| If I have not
yet applied for September 2006 entry, is it too late to do
so now?
Not necessarily. The British Council organises annual Education
UK Enrolment Interviews in August with representatives from
over 80 further and higher education institutions.
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This year is my second attempt
at taking HKALE and I am not sure that I'll obtain a good
result. I don't want to do a similar course in the UK, so
what are my options?
HKALE is equivalent to GCE A-levels in the UK and both these
are recognised academic qualifications leading to higher education.
Instead of repeating a similar syllabus, you may like to consider
the career-based option, which will allow you to gain a qualification
in a subject field such as a National Diploma in Business
Studies, which will also provide you with the entry requirement
for an undergraduate programme.
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My HKALE results are lower than
expected and it seems that I am not fulfilling the minimum
entry requirements listed on the Universities' websites. Does
this mean I have to retake GCE A-levels in the UK?
No. Some further education colleges and higher education institutions
offer "Foundation Programmes" on specific courses.
This is a one-year course aiming to bridge the gap between
A-levels and the minimum entry requirements of undergraduate
programmes. Therefore you may wish to consider this option
if you have an idea of which subject you are going to take
for your undergraduate programme in the coming year.
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I have completed my HKCEE and
would like to go to the UK to study for my A-levels. What
is the difference between studying in a boarding school and
in a further education college?
You have to consider what type of student you are. If you
are disciplined, have good time management skills and would
like to have an open learning environment, then a further
education college may be more suitable for you. It is also
a less expensive option. However, if you are the opposite,
then boarding school may be the right choice.
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If accepted by an institution
and asked for a deposit at the exhibition, do I need to make
a decision and pay immediately?
Institutions need to allow candidates a minimum of 48 hours
to decide whether they would like to accept their offers.
Students are advised that no payment of any kind should be
given to institutions during this 48-hour period or before
you have reached your final decision on accepting the offers.
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Will I have to apply for a student
visa once I have been accepted by a UK institution?
Required from 13 November 2003 onwards for students who intend
to stay in the UK for more than six months.
- HKSAR passport holders need to obtain an Entry Clearance
Certificate
- BN(O) holders can apply for a UKRP either in Hong Kong
or in the UK.
Please visit www.britishconsulate.org.hk
for further details.
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Is it very expensive to obtain
a degree in the UK?
The cost of an education in the UK falls under two headings:
course fees and living costs.
Courses in the UK are often shorter, hence the total cost
of study is lower compared with other English-speaking countries.
All international students staying in the UK for a period
of 6 months or more can work for up to 20 hours per week during
term time and full-time in their vacations.
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Being a student in the UK, do
I have to pay a lot of money for health care? And will I be
able to enjoy any special offers?
Unlike many countries, health care is often free for international
students. If your course is more than six months, you are
entitled to National Health Service (NHS) treatment, as well
as reduced-cost medicine, dental treatment and eye tests.
www.ukcosa.org.uk/images/health.pdf
Students will also be able to get discounts on many items
including meals, accommodation, cinema tickets, etc. The National
Union of Students (NUS) offers practical advice and information
on student issues.
www.nusonline.co.uk
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