%	41.4%
72▲	91	University of Salford	76.6%	37.8%
73▼	51	Falmouth University	58.1%	48.8%
74▲	84	Abertay University	70.9%	24.6%
75▲	83	Plymouth Marjon University	75.7%	17.4%
76▼	74	Bath Spa University	64.8%	29.3%
77▲	82	University of Derby	73.4%	21%
78▲	80	Arts University Bournemouth	58.3%	23%
78▼	76	University of Huddersfield	75%	31.1%
80▲	96	Goldsmiths, University of London	67.1%	45.5%
81▼	75	Norwich University of the Arts	61.9%	38.8%
82▼	81	Bournemouth University	75.9%	30.7%
83▲	95	University of Hertfordshire	73.1%	39.2%
84▼	69	Edge Hill University	77.6%	26.3%
84▲	85	Sheffield Hallam University	75.5%	36%
86▲	89	Bishop Grosseteste University	76.6%	11.3%
87▼	73	University for the Creative Arts	56.8%	41.2%
88▲	101	Leeds Beckett University	70.8%	26.7%
89▲	100	University of Chester	76.3%	21.1%
90▲	125	Birmingham Newman University	73.9%	13.3%
90▲	112	University of Gloucestershire	76.4%	21%
92▼	89	Leeds Arts University	59.4%	6%
93▼	77	York St John University	69.1%	19.6%
94▼	88	Liverpool Hope University	65.2%	22.3%
94▲	97	University of South Wales	71.1%	27.5%
96▲	111	University of Central Lancashire	74.3%	30.4%
97▲	98	Kingston University	66.1%	34.6%
98▲	109	Solent University	66%	12.6%
99▲	103	University of Worcester	78.6%	15.3%
100▲	116	London South Bank University	75.4%	28.8%
101▼	93	Staffordshire University	73.7%	30%
102▲	105	University of Greenwich	70.6%	32.9%
103▼	85	University of Winchester	69%	22%
104▼	102	Teesside University	79.2%	28%
105▼	63	Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh	67%	27.3%
105▼	93	University of Sunderland	64.7%	30.5%
107▲	110	Birmingham City University	70.4%	29%
107▲	119	Brunel University London	69.4%	34%
109▲	114	Canterbury Christ Church University	75.1%	26.1%
110▲	117	University of Wales Trinity St David	59.6%	23.8%
111▼	108	University of Bradford	77.9%	29.9%
112▼	92	Leeds Trinity University	73%	15.1%
113▲	119	De Montfort University	69.3%	27.4%
114▼	56	University of Buckingham	76.4%	n/a%
115▲	122	Wrexham University	74.7%	13.3%
116▼	112	Hartpury University	60%	15.8%
117▲	121	Middlesex University	64.7%	30.4%
118▼	99	University of Roehampton	58.1%	45.9%
119▼	106	University of Bolton	74.8%	10.6%
120▲	123	University of Westminster	61.2%	39.7%
121▲	126	University of the West of Scotland	73.5%	19.2%
122▲	127	Buckinghamshire New University	69.3%	17.6%
123▼	118	University of Wolverhampton	73.4%	21.6%
124▼	106	University of Suffolk	72%	21.8%
125▲	128	University of Northampton	69.7%	13.8%
126▲	131	University of East London	63.6%	22.8%
127▼	124	London Metropolitan University	63.4%	29.2%
128▲	129	University of Cumbria	74.8%	13.6%
129▲	130	University of Bedfordshire	66.7%	30%
130▼	115	Anglia Ruskin University	69%	30.2%
131▼	104	Royal Agricultural University	68.7%	24.2%

Click to see our university network: Students can apply to over 125 universities and specialist institutions in our university network.

The Importance of Subject Ranking

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Physiotherapy	Pathway Programme
1	44	Glasgow Caledonian
2	19	Southampton
3	61	Robert Gordon	•
4	105	Queen Margaret
5	43	Northumbria
Median Graduate Salary: £28,000

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Radiography	Pathway Programme
1	44	Glasgow Caledonian
2	105	Queen Margaret
3	13	Exeter	•
4	29	Leeds
5	23	Liverpool	•
Median Graduate Salary: £28,000

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Psychology	Pathway Programme
1	1	LSE
2	2	St Andrews	•
3	4	Cambridge
4	3	Oxford
5	8	Bath	•
Median Graduate Salary: £25,000

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Law	Pathway Programme
1	7	UCL
2	4	Cambridge
3	16	Glasgow
4	1	LSE
5	5	Durham	•
Median Graduate Salary: £24,248

Click to Download Subject Ranking Table of other Subjects

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Accounting & Finance	Pathway Programme
1	1	LSE	•
2	9	Warwick
3	7	UCL
4	20	Strathclyde	•
5	49	City	•
Median Graduate Salary: £27,000

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Hospitality & Tourism	Pathway Programme
1	22	Birmingham
2	44	Glasgow Caledonian
3	66	Liverpool John Moores	•
4	21	Surrey	•
5	17	Edinburgh
Median Graduate Salary: £25,000

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Architecture	Pathway Programme
1	10	Loughborough	•
2	14	Sheffield	•
3	32	Cardiff	•
4	4	Cambridge
5	8	Bath
Median Graduate Salary: £24,000

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Art & Design	Pathway Programme
1	3	Oxford
2	7	UCL
3	10	Loughborough	•
4	80	Goldsmiths	•
5	30	Newcastle	•
Median Graduate Salary: £24,000

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Computer Science	Pathway Programme
1	3	Oxford
2	6	Imperial College
3	4	Cambridge
4	2	St Andrews	•
5	22	Birmingham	•
Median Graduate Salary: £30,000

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Politics	Pathway Programme
1	2	St Andrews	•
2	3	Oxford
3	1	LSE	•
4	9	Warwick
5	20	Strathclyde	•
Median Graduate Salary: £28,000

HKDSE Entry Requirements of Top 30 UK Universities (2024/25)

aiken — Mon, 27 May 2024 12:35:09 +0000

HKDSE Entry Requirement of Top 30 UK Universities (2024/25)

Students who fulfilled the requirement can directly progress onto year 1 at degree level, while those who fall short can take pathway courses such as International Year One (progress onto Year 2 of a degree after one year) and University Foundation Courses (progress onto Year 1 of a degree after one year). Students may also consider taking the One-Year A-levels programmes, reserving the option to apply to universities in Hong Kong via the non-Jupas route.

Type Undergraduate & Pathway Programmes

Target F.5 or Above

University (Ranking)	Undergraduate	International Year One	University Foundation
	HKDSE	HKDSE	HKDSE	F.5 Internal Exam*
St Andrews (1)	555-555 Advanced Entry into Year 2 Possible for Some Programmes with 555	-	-	65%+
Durham (7)	544-555	-	332	70%+
Bath (8)	544-5*55	-	-	-
Loughborough (10)	544-5*55	-	332	55%-60%
Exeter (11)	444-5*55	332	222	55%+
Glasgow (12)	44333+ Advanced Entry into Year 2 Possible for Some Programmes	-	322	50%+
Lancaster (14)	544-5*55	-	322	50%+
York (15)	443-5*55	-	322	50%+
Bristol (16)	444-5*55	333	333	65%+
Southampton (17)	554-5*55	-	332	55%+
Sheffield (18)	544-555	333	222-322	50%+
Aberdeen (19)	4444+ Advanced Entry into Year 2 Possible for Some Programmes	332	222	55%+
Strathclyde (20)	444 Advanced Entry into Year 2 Possible for Some Programmes with 544+	332	222	55%+
Surrey (21)	332-554	333	222	50%+
Manchester (23)	55554+	-	222-433	60%-70%
Leeds (24)	444-5*55	333	322	70%+
Cardiff (25)	5554+	333	222	50%+
East Anglia (26)	443+	322	222	55%+
SOAS, University of London (28)	44433+	-	4333-3333	-
Royal Holloway, University of London (29)	544-555	332	222	50%+
Liverpool (29)	4443-5*553	-	322	60%+

UK Summer Courses & Study Tours 2024

aiken — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:12:45 +0000

UK Summer Courses & Study Tours 2024

During Summer holiday, many parents would look for summer courses, study tours and overseas learning activities for their children, to make good use of the holiday break. Spending a few weeks in a foreign country is a great way to learn about its culture, people and education environment and an effective way to improve your English! So we’ve handpick eight courses which we think are fantastic options for students of different ages and learning expectations. Under each of them we have indicated course components of lessons and activities, so that parents can easily locate the one with the right balance of class and play!

Type Short Courses

Target Students aged 3-17 & Their Parents

Key Features:

All-in-One English Learning, Activities & Excursions Experience: Most of these summer courses and study tours focus on English learning with the most basic courses consisting of 15 hours of English lessons per week. They also come with a series of sports, extracurricular activities and excursions, providing the perfect chance for students to practice their English in real-life situations!
Academic & Career Pathways: Apart from English lessons, many courses also provide different academic and career pathways to encourage students to study English through their interested subjects. Students can also understand more about potential university subject choices and career paths through these academic and career themes. In 2024, these include medicine, computer science, STEM, art & design, architecture, business, etc.
Experience Life in UK Boarding Schools: Many of these courses are held in traditional boarding schools, where students can enjoy an action-packed holiday in a safe environment. The choice of campus affects availability of extracurricular activities, excursion destinations and special activities. Please refer to the following introductions as an initial guide and feel free to ask for details (fees, sample timetables, excursion arrangements, etc) from our education consultants.
Explore New Hobbies: Sports and extracurricular activities are key features of a British education. In these summer courses and study tours, students will have a taste of just that! There will be plenty of opportunities to try out new things and develop some new hobbies, with options from equestrian, fencing, dance, art & design and many more.
Excursions: Every summer course and study tour includes one to two days of excursions per week. Led by the tour staffs, students will visit UK’s popular tourist attractions, for example, London, Oxford, Cambridge, Bath, etc.
Make Friends from All Over the World: Summer courses and study tours welcome students from all around the globe. Through studying and living with people from different places, students can learn more about different countries and cultures, thus widening their global vision.

Kings Oxford
Medical Summer

Location: Oxford
Student Age: 15-17
Date: 30^th June – 13^th July (2-week course)

English Lessons: 6 hours/week (English assessment required at application)

Academic Lessons: 18 hours/week

Course Components (2 weeks)
English Lessons	Academic Lessons	Excursions	Other Activities
12 Hours	36 Hours	4 Days

Course Features:

Visit a university Medical School
Join an information session held by medical school admissions tutors
Learn to research and understand course focuses and entry requirements of different medical schools, allowing more efficient research for future school applications
Medical interview preparation and practice, including understanding the differences between traditional Panel Interviews and new Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Preparation for UCAS application and tutorials on how to write a personal statement for university applications
Preparation for medical school aptitude tests, UCAT and BMAT
Stay in a single en-suite room

Excursions ^{(May vary according to course dates & arrangements)}: Windsor Castle, Oxford, Royal Society London, etc

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £3,635 for the full course (Approx. HK$37,500)

Learn More about Kings Oxford

Moreton Hall School
Parent & Children Boarding School Experience

Location: Oswestry
Student Age: 3-7, 8-12
Start Date: July (1 to 4-week course)

English Lessons: 3 hours/week for 3-7 year olds, 15 hours/week for 8-12 year olds, 12 hours/week for parents

Course Components (2 weeks)
English Lessons	Excursions	Other Activities
6-30 Hours	3 Days

Course Features:

Unique course allowing parents and children to enjoy an overseas study experience together!
3-7 years old students will have 3 hours of English tuition every week and join the Holiday Club afterwards for exciting activities with children from the UK and other countries
8-12 years old students will have 15 hours of English tuition every week following the typical British curriculum. Students can improve their English skills in all aspects through different subjects and activities
Parents will have 12 hours of English tuition every week, focusing on conversational English. You will also improve your reading, writing, listening and grammar skills while learning about British Culture and etiquette!
Stay in a double en-suite room (shared by parent and children)

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £1,100/week for Student, £1,400/week for Parents (Approx. HK$11,330-14,420)

Learn More about Moreton Hall School

Headington School
Boarding School Experience + Professional Pathways

Location: Oxford
Student Age: 13-16
Start Date: July, August (2 to 4-week course)

Academic Lessons: 15 hours/week

Course Components (2 weeks)
Academic Lessons	Excursions	Other Activities
30 Hours	4 Days

Course Features:

With 4 Professional Pathways available, students can gain knowledge on the chosen professions and learn English vocabs related to the themes. This course is suitable for F.3 to F.6 students who have a clear goal of what to study in university.
- Future Doctors: Exploring theories in different medical fields, including anatomy, pathology, and more. Completing a full First-Aid training and learning about university application tips and strategies.
- Future Engineers: A broad overview of different engineering majors, including Robotic, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, etc.
- Future Business Leaders: Understand the essentials of business and finance. Analyse real-life successful business models and strategies, and more.
- Future Global Leaders: Analyse the traits and tactics of renowned leaders. Develop students’ public speaking and persuasion skills through activities like mock elections and fundraising projects.
“Time to Shine” Project: Students will take part in a teamwork project and presentation based on their chosen pathways, allowing them to have a deeper understanding on the professions and improve their skills on cooperating, problem solving, critical thinking, and more.
Apart from “Professional Pathways” themed course, students can also opt for the General English course, providing 15 hours of English lessons per week. Students can improve their English communication skills efficiently by working on team projects and discussing various topics through different cultural lenses with classmates from all over the world.

Excursions ^{(May vary according to course dates & arrangements)}: Oxford, Ashmolean Museum (a museum of art & archaeology in Oxford), Bath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Bristol, etc

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £1,850-£2,100/week (Approx. HK$19,055-21,630)

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Canford School
Boarding School Experience + Academic Pathways

Location: Wimborne
Student Age: 11-15
Start Date: July (2 to 4-week course)

Academic Lessons: 15 hours/week

Course Components (2 weeks)
Academic Lessons	Excursions	Other Activities
30 Hours	4 Days

Course Features:

With 4 Academic Pathways available, students can gain knowledge on the chosen subjects and learn English vocabs related to the themes. This course is suitable for secondary school students who have some ideas on what to study in university.

Art & Design: Lessons on various art principles and mediums in the morning and hands-on sessions in the afternoon. This pathway covers multiple mediums and styles, including painting, sculpting, digital art, and more. Student will develop a basic art portfolio upon finishing the course!
Introduction of STEM: Using simple but intriguing learning methods to understand more about theories on STEM subjects like science, maths, and engineering! Students will apply these theories through working on group projects on designing, testing, and modifying different technological products.
Introduction of Leadership: Through the main theme of climate change, students will pick up essential leadership skills in different areas and polish their skills on public speaking, cooperation and presentation.
Introduction to International Relations: Learn about the functions and operations of international organizations like United Nations and NATO. Discuss major international issues with classmates from all over the world. This pathway helps students broaden their global vision and acquire better public speaking and persuasion techniques.

“Time to Shine” Project: Students will take part in a teamwork project and presentation based on their chosen pathways, allowing them to have a deeper understanding on the professions and improve their skills on cooperating, problem solving, critical thinking, and more.
Apart from “Professional Pathways” themed courses, students can also opt for the General English course, providing 15 hours of regular English lessons per week. Students can improve their English communication skills efficiently by working on team projects and discussing various topics through different cultural lenses with classmates from all over the world.

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £1,700-1,950/week (Approx. HK$17,510-20,085)

Learn More about Canford School

Whitgift School
Boarding School Experience + Arts/Sports Academies

Location: London
Student Age: 11-17
Start Date: July (2 to 6-week course)

Lessons: 23 hours/week

Course Components (2 weeks)
English Lessons	Academic Lessons	Excursions	Other Activities
35 Hours	11 Hours	3 Days

Course Features:

14-17 years old students and 11-13 years old students will be divided into two classes for English lessons, assuring an excellent learning experience for every student
There will be 4 extracurricular activity sessions every week. The options are:

Academies: Students will choose one academy to focus on every week, including arts, football, tennis, hockey, basketball, horse riding, fencing, and climbing. All academies are taught by professional coaches and teachers.
Multi-Activity: Students will choose two extracurricular activities every week to explore new hobbies and experiences! The available activities are hiking, badminton, dance, handcraft, animal care, survival skills, table tennis, volleyball, swimming, etc.

