Flashcards on The British Education System
The British Education System: A Student's Guide to UK Schools
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Education in Britain
24 cards
Card 1
Question: From what ages is school attendance compulsory in Britain?
Answer: From age 5 to 16.
Card 2
Question: What types of schools exist in Britain and which are supported by public funds?
Answer: State schools (supported by public funds) and fee-paying independent schools (private and church schools).
Card 3
Question: What are 'public schools' in Britain and give two famous examples.
Answer: Public schools are elite independent (private) secondary boarding schools for boys aged 13–18; examples: Eton and Harrow.
Card 4
Question: Are tuition and textbooks free in state schools?
Answer: Yes — tuition and equipment, including textbooks and exercise-books, are entirely free in state schools.
Card 5
Question: Are boys and girls educated together in British schools?
Answer: Yes, boys and girls are educated together in state schools.
Card 6
Question: Do children wear uniforms in British schools?
Answer: Yes, children in the British school system wear uniforms.
Card 7
Question: What are typical school hours and days for state schools in Britain?
Answer: State schools usually run Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to about 3 or 4 p.m.
Card 8
Question: How long is the summer break and what other holidays do British schools usually have?
Answer: They usually have about 6 weeks off in summer and additional holidays at Christmas, Easter and Whitsun.
Card 9
Question: What are the main stages of education in Britain?
Answer: Pre-school, primary, secondary and tertiary education.
Card 10
Question: At what ages do children attend pre-school and what percentage attend?
Answer: Three- and four-year-old children attend pre-school (kindergartens); about 47% of children go there.