The UK is a world leader in many areas of education including engineering, science, art and design, business and management, law and finance. The UK’s reputation and legacy as a world centre for scientific research makes it a magnet for some of the very best thinkers in the world. With only one per cent of the world’s population, the UK is responsible for eight per cent of global scientific publications.
The UK offers a world-renowned education system with qualifications that can make a real difference to your future. It attracts over 600,000 international students each year to a variety of programmes, ranging from English language courses to PhDs.
The UK education system gives students the freedom to combine courses and subjects from different areas of studies, so you can tailor your degree to your own needs and interest.
The UK education system is flexible, so you can study in a way that suits your lifestyle and career aspirations. When you study in the UK you meet people from different nationalities, sharing their backgrounds and discovering new perspectives.
The benefits of studying in the UK
The UK institutions consistently rank among the best in the world and qualifications are internationally valued and recognised.
The UK undertakes 5 per cent of the world’s scientific research and produces 14 per cent of the world’s most frequently cited papers.
UK institutions offer flexibility of choice and enable you to blend academic and vocational courses of your choice.
The teaching and study methodology used in the UK give you the freedom to be creative and develop skills sets and confidence.
As a student you get the opportunity to be taught by the world’s leading academics and experts; you also benefit from their constant academic support.
UK degrees can be tailored to your interests and often include specialised modules.
The UK is the home of English hence an ideal place to develop language skills and enhance employment prospects.
Intakes
The main intake offered by all Universities is September / October few universities offer Jan / Feb intake also.
Very few universities have May Intake. Colleges may offer four intake in a Year.
Types of courses we promote:
Masters, Postgraduate Diploma, Bachelor degrees, ACCA, CAT, CIMA, ESOL, IFA and Advance Diplomas.
General Admission Requirements
A completed application form with Lekkside Application fee (NGN 25,000.00)
Academic Transcripts & Certificates
Statement of purpose
Two Recommendation Letters (for few courses, and on Original letterheads preferably)
English Language Certificate – IELTS/TOEFL/Letter from University confirming medium of instruction
Three Passport size Photographs – (optional)
Work Experience Certificate or Appointment letter (preferably on the original letter heads)
Conditional offer letter:
Lekkside Consultancy Fee – NGN 100.000:00 Plus 5% VAT must be pay later after admission.
For Students applying with incomplete documents like TOEFL/ IELTS or students awaiting results. Students may also be asked to deposit some of his tuition fee and it 50% in most of the cases required by institutes.
Lead time for offer letter:
One hour to four weeks depending on fulfilling requirements, like if no English proficiency document is submitted than Skype Interviews are conducted and it consume some extra time.
Apply Online:
For undergraduate admissions, applications can be made through Lekkside or through Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) . UCAS is an online process. One UCAS application form enables you to apply for up to 5 universities in the UK.
For postgraduate study applications are made directly to universities or through us for better assistance for swift process and following documents are mostly provided.
IELTS requirement can be waived at a UK University for gifted (exceptional) students but for this the Academic Registrar at the Higher Education
The following documents you will require to apply in your desired studies abroad programme:
All Academic documents.
Academic reference letters from professors who have taught you most recently or employers.
Statement of Purpose.
Curriculum Vitae / Resume (optional).
English proficiency test results.
Portfolio (in case of Students applying for art and design courses & Architecture programs).
Others (Certificates / achievements at the State and National Level and extracurricular activities).
Passport copy.
Photographs.
Completing your application form:
Once you have completed and submitted your application form with your documents, your application is then considered by the Admissions Tutor for your particular degree scheme and their decision is sent to you . You will receive e-mail confirmation from institute/UCAS when the admissions tutor has made a decision on your application and you have to respond to the decision of unconditional offer by firm acceptance of declining the offer through UCAS.
For Postgraduate study you have to reply directly to the university or through us:
If you hold a conditional offer, you have to fulfill that condition. Condition may be passing some relevant exams and obtaining certain grades or/and making fee deposits. The payment options vary from institute to institute, usually one term or 50% of fee deposit is required to have a unconditional admission / Confirmation Of Acceptance for studies which is issued by UKBA.
Obtaining Valid CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies):
This will be a letter from your institution confirming that a place has been offered to you and that the course is full-time. The CAS letter should state how long the course will last. Where your course is more advanced and specialized, the CAS letter should also state what level of English is needed for the course (giving minimum test marks, if appropriate) and confirm that you satisfy this requirement.