“Progressive Skills in Action”: Develop essential soft skills like critical thinking and communication skills through various interdisciplinary activities (Examples: Climate change awareness exhibitions, Creating a TV news & weather video, Designing a new boardgame). Local students of Whitgift School will also be back to school and join international students for these activities!
There is a strict nationality policy to make sure students from each nationality will not exceed 15%, to ensure a full English learning and living environment. Students who joined this course last year (2023) were from 27 different countries.

Excursions ^{(May vary according to course dates & arrangements)}: London Eye, Buckingham Palace, West End Musical, Thorpe Park Resort, Chessington World of Adventures, etc

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £1,535-1,850/week (Approx. HK$15,811-19,055)

Learn More about Whitgift School

d’Overbroeck’s College
Young Professionals

Location: Oxford
Student Age: 13-17
Start Date: July (2 to 4-week course)

Lessons: 25 hours/week

Course Features:

With 5 Professional Pathways available, students can gain knowledge on the chosen professions and learn English vocabs related to the themes. This course is suitable for F.3 to F.6 students who have a clear goal of what to study in university.

Aspiring Medic: Suitable for students who aim to become doctors, nurses, dentists, or medical researchers in the future
Aspiring Architect: Suitable for students who are interested in studying architecture, urban planning, art & design in university
Aspiring Business Entrepreneur: Suitable for students who are interested in studying business, accounting & finance, and economics in university
Aspiring AI & Computer Scientist: Suitable for students who are interested in studying computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, etc. in university
Aspiring Visual & Graphic Artist: Suitable for students who are interested in studying fine arts, graphic design, illustrations, and photography in university

Parts of the course will be taught by professional practitioners

Excursions ^{(May vary according to course dates & arrangements)}: London Eye, London (visiting National Galley, River Thames), Oxford, Bath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), etc

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £2,470/week (Approx. HK$25,411)

Learn More about d’Overbroeck’s College

CATS Cambridge
STEM & English Programme

Location: Cambridge
Student Age: 14-17
Start Date: June, July (2-week course)

Lessons: 25 hours/week

Course Features:

Lessons on STEM and themed workshops: Physic Masterclass, Guest lectures, Hands-on sessions on doing experiments and building models, Using LEGO Robotics to learn coding, and more
English tuition: Delivered by Stafford House, the English lessons will focus on science related vocabs and grammar, and also improving students’ English skills on reading, writing, listening, and speaking

Excursions ^{(May vary according to course dates & arrangements)}: National Space Centre in Leicester, Bletchley Park in Milton Keynes (the principal centre of Allied code-breaking during WWII) etc

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £3,234 for the full course (Approx. HK$33,310.2)

Learn More about CATS Cambridge

MPW Sixth Form College
“Academic Streams” Summer Course

Location: Cambridge, London
Student Age: 14-17
Start Date: June, July (2 or 4-week course)

Lessons: Approx. 20 hours/week

Course Components (2 weeks)
Academic Lessons	Excursions	Other Activities
40 Hours	4 Days

Course Features:

With 8 Academic Streams available, students will choose one stream every week and explore the possible university subject choices and career paths. This course is suitable for Year 10-13 students who have a clear goal of what to study in university.
- Business, Finance and Economics
- Computing, Robotics and AI
- Law, Politics and International Relations
- Medicine and Sciences
- Advanced Maths Problem Solving ^{(Available in Cambridge only)}
- Psychology & Sociology ^{(Available in Cambridge only)}
- Art & Design ^{(Available in London only)}
- Maths, Physics and Engineering ^{(Available in London only)}
“EtonX Life Skills” Workshop: Students will choose one topic of EtonX Life Skills workshop every week. This workshop is developed by Eton College and aimed to help students gain significant life skills. Topics include Public Speaking, Creative Problem Solving, Resilience, Making an Impact, Entrepreneurship and Critical Thinking
University Lecture Series: Weekly lecture series and career talks held by world-leading experts and academics from the University of Cambridge and University of London
Students who joined this course last year (2023) were from 27 different countries.

Excursions ^{(May vary according to course dates & arrangements)}: National History Museum, Tate Britain (National gallery of British art), Royal Academy of Arts, House of Parliament, etc

Tuition & Accommodation Fee: £1872.5/week (Approx. HK$19,287)

Learn More about MPW Cambridge

Learn More about MPW London

Boarding School 2024/25 Vacancies

aiken — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:11:08 +0000

Boarding School 2024/25 Vacancies

Over 100 boarding schools are still accepting applications for the 2024/25 cohort, including many of the Top 150s in independent school league tables and traditional top schools such as Badminton School, Bromsgrove School, Chigwell School, Clifton College, Dauntsey’s School, Cardiff Sixth Form College, Christ’s Hospital School, Concord College, Ipswich School, Lancing College, Mill Hill School, National Mathematics & Science College, Norwich School, Talbot Heath School, Warwick School, Woldingham School and more!

Apply by July to start at September 2024. Please be reminded that places are extremely limited in some schools. Do talk to our education consultants as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

Type UK Boarding & Day School

Target Primary and Secondary School Students

School Code	School Name	Location	Type	Year 4-5	Year 6	Year 7-8	Year 9	Year 10-11	Year 12-13
A01	Abbey College Malvern	Worcester	Co-ed
A02	Abbey School, Reading	Berkshire	Girls’
A04c	Academy School, Hampstead	London	Co-ed
A05	Ackworth School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
A12	American School in England	Surrey	Co-ed
A13	Ampleforth College	Yorkshire	Co-ed
A17	Ashville College Harrogate	Yorkshire	Co-ed
A20	Aysgarth School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
B01	Badminton School	Bristol	Girls’
B03	Barnard Castle School	Durham	Co-ed
B07	Bedales School	Hampshire	Co-ed
B08a	Bede’s Senior School	East Sussex	Co-ed
B11	Bedford School, Prep	Bedford	Boys’
B13	Beechwood School	Kent	Co-ed
B15	Berkhamsted School	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
B16	Bethany School	Kent	Co-ed
B17	Bilton Grange School, Prep	Warwick	Co-ed
B20	Bishopstrow College, ISC	Wiltshire	Co-ed
B21	Bloxham School	Oxford	Co-ed
B22	Blundell’s School	Devon	Co-ed
B24a	Boundary Oak School	Hampshire	Co-ed
B29	Brambletye School, Prep	West Sussex	Co-ed
B34	Bromsgrove School	Worcester	Co-ed
B35	Bromsgrove Preparatory School	Worcester	Co-ed
B40	Burgess Hill Girls	West Sussex	Girls’
C01	Campbell College	Northern Ireland	Boys’
C03	Cardiff Sixth Form College	South Wales	Co-ed
C05	Chase Grammar School	Staffordshire	Co-ed
C06	Chigwell School	London	Co-ed
C08	Christ College Brecon	Mid Wales	Co-ed
C08h	Christ’s Hospital School	West Sussex	Co-ed
C09	Claremont School	East Sussex	Co-ed
C11	Clayesmore School, Prep	Dorset	Co-ed
C12	Clifton College	Bristol	Co-ed
C15	Concord College	Shropshire	Co-ed
D01	Dauntsey’s School	Wiltshire	Co-ed
D04a	Dollar Academy	Scotland	Co-ed
D07	Downside School	Somerset	Co-ed
E02	Eastbourne College – St Andrew’s School, Prep	East Sussex	Co-ed
E03	Edge Grove School, Prep	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
E04	Ellesmere College	Shropshire	Co-ed
E06	Epsom College	Surrey	Co-ed
F01	Farlington School	West Sussex	Co-ed
F05o	Forres Sandle Manor School	Hampshire	Co-ed
F06	Framlingham College	Suffolk	Co-ed
F09	Fulham School	London	Co-ed
F10	Fulneck School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
G01	Giggleswick School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
G04	Godstowe School	Buckingham	Girls’
G08	Gresham’s School	Norfolk	Co-ed
H04a	Handcross Park School, Prep	West Sussex	Co-ed
H05	Harrogate Ladies’ College	Yorkshire	Girls’
H09e	Hereford Cathedral School	West Midlands	Co-ed
H13	Hulme Grammar School	Manchester	Co-ed
I01	Ipswich School	Suffolk	Co-ed
I02	Ipswich High School	Suffolk	Co-ed
K02	Kent College, Canterbury	Kent	Co-ed
K06	King Edward’s School	Surrey	Co-ed
K08	Kingham Hill School	Oxford	Co-ed
K12b	King’s School, Canterbury, International College	Kent	Co-ed
K13	King’s School, Rochester	Kent	Co-ed
K20	Kirkham Grammar School	Lancashire	Co-ed
L01	Lancing College	West Sussex	Co-ed
L02	Langley School	Norfolk	Co-ed
L05	Leweston School Sherborne	Dorset	Co-ed
L06	Leys School	Cambridgeshire	Co-ed
L08	Lime House School	Cumbria	Co-ed
L13	Longridge Towers School	Northumberland	Co-ed
L14	Lord Wandsworth College	Hampshire	Co-ed
L15	Loretto School	Scotland	Co-ed
L18	Lucton School	Worcester	Co-ed
M02b	Mayfield School	East Sussex	Girls’
M03	Marymount International School	Surrey	Girls’
M05	Mill Hill School	London	Co-ed
M06	Millfield School	Somerset	Co-ed
M07	Millfield School, Prep	Somerset	Co-ed
M12	Monmouth School for Boys	South Wales	Boys’
M18a	Mount Kelly School	Devon	Co-ed
M18b	Mount St Mary’s College	Sheffield / Doncaster	Co-ed
M19	Mount School	Yorkshire	Girls’
M20	Moyles Court School	Hampshire	Co-ed
N06	Northbourne Park School, Prep	Kent	Co-ed
N07	Norwich School	Norfolk	Co-ed
O03a	Oundle School	Cambridgeshire	Co-ed
O07	Oswestry School	Shropshire	Co-ed
P01	Padworth College	Berkshire	Co-ed
Q01	Queen Anne’s School	Berkshire	Girls’
Q04	Queen’s College, Taunton	Somerset	Co-ed
R01	Ratcliffe College	Leicester	Co-ed
R02d	Reddam House School	Berkshire	Co-ed
R04	Rendcomb College	Gloucestershire	Co-ed
R06	Repton Prep	Derby	Co-ed
R08	Rishworth School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
R17	Royal Russell School, Croydon	London	Co-ed
R19	Royal School Haslemere	Surrey	Co-ed
R23	Ruthin School	North Wales	Co-ed
S03	Sedbergh School	Cumbria	Co-ed
S05	Shebbear College	Devon	Co-ed
S10	Shiplake College	Oxford	Boys’
S13	Sidcot School	Somerset	Co-ed
S15	Slindon College	West Sussex	Boys’
S22	St Christopher School	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
S23	St David’s College	North Wales	Co-ed
S24	St Edmund’s College	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
S25	St Edmund’s School	Kent	Co-ed
S28	Saint Felix School	Suffolk	Co-ed
S29	St Francis’ College	Hertfordshire	Girls’
S30	St George’s School for Girls, Edinburgh	Scotland	Girls’
S32	St James’ School	Lincoln	Co-ed
S33	St John’s Beaumont School	Berkshire	Boys’
S35	St John’s School, Sidmouth	Devon	Co-ed
S43m	St Mary’s Music School	Scotland	Co-ed
S44	St Mary’s School, Cambridge	Cambridgeshire	Girls’
S49	St Teresa’s School	Surrey	Girls’
S52	Stonar School	Wiltshire	Co-ed
S56	Stowe School	Buckingham	Co-ed
T03	Taunton School, Prep	Somerset	Co-ed
T06	Thornton College	Buckingham	Girls’
T09	Trent College	Nottingham	Co-ed
V01	Vinehall School, Prep	East Sussex	Co-ed
W01	Warminster School	Wiltshire	Co-ed
W01w	Warwick School	Warwick	Boys’
W04	Wellington School	Somerset	Co-ed
W09	Westbourne School	South Wales	Co-ed
W09a	Westbourne House School	West Sussex	Co-ed
W11	Windermere School	Cumbria	Co-ed
W13	Woldingham School	Surrey	Girls’
W14	Woodbridge School	Suffolk	Co-ed
W15	Woodcote House School, Prep	Surrey	Boys’
W19	Wrekin College	Shropshire	Co-ed

Office Relocation Notice (2023): We’re Moving to Mongkok!

aiken — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 04:52:11 +0000

Office Relocation Notice (2023): We’re Moving to Mongkok!

On 28/12 (Thursday) we’re moving to our new office on 15/F, Belgian Bank Building, 721-725 Nathan Road, Mongkok. Special arrangements will be in place during the initial transition period for our weekend seminars, consultation and exam invigilation services. Thank you for your understanding!

Type Office Relocation Notice

Three expansions and a few reconfigurations within, growing from one office unit to three, and a team of five to 25. It didn’t feel that long ago, but turns out we’ve already been working in our Prince Edward office for 15 years now!

In these 15 years, we’ve witnessed Hong Kong’s public exam system transition from the HKCEE and A-levels (HKALE) to the current HKDSE regime. At first, there were more uncertainties about the new public exam system and many universities have set much higher entry requirements than they do now, meaning that back in the day the majority of students had to access undergraduate programmes via a foundation course. But Hong Kong students have worked hard and with growing recognition many universities have gradually lowered their entry requirements, allowing much more HKDSE graduates directly into their undergraduate programmes.

In both societies, these 15 years saw a lot of changes too. Six British Prime Ministers and four Chief Executives in Hong Kong. There were constant changes to UK visa regulations, big reforms in GCSE & A-level, Brexit and intensifying social movements, followed by, more recently, the Covid pandemic and the end of the New Elizabethan era.

The introduction of the BN(O) visa scheme also means that, instead of independent boarding schools, Hong Kong students can now consider studying in a state or independent day school. With these many more choices, the way they pick a school is more similar to local British students too!

Changes in recent years seem to come with more fundamental impacts to everyday life and many of us are finding our way to cope. But at the end of the day, we still believe that education and knowledge will help us navigate these certainties ahead. And from us, we promise we will continue to always put students’ interest first, to always strive to provide the most reliable consultancy services to students and parents, who have trusted us enough with advices on life-changing decisions.

Special Arrangements during our Move:

Our office will officially move to the new address on 28/12 (Thursday). While the new office is about the same size, all facilities will be based on one floor, making things much more convenient for everyone!
- 15/F, Belgian Bank Building, 721-725 Nathan Road, Mongkok, Kowloon ^{It’s just 8-minute walk away from the old office!}
On 28/12 (Thursday) and 29/12 (Friday), in-person consultation and exam invigilation services will be suspended, but you’re very welcome to contact us or your education consultant via our hotline (34269976) and WhatsApp.
From 2/1 (Tuesday), in-person consultation and exam invigilation services will resume. For a short period in early January, exam invigilation will run at limited capacity, but arrangements will be in place to make sure students meet their deadlines.
Two of our weekend seminars will be open to virtual attendance only. Please refer to individual postings of these seminars for further details:
- 13/1 (Saturday) UK University & Pathways Seminar
- 20/1 (Saturday) UK Postgraduate Education Seminar

Thank you for all your support all these years! We look forward to providing even better services from our new office and welcoming you there very soon.

