Only the best accepted
IN the UK, not all schools/colleges are open to international students.
Among top UK boarding schools that accept foreigners is Concord College, which takes in students for Year 9, GCSEs as well as A-Levels.
Concord College achieved 82% A*-A grades in 2017 for GCSEs and 85% A*-A grades in A Levels. In 2017, the A-Levels grades were at 97% A*-B-. Out of every 10 students, 8.5 would obtain A*-A grades in A-Levels.
“As England’s premier international school, Concord College is where young people can flourish, find confidence and a sense of selfworth while achieving the very highest academic standards. The real art of education is to develop the confidence and self-worth of the young person holding the ‘passport’ grades provide.
“Moral values and soft skills of empathy, communication, team-working and time management are just as important to develop the confidence so central to any young person’s future,” said Mr Neil G Hawkins, principal of Concord College.
If you are considering Concord College, the first criteria you ought to be aware of is your child’s results – they need to have strong grades.
The next thing to note is the entrance test, which at the moment mainly tests candidates on critical thinking, logical deduction and analytical skills in addition to mastery of the English language.
The interview prior to studying abroad also plays a significant role in determining a student’s ability to obtain a much coveted seat.
Also, you might want to encourage your child to take part in academic co-curricular activities or, have certificates in any musical instrument or qualifications that indicate your child’s ability in a specific skillset.
For all top boarding schools in the UK, it is advisable to put in an application as early as two years in advance. Selective colleges such as Concord tend to fill up quite quickly.
Early application also means paying an application fee earlier, which may save you a little, given inflation that occurs over the years.
ASA Overseas Education Specialist is an established education consultancy that has been working closely with Concord College for over a decade.
It has successfully placed many students to Concord College, who subsequently entered top-notch universities for competitive courses such as medicine and dentistry.
The Concord College representative will be visiting Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur and Penang between July 30 and Aug 6. ■ If you would like to study in Concord College or meet the college representative, contact any of the ASA Overseas Education Specialist offices at ASA Penang: 441-1-7 Pulau Tikus Plaza, Burmah Road, Penang (Tel: 04-227 0373 / 04-228 0373), ASA Petaling Jaya: Lot F106, First Floor Centrepoint (New Wing) 3 Lebuh Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, Selangor (Tel: 03 7727 1373 / 03-7729 1373); ASA Kota Kinabalu: Lot 3A, First Floor, Block D, Pusat Komersil 88 (88 Marketplace), Jalan Pintas, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (Tel: 088-215 373 / 088-217 373) and Kuching: 016-836 5068.