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Meet the school and university placements team who are here to help guide you from enquiry to confirming your place at a UK , college or university about Bright World Bright World Education Ltd and Bright World Guardianships Ltd are sister companies, both established in 2000 and dedicated to helping international students find places at UK schools, colleges and universities and safeguarding their welfare while they are here. Bright World Education Ltd is an education consultant specialising in helping international students find places at UK boarding schools, colleges and universities.

Bright World has developed strong relationships with schools and colleges over the yearss so we have a tremendous knowledge of the schools, the education system and most importantly how international students can make the transition between their education system overseas and ours in the UK.

We have excellent contacts with schools and understand the needs of international students very well. Schools fill up quite quickly during the academic year and we keep a careful note of the places still available week by week.

To apply, send us the student’s name, date of birth and latest school reports with any further requirements and we will suggest schools that still have places in the correct year group for you.

We will then guide you throughout the admissions process until your place is confirmed.

We are often asked how long an application will take to complete. This does vary according to the time of year you are applying, which school you are applying to and how quickly you get us the information we need. We promise to give you quick responses to your emails and phone calls and rely on you to give us the information we require quickly. We then endeavour to make the process as smooth and as fast as possible. There is no charge for our placement service.

GUARDIANSHIP

Once your place is confirmed, your chosen school will ask you to give them the name and address of your nominated guardian. If you do not have a family friend who lives in the UK you may need to select a Guardianship Organisation to fulfil this role.

We can then introduce you to the services of Bright World Guardianships should you wish us to continue to care for your child during their study period.

Bright World is a leading guardianship organisation and is both accredited by AEGIS, the Association of Educational Guardians for International Students and is an assured partner of Child Safe International.

Our suite of services includes superb support from our Head Office team, safe and reliable transportation, host family accommodation for short holidays when schools close, a bespoke Relax and Revise holiday course for half terms and Easter holidays, 24/7 emergency helpline and visits and mentoring support from our team of Bright World Buddies around the UK. a huge choice of schools The British Education System across the uk

LONDON AND SURROUNDS AND SURROUNDS SOUTH WEST NORTH AND MIDLANDS ACS Cobham International Abbey School School Aldro School Alexanders College Bishopstrow College ISC Ackworth School Barnardiston Hall Prep School Blundell’s School for Girls Brandeston Hall School for Girls Berkhamsted Collegiate Cambridge Sixth Form College Bedstone College Brentwood School Brockhurst and Marlston House Bedford Prep School School Catteral Hall School Dauntseys School Concord College School Bedford School Study Centre Barnard Castle School Cambridge Arts and Sciences College Brooke House College School Finborough School Kelly College Denstone College Framlingham College Kingsley School Durham School Frensham Heights Greshams School King’s School Bruton Hethersett Old Hall School Fulneck School Friends School King’s School Ely King’s College School Heathfield School Langley School School Harrogate Ladies College The Leys School School Kirkham New Eccles Hall College Loughborough Grammar Int. School of Creative Arts Riddlesworth Hall Queen’s College King Edward’s Witley Royal High School Longridge Towers School St Felix School Ryde School Licensed Victuallers St Joseph’s College School for Boys Mount St Mary’s College Luckley House St Andrew’s College Cambridge for Girls Moreton Hall School Mill Hill School St Mary’s School, Cambridge Sherborne School International Newbury Hall Woodbridge School St John’s International School St Mary’sScotland School Polam Hall SOUTH EAST Priory Academy LSST College Shebbear College Queen Ethelburga’s Stonar School Ratcliffe College Bedes Stover School Rishworth School Priors Field School Beechwood Sacred Heart Trinity School The Read School Queen Anne’s School Bethany School International School Queenswood School School The Royal Wolverhampton Reddam House Tockington Manor School College Royal Masonic School for Girls Burgess Hill School for Girls Truro High School for Girls St James’ School Royal Russell School Collegiate School Truro School St Peter’s School Royal School Haslemere The Park School Northumberland St Georges School Wellington School Stamford High School St Christopher School College Wells CathedralCumbria School The Mount School St Edmunds College Earlscliffe College Warminster School Tettenhall College St Francis’ College West Buckland School St Margaret’s School Bushey Yorkshire St Teresa’s School Farringtons School Woodhouse Grove Stanborough School Christ College Hampshire Collegiate School Haberdashers MonmouthManchester Worksop College Wellington College Howells School Lincolnshire School King William CollegeCheshire PARTNER UNIVERSITIES Junior King’s School Canterbury Llandovery College Staffordshire Aberystwyth University King’s School Rochester Ruthin School Anglia Ruskin University AND SURROUNDS College; Canterbury Rydal Penrhos Bangor University Leicestershire ; Pembury Monmouth School Brunel University Bromsgrove School Lord Wandsworth College University Wales Northamptonshire Coventry University Hatherop Castle School School Dollar Academy East Anglia University School Mayfield School Fettes CollegeHereford and Worcester Bedfordshire University Lucton School Moira House School School University d’overbroecks College Northbourne Park Kilgraston School Buckinghamshire Leicester University Loretto School University Rochester Independent College St Leonards School FifeWiltshire Oxford Brookes University Rye St Antony St Edmunds School Strathallan School Plymouth University College St Lawrence College Hampshire Roehampton University Sussex Sheffield Hallam Malvern St James Slindon College (we offer uni placement for Wycliffe College St Andrew’s School Cornwall non-EU students only) The British Education System The British Education system is renowned worldwide for its high academic standards. The table below shows the standard system in the UK and that offered by the majority of the UK boarding schools with whom we work. A levels and IB are offered in the UK as the main qualification to gain entry to a British or indeed any university system globally.

