The Great British Education Guide to Independent Schools and Universities 2024 is out now!
Welcome to this fifth edition of Great British Education, where we showcase the very best of British independent schools and universities.
UK education is recognised as the gold standard around the world; it?s also the most popular internationally. The British government recognises the importance of British education to the UK economy and we?re delighted that the publication is again supported by the Study UK campaign. Led by the British Council, and a key element of the government-wide GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland campaign, its purpose is to promote the UK as a destination for international students.
Spearheading the promotion of British education globally is Professor Sir Steve Smith, the UK government?s International Education Champion, who gives us a flavour of his role, what it involves, and his exciting plans for the year ahead on page 4. Concord College in Shropshire won an award in October for the welcoming experience it gives its overseas students, and one of its sixth formers, from Hong Kong, shares his own story and how he came to study at the school; read more on page 12.

From specialising earlier on shorter degrees to ensuring that you make the most of the student experience, you?ll get a good feel for life as an undergraduate in the UK on page 34. And if you have your eye on a career in a specialist area, head to page 38 to find out all about the institutions ...