• The 2nd largest administrative and political unit of the United Kingdom.
• Arriving for training courses in Scotland, you will immediately pay attention to its isolation. It has its own church, legal system and parliament.
• Scotland consists of about 800 islands.
• The symbol of the state is the unicorn, which expresses the spirituality and moral purity of the locals.
• Between the two islands of the country operates the shortest flight in the world, it lasts an average of 74 seconds.
• When studying English in Scotland for Russians, you will pay attention to the number of red-haired locals. There are 14% of them in the country.

Benefits of studying in Scotland

• Favorable prices. The cost of courses in Scotland for foreigners is lower than classes in England or the USA, while the level of education is very high.
• Entertainment all year round. About 350 festivals, beach holidays, clubs and restaurants known all over the world, museums and castles - in this country you can easily find something to your liking.
• Well-established educational process. Unlike London and other famous British cities, education in Scotland is not so popular. In this regard, you are guaranteed small groups, personal attention and a minimum number of Russian speakers in the class.

English courses in Scotland: study programs

• Vacation. These courses are convenient for pupils and students. You can come for summer, winter, spring or autumn holidays and spend your time with benefit.
• Preparation for exams. This program is intended for those who plan to enter European universities.
• standard courses. A program that will help you quickly start speaking and writing in English.
• Intensive. Designed for those who are ready to actively work on the development of language skills and want to prepare for the delivery of a language text in a shorter time.
• Business courses. A program for those who use English in the professional field.
• language and hobbies. This program combines not only language classes, but also art, history, and sports.

Features of the education system in Scotland

Independent schools in Scotland differ from educational institutions in other historical provinces of Great Britain with a slightly modified education system. Despite the similarity of mentality and approaches to the educational process, Scotland stands out with several non-standard solutions in this area. And its most striking feature was the introduction of innovations against the backdrop of deep reverence for the centuries-old Scottish traditions.

The Scots, having become part of the United Kingdom, chose to retain the traditional education system, as well as the name of the educational stages and exams. Differences in the names of these stages have become a hallmark between the two systems. So, English Key Stages (Key Stages) in primary and secondary schools in Scotland are called National, GCSE exams, which are included in the certificate of secondary education - Standard Grades, AS exams (for the first year A-level program) - Highers, and A2 exams (respectively for the second year of study) - Advanced Highers.

The fundamental difference between the Scottish educational system and the English one is that more subjects are included in its curriculum. At the Highers stage (the first year of A-level), the Scots study from 4-6 subjects, while in English there are only 3-4. This helps to increase the level of general erudition of Scottish schoolchildren without prematurely imposing a narrow specialization on them.

Another difference between the Scottish education system and the English one is that you can enter the university immediately after Highers (the first year of A-level), and it is not at all necessary to complete the Advanced Highers program (the second year of A-level). Thus, Scottish students leave school a year earlier, but study at the university lasts a year longer than the English - not three years, but four.

For admission to most Scottish universities, an applicant must successfully pass at least four Highers exams, but for admission to particularly prestigious faculties or universities with a higher rating, you need to provide the results of five Highers exams.

Characteristically, in the first year of a Scottish university, the curriculum also includes more diverse subjects. This increases its general educational potential and makes it less focused on narrow-profile subjects than English.

The final year at the Scottish school - Advanced Highers - is in many ways similar to the second year of A-level. Here they also study 3-4 subjects: they either continue to study the same ones as in Highers, or start new ones. But unlike the British, the Scots pay more attention to preparation for entering the university. The A-level program also provides for partial study of the material on your own, but in Advanced Highers this is given much more attention. In particular, the program includes: writing term papers, projects and essays; students can practice in some disciplines, learn to independently conduct research, analysis and preparation of written work at the university level. The Advanced Highers program is considered more difficult than the A-level - accordingly, its graduates receive a higher score at the UCAS rate. ( What is UCAS tariff?)

For example, an A grade in the Scottish system is "worth" 10 points more than the same grade in the English one. In connection with the reforms of the education system and the constantly changing A-level program, the assessment rate may also change. You can check this on the UCAS website ().

The scheme of differences between the two systems is simple.

Scottish version: complete the Highers program - enter a Scottish university - study there for 4 years.

English version: complete the full Advanced Highers program - go to university - study for 3 years.

But graduates of the Advanced Highers program who have chosen a Scottish university get the opportunity to enroll immediately in the second year.

