UK Education System After Citizenship: Schools and Universities

School System

11 years compulsory (age 5-16). Primary (5-11), Secondary (11-16), optional Post-16. All state schools free. Fee-paying private schools available.

University

As citizen: domestic tuition fees (Β£9,250/year). Non-citizens: international fees (Β£25,000-40,000+/year). Citizens have lower cost.

Qualifications Recognition

Degrees recognized globally. British education highly respected.