23wedxcHey Paolo! I saw your message about planning to
study in the UK next year, so I went through that document
we talked about to pull out the most important stuff for you.
Here’s the rundown of the UK education system:"
🎓 Key Stages & Ages
"First off, the whole thing is broken down by age. If you’re
looking at university, that officially starts at 17 and up. But
right before that, you have the most crucial stage for you: the
Sixth Forpm or College, which is from 16 to 18 years old.
That's where students take their A-Levels, which is what
you'll need for university admission."
Tip for Paolo: You'll likely be focusing on the A-Level stage
(16-18) or the University stage (17+).
🎓 The Money Side of Things
"This part might be a bit of a shock: the UK spends a decent
amount on education—about 6% of its GDP—but the actual
spending per student is lower than the EU average. The
government spends roughly €6,000 a year per student, while
the European Union average is around €7,000 for
primary/secondary and goes up to €9,500 for university. So,
while the system is highly-rated, you might find the public
funding a little less than what you see in some other European
countries."