In summary, it is worth remembering: the one-year Advanced Highers program is the same first course of a 4-year study at a Scottish university. The question is where the student would prefer to take it: at school plus 3 years at the university or at the university for a full 4 years.

Nota bene to parents: Having chosen a Scottish school for your child, do not worry about whether he will then be accepted to an English university - all British graduates have equal opportunities. Moreover, as we have already argued, a graduate of a Scottish school even has a slight advantage over an English graduate.

Thus, when choosing between England and Scotland, pay attention to just one aspect: how the child will get to the place of study in the changeable Scottish weather. Regarding logistics: learn all aspects of Scottish airports. As for the weather, although the weather in Scotland is less predictable than in England, its whims are fully compensated by the picturesque nature, clean air and incredible beauty of this ancient country.

Glasgow Caledonian University is one of the largest universities in Scotland, and the only modern Scottish university that has entered the world's top rankings. It has a reputation as one of the most innovative and dynamic universities in the UK. It also ranked second in Scotland (and eleventh in the UK) in terms of graduate employability (Higher Education Statistic Agency, 2013).

Kristina Kovalchuk, who is currently studying at GCU on the MSc Human Resource Management master's program, spoke about her studies at Glasgow Caledonian University.

Kristina entered GCU with a law degree from RUDN University and several years of work experience, so her perspective on admission and study is especially interesting.

You will learn:

– about the specifics of training after changing specialty,
- about how the mandatory internship works,
- advice on finding housing for students,

and a lot more useful and interesting information for those who are planning their admission to a foreign master's program!

What makes this interview unusual is the fact that Kristina started studying in January. There are fewer such master's programs, but they do exist, and this may be a good option for those who, for some reason, missed the September programs.

About preparation and admission

Kristina, I remember that at the time of choosing the study program you already had work experience. Tell me, what were your tasks? Why did you decide to go to graduate school?

I wanted to find a job that I would like, but it didn’t work out because I didn’t have experience in this area. I tried to get a job as an assistant in order to develop already in the department, but it didn’t work out, because I had a managerial position at my last job. An internship could help, but there were also difficulties with this, since I graduated from the university three years ago. So I decided to continue my education. It also happened that there was an opportunity to study abroad, and I thought that I would regret it later if I didn’t use it.

Did you only consider foreign universities? Or Russian too?

I was thinking about Russia, but personnel management is still too young a specialty in our country. And it was also very important for me that practice was included in the training.

Do you think it was possible to do something differently at the selection stage? What advice would you give to those who are now choosing universities?

I think I did everything right. But the advice is this: you need to understand well what you want and why - in the last year, only this will help you pull yourself together and cope with all the difficulties that arise during admission (choose the right universities, prepare all the documents, etc.).

You have chosen a Scottish university, which is unusual. Most of the guys really want to study in London, although I always say that Scotland also has very good universities and many opportunities. Now, after a few months of study, what do you like and dislike about Scotland?

The people of Glasgow think they have a very big city, but I'm from Moscow and I don't think so. One of the advantages of Scotland is that it is cheaper to live here than in London. At the same time, the university's rating is also high and it meets all my criteria - it's not a fact that I could find something better in London.

Tell us how you settled in the city.

I arrived without booking my accommodation in advance. So I had a week left to find some kind of accommodation. It was emotionally difficult, I thought: where should I go to sleep when my days in the hotel are over? I came to one private hostel, but there were only places for September, and they recommended me a neighboring one, where I found a room. I didn’t even regret it, because the difference was 3-4 pounds a week, and I liked the place there more. Therefore, I advise you to find a place to stay in advance. If this is not done, it may turn out that you have to choose between two not-so-good options - for example, a room with a shared bathroom and a studio, for which you have to pay unreasonably much.

In my hostel you have to pay for the year and separately for the summer. It takes about 120 pounds a week, which includes internet, water and electricity. Own bath, kitchen shared by the apartment (there are 5 rooms in the apartment). In the summer there are few people - 4 foreigners. And from July to January I lived with Scottish women.

About studies and classmates

Was there an introductory week at the university? Did you help with any organizational issues?

Yes, we had a welcome party for students of different courses who started studying in January. There were also different meetings - they talked about student clubs, held communication games. It's hard to make friends in my course, because the classes are 3 times a week, the group is small, about 15 people, and it is often mixed with other students (with part-time and full-time students, with those who started in September, etc.). Therefore, apart from these 15 people, people often change.