The Bright World Admissions team will match your academic history, level and age group with the right course. The standard academic year begins in September and is made up of three terms.

Differences in school systems and insufficient level of English often means that some students don’t fit exactly with the traditional system. In this case we can recommend courses with flexible start dates and schools offering support.

Term 1 - September Term 2 - January Term 3 - March/April

AGE YEAR GROUP ACADEMIC PROGRAMME

11 7 Junior/Preparatory School 12 8 Junior/Preparatory School entry point 13 9 Year 1 entry point 14/15 10 GCSE Year 1 15/16 11 GCSE Year 2 entry point 16/17 12 AS Levels/IB Year 1 17/18 13 A levels / IB Year 2 entry point 18 1 Undergraduate Bachelor Degree 19 2 Undergraduate Bachelor Degree 20/21 3 Undergraduate Bachelor Degree entry point 22 plus 1 Postgraduate Masters Degree

English Language Preparation For all ages

Many international students do not quite meet the English language level required to enter a UK boarding school. Sometimes they also need to top up their academic qualifications before starting an A level or IB course in the UK. Bright World works with several boarding schools who have an International Study Centre on or near their campus to help these students prepare for entry to main school.

half and one term taster courses for 7 upwards

BRIGHT WORLD SCHOOLS WHO OFFER ENGLISH PREPARATORY (PREP) SCHOOLS LANGUAGE PREPARATION AND 1 YEAR GCSE PROGRAMMES: Some children are ready to embark on their academic • Kent College; Canterbury career in the UK at a very early age. Others want a • Adcote School • Kings Ely International • Alexanders International short ‘sample’ study period for a month, one term or • Leighton Park School • Ackworth School two terms. • Lincoln Minster School • Bedford School Study Centre • Moreton Hall School • Bishopstrow College ISC • Newbury Hall School Bright World works with many stand alone preparatory • Box Hill School • • schools who finish at age 13 and boarding schools that • Padworth College • Durham School have both a preparatory department and senior school • • Fulneck School • Royal School Haslemere who are happy to accept children to complete their • Friends School • Sherborne International preparatory education in the UK or for a taster course • Harrogate Ladies College • Sidcot School • Hethersett Old Hall School during the academic year. • Taunton International • Trinity School • Wycliffe College • Wellington School Bright World close partner schools • Kent College, Canterbury who offer prep school boarding: • King Edward’s, Witley • Moreton Hall School • St Andrew’s Eastbourne • Mayfield School • Adcote School for Girls • The Mount School, English • Aldro School • Moira House School • Alexander’s College • New Hall School language • Bloxham School • Queen Ethelburga’s • Box Hill School • The Read School preparation • Brandeston School • Slindon College • Dollar Academy • Stover School • Dover College • St Teresa’s School • Ellesmere College • Truro High School for Girls intensive • Great Ballard School • The Read School • Hatherop Castle School • Trent College and flexible • Hethersett Old Hall School • Vinehall School programmes

Secondary (High) Schools

Our team of Bright World ‘Buddys’ live near the schools. They act as a child’s mentor and independent friend in the UK and the parent’s representative. We have chosen our Local Coordinators because they live near the schools so can get there quickly if necessary.