And finally, goodbye and thank you, our beloved Prince Edward office ❤

UK University Ranking 2024

aiken — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 07:16:04 +0000

UK University Ranking 2024

University rankings are very useful initial reference when it comes to selecting the right university! Below we’ve made available the university rankings of over 50 subjects, together with options of pathway programmes, entry requirements and average graduate salaries data for download, to help prospective students kick start your research.

Type Postgraduate, Undergraduate & Pathway Programmes

Target F.5 or Above

Click to see our university network: Students can apply to over 125 universities and specialist institutions in our university network.

Why is the Good University Guide published by the Times a Better University Ranking?

The Good University Guide published by the Times takes into account of a wide range of criteria (such as student satisfaction, research quality, entry standard, graduate prospects, etc) to evaluate the quality of education in an university. The Guide’s more holistic approach is believed to be able to reflect standards in both teaching and learning, as well as academic researches, which is why we have always recommended the Good University Guide as the quantitative reference when students and parents choose the right university.

What’s particularly noteworthy in the 2024 university rankings?

Benefiting from improvement in graduate prospects, University of St Andrews once again claims the top spot in this year’s university ranking table, beating both University of Oxford and University of Cambridge for the second time!
Computer science has become the most popular degree in the UK! Students applying to study a subject that includes robotics, game design and cyber security have increased by 31% since 2019.
In terms of graduate prospects, the existing Average Graduate Salary across all subjects is at £26,000. As more and more Hong Kong students are planning to stay in the UK for good after graduate, we’re introducing more information about graduate salary in our university ranking tables, to help students learn more about the labour market of the UK. But remember, average graduate salary is just one way to look at graduate prospects. Many disciplines offer a very rewarding career that go beyond the starting salaries!
Disciplines that have an average graduate salary at or above the overall average level include Aeronautical and Manufacturing, Agriculture and Forestry, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, Building, Business Studies, Celtic Studies, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Dentistry, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Food Science, General Engineering, Geology, Iberian Languages, Information Systems and Management, Land and Property Management, Liberal Arts, Materials Technology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Middle Eastern and African Studies, Natural Sciences, Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Physics and Astronomy, Physiotherapy, Politics, Radiography, Russian and East European Languages, Social Work, Town and Country Planning and Landscape and Veterinary Medicine. But remember, average graduate salary just one way to look at graduate prospects. Many disciplines offer very rewarding careers that go beyond the starting salaries!

Overall UK University Ranking (2024)

2024 University Ranking	2023 University Ranking	UK University	Research Quality
1▲	2	University of St Andrews	53.8%
2▼	1	University of Oxford	67%
3▼	3	University of Cambridge	69.7%
4▼	4	London School of Economics and Political Science	68%
5▼	5	Imperial College London	73.9%
6▲	7	University College London	66.8%
7▼	6	Durham University	55.9%
8▼	8	University of Bath	53%
9▼	9	University of Warwick	60.9%
10▲	11	Loughborough University	52.5%
11▲	13	University of Exeter	57.5%
12▲	14	University of Glasgow	61.2%
13▼	10	University of Edinburgh	61.5%
14▼	12	Lancaster University	57.4%
15▲	17	University of York	62.8%
16▼	15	University of Bristol	66.2%
17▼	16	University of Southampton	60.1%
18▲	20	University of Sheffield	59.1%
19▼	19	University of Aberdeen	38.7%
20▼	18	University of Strathclyde	53.1%
21▲	22	University of Surrey	53.3%
22▼	20	University of Birmingham	61.9%
23▲	24	University of Manchester	64.4%
24▼	23	University of Leeds	57%
25▼	25	Cardiff University	56.7%
26▲	27	University of East Anglia	58%
27▼	26	King’s College London	64.2%
28▲	37	SOAS University of London	51.9%
29▼	29	Royal Holloway, University of London	53.6%
29▲	33	University of Liverpool	55.6%
31▼	28	Queen’s University, Belfast	52%
32▼	30	University of Nottingham	56.1%
33▼	32	University of Dundee	51.1%
34▲	35	University of Leicester	53.6%
34▼	30	University of Reading	51.1%
36▲	47	Harper Adams University	19.5%
37▼	33	Newcastle University	53.6%
38▲	45	Aston University	40.9%
39▲	41	Aberystwyth University	38.7%
40▼	38	Ulster University	47.8%
41▲	42	Swansea University	47.5%
42▲	56	University of the Arts, London	46%
43▼	42	Nottingham Trent University	41.9%
44▲	45	Bangor University	51.3%
45▲	51	St Mary’s University, Twickenham	29.4%
46▼	36	Queen Mary, University of London	58.7%
47▼	40	University of West London	28.7%
48▲	50	University of Sussex	52.9%
49▼	49	Northumbria University	40.6%
50▲	52	Glasgow Caledonian University	38.5%
51▼	42	Falmouth University	48.8%
52▼	48	University of Kent	52.9%
53▲	66	University of Chichester	20.1%
53▼	38	University of Stirling	43.8%
55▼	53	University of Lincoln	38.4%
56▲	85	University of Buckingham	n/a%
56▼	54	University of Essex	50%
58▼	55	Coventry University	33.8%
59▲	60	Manchester Metropolitan University	43.7%
60▼	59	Edinburgh Napier University	32.9%
61▼	57	Oxford Brookes University	32.8%
62▲	65	Robert Gordon University	20.8%
63▲	67	Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh	27.3%
64▼	57	Heriot-Watt University	48.7%
65▼	62	University of Portsmouth	39.1%
66▲	69	City, University of London	51.5%
67▼	67	University of Hull	42.4%
68▼	64	Keele University	42%
69▲	78	Edge Hill University	26.3%
70▲	71	Liverpool John Moores University	32.8%
70▲	74	University of Plymouth	38.6%
72▼	61	University of the West of England	35.7%
73▼	63	University for the Creative Arts	41.2%
74▲	77	Bath Spa University	29.3%
75▼	70	Norwich University of the Arts	38.8%
76▼	73	University of Huddersfield	31.1%
77▲	79	York St John University	19.6%
78▲	93	Cardiff Metropolitan University	32%
79▲	82	St George’s, University of London	48.8%
80▼	76	Arts University Bournemouth	23%
81▲	89	Bournemouth University	30.7%
82▲	96	University of Derby	21%
83▼	80	Plymouth Marjon University	17.4%
84▲	89	Abertay University	24.6%
85▼	82	Sheffield Hallam University	36%
85▲	87	University of Winchester	22%
87▲	98	University of Brighton	41.4%
88▼	80	Liverpool Hope University	22.3%
89▼	75	Bishop Grosseteste University	11.3%
89▼	71	Leeds Arts University	6%
91▼	88	University of Salford	37.8%
92▲	100	Leeds Trinity University	15.1%
93▲	106	Staffordshire University	30%
93▲	98	University of Sunderland	30.5%
95▼	91	University of Hertfordshire	39.2%
96▲	108	Goldsmiths, University of London	45.5%
97▲	103	University of South Wales	27.5%
98▼	92	Kingston University	34.6%
99▲	101	University of Roehampton	45.9%
100▼	97	University of Chester	21.1%
101▲	113	Leeds Beckett University	26.7%
102▼	86	Teesside University	28%
103▲	110	University of Worcester	15.3%
104▼	102	Royal Agricultural University	24.2%
105▼	84	University of Greenwich	32.9%
106▲	124	University of Bolton	10.6%
106▲	115	University of Suffolk	21.8%
108▼	95	University of Bradford	29.9%
109▲	114	Solent University	12.6%
110▼	94	Birmingham City University	29%
111▼	107	University of Central Lancashire	30.4%
112▼	105	Hartpury University	15.8%
112▼	112	University of Gloucestershire	21%
114▲	119	Canterbury Christ Church University	26.1%
115▼	109	Anglia Ruskin University	30.2%
116▲	126	London South Bank University	28.8%
117▼	104	University of Wales Trinity St David	23.8%
118▲	127	University of Wolverhampton	21.6%
119▼	110	Brunel University London	34%
119▲	122	De Montfort University	27.4%
121▼	115	Middlesex University	30.4%
122▼	120	Wrexham Glyndŵr University	13.3%
123▼	115	University of Westminster	39.7%
124▲	128	London Metropolitan University	29.2%
125▼	118	Birmingham Newman University	13.3%
126▼	122	University of the West of Scotland	19.2%
127▼	121	Buckinghamshire New University	17.6%
128▼	125	University of Northampton	13.8%
129▼	129	University of Cumbria	13.6%
130▲	132	University of Bedfordshire	30%
131▼	131	University of East London	22.8%

Click to see our university network: Students can apply to over 125 universities and specialist institutions in our university network.

The Importance of Subject Ranking

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Accounting & Finance
1	4	London School of Economics (LSE)
2	9	Warwick
3	20	Strathclyde
4	8	Bath
5	11	Exeter
Average Graduate Salary: £25,000

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Physiotherapy
1	50	Glasgow Caledonian
2	62	Robert Gordon
3	17	Southampton
4	49	Northumbria
5	63	Queen Margaret
Average Graduate Salary: £26,000

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Computer Science
1	3	Cambridge
2	2	Oxford
3	5	Imperial College
4	1	St Andrews
5	17	Southampton
Average Graduate Salary: £29,860

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Hospitality & Tourism
1	22	Birmingham
2	50	Glasgow Caledonian
3	70	Liverpool John Moores
4	21	Surrey
5	13	Edinburgh
Average Graduate Salary: £24,000

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Art & Design
1	2	Oxford
2	12	Glasgow
3	10	Loughborough
4	14	Lancaster
5	98	Kingston
Average Graduate Salary: £23,000

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Politics & International Relations
1	1	St Andrews
2	9	Warwick
3	2	Oxford
4	20	Strathclyde
5	4	London School of Economics (LSE)
Average Graduate Salary: £26,000

HKDSE Entry Requirements of Top 30 UK Universities (2023/24)

aiken — Tue, 30 May 2023 07:53:30 +0000

HKDSE Entry Requirement of Top 30 UK Universities (2023/24)

Students who fulfilled the requirement can directly progress onto year 1 at degree level, while those who fall short can take pathway courses such as International Year One (progress onto Year 2 of a degree after one year) and University Foundation Courses (progress onto Year 1 of a degree after one year). Students may also consider taking the One-Year A-levels programmes, reserving the option to apply to universities in Hong Kong via the non-Jupas route.

Type Undergraduate & Pathway Programmes

Target F.5 or Above

University (Ranking)	Undergraduate	International Year One	University Foundation
	HKDSE	HKDSE	HKDSE	F.5 Internal Exam*
St Andrews (2)	555-5*55	-	-	65%+
Durham (6)	544-555	-	332	50%-70%
Bath (8)	544-5*55	-	44333	-
Loughborough (11)	544-5*55	-	332	55%-60%
Lancaster (12)	55443+	-	322	50%+
Exeter (13)	444-5*55	332	222	55%+
Glasgow (14)	44333+	-	322	50%-55%
Bristol (15)	444-5*55	333	222-433	65%+
Southampton (16)	554-5*55	-	332	55%
York (17)	5444-5*554	-	322	55%+
Strathclyde (18)	444	333	322	50%-70%
Aberdeen (19)	4444+	333	222	55%+
Sheffield (20)	544-555	333	222-322	50%+
Surrey (22)	333-555	-	322	50%-70%
Leeds (23)	444-5*55	433	322	50%-70%
Manchester (24)	55554+	-	222-433	60%-70%
Cardiff (25)	5554+	333	222	50%+
East Anglia (27)	443+	332	222	55%+
Queen’s Belfast (28)	444-555	332	222	55%+
Royal Holloway (29)	544-555	333	322	50%-70%
Nottingham (30)	444-5*55	-	333	50%-55%
Reading (30)	444-554	-	222	40%+
The above information is for reference only. Entry requirement may vary in different faculties. * Based on a 50% Pass Mark in Internal Exams.

Boarding School 2023/24 Vacancies

aiken — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 08:17:20 +0000

Boarding School 2023/24 Vacancies

Over 100 boarding schools are still accepting applications for the 2023/24 cohort, including many of the Top 150s in independent school league tables and traditional top schools such as Badminton School, Canford School, City of London Freemen’s School, Cardiff Sixth Form College, Concord College, d’Overbroeck’s College, Haileybury, Ipswich School, The Leys School, Mill Hill School, National Mathematics & Science College, Stephen Perse Sixth Form College, St Swithun’s School, Talbot Heath School and more!

Apply by July to start at September 2023. Please be reminded that places are extremely limited in some schools. Do talk to our education consultants as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

