Many foreigners pursue UK immigration for themselves and their families in order to take advantage of the world-renowned British education system. Those who wish to study in the UK at the primary, secondary, or university level should take steps to familiarize themselves with the basics of school education for UK students. The following provides an overview of the British education system. (Please note, the below information is relevant to the general UK education system, particularly England and Wales-Scotland and Northern Ireland’s respective systems use different terminology and have alternate stages/time frames).