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UK education systems

UK ENIC has created a guide to understanding UK qualifications and the education systems of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It is designed to support the recognition and understanding of UK qualifications around the world.

The guide includes information about:

  • primary and secondary education
  • technical and vocational education
  • further education
  • higher education
  • UK qualifications offered internationally