Great British #" EDUCATION Studyingd Boarding School Temata mR el ileal oy Space to learn and grow 4 Entry available at all years Prep school from 2-13 years RX 11+, 13+ and 16+ scholarships ‘¥") Small, friendly, family atmosphere 5 Academic enrichment elU inate men de) eam ae alm ees e- tad ool al mee ayaa ed Tog e f VTE roc i TAUNTON @ Pe EXETER @ PST oak egsetae est Foreword THE UK WAS ONE OF THE FIRST pond. to lc ational Roots eee {sa real pleasure to be asked to write the Foreword for the second ‘edition of Great British Education. This publication plays a wonderful role in helping promote the strenath and quality of the UK education sector to prospective parents and students overseas. Since the publication of last year’s edition m delighted to have been appointed as the UK government's international Education Champion. As ‘Champion, | willbe supporting the implementation of the International Education Strategy, jointly published by the Department for International Trade and Department for Education. Ths strategy sets out steps to ‘achieve our ambitions of increasing education exports to £35bn by 2030, and to increase the number of international students hosted in the UK by 600,000 in the same time period \While my background sin higher education, thrilled to have the opportunity to promote the whole of the UK's education offer, including educational technology, technical vocational education and training, English language training, schools and early years. Like higher education, the UK's expertise in these education sub-sectors is world leading. 2020 was far from easy, including for many of usin the eclucation sector. The UK was one of the Fist countries to respond to the educational challenges posed by Covid-19 by introducing comprehensive immigration flexibility. Furthermore, the recent introduction of the Student Route and Graduate Route means we have @ world-class student visa offer befiting our world-class higher-education sector. ''m extremely proud of the resilience and agility that the UK education sector has demonstrated in recent months. For example, British Educational Suppliers ‘Association (BESA) EdTech members provided €36m of free resources to educational institutions and governments globally, from March to June last year. The Boarding Schools’ Association has introduced a Covid-safe charter and BSA helped arrange chartered Fights to bring students to the UK, ensuring students were welcomed and well ooked-after upon arrival. And from vocational colleges touniversities and English language training centres, we'e seeing innovative ‘examples of high quality online and blended learning for both domestic and International students. rm delighted to support Great British Education in its endeavours. | do hope that this magazine continues to inspire young people to invest in their future and make lifelong friends by studying in the UK PROFESSOR SIR STEVE SMITH UK GOVERNMENT'S INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CHAMPION, FORMERLY VICE CHANCELLOR, EXETER UNIVERSITY its rattonmag.com 3Contributors 4 EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD Meet the experts of the Independent School Parent portfolio sharing their years of invaluable educational experience a7. COLIN BELL DAVID MONCRIEFF ‘sa publeher special medication and 12 years a Drectorof Marating Services athe ‘CEO of COBIS, which works with and supports sovernor rom high qulty Brean nteratonal ‘ehaotsin more thon 80 counties works, ‘SUE WoODROOFE hasbeen a Headteacher for years, fst at SIR ANTHONY SELDON historian and pla author He wa he 1th Master cf Welington Callege mn AILEEN KANE operations provicing guidance ans traning to member schools alleen alco RACHEL KERR. Communications Manager tthe Gris Schools Assocation Selveton sector communiatons ‘reatbritisheducationmag.com BEN VESsEY Joined Canfors in 2018 as Headmaster rom Professional Development sub-committee DRHELEN WRIGHT ica former Present of he GSA and Vice-Chair ot ‘education, avin ecruting aed coaching ‘sort loadersnsehoolssroes the wore TAN MASON 227058 London, before becoming theHeadof Media ANDREW FLECK 2002 he einguished tis postion to take ua Ns new rle which incudes ‘TORY GILLINGHAM {the Managing Direct for AMCIS (Admisions, Marating & ‘Communiatonsin Independent cheats, which now has mers than 500 tan ncependent school governor, a wall ax Charman ofthe Business hasbeen Headmistress at Newton Pep, Battersea since 2018 She began her teaching ereerinsttesenoots where she leaned ner eratFeatures 6__A vory British education Shrewsbury ‘School's Headmaster Leo Winkley ‘explains why there's much to recommend studying in the UK 12_Lovs stick together Strathalan ‘School's Headmaster tolls us how its ‘community spirit has been shaped 16 inner-city earning OLD College London has an innovative approach 20__sate and sound Atook at how the 'BSA produced its Covid-Safe Charter 21a solid foundation A Nigerian International student shares her ‘experience at St Mary's Cambridge 22__orave now world A reflection on how COBIS and British international schoo's have kept pupils and staff safe throughout the pandemic CONTENTS 24__creot ertish education overseas “The best British iternationel schools, {rom Hong Kong to Gatar 30__varving dearees A break-down of the higher education courses, degrees ‘and qualifications on offer in the UK ‘universities strive to make their international cohort feel welcome Loaded language Why a foundation in the English language is essential for ‘successful academic career 40__steive for greatness A GREAT ‘scholarship could spel career success 42__vining for Yorkshire Aclist actor Chris Pine reflects on his exchange yer at the University of Leeds 46__ciick start your future An expert’ tips ‘on how ed tech can enhance learning 48__starting your journey Everything you need to know about applying to study in the UK, from exame to viene Dire: ory 52__How touse this guide ‘An introduction to Great British Eaication, explained in Ensish ‘Arabic and Chinese |_Directory An easyrtoruse guide ‘showcasing a selection of independent schootslocatedin the UK and overseas GreatBritishEducationMag.com “Acomplete