Guides
Clear answers,
with sources.
These guides cover the curricula, entrance tests and university timelines that come up when a family plans an international education from abroad. They are written for families in any country, link to the official sources, and show who wrote and reviewed each one and when.
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- School subjectsFor families outside Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan: how IB, IGCSE and A-Level differ, choosing subjects, and how they lead to UK schools and universities.
- The next schoolApplying to UK boarding schools and international schools from anywhere in the world: entry tests such as UKiset and the ISEB Pre-Test, timelines and choosing schools.
- UniversityApplying to UK universities from outside the UK: the UCAS timeline, the personal statement and interviews.
01 / School subjects
Choosing a curriculum.
02 / The next school
Tests and deadlines.
- Guide · Entrance testsWhat is UKiset?What the test covers, which schools ask for it and how to prepare.Updated 31 October 2026
- Guide · Entrance testsThe ISEB Pre-TestThe online tests some schools use ahead of 13+ entry.Updated 31 October 2026
- Guide · TimingApplication timelineFrom date of birth to UK year group, and the steps before September entry.Updated 31 October 2026
03 / University
Applying to university.
04 / Countries
Schools by country.
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