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BTEC in United Arab Emirates for international students

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  • RCG Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai
    RCG Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai
    8.2
    RCG Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai
    United Arab Emirates
    Dubai
    Currently watching: 3
    Very good
    5 reviews
    8.2
    from 102600.00 aed / year
    from 102600.00 aed / year
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    Primary school
    Last booking 2 weeks ago
    Dates
    All year round
    5-11
    from 81900.00 aed / year
    from 81900.00 aed / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Middle school
    Last booking 6 weeks ago
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    All year round
    11-14
    from 40000 aed / term
    from 40000 aed / term
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    GCSE
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    All year round
    14-16
    from 102600.00 aed / year
    from 102600.00 aed / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    A-Level program
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    from 102600.00 aed / year
    from 102600.00 aed / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    BTEC program
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    All year round
    16-18
    from 102600.00 aed / year
    from 102600.00 aed / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
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  • University of Bolton UAE
    University of Bolton UAE
    7
    95% of graduates are employed
    University of Bolton UAE
    United Arab Emirates
    Dubai
    Currently watching: 1
    Pleasant
    1 reviews
    7
    from 45000.00 aed / year
    from 45000.00 aed / year
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    Bachelor's Courses(english)
    Dates
    All year round
    17+
    from 27500.00 aed / year
    from 27500.00 aed / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Master's program (english)
    Dates
    All year round
    21+
    from 22000.00 aed / year
    from 22000.00 aed / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    BTEC program
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    18+
    from 45000.00 aed / year
    from 45000.00 aed / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    International foundation
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    All year round
    18+
    from 27500.00 aed / year
    from 27500.00 aed / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
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  • World Academy – Dubai
    World Academy – Dubai
    7
    World Academy – Dubai
    United Arab Emirates
    Dubai
    Currently watching: 2
    Pleasant
    7
    from 31070.00 $ / year
    from 31070.00 $ / year
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    date
    Age
    Fees
    Primary school
    Last booking 4 weeks ago
    Dates
    All year round
    3-5
    from 10890.00 $ / year
    from 10890.00 $ / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    IB preparation (primary school)
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    All year round
    13-15
    from 10890.00 $ / year
    from 10890.00 $ / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    MYP Learning Lab
    Dates
    All year round
    13-15
    from 25700.00 $ / year
    from 25700.00 $ / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    IB program
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    All year round
    16-18
    from 31070.00 $ / year
    from 31070.00 $ / year
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    BTEC program
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    All year round
    16-18
    from 31070.00 $ / year
    from 31070.00 $ / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
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  • Regent Middle East
    Regent Middle East
    7
    Regent Middle East
    United Arab Emirates
    Dubai
    Currently watching: 2
    Pleasant
    1 reviews
    7
    from 24000.00 aed / year
    from 24000.00 aed / year
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    English courses
    Last booking 4 weeks ago
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    All year round
    18+
    from 400.00 aed / week
    from 400.00 aed / week
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Short university programs
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    All year round
    18+
    from 4999.00 aed / 3 days
    from 4999.00 aed / 3 days
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    BTEC program
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    All year round
    18+
    from 24000.00 aed / year
    from 24000.00 aed / year
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    BTEC Level 3 Ext. Diploma
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    All year round
    18+
    from 33999.00 aed / year
    from 33999.00 aed / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND)
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    All year round
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    from 33999.00 aed / year
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  • English Path Language School Dubai
    English Path Language School Dubai
    8.3
    English Path Language School Dubai
    United Arab Emirates
    Dubai
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    All year round
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    from 715 $ / 2 weeks
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    from 125.00 $ / lesson
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    Winter english courses
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    Spring english courses
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    English+summer vacation
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  • HULT International Business School Dubai
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    8.2
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    8.2
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  • EU Language School Dubai ES DUBAI
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    8.2
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  • Home Language International Dubai (UAE)
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    8.2
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BTEC stands for Business and Technology Education Council. Obtaining an Extended Diploma Qualification BTEC is a professional alternative to A-level or IB, and the first courses of BTEC are equivalent to GCSEs.

Courses in this format are focused on skills-based learning and are built around thematic blocks. This hands-on approach allows students in BTEC programs to develop and apply the knowledge and skills that employers look for in their employees, and colleges and universities look for in students. Most often, BTEC courses consist of 18 modules, for each of which students write term papers to demonstrate their competence and success in completing the discipline. All BTEC blocks consist of a number of criteria that must be met in order to qualify. They are established on the basis of the standards of "passing score", "merit" and "distinction"; The tasks become more difficult as you pass the criteria. The ability to meet strict deadlines is crucial because, regardless of the subject or level, the student must meet the deadline specified in the assignment.

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Learning programs-summary information

Name Meaning Equivalent Min. age Duration,
years		 Next stage Cost
GCSE General certificate of secondary education secondary education (non-accomplished) 14 1–2 A-Levels 15,000 USD+
A-Levels Advanced level secondary education (accomplished) 16 2 University 15,000 USD+
BTEC Business and Technology Education Board secondary special education 14 2–3 University/ work 15,000 USD+
Oxbridge Preparation Preparing for Oxford and Cambridge secondary education (accomplished) 17 1 University 15,000 USD+
International Baccalaureate International baccalaureate secondary education (accomplished) 16 2 University 18,000 USD+
Foundation/ Pathway Year Preparatory year admission to the 1st year of university 17 1 University 14,000 USD+
NCUK The Northern consortium 2 year university 17,5 1 2 year University of NCUK 13,000 USD+
Special Preparation (Medics/Math/Business) Specialized training - 14 optional optional 4,000 USD+
Academic English Academic English Language school 8 + 6–12 months School or University 8,000 USD+

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Advantages Disadvantages
The opportunity to enter the best universities in England, USA, Canada, Switzerland, Europe, the world Expensive
High quality of education and academic standards Strong workload
Perfect English after graduation The need to change the social environment; it takes time to adapt
Useful contacts The difficulty of choosing the most suitable school for the child, requires a qualified specialist

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