The system of Education in Britain Visloguzova Nastya 9B

Primary school Education in Britain is compulsory from 5 till 16 years. Children under 5 years can go it nursery school or kindergarten. Pupils start to go to primary school when they are 5 and finish it at the age of 11.Primary school includes infant and junior schools.

The national curriculum for primary schools In infant schools (ages 5-7), the main emphasis is on basic literacy and numeracy - learning to read and write and basic arithmetic. In Junior schools are required to teach: English, Mathematics, Science, Information Technology (Computers), Religious Education, Design and Technology, History, Geography, Art, Music and Physical Education. And, the NC lays down what is to be taught in each subject.

Secondary Schools At the age of 11 in England, children leave primary school and go to secondary school, and they are required to stay at school until they are 16. There are different sorts of secondary schools. Most children go to comprehensive schools. Some children go to grammar schools. These are schools for the academically more able children. Children have to pass a test to get into grammar schools. Grammar schools have a long history in England. Before the introduction of computers, children who failed the test to go to a grammar school went to separate secondary schools. Most state secondary schools in England are now for boys and girls.

Exams At age of 16, pupils take examinations in most of these subjects. In England, the exams are called GCSEs (General Certificate of Secondary Education) and in Scotland, Standard Grades. At the age 16 pupils have a choice. They can stay on at school to study for more exams, usually in academic subjects, to qualify for higher education, or they can leave and go to college to study for more exams or to get the skills and qualifications they need for work. Some pupils start work at 16 and go to college part time to get their qualifications. Those who want to go on to Higher Education (universities) specialize in a narrower range of subjects at the age of 16. In England, they study for 2 more years and take A levels Over the last few years the A level system has been changed, and is still changing, and students now often study 5 subjects, but not in such depth.

Higher Education - Universities Higher Education - Universities Most universities in Great Britain teach a wide range of subjects - science and engineering, natural sciences, humanities and social sciences, law, accountancy, and some have medical schools. The first degree in England is called a Bachelors degree (BA or BSc), and usually takes 3 years. Students usually study only one or two subjects in great detail for 3 years. Most universities in Great Britain teach a wide range of subjects - science and engineering, natural sciences, humanities and social sciences, law, accountancy, and some have medical schools. The first degree in England is called a Bachelors degree (BA or BSc), and usually takes 3 years. Students usually study only one or two subjects in great detail for 3 years.