Бредихина Т.А. учитель английского языка гимназии г. Лабытнанги
School Education in Britain
State schools - are free (parents don’t pay money) -schools provide their pupils with books and equipment for their studies a bout 93 percent of all children Private schools ( Independent schools) -parents pay money for these schools a bout 7 percent of all children
play learn to read write l earn the basis of arithmetic
learn geography history religion a foreign language are prepared for the Common Entrance Exam which they take at the age of 11
various subjects in order to have a qualification 1. G.C.S.E. (General Certificate of Secondary Education) 2. "O level" (Ordinary level) the end of compulsory education
can leave school if they wish: go to a college of further education to study for more practical (vocational) diplomas relating to the world of work, such as hairdressing, typing or mechanics w ork About two thirds of the pupils continue their studies in the sixth form (2 years) About one-third
c hoose 4-5 subjects, which are necessary to pass the advanced level exams have further examinations which are necessary for getting into university or college a re prepared for a national exam called "A" level (advanced level) (after the first year) "A 2" level (after the second year) IB (International Baccalaureate)
with the intervals between them during Christmas and Easter. H olidays last about two weeks each but summer holiday s are usually six weeks.
September – December (Christmas) t wo - week holidays
January – April (Easter) two - week holidays
April – July Summer holidays ( six weeks )
Most children – over 80 percent – go to a comprehensive school. “Comprehensive” means all-inclusive. They admit pupils of all abilities.
English Mathematics Science History Geography Art Music Physical Education Information Technology Religious education
Attainment tests are given at the ages of 7, 11 and 14 At the age of 16 students have exams in as many subjects as possible. Weak students may only have three or four subjects. Better students take ten subjects.
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