This page contains a list of links that Blue Sky Study believes are useful for anyone from China who is planning on going to the UK to study or who is already studying in the UK.
Note that on this page;
(E) = English language website
(C) = Chinese language website
(E&C) = English and Chinese language website
· General “study in the UK” websites
www.britishcouncil.org (E) - Website of the British Council.
www.britishcouncil.org.cn (E&C) - British Council in China website.
www.educationuk.org (E) / www.educationuk.cn (C) - This huge website, from the British Council, provides a wealth of information about studying in the UK.
www.ukcisa.org.uk (E) - UK Council for International Student Affairs website.
· ESOL websites (inc. IELTS links)
www.learnenglish.org.uk (E) – Part of the British Council website, dedicated to ESOL.
www.englishuk.com (E) – Part of the EducationUK website, dedicated to ESOL.
www.abls.co.uk (E) – Website for Association of British Language Schools (ABLS).
www.ielts.org (E) – Official IELTS website.
http://ielts.etest.net.cn/ (E&C) – NEEA (National Education Examination Authority) IELTS online registration in China website.
www.cambridgeesol.org (E) – Cambridge ESOL exams website.
www.isc.co.uk (E) – Independent Schools Council (ISC) website, has a huge amount of information about UK independent schools.
www.isi.net (E) – Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) website.
www.ofsted.gov.uk (E) – UK government’s Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) website.
www.aegisuk.net (E) – Website for AEGIS, a UK guardianship organisations accreditation body.
www.ucas.ac.uk (E) – Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) website, for ALL UK undergraduate admissions.
www.qaa.ac.uk (E) – Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for all UK higher education institutions and qualifications.
www.universitiesuk.ac.uk (E) – Organisation formed by the vice-chancellors of UK universities.
www.mbaworld.com (E) – Association of MBAs website.
www.the-abs.org.uk (E) – Association of Business Schools website.
www.gmac.com (E) – Website for the Graduate Management Admissions Council, operators of the GMAT.
www.visitbritain.com (E&C) – The UK’s official travel and tourism website.
www.enjoyengland.com (E) – The official English tourism website.
www.visitlondon.com (E) - The official London tourism website.
www.visitscotland.com (E) – The official Scottish tourism website.
www.visitwales.com (E) – The official Welsh tourism website.
www.nitb.com (E) – The Northern Ireland tourist board website.
www.multimap.com (E) – UK map website.
www.maps.google.co.uk (E) – UK map website.
www.metoffice.gov.uk (E) – UK weather website.
www.eurostar.com (E) – Eurostar website.
www.eurotunnel.com (E) – Eurotunnel website.
www.eurail.com (E) – Eurail, European rail pass website.
www.timeout.com (E) – World travel guide website.
www.lonelyplanet.com (E&C) – World travel guide website.
· UK travel (domestic) websites
www.baa.com (E) – Website for BAA which operates several airports in the UK, including London Heathrow and London Gawick.
www.tfl.gov.uk (E) – Transport For London (TFL) website, provides information on all transport systems in London.
www.nationalrail.co.uk (E) – UK’s national railway network website.
www.thetrainline.com (E) – Online train ticket booking website.
www.arrivabus.co.uk (E) – Nationwide local bus operator website.
www.nationalexpress.com (E) – Website for National Express, the major UK coach operator.
www.dvla.gov.uk (E) – Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) website, for all things related to cars and driving in the UK.
www.unite-students.com (E) – Nationwide student accommodation provider website.
www.accommodationforstudents.com (E) – Useful website for students searching for private accommodation in the UK.
www.ish.org.uk (E) – Website for International Students House, a large student hostel in central London.
www.bt.com (E) – Website for British Telecom, the UK’s largest telecoms provider.
www.carphonewarehouse.com (E) – Independent mobile phone and network provider store website.
www.free-dialup.net (E) – Example of a UK dial-up internet service provider.
www.royalmail.com (E) – Royal Mail parcel delivery service website.
www.postoffice.co.uk (E) – UK’s Post Office website.
www.yell.com (E) – UK business directory website.
www.thomsonlocal.com (E) – UK business directory website.
www.xe.com/ucc (E) / www.xe.com/zh (C) - Currency converter website.
www.nhs.uk (E&C) – National Health Service (NHS) website.
www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/Pages/ServiceSearch.aspx (E&C) - Nationwide NHS facility’s location search page.
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk (E) – Useful medical and healthcare information website from the NHS.
www.tvlicensing.co.uk (E&C) – Website providing information about the TV license.
www.uknetguide.co.uk/TV (E) - Online UK television guide website.
www.radiofeeds.co.uk (E) – Website with list of all UK radio stations, including links to listen live online.
www.skysports.com (E) – Comprehensive sports coverage website.
www.ukstudentlife.com (E) – Very useful website for overseas students, covering all aspects of living in the UK.
www.nusonline.co.uk (E) – National Union of Students (NUS) website.
www.direct.gov.uk (E) – Huge UK government website.
www.hmrc.gov.uk (E) – UK government’s revenue (tax) and customs website.
www.citizensadvice.org.uk (E) – Citizen’s advice bureau website.
· Visa information and working in the UK websites
www.uk.cn (E&C) – Official website of the British Embassy and consulates in China.
www.ukvisas.gov.uk (E) - Official British government website for visa services.
www.dfes.gov.uk/providersregister (E) - Official register of all UK institutions that have been approved to be able to sponsor and accept overseas students.
www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk (E) – UK government’s Border and Immigration Agency (part of the Home Office) website.
www.iasuk.org (E) – UK Immigration Advisory Service (IAS) website.
www.fco.gov.uk (E) – UK government’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
www.prospects.ac.uk (E) – UK graduate careers website.
http://education.guardian.co.uk (E) – The Guardian newspaper, education website.
www.tes.co.uk (E) – The Times newspaper, education website.
www.independent.co.uk/student (E) - The Independent newspaper, student website.
www.independent.co.uk/news/education (E) - The Independent newspaper, education website.
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