Abbey School Harrogate Ladies College Royal Hospital School Abingdon School Harrow School Royal Masonic School Ackworth School Heathfield School Royal Russell School SECONDARY BOARDING SCHOOLS, YEAR 9, ACS Cobham Hethersett Old Hall Royal School Haslemere Adcote School for Girls Hurstpierpoint College Rydal Penrhos GCSE YEARS 10 AND 11 Aldenham School Hurtwood House Seaford College Alexanders International Kelly College Ardingly College Kent College; Canterbury Shebbear College Ashford School Kent College; Pembury Sherborne School for Boys Secondary school begins in Year 9 in the UK when Ashville College Kilgraston School Sherborne School for Girls students are 13 years old. During Year 9 there are Badminton School King Edward's Witley Kingham Hill School Sidcot School no public examinations so it is an ideal time for Bearwood College King's College Taunton St Christopher School Bede’s King's School Bruton St Edmunds College international students to join and acclimatise before Bedford School King's School Ely St Edmunds School entering Year 10 and beyond. Year 10 sees the start of Bedstone College King's School Rochester St Felix School Beechwood Sacred Heart Kingswood School St Francis' College a two year course culminating in state examinations Berkhamsted Collegiate St Georges School Bethany School Lancing College St James' School and qualifications called GCSE’s General Certificate of Blundell's School Langley School St Lawrence College Secondary Education. Students will normally choose Bootham School Lavant House School St Leonards School Fife Box Hill School Leighton Park School St Margaret’s School between 8-11 subjects at this level. Success at GCSE Bradfield College Licensed Victuallers St Mary’s School, Cambridge Brentwood School Lincoln Minster School St Peter’s School enables students to continue to A level or IB. Brighton College Loretto School St Teresa’s School Bromsgrove School Loughborough Grammar Stamford High School Malvern St James Stanborough School Burgess Hill School Mayfield School Stonar School Canford School Mill Hill School THE SIXTH FORM AND UNIVERSITY Millfield School Stover School Chigwell School Moira House School Strathallan School PREPARATION A LEVELS OR IB Clifton College Sutton Valence School Cobham Hall School Moreton Hall School Taunton International Concord College New Hall School The Leys School Year 12 entry is the next available time to start a UK Culford School Newbury Hall The Mount School Dauntseys School Oakham School The Oratory School school after Year 10 and sees the start of preparation Dean Close School Oswestry School The Park School of university study. A levels are the traditional route Dollar Academy Padworth College Trent College Dover College Trinity School to UK university and students start the 2 year course Downside School Princess Helena College Warminster School Dulwich College Wellington College in year 12. At the end of Year 12 students sit for 3 or Eastbourne College Priors Field School Wellington School 4 AS level examinations. Students then continue onto Ellesmere College Priory Academy LSST West Buckland School Epsom College Queen Anne’s School Westonbirt School Year 13 at the end of which they sit A levels in 3 or 4 Farlington School Queen Ethelburga’s Farringtons School Queen’s College Woodbridge School subjects. Felsted School Queenswood School Worth School Fettes College Ratcliffe College Wrekin College Finborough School Rendcomb College Wycliffe College The IB course is a broader curriculum with two Framlingham College Rishworth School Frensham Heights Rochester Independent languages as compulsory amongst a total of six Friends School Roedean School All these schools offer subjects taken. Both A level and IB are recognised as Gordonstoun School Rossall School GCSES: Greshams School Royal High School an entry requirement to an undergraduate course at black = A levels only pink= IB and A levels universities worldwide. blue - IB only

prepare for a UK university GCSE A level IB

1. ADVICE

You send us the child’s name, date of birth how to apply and recent school reports, telling us their preferences and any schools you have already tried and we will send you a list and profiles of some suggested schools that University fit your criteria. Once you have settled on a Guardianship choice of one or more schools. We will then Programme approach them on your behalf. also available 2. REGISTRATION & TESTING

We will send you the registration forms for For advice about those schools who are interested. Once our FIRST CLASS you have returned the forms to us with a guardianship programme registration fee payable to the school, we across the UK will then arrange for tests to be taken. If you [email protected] are a recognised Bright World Representative acting on behalf of parents, tests can be taken under strict examination conditions in your office. If you are a parent applying directly, we can arrange for them to be taken either with one of our Representatives, or at a British Council office.

3. ACCEPTANCE AND CONFIRMATION

Once tests have been sent back to Bright World Guardianships Ltd us we will ask schools to mark Forge House them. They will then tell us if the child has been 105 High Street successful. Once you have Hurstpierpoint decided to accept a school BN6 9PU offer we will help you to +44 (0)1273 835745 complete the acceptance form and pay your deposit. At this point the school will go also ask you to nominate your UK guardian. We hope you will choose Bright World Guardianships. www.brightworld.co.uk

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