direetory of UK independent schools, a ‘reatbritsheducationmag.compies =e ers ogee)WITH GLOBALLY-RESPECTED SCHOOLS, WORLD-LEADING UNIVERSITIES AND INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, THERE’S MUCH TO RECOMMEND STUDYING IN THE UK Words: Leo Winkley Headmaster of Shrewsbury School, ShropshireHeritage 0 the first-time observer ofa map of the work, Great Britain ay look ike rather modest collection of sands off the north-west coast of mainland Europe. Yet, appearances can be deceptive: these are islands that have led the world And continue todo so. What Great Britain lacks in square it more than makes up for in tradition, history culture and global influence, I's nation of stunning and varied seenery, ancient buildings and monuments Its vibrant, dynamic cities are balanced by the iylic countryside ofits green and pleasant land’ Great Britain exerts a profound and wide-ranging influence on the work. With ‘long track record of producing game-changing dess actos the field of human learning, its captains of industry, scientists and innovators are prized and respecte. Great Britain has a go-forward attitude that is founded on the confidence ofthe ages but that retains a spirit of invention eptomised by some ofthe great thinkers to have sprung from these islands: Charles Darwin, lac Newton and William Shakespeare toname jsta few. kilometres Welcoming, safe An island nation and multicultural ‘The United Kingdom ~ also known as the UK, Grest Britain and Britain - is [No nation can claim to have created a utopia sovereign state made up of four nations - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern _every nation lives witha range oflacal and Ireland, aswell as the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Her Majesty, Queen __global challenges. Crime levels inthe UK Elizabeth I isthe longest eigning monarch ofthe United Kingdom. To the British, _arelow andi isa very safe place to live. ‘the Queen isan icon of decency loyalty, tradition and truthfulnes. The pageantry Ita nation that celebrates individuals and ‘ofthe monarchy provides visual splendour to grace the country’s slid ground of embraces diversity. Britain can justly be proud history and identity, ofthe sted multiculturalism tht abides in Heer Majesty once observed that: the UK, Ithasa rch culture, with strong lol "The true measure ofall our actions is how long the goad in them lasts and regional identities allied under the flag everything we do, we do fr the young.” ofthe Union Jack. The UX’ colonial history FOR CENTURIES, A GREAT BRITISH EDUCATION has been admired as setting the gold standard of excellence. T REACHES FROM EARLY MONASTIC COMMUNITIES INTO MODERN TIMES 21st century Britain romps justified soul-searching but also This dep truth captures the spirit of «nation that places a very high value on ‘means that the nation has benefited froma educating the next generation. A nation whose history buildings and institutions _vivid range of international influences, helping stretch far back into the distant miss of time, Great Britains eyes are nonetheless __tocreatethe multicultural society that exis fixed firmly on future of innovation and collaboration, today, Thete’salo a strong sense of regional ‘The UK isstilla majr political nd economic force, with membership the GS identity, a pride of place, which fuels strong and an economy that isthe ith largest in the world and second largest in Europe. sense of belonging. The rivalry between Democracies around the world ve much tothe political systems that evolved in football tems the extraordinary variation Britain, The mathe’ of parliaments is based in the Palace of Westminster, under _of islets and acents the local customs and the watchful presence of Big Ben British Prime Minsters famous or notorious ~ traditions ~ these are Fueled by loyalty and sreknown around the globe and the view from London sone thats sought and comunity sprit that gives each part ofthe respected by international leaders. UK its own distinctive personality. ‘The individual child For centuries, a Great British education hhas been admired a setting he global gold standard for excellence, It reaches from the early monastic communities ofthe sixth century CE, to the founding ofthe ist “universities in the middle ages, othe arrival ‘of charitable schools under Royal Charter {nthe time of Shakespeare, through tothe ‘Victorian age and into modern times. A long and gradual proces of change and evolution»rae THE UNITED 2 KINGDOM 2 compris Use our map to get your bearings10) srooroin Heritage has always had scholarship atts heart. The distinguished reputation of| a British education is founded on the cornerstones of academic rigour, intellectual curiosity an freedom of expression In an age where opinion and fact are too often muddled, the British education system stands firmly grounded in the noble pursuit of learning and truth ‘Academic rigour and pastoral care British school are celebrated for their academic results and individualised pastoral care; and its universities lead ground-breaking research and provide challenges for hundreds of thousands of students. Steeped in heritage, this eluction fosters innovation end creativity placing the individual atthe eart of all things, International students flock to the UK to study fora number of well-tested reasons The climate ofntllctual freedoms the global network of connections; the ease of movement between such diverse stimulating centres of learning, the warm and friendly welcome. Above al, they'edrawa by the vast wealth of opportunities that spring from a British education, Outstanding teaching Inthe UK, schools are either state schools funded by government and are fee forall or they're Independent schools and charge fees to the parents ofthe pupil. ‘There re some outstanding state schools across the country that provide exceptional teaching (Grom ages three to 18) or schools that specialise in separate phases such as nursery school, primary schools, secondary schools and sixth form colleges. Some schools offer boarding -these will vary between ‘those where boarding is the main culture of the school or those where