Secondary education in the UK is known as GCSE, which is then followed by A-Level courses. For international students, they can enter a Pathway Program to build upon their knowledge and skills before enrolling in university.

Secondary education in the United Kingdom is known as GCSE, which is then followed by A-Level courses.

GCSE

GCSE or General Certificate of Secondary Education is compulsory for students in the United Kingdom, with 3 mandatory courses being English, Mathematics and Science, as well as 4-5 electives, such as a Foreign Language, Business, Technology or Music.

A-Levels

Afterwards, if students wish to continue their studies at university level or Higher Education or degree programme, they have to complete A-Levels.

A-Levels are a 2-year programme, whereby students must study subjects related to the field they wish apply for at university.

A-Levels can be split into AS-Level and A-Levels, where students can choose up to 5 subjects to study at AS-Level and then a minimum of 3 subjects in the second year for A-Levels.

Pathway Programme

International students, as well as students studying at Thai schools can study a pathway to build up their knowledge and skills, before applying to a UK university; whereby pathway courses are divided into different fields, such as Business, Engineering, Law etc.