• London Global Education

    -LGE-

    L3 Foundation Programmes

    Preparing International Students for British Universities and Beyond

  • London Global Education (LGE) offers tailored pathways that combine the best academic excellence of Britian and beyond, providing students with a unique opportunity to pursue higher education in a global context.

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    Trusted TNE Pathway Provider

    Drawing on decades of expert insights, LGE designs tailored programmes that bridge the educational and linguistic gaps between Chinese high schools and UK universities.

    Fully aligned with the UK higher education framework, our curriculum prepares students academically, linguistically, and culturally.

    By simulating the realities of degree-level study through active learning and collaborative projects, we equip students with the independence and critical thinking skills needed to excel from day one.

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    Building Bridges to University Success

    Core Academics: Builds strong analytical, theoretical, and practical subject foundations.

    University Skills: Advances academic English, critical writing, and independent study techniques.

    Global Benchmark: A trusted, UK-aligned qualification ensuring smooth university entry.

    1:1 Guidance: Delivers individual mentoring, career planning, and application support.

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    Proud Sponser of the British Universities' China Association's 9th Annual Conference

    As an organisation dedicated to bridging the gap between Chinese high school students and UK higher education, supporting BUCA’s incredible network of university representatives is a natural fit for us.

    This conference comes at an exciting time for LGE. With our first cohort of 160 students nearing completion and an array of excellent UK university offers already secured, we are eager to discuss how we can further expand our formal progression and articulation pathways.

  • LGE Latest News

    Company updates and happenings

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    LGE formalises official partnership with the prestigious Harrow Nanning School in Guangxi province of China.

    It was a pleasure for our Academic Director, Richard Mann, to formalise this strategic collaboration with Harrow Nanning’s Headmistress, Joanne Dunphy.
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    LGE partner university University of East Anglia visits our delivery centre for a live, world-class lecture on economics.

    Our delivery partner centre in Beijing was treated to a guest lecture delivered by Professor Emiliya Lazarova, Head of the School of Economics at UEA.

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    We're proud of our VP, Dr Cheryl Yu's article, "China’s rise as a study hub calls for an internationalisation rethink" being featured in Times Higher Education.

    Read about China's evolving domestic trends, with more Chinese students opting for in-country pathways such as foundation programmes as practical alternatives to direct overseas study.

    Could we see UK institutions functioning less as national universities with overseas ambitions, and more as transnational knowledge enterprises, seamlessly embedded across borders?

    As co-written by our VP, Dr Cheryl Yu, in University World News
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    We are incredibly excited to announce that Dr. Midya Yousefi has joined London Global Education (LGE) as an Academic Advisor.

    Dr. Yousefi is currently an Assistant Professor in the Ed.D. and MA programs at Wenzhou-Kean University, bringing over nine years of distinguished international experience in higher education and educational leadership.
  • We at LGE help universities establish pre-undergraduate foundational programmes abroad to grow recruitment and presence.

    Our programme is uniquely designed and developed by both British and British-educated academics.

    Drawing from our own decades of experiences and expertise, we integrate support from international education systems to create a pathway tailored to the needs of our students.

    Our programme provides British universities with a high-quality student pipeline, ensuring well-prepared candidates for a range of undergraduate degrees. Students who successfully complete LGE pathway programmes to respected institutions across the UK.

    - Richard Mann, Academic Director of London Global Education (LGE)

    LGE in Media

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    LGE President to speak at QS China Summit 2026

    QS China Summit in Shenzhen, China

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    LGE featured in QS Insights Magazine Issue #34

    Richard Mann, Academic Director:

    “To remain competitive in this century, universities should consider collaborating with regional partners to deliver dual-track A-Level and Foundation programmes that offer both academic rigour and flexibility that is tailored to the aspirations of Chinese students,” says Richard Mann, Academic Director of London/Beijing based London Global Education.

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    London Global Education and University of East Anglia Form Pathway Partnership

    Team LGE

    The agreement marks a joint commitment to expanding access to UK higher education in China and other regions through transnational education (TNE), the organisations said.

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    Chinese outbound recovery slow, students considering alternative destinations

    Team LGE

    "International foundation programmes have become more popular, which are “providing a more accessible and cost-effective entry point” for those seeking higher education qualifications"

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    How China’s 2025 International Education Strategy Provides 7 Key Gateways for British Universities

    Richard Mann, Academic Director of LGE

    The expansion of transnational education offers a compelling opportunity for British universities to extend their reach and impact by delivering their programmes within China.

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    International student scholarships aimed at encouraging a more equitable world

    Dr. Cheryl Yu, Vice President at LGE

    This year, we are seeing a trend where in destinations characterised by tightened immigration settings, more institutions are exploring TNE, whether through joint degrees, exchanges, or branch campuses. China’s requirements offer an indication of the likely evolution of how TNE agreements will be structured around the world (*reference to Yu's work).

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    How market shifts are impacting Chinese agencies

    Dr. Cheryl Yu, Vice President at LGE

    Foreign institutions hoping to maintain a strong presence in China must evolve with the market. The traditional reliance on agencies is no longer sufficient. Instead, universities must...develop strong institutional collaborations with international schools in China, positioning themselves as trusted higher education pathways for students already enrolled in globally focused secondary education.

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    TNE numbers will overtake foreign students in UK – Experts

    Dave Amor, Director, UK Partner Development

    “I’m 50-50 on TNE outstripping the number of international students in the UK in 2025 and reckon it is more like 90/10 odds on transnational numbers being larger than international students in the UK next year.”

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    Transnational higher education: Lessons from China

    Dr. Cheryl Yu, Senior Advisor at LGE

    China’s transnational education (TNE) policies incentivise overseas universities and colleges to engage in TNE in China. Equally, growing unemployment is likely to further boost student demand for locally taught international courses and degrees.