INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

Combine football with your education.

Explore the education routes available alongside your football development in Liverpool.

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International Education at Steven Gerrard Academy

Study. Train. Play in Liverpool. ‍ Our Education programme gives international players the opportunity to combine football with a clear academic pathway in Liverpool.

Football, education and academy life

Football every week.

Education players continue to train and play inside the Steven Gerrard Academy football environment. Sessions are built around technical, tactical and physical development, with access to coaches, facilities, matches, gym work and analysis across the programme.

Study with purpose.

The Education programme is built for players who want to keep their academic future on track while pursuing football in England. Players can study towards A-Level equivalent qualifications or progress into a university foundation or degree route.

Live the academy lifestyle.

Players live, train and study alongside other international players in Liverpool. The environment is designed to support development on the pitch, in the classroom and away from home.

Choose your pathway

Three routes. One academy environment.

The Education programme offers flexible academic pathways depending on age, qualifications, English level and long-term goals. Select a pathway to find out more.

Pre-university study

For players aged 16+ who want to combine football with academic study in Liverpool, LILA* College offers internationally recognised British qualifications alongside our football programme.

Students can choose from a range of A Levels or BTEC Level 3 qualifications in Sports Coaching and Development or International Business Management.

These academic and vocational qualifications are comparable in level and purpose to the final years of US high school or Australian senior secondary education (Years 11–12). They offer academically credible study with practical, real-world approaches to learning.

Both pathways are designed to prepare students for university entry in the UK and internationally, while developing valuable knowledge and skills for future careers.

Students also benefit from personalised academic support, pastoral care and expert university application guidance, helping them achieve their ambitions both on and off the pitch.

University foundation

For players preparing for undergraduate study in the UK. This route supports students looking to progress into higher education while continuing to train, play and develop as footballers.

University degree

For players aged 18+ who want to study at university in Liverpool while continuing their football journey with Steven Gerrard Academy.

Players can pursue their chosen degree while remaining part of the academy environment.

Your football and education experience

Study and play.

Keep your education on track.

For players who stay longer, our Football and Education programme gives you the chance to continue your academic journey while living and training in Liverpool. This is for players who want more than a football experience. It is for players building a future.

Live in Liverpool.

One city. One routine. One team.

Players live in Liverpool alongside other ambitious international players. The academy environment gives students the chance to build independence, make friendships, experience a new culture and learn what it takes to balance football, education and daily life. Liverpool becomes more than a destination. It becomes home.

Your future in the game.

Football. University. Careers.

Since 2011, Steven Gerrard Academy has helped players progress into professional football, semi-professional football, college scholarships, coaching, sports science and careers across the football industry. The Education programme gives players a route to keep developing while preparing for life beyond the pitch. Not every player takes the same path. That is why education matters.

Who is this for?

This programme is for international players who want to keep training seriously while continuing their academic development.

It is ideal for players who want to:

Study and play football in England.

Continue education while living in Liverpool.

Progress towards university.

Combine football with a High School Diploma route.

Prepare for a UK university pathway.

Train in a full-time football environment.

Build independence away from home.

Keep career options open on and off the pitch.

Football, education, accommodation and support.

The Education programme brings together academic study, football development, accommodation, meals, player care and day-to-day support. Players are not just joining a course. They are joining a complete academy environment.

Your next steps