Introduction

Region England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
Capital London
Area About 240,000 km2
Currency £, GBP
Population About 66 million people

About 85% are English
Language English
Religion Christianity
Temperature Summer: 15°C -23°C

Winter: -2°C -11°C
Time difference Standard time (November to February): 8 hours slower than Hong Kong

Daylight time (March to October): 7 hours slower than Hong Kong
Voltage 240V, 50Hz

Educational System

Age Hong Kong UK Age
6 P.1 Year 1 5
7 P.2 Year 2 6
8 P.3 Year 3 7
9 P.4 Year 4 8
10 P.5 Year 5 9
11 P.6 Year 6 10
12 S.1 Year 7 11
13 S.2 Year 8 12
14 S.3 Year 9 13
15 S.4 Year 10 14
16 S.5 Year 11 15
17 S.6 Year 12 Foundation Foundation 16
18 University Year 1 Year 13 Diploma University Year 1 17
19 University Year 2 University Year 1 University Year 2 University Year 2 18
20 University Year 3 University Year 2 University Year 3 University Year 3 19
21 University Year 4 University Year 3 – – 20

Budget of studying abroad (Yearly)

*Senior school GBP£15,000-£50,000
University Foundation Course GBP £10,000-£30,000
University Diploma Course GBP £13,000-£22,000
University Degree Program GBP £12,000-£38,000
Living expenses GBP £12,000-£15,000

*Some senior school fees include boarding fees.

Visa

  • Applicable to students who hold a HKSAR passport or a BNO passport to study in the UK for more than 6 months.
  • Documents required for visa application:
  1. Student passport (Valid for 1 year)
  2. Student Birth Certificate
  3. ID photo
  4. Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) from the school and relevant supporting documents
  5. Physical examination report
  6. Parent passport (Valid for 1 year)
  7. Parent consent
  8. Bank account documents (Financial proof)
  9. Guardian information
  • The visa can be applied for 3 months before departure. The visa centre needs at least 15 working days to process and approve the application.

*The above information is for reference only. It is subject to actual situations.