Independent educational guidance for students and families navigating the UK education system.
I provide clear, practical information about school pathways, post-16 options, university admissions, international qualifications, apprenticeships, scholarships and other educational opportunities in the UK.
Hasan Maridi
PhD | PGCE | QTS | UK Young Academy
Schools and GCSEs
Guidance on the education system in England, including:
GCSE subjects and qualifications
Choosing GCSE options
GCSE resits
Moving into the UK education system
Options after Year 11
Further Education and Sixth Form
Post-16 Education
Clear explanations and comparisons of the main routes available after GCSEs, including:
A Levels
BTEC and other vocational qualifications
T Levels
Apprenticeships
Sixth Form Colleges
Further Education Colleges
The aim is to help students and families understand which pathway may best match their academic goals, interests and future plans.
University Admissions and UCAS
Guidance on the UK university application process, including:
Choosing a university and degree
Entry requirements
UCAS applications
Foundation Years
Access to Higher Education courses
Contextual offers
Clearing
Degree Apprenticeships
Competitive courses such as Medicine, Dentistry and Engineering
International Qualifications
Support for students entering the UK education system with qualifications obtained overseas.
This includes helping students understand:
How international qualifications may be considered in the UK
University and college entry requirements
Qualification comparison services
Possible routes into further and higher education
Foundation and Access programmes
Where formal recognition or comparison of a qualification is required, students are directed to the appropriate official organisations and education providers.
Scholarships and Student Funding
Information about educational funding and opportunities, including:
Scholarships
University bursaries
Student Finance
Widening participation programmes
Sanctuary scholarships
Access and Gateway programmes
Funding opportunities for eligible students
Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
Information about academic and vocational routes, including:
Apprenticeship levels
Degree Apprenticeships
How to search and apply for apprenticeships
University versus apprenticeship routes
Technical and vocational education
Career progression pathways
UK Education Content
I regularly publish educational content explaining the UK education system in a clear and accessible way.
Topics include:
GCSEs and post-16 choices, A Levels, BTECs and T Levels, University admissions, UCAS, Clearing, Apprenticeships, Scholarships, International qualifications, Student funding, Education and careers, Developments in UK education.
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Educational Consultations
If you have a question about an educational pathway, university application, qualification or study option in the UK, you can get in touch for independent educational guidance.
The aim is to help students and families understand their available options and identify the appropriate official information and next steps.
Contact: info@hasanmaridi.com
About Hasan Maridi
Hasan Maridi holds a PhD in Physics and a PGCE in Secondary Physics with Mathematics from the University of Manchester. He also holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in England.
His background includes experience in school teaching, university teaching, academic research and student support in the UK and internationally.
He has taught and supported students across secondary and higher education and has experience of the UK school and university environment.
He is also a member of the UK Young Academy.
Hasan Maridi UK Education was established to provide clear, evidence-based educational information and guidance for students and families navigating the UK education system.
Independent and Evidence-Based Guidance
Information provided through Hasan Maridi UK Education is based wherever possible on official sources, including government departments, universities, UCAS, qualification bodies and other recognised education organisations.
Education policies, admissions requirements, funding arrangements and immigration rules can change. Students should therefore always confirm important decisions directly with the relevant university, college, school or official organisation.
Hasan Maridi UK Education is an independent educational information and guidance service and is not an official representative of UCAS, the UK Government, universities or other education providers unless explicitly stated.