My classmates are on average my age - 26 years old, there are older. I was surprised myself: usually the age after a bachelor's degree is 22-23 years old, but we have only a couple of such people. Of the foreigners, 4 people, the rest are Scots and British. There are two foreigners in the September enrollment, although the group is larger, so there are not very many foreigners on the course.

Do you have a friendly group, do you manage to establish contacts?

In general, yes, but it turned out that everyone has their own life. We communicate at school, we can go somewhere, but friendship does not work out very well - after all, such people are already adults. I mainly communicate with those whom I met in a more informal setting, at university meetings.

How many days a week do you study?

In the first trimester there were three days of three modules, one module takes three hours - that is, almost the whole day is busy. And in the second trimester, one subject is Research Design, this is the methodology for writing a dissertation. They talk about what approaches there are to building a study, how to make such and such a strategy. Classes are once a week, and I combine this trimester with practice - I go to work 4 days a week. In the third trimester we will again study 3-4 days a week.

How do you like the curriculum and teachers?

Everything is interesting. A bit difficult just because of my English (it's not as good as I think), otherwise it would be easy to learn.

Teachers are practitioners, but not invited from the company, as sometimes happens. I like that they interact with us in the classroom. For example, a teacher gives a lecture where there are several functions, but she does not open them, but asks us - what are these functions? And you get involved in the process, participate if you are interested. I almost never talked at the institute, I just listened, and here I am even surprised at what an active student I turn out to be.

Do you have any educational projects, case studies?

Yes, we have workshops - for example, tasks in a computer class. The very first module on the course was personal development, and there were interesting trainings, similar to team building. We were there with MBA students. The workshop went on all day, it was interesting - we talked, there were cases and psychological tasks.

How do you like the GCU business school itself? Do you use any additional resources, opportunities?

There is a Learning and Development Center where you can bring your coursework and work on the language. They can give recommendations on the structure, point out errors. There is also a career center, but it is consultations there - they will not send you to the company and will not help you get to an interview. But they tell you which sites you need to register on and how best to write a resume. All this was very helpful.

In general, do you like Glasgow Caledonian University?

Yes. Especially the fact that there you can easily achieve changes if you don’t like something in the learning process. For example, labor law was taught to us by a teacher from another faculty, and this is the only subject in which we did not have presentations. The presentation helps a lot, if you have lost the thread, you can understand what it is about, or at least to which point you have already moved. Therefore, without presentations it was difficult, and not only for me. We talked about it, and almost immediately they began to give us lectures with presentations. That is, they listen very carefully to the opinion of students.

About the internship

Please tell us about your internship. Where do you train and how did you find this place?

I started thinking about it back in the spring, because in May it was necessary to hand over the lists of who was training where. Our tutor told me that foreign students are being helped to find a place because we don't have connections. After he sent my resume to companies, I was invited for two interviews. The first time - from a company that is engaged in charity, helping people with serious illnesses. I really didn't want to be taken there. I didn’t like it there - the company is small, the department is small and they hardly knew what they wanted from me at all. And it was hard to refuse. As a result, a Scot was chosen out of 11 people.

The second time I got into a transport company that is engaged in bus transportation. It turned out that this was a factory - and I had never been to a factory, so it was interesting.

And how is everything going? Do they give you a real job, set tasks?

Yes, I was very lucky with my boss. He explains everything to me, and when I have finished my work and sit down next to him, he tells me exactly what task he is currently performing and how. I do an internship in HR in the Training and Development division, and at meetings they also ask my opinion: “How do you think it should be done?” They are interested in my view on the issue and ideas.

Is there a problem with a Scottish accent?

At work, no, because, it seems to me, they try to speak to me more clearly: they answer “yes” to me, and among themselves - this is their “ay”. I can understand teachers, employees at work, but I, for example, cannot order a taxi or get a delivery - it is very difficult for me. I almost don’t understand couriers and drivers, they don’t understand me either))

How long is your internship?

Mandatory were 20 days, this is 4 weeks, but more is possible.

About plans for the future

What are your future plans? Can you stay on a visa for some time after graduation - for an internship, for example?

My visa ends in May, and the course - in March. If I have the opportunity to stay for an internship, then I will stay, of course, but in general I do not plan to work here. The main reasons are language and visa. For example, Italians from our course can work here without a visa, and my employer will have to deal with this problem. And while I'm still not such a good specialist to justify such efforts. But let's see how it turns out - if there is another internship, then I would stay, of course.

Do you like Glasgow?

Yes. But it is cooler here than in England, and the weather is very changeable.

