Best Schools - The latest figures show that education generated almost £20bn for the UK in 2016 through exports suc

Britain’s education sector remains one of its most lucrative international assets with new figures revealing that its exports overseas generate almost £20bn for the UK economy.

The figures, which include income from international students and English language training overseas, are growing year-on-year to an estimated £19.9bn in 2016 and an increase of 26% since 2010 – generating significant revenue for the UK, alongside other well-known exports such as automobiles, advertising and insurance.

International exports adding a significant contribution to the economy include:

Higher education - £13.4bn
Transnational education (TNE) - £1.9bn
Education products and services - £1.9bn
English Language Training Courses - £1.6bn
Independent schools - £0.9bn

Education Secretary Damian Hinds said:

“International university students constitute an important earnings source for our universities but they are also an important part of Britain’s cultural influence in the world. As well as this, there are big growth opportunities in areas like education technology, services and satellite or partner campuses”

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He was the beneficiary of a bursary to fund his education at Whitgift, the £20,000-a-year independent school whose alumni include the rugby union stars Danny Cipriani and Elliot Daly. picture of a fun-loving, down-to-earth, diligent student whose enthusiasm rubbed off on everyone.

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