1、UK education systems UK Education System Over hundred years old,the UK education system is basically structured in different levels.They are:Pre-school educationPrimary education Secondary educationFurther Education Higher educationPre-school educationIt is kindergarten education for 3-year-old to 5
2、-year-old childrenkindergarten educationkindergarten educationThe fee for kindergarten education is high,which is paid by both parents and government.In kindergarten,If a child is to stay in school all day,his parents needs to pay 1200 pounds per month.Primary educationChildren attend a primary scho
3、ol for 6 years,from 5 to 11.A primary school may be divided into two parts,infants and juniors.In co-educated or mixed schools,most boys and girls are taught together.Primary pupilsEducation is free for all children from 5 to 16.Full-time education is compulsory(义务的)for all children aged between 5 a
4、nd 16.This can be provided by state schools,independent schools.About 94 percent pupils in England receive free education from public funds,while 6 percent attend independent fee paying schools or homeschooling.Secondary educationA comprehensive school(综合学校)offers 5-year courses to pupils.Promotion
5、to a higher class every year does not depend on examination results,it is almost automatic.Pupils never repeat the year.Boarding School Higher Education1.British universities are public bodies,which receive funds from central government.2.The U.K has only one privately-funded university,the Universi
6、ty of Buckingham(白金汉大学).Higher Education There are about 90 universities,including the Open University,Oxford,and Cambridge,which were established in the 13th Century.The 15 city technology colleges in England offer the national curriculum krkjlm but with an emphasis mfss on science,technology,and m
7、athematics.school yearThe academic year in UK has three terms.Each term will run for seven to fourteen weeks.School holidays are Christmas,Easter and summer vocation(July to Sep).The primary schools and further education colleges normally have a much longer term.My opinions on British educationVery open and freeRich and variousNot too many examinationsA good place for further studyThiss all,thanks!