To ensure non-native English speakers have the language skills needed to study at the college level, students can complete an academic English program. These programs allow for in-depth study of the language to help students develop their communication skills.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom and Britain, is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. The two most famous (and oldest) universities are Oxford and Cambridge (often referred to as Oxbridge by many Britons). England also has several other world-class institutions, including several in London (notably Imperial College, the London School of Economics, University College London and King's College London, all are part of London University).

A student who achieves high scores on A-levels may have more options when it comes to choosing an advanced degree program. A-level exam scores are often a major factor in gaining enrollment in a respected university.