Test on Overview of the UK Education System
Overview of the UK Education System: A Student's Guide
Test: Education system in the UK
20 questions
Question 1: The school day in the UK typically finishes before 3 p.m.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: According to the study materials, school in the UK finishes between 3.30 and 4 p.m., not before 3 p.m.
Question 2: Is the academic year in the UK divided into two halves?
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials explicitly state that the UK academic year has three terms, while the Czech academic year is divided into two halves.
Question 3: Do schools in the UK typically start classes at 8 a.m.?
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that schools in the UK start at 9 a.m.
Question 4: Elementary school in the UK is 5 years long, which is a shorter duration than the 9 years specified for elementary school in the Czech system.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials explicitly state: 'We have elementary /basic, primary/ school for 9 years, they only 5', confirming that the UK elementary school is 5 years, while the Czech one is 9 years, making the UK duration shorter.
Question 5: Compulsory education in the UK begins at the age of 5.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state, 'Education in the UK is compulsory for everyone between the age of 5 to 16' and 'they start at the age of 5'.