School Education
4 optionsEarly years, primary and secondary education.
Early Years
Primary
Secondary
GCSE
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United Kingdom Education
Explore the education system of United Kingdom, including school stages, higher education, vocational routes, common study pathways and learning languages.
3
education stages
13
study pathways
2
learning languages
🌐 English🌐 Welsh
Education structure in United Kingdom
The main stages below show how learners can progress from foundational schooling into secondary, vocational and higher education. Open each pathway to see the study options included for this country.
Stage 1
School Education
4 pathways
Stage 2
Post-16 Education
4 pathways
Stage 3
Higher Education
5 pathways
Post-16 Education
4 optionsAdvanced school and further-education routes.
A Levels
T Levels
BTEC / Vocational
Apprenticeships
Higher Education
5 optionsUniversity and postgraduate study.
Foundation
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Professional Study
Exams & Assessments
GCSE
A levels
T Levels
Scholarships & Funding
GREAT Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Institutions & Universities
University of Oxford
University of Cambridge
Imperial College London
University College London
Study Resources
National Careers Service
UCAS