Applying to Preparatory Schools in the UK
In the UK, private preparatory schools are known as Preparatory Schools and their role is to provide 11+ and 13+ talent for top private secondary schools. They are also known as feeder schools for a particular secondary school, and a secondary school may have more than one feeder school. coming to a preparatory school in the UK is a shortcut to a top secondary school and gives students more time to adapt to the British curriculum and prepare for their secondary school entrance exams.
Applying to private secondary schools in the UK
Independent schools in the UK have produced many of the best students for royalty, business, science and research in the UK and around the world over the years. Some of the oldest private secondary schools are known as 'public schools', with an international reputation for academic achievement and quality education.
There are two ways to apply for admission to a secondary school in the UK, either by coming to the UK in advance to attend a preparatory primary school, or by applying directly overseas to sit and pass the 11+ and 13+ entrance exams, or by securing a place at an entry point for another age group and passing the exam. Some schools may require candidates to sit their exams at their own school in the UK, while others may allow candidates to sit their exams at the British Council, or at the LFO's home and overseas offices.
Scholarship applications for public schools in the UK
Scholarships for public schools in the UK usually include: academic scholarships, arts scholarships, music scholarships, sports scholarships, etc. Scholarship applications are open to international students and the level of award ranges from 5% to 100%.
UK University Applications
LFO specialises in school selection, application and counselling for top UK primary and secondary schools for younger students, and also helps students who have completed high school in China to apply for undergraduate and higher degrees at Oxford, Cambridge, G5 and other UK universities. Our services have been well received.