Type UK Boarding & Day School

Target Primary and Secondary School Students

School Code	School Name	Location	Type	Year 4-5	Year 6	Year 7-8	Year 9	Year 10-11	Year 12-13
A02	Abbey School, Reading	Berkshire	Girls’
A03	Abbotsholme School	Derby	Co-ed
A07	ACS Cobham International School	Surrey	Co-ed
A08	Adcote School for Girls	Shropshire	Girls’
A13	Ampleforth College	Yorkshire	Co-ed
A15d	Ardvreck School	Scotland	Co-ed
A16	Ashford School	Kent	Co-ed
B01	Badminton School	Bristol	Girls’
B03	Barnard Castle School	Durham	Co-ed
B08b	Bede’s Prep School	East Sussex	Co-ed
B08a	Bede’s Senior School	East Sussex	Co-ed
B09	Bedford School	Bedford	Boys’
B16	Bethany School	Kent	Co-ed
B17	Bilton Grange School, Prep	Warwick	Co-ed
B20	Bishopstrow College, ISC	Wiltshire	Co-ed
B21	Bloxham School	Oxford	Co-ed
B22	Blundell’s School	Devon	Co-ed
B24	Bosworth Independent College	Northampton	Co-ed
B25	Bournemouth Collegiate School	Dorset	Co-ed
B29	Brambletye School, Prep	West Sussex	Co-ed
B31	Bredon School	Gloucestershire	Co-ed
B40	Burgess Hill Girls	West Sussex	Girls’
C01	Campbell College	Northern Ireland	Boys’
C02	Canford School	Dorset	Co-ed
C03	Cardiff Sixth Form College	South Wales	Co-ed
C05	Chase Grammar School	Staffordshire	Co-ed
C05h	Cheltenham College	Gloucestershire	Co-ed
C08i	City of London Freemen’s School	Surrey	Co-ed
C09	Claremont School	East Sussex	Co-ed
C12	Clifton College	Bristol	Co-ed
C15	Concord College	Shropshire	Co-ed
D06	d’Overbroeck’s College	Oxford	Co-ed
D02	Dean Close School	Gloucestershire	Co-ed
D04	Denstone College	Staffordshire	Co-ed
D04a	Dollar Academy	Scotland	Co-ed
D07	Downside School	Somerset	Co-ed
E01	Eastbourne College	East Sussex	Co-ed
E02	Eastbourne College – St Andrew’s School, Prep	East Sussex	Co-ed
E05m	Embley School, Hampshire	Hampshire	Co-ed
E07	Exeter School	Devon	Co-ed
F02	Farringtons School	Kent	Co-ed
F05o	Forres Sandle Manor School	Hampshire	Co-ed
F08	Frensham Heights School	Surrey	Co-ed
F09	Fulham School	London	Co-ed
F10	Fulneck School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
G02	Glenalmond College	Scotland	Co-ed
G08	Gresham’s School	Norfolk	Co-ed
H02	Haileybury	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
H04a	Handcross Park School, Prep	West Sussex	Co-ed
H05	Harrogate Ladies’ College	Yorkshire	Girls’
H15	Hurtwood House College	Surrey	Co-ed
I01	Ipswich School	Suffolk	Co-ed
I02	Ipswich High School	Suffolk	Co-ed
K02	Kent College, Canterbury	Kent	Co-ed
K14	King’s College, Taunton	Somerset	Co-ed
K11	King’s Ely School	Cambridgeshire	Co-ed
K12b	King’s School, Canterbury, International College	Kent	Co-ed
K12h	King’s School, Harpenden	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
K06	King Edward’s School	Surrey	Co-ed
K08	Kingham Hill School	Oxford	Co-ed
K18	Kingswood School	Somerset	Co-ed
L04	Leighton Park School	Berkshire	Co-ed
L06	Leys School	Cambridgeshire	Co-ed
L11	Llandovery College	South Wales	Co-ed
L11o	Lockers Park School	Hertfordshire	Boys’
L13	Longridge Towers School	Northumberland	Co-ed
L14	Lord Wandsworth College	Hampshire	Co-ed
L16	Loughborough Grammar School	Leicester	Boys’
M02	Malvern St James Girls’ School	Worcester	Girls’
M03	Marymount International School	Surrey	Girls’
M04	Merchiston Castle School	Scotland	Boys’
M07	Millfield School, Prep	Somerset	Co-ed
M04i	Mill Hill International	London	Co-ed
M05	Mill Hill School	London	Co-ed
M07a	Milton Abbey School	Dorset	Co-ed
M10	Monkton Combe Senior School	Somerset	Co-ed
M12	Monmouth School for Boys	South Wales	Boys’
M12a	Monmouth School for Girls	South Wales	Girls’
M15	Moreton Hall School	Shropshire	Girls’
M19	Mount School	Yorkshire	Girls’
M20	Moyles Court School	Hampshire	Co-ed
N01	National Mathematics and Science College	Warwick	Co-ed
N07	Norwich School	Norfolk	Co-ed
O02h	Oldham Hulme Grammar School	Manchester	Co-ed
O03	Old Buckenham Hall School	Suffolk	Co-ed
O07	Oswestry School	Shropshire	Co-ed
P01	Padworth College	Berkshire	Co-ed
P02	Pangbourne College	Berkshire	Co-ed
Q05s	Queen’s School Chester	Cheshire	Girls’
Q01	Queen Anne’s School	Berkshire	Girls’
Q02	Queen Ethelburga’s College	Yorkshire	Co-ed
R02c	Redcliffe Gardens School	London	Co-ed
R02d	Reddam House School	Berkshire	Co-ed
R06	Repton Prep	Derby	Co-ed
R08	Rishworth School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
R12	Rossall School	Lancashire	Co-ed
R17	Royal Russell School, Croydon	London	Co-ed
R19	Royal School Haslemere	Surrey	Co-ed
R23	Ruthin School	North Wales	Co-ed
S03	Sedbergh School	Cumbria	Co-ed
S05	Shebbear College	Devon	Co-ed
S09	Sherborne School, Prep	Dorset	Co-ed
S13	Sidcot School	Somerset	Co-ed
S50	Stamford Endowed Schools	Lincoln	Co-ed
S51	Stanborough School	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
S22	St Christopher School	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
S23	St David’s College	North Wales	Co-ed
S25	St Edmund’s School	Kent	Co-ed
S26	St Edmund’s School, Prep	Kent	Co-ed
S28	St Felix School	Suffolk	Co-ed
S29	St Francis’ College	Hertfordshire	Girls’
S30	St George’s School for Girls, Edinburgh	Scotland	Girls’
S33	St John’s Beaumont School	Berkshire	Boys’
S42	St Margaret’s School	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
S43m	St Mary’s Music School	Scotland	Co-ed
S44	St Mary’s School, Cambridge	Cambridgeshire	Girls’
S51e	Stephen Perse Sixth Form College	Cambridgeshire	Co-ed
S52	Stonar School	Wiltshire	Co-ed
S53	Stonyhurst College	Lancashire	Co-ed
S57	Strathallan School	Scotland	Co-ed
S47	St Swithun’s School	Hampshire	Girls’
S49	St Teresa’s School	Surrey	Girls’
S58	Sutton Valence School	Kent	Co-ed
T00	Talbot Heath School	Dorset	Girls’
T01	Taunton School	Somerset	Co-ed
T03	Taunton School, Prep	Somerset	Co-ed
T06	Thornton College	Buckingham	Girls’
T09	Trent College	Nottingham	Co-ed
T11	Truro High School for Girls	Cornwall	Girls’
T12	Truro School	Cornwall	Co-ed
W01	Warminster School	Wiltshire	Co-ed
W04	Wellington School	Somerset	Co-ed
W09a	Westbourne House School	West Sussex	Co-ed
W09	Westbourne School	South Wales	Co-ed
W11	Windermere School	Cumbria	Co-ed
W12	Windlesham House School, Prep	West Sussex	Co-ed
W14	Woodbridge School	Suffolk	Co-ed
W15	Woodcote House School, Prep	Surrey	Boys’
W19	Wrekin College	Shropshire	Co-ed
W20	Wychwood School	Oxford	Girls’

【BNO & UK Education】FAQs about Hong Kong BN(O) Visa & UK Education

aiken — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:20:25 +0000

【Updated on October/2022】FAQs about Hong Kong BN(O) Visa & UK Education

As more detail of the Hong Kong BN(O) Visa emerges, many adult learners and parents are re-considering relocating to the UK and reviewing the UK education plan for themselves and their children. Here we have gathered a list of frequently asked questions to help you make an informed plan.

Type Boarding School, Further Education & Sixth Form College, University

FAQ #1 – What are the changes to the rights of British Nationals (Overseas)?

The British government is introducing a new Hong Kong BN(O) Visa, providing an immigration route to BNO through which they will be allowed to reside, work and study in the UK, with a pathway to settlement and then full British Citizenship.

The Hong Kong BN(O) Visa route is open for applications from 31^st January 2021.

The new Hong Kong BN(O) Visa will allow Hongkongers with BNO status to live, work and study in the UK for up to five years.
Applicants will be required to pay a visa fee, and the Immigration Health Surcharge to use the National Health Service (NHS) – in the same way as other current visa applicants do.
Applicants can apply for 5 years’ leave from the outset, or in two applications of 30 months’ leaves.
Applicants can apply for the visa from Hong Kong or from within the UK.
There will be no quota on numbers, nor will there be any skills tests or income requirements.

FAQ #2 – How do BNO acquire British Citizenship through the Hong Kong BN(O) Visa?

Holders of the new Hong Kong BN(O) Visa will be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after 5 years of residence in the UK. After a further year of settlement, they are will be eligible to apply for British Citizenship.

When applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain and British Citizenship, applicants must meet the rules for continuous residence – and this is where the idea of allowable absences comes in! These are the requirements about continuous residence under existing rules:

When applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain: Allowable absences of up to 180 days in any 12-month period.
When applying for British Citizenship: Allowable absences of up to 450 days within 5 years ^{(90 days per year on average)} before the application, and absences of up to 90 days the year before the application.

Stage	Status	Allowable Absences (Days per Year)
The 1^st – 5^th year	Hong Kong BN(O) Visa	90 to 180 Days
The 6^th year	Indefinite Leave to Remain	90 Days
The 7^th year	British Citizenship	N/A

FAQ #3 – How much will the Hong Kong BN(O) Visa cost? Is there any additional fees?

Effective from 4^th April 2025, the visa application and other related fees for the Hong Kong BN(O) Visa are:

Hong Kong BN(O) Visa: £268 (for a 5-Year Visa), £193 (for each 30-Month Visa)
British Citizenship: £1,605 (Adult Applicant), £1,214 (Child Applicant under 18)
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): £1035 / Year (Adult Applicant), £776 / Year (Child Applicant under 18) ^{(Effective from February 2024)}

The Hong Kong BN(O) Visa will last for up to 5 years. Applicants will have the option to apply for 5 years’ leave from the outset, or in two applications of 30 months’ leaves:

Length of Visa	No. of Application	Visa Fees	Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)
5 Years	1	£268	£5,175 (Adult Applicant), £3,880 (Child Applicant under 18)
30 months	2	£193	£2,587.5 (Adult Applicant), £1,940 (Child Applicant under 18)

FAQ #4 – What are the eligibility requirements to apply for the Hong Kong BN(O) Visa?

The British National (Overseas) Status: It’s required that applicants hold BNO status, but they are not required to renew their BN(O) passports.
Applicants must hold a valid passport that enables them to travel to the UK (ie. applicants can travel to the UK with a HKSAR Passport or a BN(O) Passport)
Applicants must be ordinarily residents in Hong Kong.
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to financially support themselves in the UK for a minimum of 6 months.
Applicants must demonstrate the commitment to learn English – when applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain, your English proficiency must be at level B1 or above (that’s IELTS 4.0 or above).
Applicants are required to take a tuberculosis test (TB test), in line with current visa regulations.
Applicants shall have no serious criminal convictions.

FAQ #5 – Should I renew my BN(O) Passport?

For the sole purpose of applying for the Hong Kong BN(O) Visa, you are not required to renew your BN(O) Passports. Applicants with BNO status can apply for the Hong Kong BN(O) Visa without a valid BN(O) Passport, and enter the UK with other passports (such as a HKSAR Passport).

FAQ #6 – How will my spouse/partner and dependents be benefited under the scheme?

BNO with their immediate family dependents (including their spouse/partner and children aged under 18) are welcome to relocate to the UK via the Hong Kong BN(O) Visa scheme. As long as one of the parents hold BNO status, children under 18 will be eligible to apply for a dependent visa, which will also allow them to live, work or study in the UK.

FAQ #7 – What if the children are over 18? Will they still be able to benefit from the scheme?

Child (18 or older) can apply as your dependant if they meet the following criteria:

They are 18 or older at the date of application.
They were born on or after 1^st July 1997.
They normally live with you, unless they’re living away from home to study.

October/2022 Updates – Effective from 30^th November 2022, individuals aged 18 or over who were born on or after 1^st July 1997 and who have at least one BN(O) parent will be allowed to apply for the Hong Kong BN(O) Visa independently of their BN(O) parent. Partner and specified family members will be eligible to apply together with the applicant.

FAQ #8 – Are children (dependents) of BNO eligible for free education at state schools in the UK?

Yes! Priti Patel, the Home Secretary, announced on 3/8 (Monday) that school-age children are eligible for free education at state schools.

According to Welcome: a guide for Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visa holders in the UK, if you’re applying to a state school, you should normally be resident within the UK before you apply for a school place. You can apply for a school place just before you move, but the place would not normally be allocated before you live in the country.

FAQ #9 – Are children (dependents) of BNO eligible to pay university tuition fees as local students?

UK universities currently charge two sets of tuition fees to local and international students.

Under existing policies, British Citizens who live outside the UK will have to pay the international fees. If they’re to be eligible for local fees, the general rule is that students will need to demonstrate that they have resided in the UK for at least 3 years.

According to Welcome: a guide for Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visa holders in the UK, students could be eligible for local fees after receiving Indefinite Leave to Remain. As universities control their own admissions policies and requirements independently from the Government, you’re advised to keep an eye on the latest policy updates from universities.

Below is a comparison of the current local and international fees:

	Local Tuition Fees (Annual)	International Tuition Fees (Please Find out from the University Profiles)
England	Up to £9,250	Bath、Liverpool Hope
Wales	Up to £9,000 *	Cardiff、Trinity St David
Scotland	Free *	Glasgow、Strathclyde
Northern Ireland	Up to £4,395 *	Queen’s Belfast、Ulster
* Local tuition fees differ in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Only students residing in the same country can enjoy local tuition fees (e.g. A family has to live in Scotland if their children were to be considered for local fees at a Scottish university)

FAQ #10 – What immigration control am I subject to after I enter the UK with the Hong Kong BN(O) Visa?

Holders of Hong Kong BN(O) Visa are free to go in and out of the UK, but are subject to existing immigration controls.

When applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain: Allowable absences of up to 180 days in any 12-month period.
When applying for British Citizenship: Allowable absences of up to 450 days within 5 years ^{(90 days per year on average)} before the application, and absences of up to 90 days the year before the application.

Stage	Status	Allowable Absences (Days per Year)
The 1^st – 5^th year	Hong Kong BN(O) Visa	90 to 180 Days
The 6^th year	Indefinite Leave to Remain	90 Days
The 7^th year	British Citizenship	N/A

FAQ #11 – What is LOTR (Leave Outside the Rules)?

While the Hong Kong BN(O) Visa will only open for applications from January 2021, the British Government understands that some applicants may wish to leave Hong Kong before that. The British Government therefore has announced that they may consider granting these applicants a six-month visa at the border under the Leave Outside the Rule (LOTR) policy, which will come with the right to live, work and study in the UK. These applicants can then apply for the Hong Kong BN(O) Visa from within the UK when it’s open.

It should be pointed out that applicants will only be considered to enter the UK through LOTR, if they are not eligible for entry via other immigration routes. We therefore do not recommend students substituting their student visas with the LOTR.

BNO parents who would like to enter the UK through LOTR and apply for a dependent visa for their children must also travel to the UK as a family unit.

The Leave Outside the Rules (LOTR) policy has ceased to apply after 19^th July 2021.

FAQ #12 – Should I use the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ app to apply for my Hong Kong BN(O) Visa, or attend an Appointment at a Visa Application Centre?

You must apply for your Hong Kong BN(O) Visa online and use one of the following methods to prove your identity:

Method to Prove your Identity	The ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ App	Attending an Appointment at a Visa Application Centre
Eligibility	Holder of a valid biometric BN(O), HKSAR or EEA passport *	If you’re not eligible to use the App, or the App cannot read your passport
Biometric Information to Provide	Photo	Photo, Fingerprint
When do you need to travel to the UK?	You can travel as long as your visa is valid	You must travel to the UK within the 90-day period^ stated on your Visa Vignette, and collect your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) within 10 days upon arrival
How do you prove your Immigration Status in the UK?	Using the ‘View & Prove Service’ on the GOV.UK website	Using the Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)
* Passports issued before Summer 2019 may not be read by the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ app. ^ Validity of the Visa Vignette was extended to 90 days during the pandemic. Previously it was 30 days long.

FAQ #13 – Do my family member(s) and I have to apply the Hong Kong BN(O) Visa together?

If you wish to relocate to the UK with your children and other dependents, you must apply together.

Every visa applicant will submit their own visa application. The main applicant will submit an online application first to get a application number (GWF/UAN). Your family members will then need to use your application number when they apply, and submit it within 2 days of your application.

Except for a few rare circumstances listed below, if your family member didn’t apply with you, they would not be granted a visa later. We strongly advise you consult an immigration expert or a lawyer, if you’re facing these exceptional circumstances!

You start a new relationship when you have a BN(O) visa.
Your child was born after you got your BN(O) visa.
Your partner cannot travel when you apply, for example because of medical needs.
If one parent moves to the UK first to arrange affairs, before the other parent and children join them.

FAQ #14 – Do my family member(s) and I have to travel to the UK together?

According to the latest guidelines (April/2021 version), family members may travel to the UK seperately. However, time spent in the UK will only count towards the Continuous Residence requirement for settlement, after the main applicant has entered the UK.

FAQ #15 – How long does it take to get a Hong Kong BN(O) Visa?

The authority aims to reach a decision on your application within 12 weeks. According to our experience in the peak season of Summer 2021, the process could take up to 4-5 months for some families.

If you use the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ to prove your identity, the processing time starts when you submit your online application. If you need to attend an appointment at a visa application centre, your application’s processing time starts once you have attended an appointment and you have submitted your fingerprint biometrics.

Your application may take longer to process if:

The authority needs to request more information or supporting evidence from you.
You do not have a valid tuberculosis (TB) certificate.
You have a criminal conviction for an offence that is recognised in the UK.
You are applying as a family group and one or more members of the family are required to attend a visa application centre.

FAQ #16 – If I myself or my children are planning to study in the UK, when should I start applying my Hong Kong BN(O) Visa?

An academic year starts in September in the UK education system. Schools and colleges normally start teaching from the first week of September, while universities start in September or October.