Have you traveled somewhere, traveled around England and Scotland?

I have been to Manchester and Edinburgh. It can be seen that the British are so calmer, and the Scots are active, sociable. Russians are well treated - I had no problems with this, neither in the group, nor on the street. There are almost no Russians in Glasgow itself, I have not yet met anyone from Russia, although I know that there are some among the students at the university. But in Edinburgh, I heard Russian speech both in the store and on the street.

(Some photos courtesy of Christina!}

Many thanks to Christina for communication, many useful tips and interesting information!

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Scottish education is of high quality, solid, and therefore very prestigious. It is highly rated internationally - there are graduates of Scottish educational institutions in almost all countries, and in many countries their education systems were built according to the Scottish model. The following figures speak of the popularity of Scottish education: 9% of the total population of Great Britain lives here, but students here make up 15% of the total British population. Those. - the proportion of students in relation to the total population of Scotland is about 1.5 times higher than in other regions of the UK. In Scotland, every 2nd young resident of the country chooses higher education - this figure is very high in the EU.

Education in the value system of the Scots is of paramount importance - next to the other 2 parts of the old trinity ("ancient trinity") - the law and the church. And it is not surprising that the history of Scottish education goes back centuries:

• of the current British universities, the Scottish St. Andrews, founded in 1410, is the third oldest (after Oxford and Cambridge);
• since 1496, everyone in the country is obliged to study from the age of 6;
• in the middle of the 16th century. there are 4 universities in Scotland (out of 6 that existed then in the territory of modern Great Britain);
• The University of Aberdeen, opened in 1451, created the first medical faculty in the English-speaking countries (and it is still considered one of the best in the world).

Now there are 14 higher educational institutions in the country + many colleges focused on vocational education.

Another reason for the popularity of Scotland among overseas students is that the prices for goods and services are lower compared to other British regions. But, of course, living in large cities in Scotland will be more expensive than in small towns.

Scotland is mysterious and beautiful, with picturesque nature and a rich cultural heritage. It is not very big - a day is enough to completely drive it by car. Scotland is beautiful and mysterious. But there are more than enough places that fascinate with their history and beauty (ancient castles, mountain lakes, old distilleries, etc.). And the Scots themselves are very sensitive to their history, traditions and culture.

Scottish education system - features and benefits

The Scottish education system is different from the general British (and, according to the Scots themselves, for the better). We will not interfere in disputes, but we will make a comparison:

• in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, elementary school, or primary school, is taught for 6 years (from 5 years old to 11 years old), in Scotland - 7 (from 5 years old to 12 years old);
• those. secondary education, or secondary school, will be shorter compared to the rest of the UK (from 12 to 16, i.e. 4 years, not 5);
• but - at this stage, Scottish children study more subjects than schoolchildren from other regions of the United Kingdom;
• and this is also why the Scots can (by choice) finish school a year earlier (at 17, instead of at 18), and study at the university for 1 year longer.

And now - more about the education system in Scotland.

As already written, they attend school from the age of 5 to 16. But many parents send children to the so-called Pre-school from the age of 4 (a preparatory stage for school - something like our kindergarten). Where they are taught to draw, dance, sing, read, write and count.

From the age of 5 to 12 - education in elementary school. Here they continue to study reading, writing, arithmetic, they begin to study computer science, natural history, the basics of art, they also study ethics and religion.

From the age of 12, and up to 15 - studying in high school, the SCE exam is a Scottish certificate of secondary education, after which students have to pass. This certificate corresponds to our certificate and the English GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary education - the main certificate of general education).

By the age of 15, the child has a choice - either go to college, or study for another 3 years (up to 18 years) at school, and then pass exams in 5-6 disciplines - and go to college. In the Russian Federation and some CIS countries, by the way, there is a similar system - when you need to choose: a vocational school or a technical school after the 9th grade or a university after the 11th grade.

Those who choose a school under the age of 18 receive an Advanced Higher certificate at the end of it, similar to the general British A-Level (in some Scottish schools they issue it directly - but most still work according to the local system). It gives the right to enter all universities in the UK, even Oxbridge. And in the universities of Scotland - by itself.

Most schools in Scotland are public. Private schools are not very large - there are 130 of them (boarding schools - 30, that is, with accommodation and full provision of students), 5% of the children study there. But they usually give deeper and more versatile knowledge.

