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British Scholarships for International Students 2021 at Undergraduate Level

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The United Kingdom is home to a number of prestigious universities, which serves as an attractive point for students from all over the world to study there. Nevertheless, the quality that these universities offer comes at a cost, which is why students need to look for scholarships or financial to somehow cover the educational cost and in some cases, the living costs too. A positive point however is that the UK offers many scholarships to the deserving candidates who have an impressive academic record, thereby creating an ease for them. Here we have listed down some of the best known scholarships that the United Kingdom offers to the students every year. 1.     The Chevening Scholarships The United Kingdom’s government offers scholarships to individuals who have an impressive academic results along with potential for leadership. These students then become the future decision-makers who can experience the culture of the UK and network there too. Around 1,500 scholarships are offe
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Importance of the British Education System

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  The United Kingdom or Britain as it is known lays huge emphasis on education and provides mandatory education to students aged from 5 to 16 years old. The strong emphasis is decipherable from the 99% literacy rate, with 88% of the population having a secondary education diploma. As per Section 7 of the 1996 Education Act of the UK, all parents are liable to provide education to their children whether they send them to school or opt for homeschooling for them. Stages of Education in the United Kingdom The British Education System is divided into four main parts: i.       Primary Education ii.      Secondary Education iii.     Further Education iv.    Higher Education These four main parts can be understood better as key stages too. ·          Key Stage 1 : ages 5 to 7 ·          Key Stage 2 : ages 7 to 11 ·          Key Stage 3 : ages 11 to 14 ·          Key Stage 4 : ages 14 to 16 While students undergo rigorous assessments at every stage, one important stag
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