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What are the 4 levels of education system?
1. nursery
2. primary education
3. secondary education
4. higher education
What type of education starts at the age of 3-4?
Nursery
What age does secondary education begin?
11
Which education level is not compulsory?
Nursery
At what age do students take GCSE exams?
16
How long do primary schools last?
For 6 years.
When do students take A-level exams?
18
What are the 2 main types of secondary schools?
1. State
2. Public/independent schools
What is a boarding school?
Students learn and live there.
What does it mean "sixth form"?
Students can continue their secondary studies for a further two years and it is called "sixth form".
What does GCSE mean?
General Certificate of Secondary Education
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.
Do you know at least one famous boarding school?
Eton, Winchester, Harrow
When can students go to university?
After the A-level exams with very good results.
At what age do children take exams from English, Maths, Science?
7, 11, 14
English, Maths, Science- What subjects are they called?
Core subjects
What are the 2 most famous universities in the UK?
Oxford and Cambridge
When is full-time education compulsory?
For all children aged between 5 and 16.
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