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Being a multi-cultural community hosting people from around 200 nationalities, the UAE has a large network of private schools, which follow different curricula.  More than 200 international schools centred on Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Ras Al-Khaimah provide the expatriate population with a wide variety of educational options. Most are co-educational day schools and a few take girls only.

Private schools comprise mainly British, American and Indian curricula that meet the educational needs of different nationalities residing in the emirate.

Let’s talk about the best British schools in UAE.

The Royal Grammar School, Guildford, Dubai

RGS Dubai, a brand new, ultra modern campus for a school with a 500-year history

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It is not always easy to make important decisions for your future studies, especially with so many different courses at various levels. Now added to this long list of exciting courses is the introduction of the new T Levels, which are highly practical pathways that help you to step into various industries.

Here you will discover which pathway would be more suited to you, according to your own learning style, and how each one of these pathways can lead to great career prospects.

How much reading and research do you enjoy?

If you are the kind of student who enjoys academic subjects that require a lot of reading, writing and research, then A Levels would most likely be suited to your learning style. Science and maths subjects, although practical in some aspects, are considered highly academic due to the amount of study required.

You usually study three or more A-levels over two years and they are assessed by a series of exams.  If you enjoy academic learning and want to study a broad range of subjects, they could be the perfect option for you. If you’re sure that you want to go to university then they are worth considering.

A-levels are highly valued by employers and universities so they can open up lots of doors to further study and careers.

They are good if you don’t know what you want to study at university, or haven’t pinned down your ideal career yet, because they keep a lot of options open.

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The UK is home to some of the best universities in the world. It’s no surprise, then, that it draws thousands of international students to its shores in pursuit of their higher education each year. In 2019-20 there were 538,615 international students studying in the UK; 142,985 of these were from the EU and 395,630 were non-EU, said government data.  Despite this, it was fairly difficult for international students to pursue work opportunities in the UK after completing their studies.  This is beginning to change.

The Government’s long-awaited Graduate Visa route finally launched on 1 July 2021. The revival of the post study work visa (which ended in 2012) is a welcome boost to both the UK’s international student sector and to UK employers grappling with post Brexit recruitment.

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We are pleased to announce that we have passed Gold Standard reinspection by AEGIS (Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students), with flying colours. It was a very thorough process, which involved checking all the documentation, inspecting host families and getting feedback from schools, parents and students.

Our inspector wrote that the feedback was fantastic all around, ‘Parents and students are overwhelmingly positive about the service they receive from Best Start Education’.   ‘Schools unanimously appreciate the high levels of support they receive from Best Start Education’.

We are very pleased with the outcome of the inspection and very grateful for the support of the parents, students and schools. We provide a safe and happy environment, to give your child the best possible opportunity to discover his/her own potential.

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There are a few things you need to know before making your final A-level choice. Choosing a handful of subjects to take at A-level is not a decision you should take lightly. The A-levels you pick now can impact what you do later, namely the courses you can apply to at university.

If you don’t know what you want to do in the future, you can still make smart choices now, that will leave you in the best position in two years’ time.

1 Check university requirements

If you decided to go to university, the main question you should ask yourself is: ‘Do I know what I want to study?’. Your answer will dictate which subjects you should choose for A Level. So, if you have clear ideas about what you want to do in life, you should check whether your plans require specific subjects. A lot of courses will specify at least one subject you’ll need to have studied at A Level. Some examples are listed below:

• Economics: Mathematics is the only A-level subject that is required. You can take Further Mathematics in addition to Mathematics. Economics is preferred if your school offers it.
• English language and literature: English literature, English language or modern language
• Engineering / Computer science: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, and Physics or Chemistry (for an engineering course)
• Pharmaceuticals: Chemistry is a compulsory subject, in addition you can choose Mathematics, Biology or Physics
• Medicine: Chemistry and Biology are compulsory subjects
• Architecture: Physics, Mathematics and Art are the most appropriate subjects
• Law: Any subjects can be chosen, however, you will need to show that you have the skills that will enable you to be successful in your law degree (eg writing essays, analyzing facts). Subjects such as History, Law and Politics are the most appropriate for this course.

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There is a unique opportunity for all potential university students – participating in a university fair virtual event from the comfort of your own house. Meet the Russell Group is a collaborative virtual event with all 24 Russell Group Universities in association with UK University Search. The event will be going live on Wednesday 10 February, and you are welcome to visit anytime between 12:00 – 19:00, and spend as long as you need to at the event, collecting information and talking to representatives and ambassadors. You can register and look at the timetable here.

Please contact us for professional advice: info@beststarteducation.com

Tel. +44 79307 32407

Elena Colquhoun, MSc, PGCE, ACIL

Director of Best Start Education, qualified teacher and examiner

As everyone knows, entry into Oxford University has become even more intensely competitive.

Best Start Education is delighted to announce that one of our students, Polina, secured her place at Oxford University last week.  We have been Polina’s guardians for 5 years. Entry into such a prestigious university reflects our student’s talents, ambition and hard work, as well as the support and encouragement of her family and teachers. Well done Polina!  Well done to all our students!

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The language school Concord is going online this summer, delivering free activities, learning opportunities and challenges that students of all ages can do from home (recommended age 13-17). All activities will take place on social media, with the opportunity for safe & secure online meet ups with friends (supervised by staff), and a dedicated platform to view detailed activity information and upload photos & videos of completed tasks.

What’s more, not only is the programme completely free to join, each submission of completed tasks (there are 20) generates an entry to the ‘End of Summer Prize Draw’ for a chance to win a free place at Concord Summer 2021. So that’s potentially 20 chances for each student to secure a place in the 2021 summer courses (T&C’s apply).

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The summer is here! There are so many fun things to do during summer holidays. We have gathered them and listed below.

Literature

Getting lost in a good book can pass several hours of your day, which can come in handy if you are struggling a little during summer break. Reading is also a great way to relax and de-stress. If you have already read all your books and don’t fancy re-reading them, now is the perfect time to escape into the world of online books.

Check out the following:

BBC sounds – more than 100 short stories are available to listen to for free as well as many books such as Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson and Silas Marner by George Eliot. There are also 15 children’s stories, including The Children’s joke by Louisa May Alcott and Finn and the Scottish Giant by Harold F Hughes

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We live in a digital world. The easiest way to learn anything nowadays is joining online lessons and you can take them anytime, anywhere, and in any subject.

Online learning has been on the rise in recent years, and it’s really not hard to see why. On the one hand, online learning has become hugely popular by the simple virtue of being so much more convenient than traditional face to face tuition. There are lots of benefits of studying online, such as:

• Convenience and flexibility
• Variety of programs
• Individual approach
• More comfortable learning environment
• More interaction and greater ability to concentrate

We offer tutoring for ongoing academic needs and for school entrance tests.

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