If you need to apply for a Student Visa, you will need to be sponsored by a school or an university to obtain a visa doucment (CAS) to apply. As the Hong Kong BN(O) Visa doesn’t need to be sponsored by a school or an university, you can deal with your school application and visa application concurrently.

If you’re planning to study in the UK (attending an independent primary and secondary school or a university), we normally advise you to start the process a year in advance (ie. if you plan to start in September 2026, do get in touch with us in September 2025). If circumstances allow, do budget 3-4 months for your school application, so that you won’t have to rush your decisions. For urgent cases, a school application can complete in 2-4 weeks, if you, your school and us work together and get everything right.

If you’d like to know more about the application procedures for different types of institutions, do have a look at the following sections on our website:

Boarding School: Click Here
Independent Day School: Click Here
University: Click Here

FAQ #17 – Can I switch to a Hong Kong BN(O) Visa, if I already have a Student Visa?

Yes! You can apply to switch to the Hong Kong BN(O) Visa, if you already have a Student Visa.

You should be reminded that time spent in the UK under the Student Visa and Youth Mobility Scheme do not count towards the Continuous Residence requirement for settlement.

FAQ #18 – If school is starting soon and my Hong Kong BN(O) Visa is still in progress, should I apply for a Student Visa instead?

No! You’re advised against making more than one visa application at the same time. If you’ve already submitted your application for the Hong Kong BN(O) Visa, it’d be best to wait. You should update your school and university regularly, so that they can advise you accordingly.

FAQ #19 – Can I extend my Hong Kong BN(O) Visa?

According to the latest guidelines, you will be able to extend your visa if you want to stay longer. You can apply to extend your visa as many times as you want.

However, you will have to apply for an extension every time and the authority has the rights to refuse your application every time.

FAQ #20 – How do I prove my Immigration Status while I’m in the UK, to prove that I can legally live, study and work in the UK?

You can prove your Immigration Status either through the ‘View & Prove Service’ on the GOV.UK website, or with your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP).

If you applied your Hong Kong BN(O) Visa via the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ app, you will be able to find your unique ‘Share Code’ via the ‘View & Prove Service’ on the GOV.UK website. Your school will then be able to verify your status with your ‘Share Code’.

FAQ #21 – When do I need to travel to the UK, after my Hong Kong BN(O) Visa is approved?

That depends on how your applied your Hong Kong BN(O) Visa. Please refer to FAQ #12 for more details.

UK University Ranking 2023

aiken — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:35:29 +0000

UK University Ranking 2023

Coming with information of University Foundation Courses and International Year One Programmes. Now available for download.

Click to see our university network: Students can apply to over 125 universities and specialist institutions in our university network.

Why is the Good University Guide published by the Times a Better University Ranking?

In this year’s university rankings, there are three key changes that students and parents may like to pay extra attention to:

Three academic disciplines – Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering, Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences – now have their own subject rankings, providing better reference for students interested in these areas.
With the publication of the latest research assessment framework (REF 2021), there are bigger changes in the research quality data within the rankings. While as a whole there aren’t a lot of big movements, some modern universities – such as Falmouth University、Nottingham Trent University、University of Portsmouth, etc – see bigger jumps in their positions, thanks to their excellent results in REF 2021!
Services/Facilities Spend is no longer included as a ranking criteria, effecting a heavier weighting in other areas.

Overall UK University Ranking (2023)

2023 University Ranking	2022 University Ranking	UK University	Research Quality
1▲	2	University of Oxford	67%
2▼	1	University of St Andrews	53.8%
3	3	University of Cambridge	69.7%
4▲	5	London School of Economics and Political Science	68%
5▼	4	Imperial College London	73.9%
6	6	Durham University	55.9%
7	7	University College London	66.8%
8▲	9	University of Bath	53%
9▼	8	University of Warwick	60.9%
10▲	13	University of Edinburgh	61.5%
11▼	10	Loughborough University	52.5%
12▼	11	Lancaster University	57.4%
13▲	21	University of Exeter	57.5%
14▼	12	University of Glasgow	61.2%
15▼	14	University of Bristol	66.2%
16	16	University of Southampton	60.1%
17▲	19	University of York	62.8%
18▼	17	University of Strathclyde	53.1%
19▲	20	University of Aberdeen	38.7%
20▲	25	University of Birmingham	61.9%
20▲	22	University of Sheffield	59.1%
22▲	32	University of Surrey	53.3%
23▼	15	University of Leeds	57%
24▼	23	University of Manchester	64.4%
25▲	35	Cardiff University	56.7%
26▼	18	King’s College London	64.2%
27	27	University of East Anglia	58%
28▼	24	Queen’s University, Belfast	52%
29▼	26	Royal Holloway, University of London	53.6%
30▼	28	University of Nottingham	56.1%
30▲	34	University of Reading	51.1%
32▲	35	University of Dundee	51.1%
33▲	42	Newcastle University	53.6%
33▼	30	University of Liverpool	55.6%
35▲	37	University of Leicester	53.6%
36▲	40	Queen Mary, University of London	58.7%
37▼	33	SOAS University of London	51.9%
38▲	44	Ulster University	47.8%
38▲	41	University of Stirling	43.8%
40▲	74	University of West London	28.7%
41▼	38	Aberystwyth University	38.7%
42▲	87	Falmouth University	48.8%
42▲	70	Nottingham Trent University	41.9%
42▼	39	Swansea University	47.5%
45	45	Aston University, Birmingham	40.9%
45▲	64	Bangor University	51.3%
47▼	29	Harper Adams University	19.5%
48▼	46	University of Kent	52.9%
49▲	62	Northumbria University	40.6%
50▼	47	University of Sussex	52.9%
51▲	67	St Mary’s University, Twickenham	29.4%
52▲	60	Glasgow Caledonian University	38.5%
53▼	49	University of Lincoln	38.4%
54▼	43	University of Essex	50%
55▼	51	Coventry University	33.8%
56▼	52	University of the Arts, London	46%
57▼	30	Heriot-Watt University	48.7%
57▼	54	Oxford Brookes University	32.8%
59▼	57	Edinburgh Napier University	32.9%
60▲	71	Manchester Metropolitan University	43.7%
61▲	73	University of the West of England	35.7%
62▲	88	University of Portsmouth	39.1%
63▲	69	University for the Creative Arts	41.2%
64▼	48	Keele University	42%
65▼	62	Robert Gordon University	20.8%
66▼	50	University of Chichester	20.1%
67▼	66	Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh	27.3%
68▼	55	City, University of London	51.5%
69▼	52	University of Hull	42.4%
70▼	56	Norwich University of the Arts	38.8%
71▲	103	Leeds Arts University	6%
71▲	93	Liverpool John Moores University	32.8%
73▲	75	University of Huddersfield	31.1%
74▼	58	University of Plymouth	38.6%
75▲	82	Bishop Grosseteste University	11.3%
76▲	79	Arts University Bournemouth	23%
77▲	103	Bath Spa University	29.3%
78▼	58	Edge Hill University	26.3%
79▲	83	York St John University	19.6%
80▲	81	Liverpool Hope University	22.3%
80▲	101	Plymouth Marjon University	17.4%
82▼	72	Sheffield Hallam University	36%
82▼	78	St George’s, University of London	48.8%
84▲	89	University of Greenwich	32.9%
85▲	89	University of Buckingham	n/a%
86▲	118	Teesside University	28%
87▲	106	University of Winchester	22%
88▲	98	University of Salford	37.8%
89▲	94	Abertay University	24.6%
89▲	106	Bournemouth University	30.7%
91▲	96	University of Hertfordshire	39.2%
92▲	101	Kingston University	34.6%
93▼	79	Cardiff Metropolitan University	32%
94▼	83	Birmingham City University	29%
95▼	89	University of Bradford	29.9%
96▼	94	University of Derby	21%
97▼	68	University of Chester	21.1%
98▲	117	University of Brighton	41.4%
98▼	77	University of Sunderland	30.5%
100▲	124	Leeds Trinity University	15.1%
101▼	65	University of Roehampton	45.9%
102▲	116	Royal Agricultural University	24.2%
103▼	99	University of South Wales	27.5%
104▼	83	University of Wales Trinity St David	23.8%
105▲	112	Hartpury University	15.8%
106▼	76	Staffordshire University	30%
107▲	108	University of Central Lancashire	30.4%
108▼	61	Goldsmiths, University of London	45.5%
109▲	115	Anglia Ruskin University	30.2%
110▲	121	Brunel University London	34%
110▼	86	University of Worcester	15.3%
112▼	96	University of Gloucestershire	21%
113▼	112	Leeds Beckett University	26.7%
114▼	112	Solent University	12.6%
115▲	123	Middlesex University	30.4%
115▼	105	University of Suffolk	21.8%
115▲	129	University of Westminster	39.7%
118▲	122	Newman University	13.3%
119	119	Canterbury Christ Church University	26.1%
120▼	110	Wrexham Glyndwr University	13.3%
121▼	119	Buckinghamshire New University	17.6%
122▲	126	De Montfort University	27.4%
122▼	110	University of the West of Scotland	19.2%
124▼	89	University of Bolton	10.6%
125▼	108	University of Northampton	13.8%
126▲	127	London South Bank University	28.8%
127▲	128	University of Wolverhampton	21.6%
128▼	100	London Metropolitan University	29.2%
129▼	125	University of Cumbria	13.6%
130▲	131	Ravensbourne University, London	13.5%
131▼	130	University of East London	22.8%
132	132	University of Bedfordshire	30%

Click to see our university network: Students can apply to over 125 universities and specialist institutions in our university network.

The Importance of Subject Ranking

When looking at the university ranking table, students should be aware that it is based on overall performance of the universities, and therefore may not necessarily reflects a university’s strength in a specific subject area. For many reasons, some universities that are leading in a specific subject area might be ranked relatively low in the overall ranking table. This phenomenon is more common in newly developed subjects (such as hospitality & tourism). For students who have chosen a specific subject, subject ranking tables will be a better reference.

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Accounting & Finance
1	4	LSE
2	18	Strathclyde
3	9	Warwick
4	8	Bath
5	23	Leeds

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Architecture
1	3	Cambridge
2	11	Loughborough
3	25	Cardiff
4	20	Sheffield
5	8	Bath

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Bioengineering
1	1	Oxford
2	32	Dundee
2	5	Imperial College
4	23	Leeds
5	20	Sheffield

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Hospitality & Tourism
1	20	Birmingham
2	10	Edinburgh
3	71	Liverpool John Moores
4	22	Surrey
5	62	Portsmouth

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Physiotherapy
1	52	Glasgow Caledonian
2	65	Robert Gordon
3	16	Southampton
4	27	East Anglia
5	49	Northumbria

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Politics
1	2	St Andrews
2	9	Warwick
2	1	Oxford
4	3	Cambridge
5	4	LSE

HKDSE Entry Requirements of Top 30 UK Universities (2022/23)

aiken — Tue, 24 May 2022 11:55:37 +0000

HKDSE Entry Requirement of Top 30 UK Universities (2022/23)

Students who fulfilled the requirement can directly progress onto year 1 at degree level, while those who fall short can take pathway courses such as International Year One (progress onto Year 2 of a degree after one year) and University Foundation Courses (progress onto Year 1 of a degree after one year). Students may also consider taking the One-Year A-levels programmes, reserving the option to apply to universities in Hong Kong via the non-Jupas route.

Type Undergraduate & Pathway Programmes

Target F.5 or Above

University (Ranking)	Undergraduate	International Year One	University Foundation
	HKDSE	HKDSE	HKDSE	F.5 Internal Exam*
Durham (6)	544-555	-	332	50%-70%
Bath (9)	544-5*55	-	44333	-
Lancaster (11)	55443+	-	322	50%+
Glasgow (12)	44333+	-	322	50%-55%
Bristol (14)	444-5*55	333	222-433	65%+
Leeds (15)	444-5*55	433	322	50%-70%
Southampton (16)	554-5*55	-	332	55%
Strathclyde (17)	444	333	322	50%-70%
York (19)	5444-5*554	-	332	55%+
Aberdeen (20)	4444+	333	222	55%+
Exeter (21)	444-5*55	332	222	55%+
Sheffield (22)	544-555	333	222-322	50%+
Manchester (23)	55554+	-	222-433	60%-70%
Queen’s Belfast (24)	444-555	332	222	55%+
Royal Holloway (26)	544-555	333	322	50%-70%
East Anglia (27)	443+	332	222	55%+
Nottingham (28)	444-5*55	-	333	50%-55%
Liverpool (30)	5444-5544	-	322	60%+
The above information is for reference only. Entry requirement may vary in different faculties. * Based on a 50% Pass Mark in Internal Exams.

Boarding School 2022/23 Vacancies

aiken — Mon, 23 May 2022 09:54:22 +0000

Boarding School 2022/23 Vacancies

Over 100 boarding schools are still accepting applications for the 2022/23 cohort, including many of the Top 150s in independent school league tables and traditional top schools such as Bryanston School, Canford School, Caterham School, Cardiff Sixth Form College, Concord College, d’Overbroeck’s College, St Mary’s Cambridge, St Peter’s School, Talbot Heath School, Windermere School and more!

Apply within July to start at September 2022. Please be reminded that places are extremely limited in some schools. Do talk to our education consultants as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

