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Today, foreign students consider the UK as the best country for educational tourism. SMAPSE offers more than 100 best UK schools and colleges where international students can study A-level programme. Due to the list of TOP-100 schools and colleges in Great Britain, you will definitely find the most appropriate option. Please, don't hesitate to contact SMAPSE experts, as they are always ready to answer all your questions.
Queen Ethelburga's College Boarding school
3rd place for A-level results among top UK schools in 2016 
Abbey DLD College London
In 2018 near 88% of A Level students achieved A*- С 
The National Mathematics and Science College NMSC Warwick
In 2018 - 90% of A Level students achieved A*-B grades 
Abbey College Cambridge
Stunning academic results for GCSEs and A-levels 
Cardiff Sixth Form College Wales
In 2019 - 89.88% of A Level students achieved A - A* 
Fyling Hall School Private Boarding School
In 2014 - 44% of A Level students achieved A*/A grades 
Private school Reddam House School Berkshire
In 2019 - near 39% of A Level students achieved A*/A grades 
D'Overbroeck's College
In 2018 - 53.37% A Level students achieved A/A* 
A-level is a preparatory program for foreign students, focused on successful admission to the best universities in England. In addition, A-level program represents the final stage of obtaining advanced secondary education in rating English schools. After passing A-level program, passing examinations is provided, while the results are quoted and accepted by all the top universities in the UK .
Studying A-level program is the best tool for effective preparation for entering a highly ranked British university. So, having an A-level certificate, a foreign applicant will not need to pass additional exams and undergo language preparation courses . Thus, studying provides gradual integration into a new language and academic environment, and, of course, a significant improvement in the level of English proficiency and deepening knowledge in academic subjects.
An effective A-level educational program is aimed at high school students, corresponds to the Sixth Form level. The duration of studying is 2 years, while in the framework of teaching, emphasis is put on in-depth study by students of selected disciplines. So, foreign students independently form an individual curriculum, they select 3-5 subjects of interest. As part of the selection of disciplines, it is worth focusing on individual preferences, goals, the requirements of the future university, specialization of interest. At the end of the program, examinations are envisaged, the results obtained are entered into the A-level certificate, which is highly quoted and has widespread prestige.
The list of academic subjects for selection by foreign teenagers includes the following disciplines:
So, for a successful admission to the A-level education program, a foreign applicant will need to prepare the following package of documents, namely:
Moreover, among the best British schools there are various requirements regarding the results of the language test. In particular, when entering a prestigious international college in England, it is enough to pass IELTS by 5.5 points. At the same time, the result of an international language exam of 7.0 points may not be sufficient for admission to an elite boarding school in the UK.
The cost of studying in the framework of the A-level educational program in the UK is determined by the prestige and reputation of the educational institution, created educational conditions, as well as accommodation. In particular, the cost of studying at a public college in England, taking into account living in a host family, in average is 16.000 £. At the same time, the cost of studying in a UK advanced private boarding school, taking into account living in a comfortable school residence, will cost about 30-40 thousand pounds.
Below is information about the cost of studying at the best schools in the UK :
Please note that the cost of studying does not include the following components, and provides for payment on an additional basis:
| № | A/A* % | Name | Day/Board | Boy/Girl | Day GBP | Board GBP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88.92 | Westminster School | Both | Co-ed (Boys Only 7-16) | 29,709 | 39,252 |
| 2 | 88.68 | Cardiff Sixth Form College | Both | Co-ed | 16,600 | 42,750 |
| 3 | 84.73 | St Paul's School | Both | Boys | 25,032 | 37,611 |
| 4 | 84.30 | Wycombe Abbey School | Boarding | Girls | 29,205 | 38,940 |
| 5 | 83.54 | Oxford International College | Both | Co-ed | 21,000 | 42,000 |
| 6 | 83.06 | Brighton College | Both | Co-ed | 24,420 | 44,460 |
| 7 | 81.43 | Concord College | Both | Co-ed | 14,280 | 39,900 |
| 8 | 80.12 | Eton College | Boarding | Boys | 40,668 | |
| 9 | 76.17 | Highgate School | Day | Co-ed | 20,970 | |
| 10 | 71.79 | St Mary's School - Ascot | Both | Girls | 27,630 | 38,790 |
| 11 | 71.25 | Ruthin School | Both | Co-ed | 14,000 | 34,500 |
| 12 | 70.39 | University College School | Day | Boys (Co-ed 6th form) | 20,328 | |
| 13 | 68.74 | Hampton School | Day | Boys | 20,055 | |
| 14 | 68.48 | Tonbridge School | Both | Boys | 30,342 | 40,446 |
| 15 | 66.78 | Downe House School | Both | Girls | 27,495 | 37,530 |
| 16 | 66.55 | St Catherine's School - Guildford | Both | Girls | 18,375 | 30,285 |
| 17 | 65.00 | Harrow School | Boarding | Boys | 40,050 | |
| 18 | 64.11 | Oundle School | Both | Co-ed | 23,505 | 36,690 |
| 19 | 62.62 | Dulwich College | Both | Boys | 20,448 | 42,681 |
| 20 | 62.21 | Abingdon School | Both | Boys | 19,950 | 39,750 |
| 21 | 62.00 | Benenden School | Boarding | Girls | 37,950 | |
| 22 | 61.74 | Marlborough College | Both | Co-ed | 37,815 | |
| 23 | 61.15 | Woldingham School | Both | Girls | 23,190 | 38,040 |
| 24 | 60.87 | Rugby School | Both | Co-ed | 22,437 | 35,760 |
| 25 | 60.68 | Radley College | Boarding | Boys | 38,325 | |
| 26 | 60.00 | Wellington College | Both | Co-ed | 30,375 | 41,580 |
| 27 | 59.68 | Mayfield School | Both | Girls | 21,000 | 33,900 |
| 28 | 59.06 | Caterham School | Both | Co-ed | 18,900 | 36,570 |
| 29 | 58.33 | Hurtwood House | Both | Co-ed | 28,950 | 43,428 |
| 30 | 58.22 | Epsom College | Both | Co-ed | 25,266 | 37,263 |
| World Ranking | 1 |
|---|---|
| Foreign students | 20% |
| Minimum age | 4 years+ (age 11-14) |
| Tuition language | English |
| Minimum English level | beginner&higher (depends on the school) |
| Tuition cost | £17,000-50,000 |
| Cost of living (year) | £10,000-25,000 |
| Mandatory subjects | English, Mathematics, Science |
| 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+ |
| 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 |
| № | A/A* % | Name | Day/Board | Boy/Girl | Day GBP | Board GBP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88.68 | Cardiff Sixth Form College | Both | Co-ed | 16,600 | 42,750 |
| 2 | 83.54 | Oxford International College | Both | Co-ed | 21,000 | 42,000 |
| 3 | 81.43 | Concord College | Both | Co-ed | 14,280 | 39,900 |
| 4 | 58.33 | Hurtwood House | Both | Co-ed | 28,950 | 43,428 |
| 5 | 54.17 | Bellerbys College Cambridge | Both | Co-ed | 27,060 | 38,940 |
| 6 | 53.71 | Abbey College Cambridge | Both | Co-ed | 29,000 | |
| 7 | 53.37 | d'Overbroeck's Oxford | Both | Co-ed | 23,850 | 38,700 |
| 8 | 47.21 | Cambridge Tutors College | Both | Co-ed | 15,900 | 39,990 |
| 9 | 44.09 | CATS College Canterbury | Both | Co-ed | 26,490 | 41,775 |
| 10 | 42.55 | Bosworth Independent College | Both | Co-ed | 12,600 | 30,300 |
| 11 | 39.29 | CATS College Cambridge | Both | Co-ed | 24,990 | 44,775 |
| 12 | 32.94 | Mander Portman Woodward - Cambridge | Day | Co-ed | 28,305 | |
| 13 | 31.01 | Bellerbys College Brighton | Both | Co-ed | 27,060 | 43,704 |
| 14 | 30.53 | Abbey College Manchester | Both | Co-ed | 12,750 | |
| 15 | 30.50 | Chelsea Independent College | Both | Co-ed | 24,000 | 48,000 |
| 16 | 29.75 | Cambridge Centre For Sixth Form Studies | Both | Co-ed | 21,000 | 48,000 |
| 17 | 28.65 | Rochester Independent College | Both | Co-ed | 18,000 | 36,900 |
| 18 | 24.86 | CATS College London | Both | Co-ed | 24,990 | 49,980 |
| 19 | 24.83 | DLD College London | Both | Co-ed | 23,000 | 50,500 |
| 20 | 20.93 | Ealing Independent College | Day | Co-ed | 16,050 | |
| 21 | 16.39 | Padworth College | Both | Co-ed |