Shadiyar Talas, a 10 G grade student at the Nazarbayev Intellectual School in Nur-Sultan, took part in a school competition for a two-year A-levels programme in economics or engineering at Oxford Sixth Form College and won a 50% scholarship to study at the college.

During the 5-stage Olympiad, Shadiyar passed tests in English, math, and economics, and wrote an essay. The final stage included an interview with a college representative.

– Getting into a grant program at a U.K. university is not for everyone. If I finish my two-year studies in this country, there may be future incentives for British universities. In the future I want to become a qualified specialist in business and economics or political science. I believe that when you get a good opportunity, you should not only believe in success, but also work hard and hone your skills, – said Shadyar.

Oxford Sixth Form College is one of the leading independent high school colleges in the UK with GCSE, A-Level, BTEC Bussiness, Academic Preparation and International Foundation Year (IFY) programs.

Oxford Sixth Form College, founded in 1988, offers a lively program of trips, visits and extracurricular activities that complement the curriculum.

In 2013, Oxford Sixth Form College ranked 30th among private schools in the country in graduation exams, a more than impressive success for such a young institution. The College is accredited by the British Council and has repeatedly received high marks from specialized independent organizations for its effective preparation for university. The total number of graduates today already exceeds 30,000 – they went on to study at such prestigious universities as University College London, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Durham, Oxford, St Andrews and others.