Type UK Boarding School

Target Primary and Secondary School Students

School Code	School Name	Location	Type	Year 4-5	Year 6	Year 7-8	Year 9	Year 10-11	Year 12-13
A03	Abbotsholme School	Derby	Co-ed
A07	ACS Cobham International School	Surrey	Co-ed
A13	Ampleforth College	Yorkshire	Co-ed
A16	Ashford School	Kent	Co-ed
B08b	Bede’s Prep School	East Sussex	Co-ed
B12	Bedstone College	Shropshire	Co-ed
B14	Beeston Hall School	Norfolk	Co-ed
B15	Berkhamsted School	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
B16	Bethany School	Kent	Co-ed
B20	Bishopstrow College, ISC	Wiltshire	Co-ed
B21	Bloxham School	Oxford	Co-ed
B22	Blundell’s School	Devon	Co-ed
B24	Bosworth Independent College	Northampton	Co-ed
B25	Bournemouth Collegiate School	Dorset	Co-ed
B29	Brambletye School, Prep	West Sussex	Co-ed
B38	Bryanston School	Dorset	Co-ed
C01	Campbell College	Northern Ireland	Boys’
C02	Canford School	Dorset	Co-ed
C03	Cardiff Sixth Form College	South Wales	Co-ed
C04	Caterham School	Surrey	Co-ed
C05	Chase Grammar School	Staffordshire	Co-ed
C08h	Christ’s Hospital School	West Sussex	Co-ed
C09	Claremont School	East Sussex	Co-ed
C10	Clayesmore School	Dorset	Co-ed
C11	Clayesmore School, Prep	Dorset	Co-ed
C15	Concord College	Shropshire	Co-ed
C15a	Copthorne Preparatory School	West Sussex	Co-ed
C16	Culford School	Suffolk	Co-ed
D06	d’Overbroeck’s College	Oxford	Co-ed
D03	Dean Close School, Prep	Gloucestershire	Co-ed
D03s	Dean Close St John’s, Chepstow	South Wales	Co-ed
D04	Denstone College	Staffordshire	Co-ed
D04a	Dollar Academy	Scotland	Co-ed
D08	Durham School	Durham	Co-ed
E01	Eastbourne College	East Sussex	Co-ed
E02	Eastbourne College – St Andrew’s School, Prep	East Sussex	Co-ed
E04	Ellesmere College	Shropshire	Co-ed
E05m	Embley School, Hampshire	Hampshire	Co-ed
F01	Farlington School	West Sussex	Co-ed
F02	Farringtons School	Kent	Co-ed
F03	Felsted School	Essex	Co-ed
F08	Frensham Heights School	Surrey	Co-ed
F10	Fulneck School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
F11	Fyling Hall School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
G01	Giggleswick School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
G02	Glenalmond College	Scotland	Co-ed
G08	Gresham’s School	Norfolk	Co-ed
H02	Haileybury	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
H05	Harrogate Ladies’ College	Yorkshire	Girls’
H09e	Hereford Cathedral School	West Midlands	Co-ed
H15	Hurtwood House College	Surrey	Co-ed
I01	Ipswich School	Suffolk	Co-ed
K02	Kent College, Canterbury	Kent	Co-ed
K10	King’s Bruton – Hazlegrove School, Prep	Somerset	Co-ed
K11	King’s Ely School	Cambridgeshire	Co-ed
K14	King’s College, Taunton	Somerset	Co-ed
K15	King’s Hall School, Taunton, Prep	Somerset	Co-ed
K12b	King’s School, Canterbury, International College	Kent	Co-ed
K06	King Edward’s School	Surrey	Co-ed
K16	Kingsley School	Devon	Co-ed
K07	King William’s College	Isle of Man	Co-ed
L02	Langley School	Norfolk	Co-ed
L04	Leighton Park School	Berkshire	Co-ed
L05	Leweston School Sherborne	Dorset	Co-ed
L06	Leys School	Cambridgeshire	Co-ed
L11o	Lockers Park School	Hertfordshire	Boys’
L12	Lomond School	Scotland	Co-ed
L15	Loretto School	Scotland	Co-ed
L17	Luckley House School	Berkshire	Co-ed
M02b	Mayfield School	East Sussex	Girls’
M06	Millfield School	Somerset	Co-ed
M07	Millfield School, Prep	Somerset	Co-ed
M12	Monmouth School for Boys	South Wales	Boys’
M12a	Monmouth School for Girls	South Wales	Girls’
M15	Moreton Hall School	Shropshire	Girls’
M18a	Mount Kelly School	Devon	Co-ed
M19	Mount School	Yorkshire	Girls’
M20	Moyles Court School	Hampshire	Co-ed
N01	National Mathematics and Science College	Warwick	Co-ed
N02	New Hall School	Essex	Co-ed
N06	Northbourne Park School, Prep	Kent	Co-ed
O01	Oakham School	Leicester	Co-ed
O03	Old Buckenham Hall School	Suffolk	Co-ed
O04	Oratory School	Berkshire	Co-ed
O05	Oratory School, Prep	Berkshire	Co-ed
O06	Orwell Park School, Prep	Suffolk	Co-ed
O07	Oswestry School	Shropshire	Co-ed
P01	Padworth College	Berkshire	Co-ed
P02	Pangbourne College	Berkshire	Co-ed
P08	Pocklington School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
Q01	Queen Anne’s School	Berkshire	Girls’
Q02	Queen Ethelburga’s College	Yorkshire	Co-ed
R02d	Reddam House School	Berkshire	Co-ed
R04	Rendcomb College	Gloucestershire	Co-ed
R08	Rishworth School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
R11	Rookwood School	Hampshire	Co-ed
R12	Rossall School	Lancashire	Co-ed
R14	Royal High School, Bath	Somerset	Girls’
R15	Royal Hospital School	Suffolk	Co-ed
R16	Royal Masonic School for Girls	Hertfordshire	Girls’
R23	Ruthin School	North Wales	Co-ed
S00	S. Anselm’s School	Derby	Co-ed
S01	Scarborough College	Yorkshire	Co-ed
S05	Shebbear College	Devon	Co-ed
S06	Sherborne School	Dorset	Boys’
S09	Sherborne School, Prep	Dorset	Co-ed
S09a	Sherfield School	Hampshire	Co-ed
S13	Sidcot School	Somerset	Co-ed
S15	Slindon College	West Sussex	Boys’
S50	Stamford Endowed Schools	Lincoln	Co-ed
S22	St Christopher School	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
S23	St David’s College	North Wales	Co-ed
S24	St Edmund’s College	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
S25	St Edmund’s School	Kent	Co-ed
S51a	Stephen Perse Junior School	Cambridgeshire	Co-ed
S51d	Stephen Perse Senior School	Cambridgeshire	Co-ed
S51e	Stephen Perse Sixth Form College	Cambridgeshire	Co-ed
S29	St Francis’ College	Hertfordshire	Girls’
S31	St George’s School, Ascot	Berkshire	Girls’
S30	St George’s School for Girls, Edinburgh	Scotland	Girls’
S32	St James’ School	Lincoln	Co-ed
S38	St Joseph’s College	Suffolk	Co-ed
S42	St Margaret’s School	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
S44	St Mary’s School, Cambridge	Cambridgeshire	Girls’
S52	Stonar School	Wiltshire	Co-ed
S56	Stowe School	Buckingham	Co-ed
S46	St Peter’s School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
S49	St Teresa’s School	Surrey	Girls’
S58	Sutton Valence School	Kent	Co-ed
T00	Talbot Heath School	Dorset	Girls’
T01	Taunton School	Somerset	Co-ed
T05	Tettenhall College	West Midlands	Co-ed
T06	Thornton College	Buckingham	Girls’
T11	Truro High School for Girls	Cornwall	Girls’
T12	Truro School	Cornwall	Co-ed
T13	Tudor Hall School	Oxford	Girls’
V01	Vinehall School, Prep	East Sussex	Co-ed
W04	Wellington School	Somerset	Co-ed
W09a	Westbourne House School	West Sussex	Co-ed
W09	Westbourne School	South Wales	Co-ed
W10a	Whitgift School	London	Boys’
W11	Windermere School	Cumbria	Co-ed
W15	Woodcote House School, Prep	Surrey	Boys’
W19	Wrekin College	Shropshire	Co-ed
W20	Wychwood School	Oxford	Girls’
W21	Wycliffe College	Gloucestershire	Co-ed

UK University Ranking 2022

aiken — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 03:16:37 +0000

UK University Ranking 2022

Coming with information of University Foundation Courses and International Year One Programmes. Now available for download.

Click to see our university network: Students can apply to over 125 universities and specialist institutions in our university network.

Why is the Good University Guide published by the Times a Better University Ranking?

Overall UK University Ranking (2022)

2022 University Ranking	2021 University Ranking	UK University
1	3	University of St Andrews
2	2	University of Oxford
3	1	University of Cambridge
4	5	Imperial College London
5	4	London School of Economics and Political Science
6	6	Durham University
7	8	University College London
8	10	University of Warwick
9	9	University of Bath
10	7	Loughborough University
11	10	Lancaster University
12	14	University of Glasgow
13	17	University of Edinburgh
14	13	University of Bristol
15	15	University of Leeds
16	15	University of Southampton
17	23	University of Strathclyde
18	30	King’s College London
19	20	University of York
20	27	University of Aberdeen
21	12	University of Exeter
22	23	University of Sheffield
23	18	University of Manchester
24	31	Queen’s University, Belfast
25	19	University of Birmingham
26	22	Royal Holloway, University of London
27	21	University of East Anglia
28	26	University of Nottingham
29	28	Harper Adams University
30	35	Heriot-Watt University
30	29	University of Liverpool
32	39	University of Surrey
33	50	SOAS University of London
34	31	University of Reading
35	34	Cardiff University
35	23	University of Dundee
37	37	University of Leicester
38	42	Aberystwyth University
39	36	Swansea University
40	41	Queen Mary, University of London
41	38	University of Stirling
42	31	Newcastle University
43	40	University of Essex
44	51	Ulster University
45	43	Aston University
46	48	University of Kent
47	44	University of Sussex
48	51	Keele University
49	45	University of Lincoln
50	46	University of Chichester
51	46	Coventry University
52	60	University of Hull
52	83	University of the Arts, London
54	56	Oxford Brookes University
55	82	City, University of London
56	77	Norwich University of the Arts
57	63	Edinburgh Napier University
58	70	Edge Hill University
58	59	Plymouth University
60	75	Glasgow Caledonian University
61	97	Goldsmiths, University of London
62	57	Northumbria University
62	66	Robert Gordon University
64	62	Bangor University
65	78	University of Roehampton
66	89	Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
67	86	St Mary’s University, Twickenham
68	69	University of Chester
69	71	University for the Creative Arts
70	53	Nottingham Trent University
71	65	Manchester Metropolitan University
72	67	Sheffield Hallam University
73	58	University of the West of England
74	60	University of West London
75	73	University of Huddersfield
76	76	Staffordshire University
77	103	University of Sunderland
78	49	St George’s, University of London
79	54	Arts University Bournemouth
79	79	Cardiff Metropolitan University
81	80	Liverpool Hope University
82	64	Bishop Grosseteste University
83	90	Birmingham City University
83	101	University of Wales Trinity St David
83	83	York St John University
86	101	University of Worcester
87	94	Falmouth University
88	72	University of Portsmouth
89	118	University of Bolton
89	106	University of Bradford
89	108	University of Buckingham
89	98	University of Greenwich
93	85	Liverpool John Moores University
94	80	Abertay University
94	94	University of Derby
96	109	University of Gloucestershire
96	99	University of Hertfordshire
98	100	University of Salford
99	90	University of South Wales
100	125	London Metropolitan University
101	104	Kingston University
101	115	Plymouth Marjon University
103	104	Bath Spa University
103	55	Leeds Arts University
105	122	University of Suffolk
106	68	Bournemouth University
106	96	University of Winchester
108	87	University of Central Lancashire
108	111	University of Northampton
110	116	University of the West of Scotland
110	124	Wrexham Glyndwr University
112	n/a	Hartpury University
112	107	Leeds Beckett University
112	93	Solent University
115	117	Anglia Ruskin University
116	73	Royal Agricultural University
117	120	University of Brighton
118	92	Teesside University
119	112	Buckinghamshire New University
119	127	Canterbury Christ Church University
121	88	Brunel University London
122	112	Newman University
123	121	Middlesex University
124	110	Leeds Trinity University
125	114	University of Cumbria
126	119	De Montfort University
127	123	London South Bank University
128	128	University of Wolverhampton
129	126	University of Westminster
130	129	University of East London
131	130	Ravensbourne University London
132	131	University of Bedfordshire

Click to see our university network: Students can apply to over 125 universities and specialist institutions in our university network.

The Importance of Subject Ranking

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Accounting & Finance
1	17	Strathclyde
2	5	LSE
3	8	Warwick
4	9	Bath
5	12	Glasgow

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Architecture
1	9	Bath
2	10	Loughborough
3	3	Cambridge
4	22	Sheffield
5	30	Liverpool

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Communication & Media
1	8	Warwick
2	17	Strathclyde
3	10	Loughborough
4	15	Leeds
5	22	Sheffield

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Hospitality & Tourism
1	25	Birmingham
2	93	Liverpool John Moores
3	58	Edge Hill
4	32	Surrey
5	46	Kent

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Physiotherapy
1	16	Southampton
2	30	Liverpool
2	62	Robert Gordon
4	25	Birmingham
5	60	Glasgow Caledonian

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Politics
1	1	St Andrews
2	2	Oxford
3	8	Warwick
3	5	LSE
5	3	Cambridge

HKDSE Entry Requirements of Top 30 UK Universities (2021/22)

aiken — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 04:14:07 +0000

Entry Requirement of Top 30 UK Universities (2021/22)

Students who fulfilled the requirement can directly progress onto year 1 at degree level, while those who fall short can take pathway courses such as International Year One (progress onto Year 2 of a degree after one year) and University Foundation Courses (progress onto Year 1 of a degree after one year). Students may also consider taking the One-Year A-levels programmes, reserving the option to apply to universities in Hong Kong via the non-Jupas route.

Type Undergraduate & Pathway Programmes

Target F.5 or Above

University (Ranking)	Undergraduate	International Year One	University Foundation
	HKDSE	HKDSE	HKDSE	F.5 Internal Exam*
Durham (6)	544333+	-	332	50%-70%
Bath (9)	544-5*55	-	44333	-
Lancaster (10)	55443+	-	322	50%-55%
Exeter (12)	544-5*55	332	222	55%
Bristol (13)	444-5*55	-	433	65%
Glasgow (14)	44443+	-	322	50%-55%
Leeds (15)	444-5*55	433	322	50%-70%
Southampton (15)	554-5*55	-	332	55%
Manchester (18)	5555+	333	222-433	70%
York (20)	5444-5*554	-	332	55%
East Anglia (21)	4443+	332	222	55%
Royal Holloway (22)	544-555	333	322	50%-70%
Dundee (23)	333-555	333	2222	55%-60%
Sheffield (23)	544-555	333	322	40%-50%
Strathclyde (23)	444	333	322	50%-70%
Nottingham (26)	444-5*55	-	3333	50%-55%
Aberdeen (27)	4444+	333	222	50%-55%
Liverpool (29)	5444-5544	-	322	50%-55%
The above information is for reference only. Entry requirement may vary in different faculties. * Based on a 50% Pass Mark in Internal Exams.

Boarding School 2021/22 Vacancies

aiken — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:35:04 +0000

Boarding School 2021/22 Vacancies

Over 100 boarding schools are still accepting applications for the 2021/22 cohort, including many of the Top 150s in independent school league tables and traditional top schools such as Bryanston School, Burgess Hill Girls, Cardiff Sixth Form College, City of London Freemen’s School, Concord College, d’Overbroeck’s College, Malvern St James Girls’ School, St Mary’s Cambridge, Windermere School and more!

Apply within July to start at September 2021. Please be reminded that places are extremely limited in some schools. Do talk to our education consultants as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

