I would suggest you look at institutions in the north, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds as they will offer a more affordable education and cheaper places to rent than in the south of England.

Once you have chosen the place you want to study, applied and been accepted you will need to start the visa process. For more information about a student visa (INF 5), how to qualify for one, restrictions etc visit the website below:

http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1018721067373

If you are an American Citizen, this website will also be useful and contains a lot more information:

http://www.britainusa.com/

If you need any further help, guidance or information please feel free to contact me and I would be more than happy to offer assistance.

Good luck!

If you want an independent school then go to www.independentschools.co.uk You can compare schools and fees and syllabii. State schools you need to decided which town you want to go to and then go the the Local Education Authority for information. This should be quite easy on the Internet.