general info
What are the levels of education system?
1. pre-school
2. primary education
3. secondary education
4. the sixth form/ college
5. higher education
When do pupils take their first exam? In what subjects?
At the age of 6. (in English, maths, science (=core subjects))
What age does secondary education begin?
11
Which education level is not compulsory?
Nursery
What type of education starts at the age of 3-4?
pre-school
What does GCSE mean?
General Certificate of Secondary Education
What are the 2 most famous universities in the UK?
Oxford, Cambridge
What are the 3 main types of secondary schools?
1. State
2. Public/independent schools
3. Grammar school
Key Stage 1 is from age ____ to _____, and puils learn the _______ skills here, that is, how to read and write, how to do arithmetic, etc.
Key Stage 1 is from age _5_ to __6_, and puils learn the __basic__ skills here, that is, how to read and write, how to do arithmetic, etc.
What are SATs?
They are national tests taken twice during pupils' primary school life. (at the end of Key Stage 1 in year 2, and at the end of Key Stage 2 in year 6).
Do you know at least one famous boarding school?
Eton, Winchester, Harrow
What's the difference between the state and public schools?
Public schools are not free of charge, they are very expensive.
Do students learn a foreign language in primary school?
No.
When do students take A-level exams?
at the age of 18
When can students go to university?
After the A-level exams with very good results.
What does the school uniform consist of?
–blazer or sweater with school logo
–shirt and tie or polo shirt / t-shirt
–dark trousers or dark skirt
–black shoes
When is full-time education compulsory?
For all children aged between 5 and 16.
How is the GCSE exam marked?
numbers
Mention three notable ex-students of Eton College.
1.Prince William
2.Boris Johnson
3.George Orwell
4.David Cameron
5.Ian Fleming
6.Prince Harry
A school year in Britain is divided into 3 _____: ______, _______, and ________.
terms;
Autumn, Spring, Summer