The System of Education in the UK

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Theme: The System of Education in the UK

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 Educational system in Britain has strict quality standards. It is compulsory for all children aged 5 to 16 to study. British education is divided into two segments: state schools, which are free of charge, and private schools, which are paid for. Over 90% of children attend state public schools. Also Great Britain has two different systems of education: one is used in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and the other is used in Scotland.

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 In Britain, education is compulsory for all children aged between 5 and 16 years. Many stay at school until 18 years old and then go to university.  Children's education in England is normally divided into two separate stages. They begin with primary education at the age of five and this usually lasts until they are eleven. Then they move to, there they stay until they secondary school reach sixteen, seventeen or eighteen years of age.

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 In the UK, the first level of education is known as primary education. There are usually located close to the child's home. Children tend to be with the same group throughout the day, and one teacher has responsibility for most of the work they do.Primary schools (5 - 11 year olds)

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 Most children transfer at the age of 11 - usually to their nearest secondary school, though the law allows parents in England and Wales to express preferences for other schools too.Secondary schools (11 - 16 year olds)

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Types of Schools in Britain There are two different types of school: state schools private schools

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State Schools Private schools There are schools run by the Government. These schools are known as State Schools and parents do not pay. They are financed by public funds, which means that the money comes from the national and local taxes. State schools are divided into the following types: Grammar schools Modern schools Comprehensive schoolsTechnical schools All students at private schools must pay. Typical fees for 2011 at a private boarding school in Britain are £24,000 per year (inclusive of accommodation and meals). The fees at private schools are exactly the same for British students as for overseas students.

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• Education in Great Britain, considered one of the best in the world. Superb Colleges and Universities, where the choice of courses is almost unlimited. From Mathematics to Medicine. There are over 90 universities in GB.Universities and Colleges in Great Britain

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• University of Cambridge • University of Oxford • University of Birmingham • University of Manchester • University of Leeds • Durham University • University of Edinburgh • University of Warwick • University College London • University of SouthamptonThe Best U.K. Universities