Ages & Stages
Children in the UK start secondary school at what age?
11
Name one compulsory subject?
English / Math
bonus
3x
What time does school start?
8:45 AM
Sixth form is for what ages?
17–18
Students usually finish secondary school at what age?
16
How many additional subjects can students choose?
4 or more
How many terms are in the school year?
3 terms
What time does school end?
3:30 PM
What are the exam names in Scotland?
Highers and Advanced Highers
At what age do students choose their GCSE subjects?
14
Name two optional subjects.
Science, Photography, Drama, Foreign languages
Which holiday is the longest?
Summer holiday
Do students have breaks?
Yes, morning break + lunch break
How many subjects do students study in Year 12 (AS level)?
4 subjects
Which part of the UK uses different exam names instead of GCSE?
Scotland
What are National 5s?
Scotland’s national exams equal to GCSE
How long is the summer holiday in Northern Ireland?
6 weeks or about 2 months
Why do schools have different uniform colors?
Each school has its own colors for identification
Which exams are required for university entry?
A Levels / Advanced Highers
What is the main difference between grammar schools and comprehensive schools?
Grammar = exam to enter; Comprehensive = open to everyone
Why are GCSE results important?
They decide what students can study next and where they continue education
Difference between school year in Scotland and England?
England: Sept–July; Scotland: Aug–June/July
“Will you exchange your points? If you refuse, I will reveal the answer — and it may contain a bonus, or a penalty that could lower your points.”
Qaraqalpaq tilinde:
Ballarıńızdı almastırasız ba? Eger biykar etseńiz, men juwaptı járiyalayman - onda bonus yamasa siziń ballarıńızdı tómenletiwi múmkin bolǵan járiyma bolıwı múmkin."
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Difference between AS level and A level?
AS = first year; A level = second year, needed for university