The country has a central management organization - SOEID, which in translation is the Scottish Department of Education and Industry). All available schools in the country are registered in it, which he informs about his requirements - and those based on them develop their curricula. Also, the specialists of the department regularly check the general state of affairs at the school (how comfortable it is in the classrooms, whether the equipment works and how modern it is, etc.) and the pedagogical level of teachers, testing their students in various subjects. Estimates, like ours, are also 5 - from A (highest) to E (lowest).

Professional and academic education

The Scottish educational system can be classified according to another principle:

• professional education,
• academic learning.

Classifies programs, referring them either to one or to another type, a special body - SQA (Scotland Qualification Authority - Scottish Qualification Committee).

Both the country's colleges and universities work in both these areas - but in most cases preferring vocational training. The Scottish system is generally sharpened specifically for the training of practitioners. For example, they train the best specialists in Europe in the oil and gas industry. Applied disciplines are also taught there at a very high level.

As a result, professional education can be acquired in several ways - starting at the age of 15 to study at a college, or from the age of 18 - at a university. In total, there are 43 colleges in the country (their counterparts in Russia are technical schools). They train applied and academic level specialists in such areas as business fundamentals, IT technologies, electronics, engineering, design, medicine, media, finance and many other specialties. Modern technologies are mastered in vocational colleges, the working environment is modeled - that is, theoretical knowledge is immediately reinforced by practical skills, and students are formed as full-fledged, versatile specialists.

Universities

Students who have studied in college for a year receive a Higher National Certificate, those who have studied for 2 years in college - Higher Education Diploma - i.e. literally translated "Diploma of Higher Education". It corresponds to the 2nd year of study for a bachelor's degree. Its owners enter universities immediately for the 3rd year. Therefore, most colleges cooperate with universities in this aspect, and graduates of colleges go directly to the senior courses of universities.

For foreigners, for admission to universities in Scotland, you can go through a program that prepares for admission to the university (Foundation). Applicants who have studied on it can enter not only Scottish, but universities in England. For foreigners, such programs are the most guaranteed way to achieve this.

Naturally, to study at universities in the UK, you need to know the language of the country at a very high level. Minimum:

• on the IELTS test - 5.5 points (for some faculties - by 6, for such disciplines as medicine and law - by 7);
• on the TOEFL test - by 550 points (in some cases - by 600).

Therefore, it often needs to be tightened. And the most effective for this are the language schools in Scotland, which offer both the study of English in general, as well as specialized, for admission to specific faculties (that is, with an emphasis on professional vocabulary). And thanks to the compactness and multinationality of the study groups, coupled with the professionalism of the teachers, excellent results are achieved very quickly.

It is better to submit documents in advance. If there is enough time left, then it will be possible, after weighing your opportunities and chances, to choose the right university, prepare well and have time to do everything in the right time.

Higher and postgraduate education

To complete a bachelor's degree, you need to unlearn at a university for 4 years. In the first 2 of them, basic subjects are studied, and in the 3rd and 4th - major disciplines. As a result, students acquire a Bachelor with Honors degree - a bachelor with honors. At the same time, due to the flexibility of the curricula of Scottish universities, students have the opportunity to choose to study any subjects, even incompatible at first glance. The output is an interesting synthesis and combined disciplines - a joint degree. For example - a bachelor of marketing and philosophy. It is already possible to study according to the system "training - work - training" (the so-called "sandwich courses") - and in parallel with academic studies, train in a profile specialty.

The entire system of Scottish education can be described as flexible, because from an early age a child has a choice in everything related to the number of years to gain knowledge, study disciplines and specialties, directions, etc. A myriad of secondary and higher institutions operate in the country, where they receive high-quality knowledge and a European-level attestation document, which is welcomed by most employers. The system can be classified into several mandatory stages:

• Pre-school preparation (with mastering the basic knowledge of the school)
• Junior school where students will spend 7 years of their childhood
• Secondary educational institution - a school where you can earn, subject to successful completion of the course, a certificate for admission to institutions of specialized education
• Secondary school with in-depth preparation for Higher (examination required for admission to universities)
• A profile institution that gives students excellent profile education and the possibility of future admission to a huge number of local higher education institutions
• Higher educational institutions that teach subjects in all fields of science
• Postgraduate education, where you can improve your skills and deepen your subject knowledge

We will talk about all the many levels and variations of studying in Scotland below.

Early childhood education in Scotland

There is no kindergarten, in the standard sense, in this state. But there are preparatory courses where kids are taught perseverance and basic knowledge in various sciences and manifestations of creative activity. They attend such institutions from 3 to 5 years.

