Studying in England is an exciting project. Thousands of French students try it every year and benefit from the quality of teaching while immersing themselves in British culture. Here's how to go about studying in England.
The advantages of studying in England
Despite the limited number of places available, England offers several advantages for French students. Its proximity to France allows students to maintain contact with the country. It is also easier to return home more quickly if the need arises.
The UCAS system
Any administrative procedure for enrolling in studies in England requires using the UCAS system when it comes to undergraduate level. More specifically, you must go through the UCAS website, which is responsible for managing applications for higher education in the United Kingdom. You can apply for the course of your choice. You must apply as early as November or December preceding the year in question to avoid being penalized.
The UCAS system offers the option to choose up to five different courses or schools. Since the system is fee-based, you'll have to pay more if you choose more than one course.
Responses from universities usually arrive in April or March. Admissions are often conditional, meaning certain requirements must be met, such as a language test. With the response, you'll be asked to confirm your choices by clicking on Firm to indicate which university you're applying to first.
The language test
Admission to your chosen university remains to be confirmed. You must first take a language test, either the TOEFL or the IELTS. Both open the doors to English universities. The TOEFL test is the most widely recognized worldwide. It assesses your ability to speak university-level English. The tests are scored using a centralized scoring network that ensures consistent marking.
As for the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), it is also a globally recognized test. It focuses on international English. Statistics show that it is easier to achieve the scores required by universities with this test.
If you pass the test, all you have to do is send a certificate proving your results to the university where you have been conditionally accepted. You must also confirm that you obtained your degree in France. This will be the time to prepare for your studies in England.
Erasmus
Another way to study in England is to apply for the Erasmus program. Its main advantage is that you receive a grant that covers your entire stay in England. The amount is insufficient to cover all your needs, but it is a very valuable aid. Despite Brexit and the fact that the United Kingdom is no longer part of the European Union, Erasmus will be valid until 2021.
Erasmus also allows you to save money since you only have to pay the registration fees at a French institution.