Type UK Boarding School

Target Primary and Secondary School Students

School Code	School Name	Location	Type	Year 4-5	Year 6	Year 7-8	Year 9	Year 10-11	Year 12-13
A00	Abberley Hall School	Worcester	Co-ed
A11a	All Hallows School, Prep	Somerset	Co-ed
A16	Ashford School	Kent	Co-ed
A17	Ashville College	Yorkshire	Co-ed
B03	Barnard Castle School	Durham	Co-ed
B12	Bedstone College	Shropshire	Co-ed
B15	Berkhamsted School	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
B20	Bishopstrow College, ISC	Wiltshire	Co-ed
B21	Bloxham School	Oxford	Co-ed
B22	Blundell’s School	Devon	Co-ed
B23o	Bootham School York	Yorkshire	Co-ed
B25	Bournemouth Collegiate School	Dorset	Co-ed
B26	Box Hill School	Surrey	Co-ed
B29	Brambletye School, Prep	West Sussex	Co-ed
B36	Brooke House College	Leicester	Co-ed
B37	Bruton School for Girls	Somerset	Girls’
B38	Bryanston School	Dorset	Co-ed
B39	Buckswood School	East Sussex	Co-ed
B40	Burgess Hill Girls	West Sussex	Girls’
C01	Campbell College	Northern Ireland	Boys’
C03	Cardiff Sixth Form College	South Wales	Co-ed
C05h	Cheltenham College	Gloucestershire	Co-ed
C08i	City of London Freemen’s School	Surrey	Co-ed
C09	Claremont School	East Sussex	Co-ed
C10	Clayesmore School	Dorset	Co-ed
C14	Cobham Hall School	Kent	Girls’
C15	Concord College	Shropshire	Co-ed
D02	Dean Close School	Gloucestershire	Co-ed
D03s	Dean Close St John’s, Chepstow	South Wales	Co-ed
D04	Denstone College	Staffordshire	Co-ed
D06	d’Overbroeck’s College	Oxford	Co-ed
D07	Downside School	Somerset	Co-ed
D08	Durham School	Durham	Co-ed
E02	Eastbourne College – St Andrew’s School, Prep	East Sussex	Co-ed
E03	Edge Grove School, Prep	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
E04	Ellesmere College	Shropshire	Co-ed
E05m	Embley School, Hampshire	Hampshire	Co-ed
F01	Farlington School	West Sussex	Co-ed
F04	Fettes College	Scotland	Co-ed
F06	Framlingham College	Suffolk	Co-ed
F08	Frensham Heights School	Surrey	Co-ed
F11	Fyling Hall School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
G01	Giggleswick School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
H04a	Handcross Park School, Prep	West Sussex	Co-ed
H05	Harrogate Ladies’ College	Yorkshire	Girls’
H09e	Hereford Cathedral School	West Midlands	Co-ed
H10a	Highfield School, Prep	Hampshire	Co-ed
H15	Hurtwood House College	Surrey	Co-ed
I01	Ipswich School	Suffolk	Co-ed
K04	Kent College, Pembury	Kent	Girls’
K05	Kilgraston School	Scotland	Girls’
K06	King Edward’s School	Surrey	Co-ed
K07	King William’s College	Isle of Man	Co-ed
K08	Kingham Hill School	Oxford	Co-ed
K10	King’s Bruton – Hazlegrove School, Prep	Somerset	Co-ed
K11	King’s Ely School	Cambridgeshire	Co-ed
K12a	King’s School, Canterbury, International College	Kent	Co-ed
K15	King’s Hall School, Taunton, Prep	Somerset	Co-ed
K16	Kingsley School	Devon	Co-ed
K20	Kirkham Grammar School	Lancashire	Co-ed
L02	Langley School	Norfolk	Co-ed
L04	Leighton Park School	Berkshire	Co-ed
L05	Leweston School Sherborne	Dorset	Co-ed
L09	Lincoln Minster School	Lincoln	Co-ed
L12	Lomond School	Scotland	Co-ed
L13	Longridge Towers School	Northumberland	Co-ed
L14	Lord Wandsworth College	Hampshire	Co-ed
L16	Loughborough Grammar School	Leicester	Boys’
L19	LVS Ascot (Licensed Victuallers’ School)	Berkshire	Co-ed
M02	Malvern St James Girls’ School	Worcester	Girls’
M02b	Mayfield School	East Sussex	Girls’
M03	Marymount International School	Surrey	Girls’
M05	Mill Hill School	London	Co-ed
M07	Millfield School, Prep	Somerset	Co-ed
M12	Monmouth School for Boys	South Wales	Boys’
M18a	Mount Kelly School	Devon	Co-ed
M19	Mount School	Yorkshire	Girls’
M20	Moyles Court School	Hampshire	Co-ed
N02	New Hall School	Essex	Co-ed
N05u	North London Grammar School	London	Co-ed
O01	Oakham School	Leicester	Co-ed
O03	Old Buckenham Hall School	Suffolk	Co-ed
O04	Oratory School	Berkshire	Co-ed
P07	Plymouth College	Devon	Co-ed
P12	Prior Park College	Somerset	Co-ed
Q01	Queen Anne’s School	Berkshire	Girls’
Q03	Queen Margaret’s School	Yorkshire	Girls’
R02	Read School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
R02a	Reddam House School	Berkshire	Co-ed
R04	Rendcomb College	Gloucestershire	Co-ed
R08	Rishworth School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
R08a	Rockport School	Northern Ireland	Co-ed
R11	Rookwood School	Hampshire	Co-ed
R12	Rossall School	Lancashire	Co-ed
R15	Royal Hospital School	Suffolk	Co-ed
R16	Royal Masonic School for Girls	Hertfordshire	Girls’
R17	Royal Russell School, Croydon	London	Co-ed
R19	Royal School Haslemere	Surrey	Co-ed
R23	Ruthin School	North Wales	Co-ed
R26	Ryde School	Isle of Wight	Co-ed
S00	S. Anselm’s School	Derby	Co-ed
S01	Scarborough College	Yorkshire	Co-ed
S03	Sedbergh School	Cumbria	Co-ed
S05	Shebbear College	Devon	Co-ed
S07	Sherborne School for Girls	Dorset	Girls’
S09	Sherborne School, Prep	Dorset	Co-ed
S09a	Sherfield School	Hampshire	Co-ed
S10	Shiplake College	Oxford	Boys’
S13	Sidcot School	Somerset	Co-ed
S15	Slindon College	West Sussex	Boys’
S20	St Bees School	Cumbria	Co-ed
S24	St Edmund’s College	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
S25	St Edmund’s School	Kent	Co-ed
S29	St Francis’ College	Hertfordshire	Girls’
S30	St George’s School for Girls, Edinburgh	Scotland	Girls’
S42	St Margaret’s School	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
S43m	St Mary’s Music School	Scotland	Co-ed
S44	St Mary’s School, Cambridge	Cambridgeshire	Girls’
S49	St Teresa’s School	Surrey	Girls’
S52	Stonar School	Wiltshire	Co-ed
S55	Stover School	Devon	Co-ed
S56	Stowe School	Buckingham	Co-ed
S59	Swanbourne House School, Prep	Buckingham	Co-ed
T00	Talbot Heath School	Dorset	Girls’
T06	Thornton College	Buckingham	Girls’
T09	Trent College	Nottingham	Co-ed
T12	Truro School	Cornwall	Co-ed
U01	UWC Atlantic College	South Wales	Co-ed
V00	Victoria College Belfast	Northern Ireland	Girls’
V01	Vinehall School, Prep	East Sussex	Co-ed
W00	Walhampton School, Prep	Hampshire	Co-ed
W04	Wellington School	Somerset	Co-ed
W06	Wells Cathedral School	Somerset	Co-ed
W07	West Buckland School	Devon	Co-ed
W09a	Westbourne House School	West Sussex	Co-ed
W11	Windermere School	Cumbria	Co-ed
W12	Windlesham House School, Prep	West Sussex	Co-ed
W15	Woodcote House School, Prep	Surrey	Boys’
W16	Woodhouse Grove School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
W17	Worksop College	Nottingham	Co-ed
W19	Wrekin College	Shropshire	Co-ed
W21	Wycliffe College	Gloucestershire	Co-ed

UK University Ranking 2021

aiken — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 03:29:54 +0000

UK University Ranking 2021

Coming with information of University Foundation Courses and International Year One Programmes. Now available for download.

Click to see our university network: Students can apply to over 125 universities and specialist institutions in our university network.

Why is the Good University Guide published by the Times a Better University Ranking?

Overall UK University Ranking (2021)

2021 University Ranking	2020 University Ranking	UK University
1	1	University of Cambridge
2	2	University of Oxford
3	3	University of St Andrews
4	6	London School of Economics and Political Science
5	4	Imperial College London
6	7	Durham University
7	5	Loughborough University
8	9	University College London
9	11	University of Bath
10	8	Lancaster University
10	10	University of Warwick
12	12	University of Exeter
13	15	University of Bristol
14	16	University of Glasgow
15	13	University of Leeds
15	20	University of Southampton
17	25	University of Edinburgh
18	18	University of Manchester
19	14	University of Birmingham
20	22	University of York
21	23	University of East Anglia
22	19	Royal Holloway, University of London
23	24	University of Dundee
23	26	University of Sheffield
23	36	University of Strathclyde
26	21	University of Nottingham
27	27	University of Aberdeen
28	17	Harper Adams University
29	29	University of Liverpool
30	30	King’s College London
31	28	Newcastle University
31	35	Queen’s University, Belfast
31	38	University of Reading
34	34	Cardiff University
35	33	Heriot-Watt University
36	31	Swansea University
37	41	University of Leicester
38	47	University of Stirling
39	32	University of Surrey
40	37	University of Essex
41	49	Queen Mary, University of London
42	45	Aberystwyth University
43	48	Aston University
44	38	University of Sussex
45	51	University of Lincoln
46	50	Coventry University
46	71	University of Chichester
48	54	University of Kent
49	67	St George’s, University of London
50	44	SOAS, University of London
51	46	Keele University
51	58	Ulster University
53	40	Nottingham Trent University
54	43	Arts University Bournemouth
55	56	Leeds Arts University
56	64	Oxford Brookes University
57	65	Northumbria University
58	58	University of the West of England, Bristol
59	76	Plymouth University
60	77	University of Hull
60	52	University of West London
62	70	Bangor University
63	101	Edinburgh Napier University
64	102	Bishop Grosseteste University
65	62	Manchester Metropolitan University
66	83	Robert Gordon University
67	65	Sheffield Hallam University
68	94	Bournemouth University
69	79	University of Chester
70	55	Edge Hill University
71	42	University for the Creative Arts
72	56	University of Portsmouth
73	89	Royal Agricultural University
73	61	University of Huddersfield
75	96	Glasgow Caledonian University
76	53	Staffordshire University
77	62	Norwich University of the Arts
78	69	University of Roehampton
79	112	Cardiff Metropolitan University
80	98	Abertay University
80	60	Liverpool Hope University
82	73	City, University of London
83	79	University of the Arts, London
83	81	York St John University
85	78	Liverpool John Moores University
86	85	St Mary’s University, Twickenham
87	75	University of Central Lancashire
88	100	Brunel University London
89	82	Queen Margaret University
90	96	Birmingham City University
90	114	University of South Wales
92	87	Teesside University
93	89	Solent University
94	72	Falmouth University
94	91	University of Derby
96	98	University of Winchester
97	68	Goldsmiths, University of London
98	84	University of Greenwich
99	88	University of Hertfordshire
100	111	University of Salford
101	102	University of Wales Trinity St David
101	92	University of Worcester
103	109	University of Sunderland
104	110	Bath Spa University
104	106	Kingston University
106	105	University of Bradford
107	123	Leeds Beckett University
108	92	University of Buckingham
109	95	University of Gloucestershire
110	117	Leeds Trinity University
111	116	University of Northampton
112	113	Bucks New University
112	115	Newman University
114	121	University of Cumbria
115	102	Plymouth Marjon University
116	108	University of the West of Scotland
117	120	Anglia Ruskin University
118	125	University of Bolton
119	74	De Montfort University
120	122	University of Brighton
121	107	Middlesex University
122	129	University of Suffolk
123	86	London South Bank University
124	130	Wrexham Glyndwr University
125	126	London Metropolitan University
126	119	University of Westminster
127	118	Canterbury Christ Church University
128	124	University of Wolverhampton
129	127	University of East London
130	131	Ravensbourne University, London
131	128	University of Bedfordshire

Click to see our university network: Students can apply to over 125 universities and specialist institutions in our university network.

The Importance of Subject Ranking

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Accounting & Finance
1	23	Strathclyde
2	15	Leeds
3	4	LSE
4	9	Bath
5	14	Glasgow

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Architecture
1	9	Bath
2	7	Loughborough
3	1	Cambridge
4	8	University College London (UCL)
5	34	Cardiff

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Communication & Media
1	7	Loughborough
2	23	Sheffield
3	23	Strathclyde
4	38	Stirling
5	10	Warwick

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Hospitality & Tourism
1	19	Birmingham
2	85	Liverpool John Moores
3	70	Edge Hill
4	75	Glasgow Caledonian
5	127	Canterbury Christ Church

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Physiotherapy
1	15	Southampton
2	66	Robert Gordon
3	29	Liverpool
4	26	Nottingham
5	19	Birmingham

Subject Ranking	Overall Ranking	Politics
1	3	St Andrews
2	2	Oxford
3	4	LSE
4	10	Warwick
5	1	Cambridge

HKDSE Entry Requirements of Top 30 UK Universities (2020/21)

aiken — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 11:50:02 +0000

Entry Requirement of Top 30 UK Universities (2020/21)

Students who fulfilled the requirement can directly progress onto year 1 at degree level, while those who fall short can take pathway courses such as International Year One (progress onto Year 2 of a degree after one year) and University Foundation Courses (progress onto Year 1 of a degree after one year). Students may also consider taking the One-Year A-levels programmes, reserving the option to apply to universities in Hong Kong via the non-Jupas route.

Type Undergraduate & Pathway Programmes

Target F.5 or Above

University (UK Ranking)	Undergraduate	International Year One	University Foundation
	HKDSE	HKDSE	HKDSE	Internal Exams*
Durham (7)	544333+	-	332	50%-70%
Lancaster (8)	55443+	-	322	50%-55%
Bath (11)	544-5*55	-	44333	-
Exeter (12)	544-5*55	332	222	55%
Leeds (13)	444-5*55	433	322	50%-70%
Bristol (15)	444-5*55	-	433	65%
Glasgow (16)	444433+	-	322	50%-55%
Manchester (18)	5555+	333	222-444	70%
Royal Holloway (19)	544-555	333	322	50%-70%
Southampton (20)	554-5*55	-	433	-
Nottingham (21)	554-5*55	-	3333	50%-55%
York (22)	5444-5*554	-	332	55%
East Anglia (23)	4443+	332	222	55%
Dundee (24)	333-555	-	2222	40%-55%
Sheffield (26)	544-555	333	322	40%-50%
Aberdeen (27)	4444+	333	222	55%
Newcastle (28)	544+	333	222	55%
Liverpool (29)	5444-5544	-	322	50%-55%
The above information is for reference only. Entry requirement may vary in different faculties. * Based on a 50% Pass Mark in Internal Exams.

Boarding School 2020/21 Vacancies

aiken — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:34:06 +0000

Boarding School 2020/21 Vacancies

Over 100 boarding schools are still accepting applications for the 2020/21 cohort, including many of the Top 150s in independent school league tables and traditional top schools such as Badminton School, Bryanston School, Cardiff Sixth Form College, City of London Freemen’s School, Concord College, Dauntsey’s School, The Leys School, Malvern St James Girls’ School, Roedean School, St Mary’s Cambridge, Windermere School and more!

Apply within July to start at September 2020. Please be reminded that places are extremely limited in some schools. Do talk to our education consultants as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