Primary and secondary education

It takes 7 years for students to go to elementary school in Scotland (the age of schoolchildren is from 5 to 12 years), unusual for Russians. The system of marks here is similar to the Russian one, only the designation is not digital, but alphabetic (A-5, E-1). Knowledge control is carried out with the help of tests for knowledge of basic sciences for elementary grades. At the age of 11-12, schoolchildren go to secondary school, where they have to unlearn from 4 to 6 years. The first four years are a mandatory minimum required for everyone. It is at this time that you need to pass examinations, after which certificates of secondary education are issued. 15-year-old students are divided into two groups - those who have chosen a specialized education, and those who need to pass the Higher exam tasks to enter universities.

From 16 to 18 years old, students "absorb" the knowledge that will be useful for successfully passing 5-6 examination papers and obtaining the long-awaited and honorary "higher certificate" - it will be required when entering Scottish Higher Educational Institutions. At the end of training, the so-called "sixth year", an attestation document is issued, which is positively considered by all higher institutions in the United Kingdom.

Private schools

Secondary general education in Scotland for citizens of the country is free (sponsored by the Department and numerous educational councils). But there are a number of non-state schools in which both local residents and foreigners can study an intensive general educational methodology. These institutions include the Edinburgh School, designed for boys, and the school. St. George, accepting only girls within its walls. The distinctive features of these educational institutions include:

• Rich subject study program
• Development and intensive realization of creative potential in children
• Almost round-the-clock daily employment, including a variety of sightseeing and thematic excursions, numerous clubs, classes, courses
• Personal education, which in the future becomes a powerful basis for the characters of students

The schoolchildren here spend their free time from studying with self-improvement in various fields. General education and creative circles, sports sections - all classes are held to maximize the potential and abilities of each student.

Education of children and teenagers during the holidays in Scotland

Two schools (named after Mary Erskine and named after St. Leonard) provide a vacation educational and entertainment course for children. Length of stay - from two seven days to a whole month. During this time, schoolchildren expect a schedule full of excursions and interesting activities. During the rest, children get acquainted with the culture and sights of picturesque Scotland, study English in depth, communicate with peers. At the end of the study of the program, the final test tests are always carried out, after the successful completion of which a certification document is issued. The cost of studying in Scotland under this program depends on the type and length of residence in the country and ranges from 200 to 500 thousand rubles per month. There is a unique chance of settling your child in a family or residence.

Professional education

There are 43 specialized institutions successfully operating in the state, many of which cooperate with universities. This means that each student, if desired, can continue to receive already specialized education already at Higher Educational Institutions - Universities after receiving a special college education, and he will have an abbreviated course (admission immediately to the 2nd or even 3rd year of study). The education system in Scotland is similar to the Russian one (in colleges) - you can choose one of the many directions and study it intensively for several years. After the 1st year of study, the Higher National Certificate is issued, and after the second year - a diploma. The requirements for students in Scottish educational institutions are high, which is why the documents they issue are valued by employers in well-known companies around the world.

Higher education in Scotland

Further study programs after high school or college in Scotland are flexible, i.e. it is possible to choose the form of training and courses (even individual programs are compiled). Basic education takes 4 years, after which the student is awarded a bachelor's degree. The next year is spent on a bachelor's degree with honors. By the way, some universities provide an industrial form of training, which involves intensive practice, which is especially appreciated by many employers as a kind of work experience.

The student body in Scotland is multinational. Most of the students here are local residents, as well as visitors from the UK, but there are also a lot of foreigners (about 10-15%). Admission conditions for foreign citizens are democratic - diplomas of colleges and schools are often accepted as part of the entrance documents. International students need to take Foundation or A-Level courses - these programs are offered by most colleges. Some universities are also ready to provide their own training courses, but further admission to this institution is often a prerequisite.

Higher education programs are always paid, both for Scottish citizens and for foreigners. Some universities offer local residents an educational course on deferred payment, i.e. the student will pay for his education after graduation, if his salary is above 21 thousand pounds (per year). If the bachelor's salary is lower, then you won't have to pay for your studies. With this, Universities emphasize their "status" and the quality of education (after all, this is what is valued by the largest companies).

Postgraduate education

In Scotland, there is an opportunity to complete an intensive course to upgrade to a Master's degree in a year - this is an excellent solution for urgent improvement of qualifications. For those wishing to gain in-depth knowledge, a three-year course is offered, after which a doctoral degree is awarded.