UK military college open to UAE students

Students from the UAE will now be able to study at a military college in the UK, following the UAE’s announcement to formulate a draft law on compulsory military service for Emiratis.

By Staff Reporter

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Published: Thu 23 Jan 2014, 1:04 AM

Last updated: Fri 3 Apr 2015, 5:27 PM

Welbeck, UK’s prestigious Defence Sixth Form College (DSFC) has announced plans to open up to students from the UAE and Saudi Arabia. For the first time, a limited number of international students will now be accepted to undertake A Levels at the College as part of the Welbeck Private Scheme (WPS), where students can attend the college and are not be committed to joining the armed forces or civil service.

Peter Middleton, Principal at DSFC said: “This is a unique place which aims to provide an outstanding education that enables each student to achieve the academic credentials that will qualify him, or her, to continue to a top university.”

Through the Welbeck Private Scheme, young people from all around the world are being given the opportunity to become part of a cohort of 175 high calibre young men and women who join each year.

“The opportunities for further study provided through the scheme are quite unique, and go a long way in helping young people fulfil their educational ambitions.”

The college is currently accepting applications for the September 2014 intake of Welbeck Private Scheme students.

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