Type UK Boarding School

Target Primary and Secondary School Students

School Code	School Name	Location	Type	Year 4-5	Year 6	Year 7-8	Year 9	Year 10-11	Year 12-13
A01	Abbey College Malvern	Worcester	Co-ed
A03	Abbotsholme School	Derby	Co-ed
A05	Ackworth School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
A09	Aldenham School	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
A10	Aldro School	Surrey	Boys
A12	American School in England	Surrey	Co-ed
A15d	Ardvreck School	Scotland	Co-ed
A17	Ashville College	Yorkshire	Co-ed
B01	Badminton School	Bristol	Girls
B05	Battle Abbey School	East Sussex	Co-ed
B07	Bedales School	Hampshire	Co-ed
B08a	Bede’s Senior School	East Sussex	Co-ed
B09	Bedford School	Bedford	Boys
B13	Beechwood Sacred Heart School	Kent	Co-ed
B14	Beeston Hall School	Norfolk	Co-ed
B15	Berkhamsted School	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
B16	Bethany School	Kent	Co-ed
B17	Bilton Grange School, Prep	Warwick	Co-ed
B21	Bloxham School	Oxford	Co-ed
B22	Blundell’s School	Devon	Co-ed
B24	Bosworth Independent College	Northampton	Co-ed
B26	Box Hill School	Surrey	Co-ed
B36	Brooke House College	Leicester	Co-ed
B38	Bryanston School	Dorset	Co-ed
C08i	City of London Freemen’s School	Surrey	Co-ed
C09	Claremont School	East Sussex	Co-ed
C10	Clayesmore School	Dorset	Co-ed
C11	Clayesmore School, Prep	Dorset	Co-ed
C14	Cobham Hall School	Kent	Girls
C15	Concord College	Shropshire	Co-ed
C15a	Copthorne Preparatory School	West Sussex	Co-ed
C16	Culford School	Suffolk	Co-ed
CC05	Cardiff Sixth Form College	South Wales	Co-ed
D01	Dauntsey’s School	Wiltshire	Co-ed
D02	Dean Close School	Gloucestershire	Co-ed
D05	Dover College	Kent	Co-ed
D07	Downside School	Somerset	Co-ed
D08	Durham School	Durham	Co-ed
E02	Eastbourne College – St Andrew’s School, Prep	East Sussex	Co-ed
E04	Ellesmere College	Shropshire	Co-ed
F02	Farringtons School	Kent	Co-ed
F03	Felsted School	Essex	Co-ed
F04	Fettes College	Scotland	Co-ed
F10	Fulneck School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
F11	Fyling Hall School	Yorkshire	Co-ed
G02	Glenalmond College	Scotland	Co-ed
G08	Gresham’s School	Norfolk	Co-ed
G09	Gresham’s School, Prep	Norfolk	Co-ed
H05	Harrogate Ladies’ College	Yorkshire	Girls
H09e	Hereford Cathedral School	West Midlands	Co-ed
H10a	Highfield School, Prep	Hampshire	Co-ed
H15	Hurtwood House College	Surrey	Co-ed
I01	Ipswich School	Suffolk	Co-ed
K02	Kent College, Canterbury	Kent	Co-ed
K04	Kent College, Pembury	Kent	Girls
K06	King Edward’s School	Surrey	Co-ed
K07	King William’s College	Isle of Man	Co-ed
K08	Kingham Hill School	Oxford	Co-ed
K16	Kingsley School	Devon	Co-ed
K18	Kingswood School	Somerset	Co-ed
K19	Kingswood School, Prep	Somerset	Co-ed
K21	Knighton House School	Dorset	Girls
L01	Lancing College	West Sussex	Co-ed
L02	Langley School	Norfolk	Co-ed
L05	Leweston School Sherborne	Dorset	Co-ed
L06	Leys School	Cambridge	Co-ed校
L12	Lomond School	Scotland	Co-ed
L14	Lord Wandsworth College	Hampshire	Co-ed
L15	Loretto School	Scotland	Co-ed
L16	Loughborough Grammar School	Leicester	Boys
M02	Malvern St James Girls’ School	Worcester	Girls
M04a	Mill Hill International	London	Co-ed
M07	Millfield School, Prep	Somerset	Co-ed
M10	Monkton Combe Senior School	Somerset	Co-ed
M12	Monmouth School for Boys	South Wales	Boys
M12a	Monmouth School for Girls	South Wales	Girls
M15	Moreton Hall School	Shropshire	Girls
M20	Moyles Court School	Hampshire	Co-ed
N02	New Hall School	Essex	Co-ed
O01	Oakham School	Leicester	Co-ed
O02	Ockbrook School	Derby	Co-ed
O03	Old Buckenham Hall School	Suffolk	Co-ed
O04	Oratory School	Berkshire	Boys
O07	Oswestry School	Shropshire	Co-ed
P10	Port Regis School, Prep	Dorset	Co-ed
P11	Princess Helena College	Hertfordshire	Girls
P12	Prior Park College	Somerset	Co-ed
P14	Prior’s Field School	Surrey	Girls
Q01	Queen Anne’s School	Berkshire	Girls
Q02	Queen Ethelburga’s College	Yorkshire	Co-ed
R01	Ratcliffe College	Leicester	Co-ed
R06	Repton – Foremarke Hall School, Prep	Derby	Co-ed
R08a	Rockport School	Northern Ireland	Co-ed
R09	Roedean School	East Sussex	Girls
R12	Rossall School	Lancashire	Co-ed
R17	Royal Russell School, Croydon	London	Co-ed
R19	Royal School Haslemere	Surrey	Co-ed
R26	Ryde School	Isle of Wight	Co-ed
S03	Sedbergh School	Cumbria	Co-ed
S03a	Sedbergh Casterton School, Prep	Cumbria	Co-ed
S05	Shebbear College	Devon	Co-ed
S09	Sherborne School, Prep	Dorset	Co-ed
S10	Shiplake College	Oxford	Boys
S13	Sidcot School	Somerset	Co-ed
S15	Slindon College	West Sussex	Boys
S22	St Christopher School	Hertfordshire	Co-ed
S23	St David’s College	North Wales	Co-ed
S25	St Edmund’s School	Kent	Co-ed
S26	St Edmund’s School, Prep	Kent	Co-ed
S27	St Edward’s School	Oxford	Co-ed
S29	St Francis’ College	Hertfordshire	Girls
S30	St George’s School for Girls, Edinburgh	Scotland	Girls
S31	St George’s School, Ascot	Berkshire	Girls
S38	St Joseph’s College	Suffolk	Co-ed
S44	St Mary’s School, Cambridge	Cambridge	Girls
S44a	St Mary’s School Shaftesbury	Dorset	Girls
S45a	St Michael’s School	South Wales	Co-ed
S50	Stamford Endowed School	Lincoln	Co-ed
S56	Stowe School	Buckingham	Co-ed
S58	Sutton Valence School	Kent	Co-ed
T00	Talbot Heath School	Dorset	Girls
T01	Taunton School	Somerset	Co-ed
T05	Tettenhall College	West Midlands	Co-ed
T06	Thornton College	Buckingham	Girls
T09	Trent College	Nottingham	Co-ed
T10	Trinity School	Devon	Co-ed
T11	Truro High School for Girls	Cornwall	Girls
T12	Truro School	Cornwall	Co-ed
V00	Victoria College Belfast	Northern Ireland	Girls
V01	Vinehall School, Prep	East Sussex	Co-ed
W00	Walhampton School, Prep	Hampshire	Co-ed
W04	Wellington School	Somerset	Co-ed
W06	Wells Cathedral School	Somerset	Co-ed
W09	Westbourne School	South Wales	Co-ed
W09a	Westbourne House School	West Sussex	Co-ed
W11	Windermere School	Cumbria	Co-ed
W13	Woldingham School	Surrey	Girls
W15	Woodcote House School, Prep	Surrey	Boys
W18	Worth School	West Sussex	Co-ed
W21	Wycliffe College	Gloucestershire	Co-ed

Important Notes about UK School Closures & Travel Arrangement back to Hong Kong

aiken — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 07:08:22 +0000

Important Notes about UK School Closures & Travel Arrangement back to Hong Kong

In view of the latest developments of the Coronavirus outbreak, the UK Government announced in the evening on Wednesday 18^th March (UK Time) that schools (including primary, secondary schools and colleges) across the country would be closed from Friday 20^th March, until further notice. Public exams in the UK (GCSE & A-levels), which were scheduled in May and June, will also be cancelled. Students affected by school closures should follow the instructions of their schools and arrange to return to Hong Kong.

Type Boarding School, Further Education & Sixth Form College, University

Target All International Students in the UK

UK School Closures & Travel Arrangement back to Hong Kong

In view of the latest developments of the Coronavirus outbreak, the UK Government announced in the evening on Wednesday 18^th March (UK Time) that schools (including primary, secondary schools and colleges) across the country would be closed from Friday 20^th March, until further notice.

Following the announcement, most schools have swiftly informed students and parents on their arrangements for school closure and operation of the boarding houses. From our understanding, some schools are able to keep their boarding houses open until all students leave to go home. If schools are to close their boarding houses early, students will be arranged through guardianship companies to stay with a host family. To students affected by school closures, we suggest them to follow the instructions of their schools and arrange to return to Hong Kong.

It is expected that schools will be closed for an extended period of time, and it’s very likely that students will not be able to return to the UK after Easter holiday. Students are recommended to pack a bit more of their personal belongings when they come back to Hong Kong.

We also agree with the advice from schools and guardianship companies that students should avoid flights with multiple transfers whenever it is possible, so that they will not be spending a long period of time in unfamiliar airports. As the number of flights from the UK to Hong Kong has been gradually increasing, it is hoped that the current ticket shortage will ease very soon.

We understand that the decision of closing boarding houses and suspending classes is unexpected and the situation is fast-changing. Everyone in the BU team is now working hard to provide the best assistance to parents and students in overcoming the difficulties!

Public exams in the UK (GCSE and A-levels), which were scheduled in May and June, will be cancelled. The authorities will announce subsequent arrangements regarding the cancellation. ^{【Click to see the latest announcement】} Meanwhile, Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) has reopened registration for sitting GCSE and A-levels exams in Hong Kong until Tuesday 31^st March. We have preliminary confirmation that it’s feasible for students to sit these exams in Hong Kong. However, they must be aware that the change in examination boards does mean that there will be considerable differences in syllabuses. If students wish to apply for GCSE and A-levels in Hong Kong, please reach HKEAA to enrol. ^{【These are now cancelled. Click to see the latest updates】}

Now our top priority is to make sure that proper arrangements are made for students to come home safely. We would deal with concerns over school fees and class arrangement after Easter holiday, after urgent issues are solved.

While our Education Consultants and Student Support Officers have been helping students with various matters amid the Coronavirus outbreak, our senior management has been communicating with both British and Hong Kong authorities (e.g. British Consulate General Hong Kong, The Boarding Schools’ Association, British Boarding Schools Network, HKEAA and HKSAR Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, etc) to express parents and students’ concerns, as well as providing opinions as a professional agent.

Emergency Number

We understand that the situation is fast-changing and arrangements vary from school to school. If you do not find answers to your questions in our guidelines, please contact our Education Consultants and Student Support Officers during office hours at 34269976.

We have also activated our emergency number 62520176 for urgent enquiries outside office hours. To assure parents with urgent problems can get the assistance they need, please only call us if your issues are urgent.

FAQs

We have gathered a list of frequently asked questions, to help students and parents quickly understand the current situation:

When does UK school closures begin?

The UK Government announced in the evening on Wednesday 18^th March (UK Time) that schools (including primary, secondary schools and colleges) across the country would be closed from Friday 20^th March, until further notice.

Public exams in the UK (GCSE & A-levels), which were scheduled in May and June, will also be cancelled. The authorities will announce subsequent arrangements regarding the cancellation.

【Updated on 23/3】What arrangement are there following the cancellation of GCSE and A-levels?
Following the cancellation of GCSE and A-levels exams, the Department for Education announced on Friday 20^th March that students will be given “calculated grades”, to enable them to move on to the next stage of education after the summer.

Ofqual and exam boards will work together to develop a process for the purpose. Drawing on past experiences of awarding calculated grades (for example, for students who fall ill immediately before an exam), the process will likely take into consideration a range of evidence and factors, such as:
- Non-exam assessment
- Mock exams results
- Teachers’ assessment (instead of simply using predicted grades)
- Distribution of grades in past exams
Currently the target is to provide these “calculated grades” to students before the end of July. If students do not feel that their “calculated grades” reflect their ability, they will have the opportunity to sit an exam in the next exam session.
【Updated on 8/4】Will exam fees be refunded after the cancellation of GCSE and A-levels?

According to latest information released by exam boards and the schools, it’s unlikely that exam fees will be fully refunded. Although the actual exams are cancelled, exam boards are now working on the “Calculated Grades” to be awarded to candidates. As to make sure that these “Calculated Grades” are fair and reflect students’ abilities, this process includes collecting student reports from schools, and a series of rigorous statistic and reviewing procedures. As for a partial refund, it’s likely that we will have to wait for further updates when these processes are completed.
【Updated on 24/3】Will the International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams be cancelled too?

The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) announced on Monday 23^rd March that IB exams, which were scheduled to start in May, would also be cancelled in all countries. Students will be awarded their IB diplomas and grades in July as planned (grading mechanism will be announced very soon), to enable them to move on to the next stage of education after the summer. The IBO will provide further details to IB schools by Friday 27^th March, so that students can be informed accordingly.
Should students return to Hong Kong?

As the UK Government has announced school closures and public exams (GCSE & A-levels) cancellation, we suggest affected students to follow the instructions of their schools and arrange to return to Hong Kong.

Following the announcement, most schools have swiftly informed students and parents on their arrangements for school closure and operation of the boarding houses. From our understanding, some schools are able to keep their boarding houses open until all students leave to go home. If schools are to close their boarding houses, students will be arranged through guardianship companies to stay with a host family.

It is expected that schools will be closed for an extended period of time, and it’s very likely that students will not be able to return to the UK after Easter holiday. Students are recommended to pack a bit more of their personal belongings when they come back to Hong Kong.
Does class suspension affect universities as well?

Universities are currently not affected by the school closures announced by the UK Government. Any corresponding arrangements are decisions made by universities based on their own judgement.

From our understanding, some facilities in campuses are shut while halls of residence remain open. Most universities are already delivering classes through online platforms, and making plans for assessments and exams to be conducted online. Degrees that involves placements and professional qualifications are believed to keep a certain extent of face-to-face classes and exams.

Attention! Some faculties and programmes may require students to attend online teaching in the UK, but procedures are always in place to take into account difficult circumstances faced by individual students. To avoid any disruption on academic progression and your student visa, students should secure consent from universities before returning to Hong Kong.
How to check the number of Coronavirus confirmed cases in the school’s area?

Parents can check the number of confirmed cases in the area near your son’s and daughter’s school on this BBC website (Click here) by entering the postcode of the school.

To retrieve the postcode, please go to the school profile on our website, via our school network listing for Boarding Schools and Universities.

【Updated on 25/3】Can students take public exams (GCSE & A-levels) in Hong Kong?

Exam board Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel announced on Monday 23^rd and Tuesday 24^th March respectively that their GCSE and A-levels exams in centres outside the UK (including Hong Kong) will also be cancelled – meaning that it’s no longer possible to sit these exams in Hong Kong this summer. Students who have registered with HKEAA to sit these exams in Hong Kong should stay tuned to further announcements made by HKEAA.
Will student visa be affected if students are not able to go back to the UK after returning to Hong Kong?

Owing to the Coronavirus outbreak, the UK Governments promised special arrangements on visa rules and regulations. With the approval of their schools, student visas will not be affected if students leave the UK for more than 60 days, or fail to meet the usual requirements on class attendance.
Is refund possible for school fees of the last term (April to July) in this academic year?

We know that currently schools are focused on making plans to make sure learning can continue amid the Coronavirus outbreak – these include plans for online teaching, and arrangements during and after the Easter holiday. We believe that schools will take into consideration the ongoing developments of the outbreak and the likelihood of further travel restriction, when they can move on to the matter of school fees later on. However, if classes were to be delivered online, it’d be less likely for school fees to be refunded.

Now our top priority is to make sure that proper arrangements are made for students to come home safely. We would deal with concerns over school fees and class arrangement after Easter holiday, after urgent issues are solved. Thank you for your understanding.
【Updated on 3/4】How is school closures affecting admissions for the September 2020 intakes?

Under the school closures and social distancing measures, school staff are now working from home to continue with teaching and admissions work. We know that many of the school staffs are responding to the UK government’s appeal to keep schools open for children of key workers (such as doctors, nurses, etc). A small number of boarding schools with a more self-contained campus can even keep teaching and boarding provision open during this difficult times!

Therefore, if students are interested in starting their education in the UK in the coming September, they can still submit their applications now. We will encourage the schools to extend deadlines as much as they can to allow flexibility for students and parents. For parents and students, we recommend that they should only confirm schools offers, after they have a thorough understanding of the refund policy – something our Education Consultants will guide you through.
【Updated on 3/4】What arrangement will be in place, if in the unfortunate event that school can’t commerce as planned in September?
Many schools and universities are starting to announce these arrangements in the past few days. From what we have read so far, these are some of the common arrangements to expect:
- Special Teaching Arrangement: Online teaching will be in place, until students are able to return to the campus.
- Special School Fees Arrangement: Before students are able to return to the campus, the majority of schools will only charge tuition fees and not accommodation fees. For boarding school students, this means that they will be charged day fees only (which is usually 60% to 70% of boarding fees).
Should students confirm school offer of the next academic year (September 2020) amid the Coronavirus outbreak?

The uncertainty of the Coronavirus outbreak makes it very difficult to predict what will happen in the coming months. But we understand that students have worked hard for their offers, and it would be a pity give it up. We recommend that parents should only confirm their offers, after they have a thorough understanding of the refund policy – something our Education Consultants will guide you through. We’d also like to point out that due to capacity issues and admissions policies, students might not be re-issued an offer once they have given it up.

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