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It is impossible to imagine the UK developed in all areas without a clear, verified over the years educational process. Despite some conservatism in the educational field, one cannot but admit that it is one of the best in the modern world.
Speaking about education in the United Kingdom, it should be understood that in fact there are 2 different systems- one in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and the other in Scotland. Both of these systems are thoroughly developed and fully meet the needs of society.

Features of the educational system

For more than 70 years, the education system in the UK has been governed by the Education Act, signed in 1944. This important document deals with school education, but many aspects of the whole educational system generally.

Education in the UK is divided into 5 stages:

• preschool - for children 3-4 years old;
• primary - for students 5-11 years old;
• secondary - for students aged 11-16;
• after school - for students aged 16-18;
• higher - for students from 18 years.

Education for children aged 5 to 16 is compulsory. Whether it is worth studying for a child under 5 years old, his parents decide, and whether it is necessary to get an education after 16 years old, the citizen himself decides. The system is designed in such a way that students can complete some educational levels in one educational institution, while others require training in specialized institutions.

Preschool education

Early childhood education in the UK is an integral part of educational school full cycle, and often kindergartens are part of primary schools. Children aged 3-4 years can attend kindergartens or nurseries at the request of their parents. There, kids are taught to write, read and count, they develop them comprehensively with the help of games. There are public and private preschool institutions.
British pre-school education is limited to ages 2-7, but in fact most children are in a nursery from 2 to 4 years old, after which they are sent to primary school.
For full-time kindergarten services, you must pay or give the child to a free nursery, but they are designed for only 2-3 hours a day. The average cost of British pre-school education is significantly higher than in other European countries, so the country provides parents with special loan programs.

Primary School

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, primary school education can start at different ages:

• from 4 to 11 years old (Primary School) with a 7-year period of study;
• from 7 to 13 years old (Junior School) with a 6-year period of study.

In Scotland, the primary school entry policy is somewhat different in that the formation of school groups depends on which month of which year the child was born:

• children born from March to August go to school from 5-5.5 years old;
• children born between September and February go to school at 4 years - 4 years and 11 months.

Experts believe that the Scottish system of forming school groups is more flexible.
Primary school teaches geography, history, mathematics, English language, music, art and industrial technology. All these subjects in elementary school are chosen by parents for their children.
Pupils in UK schools study for 6 semesters or terms, starting classes in September and ending in July. The academic year lasts 38 weeks, there are also holidays of 2-3 weeks for Christmas and Easter holidays, as well as 6 weeks in the summer. In the middle of each trimester, children are given another 1 week break. In most cases, education in schools is 5 days.
Schools have their own examination systems. In the Primary School, this is SATS, which is held 2 times: one 2 years after the start of training and another one at the end of the educational stage. The Junior School conducts an exam "11+" - it is the final one for training. Both of these exams are required to progress from elementary to high school.

secondary school

General features

At the age of 11-13, children go to secondary school and study there until the age of 17. This period of study is also compulsory for all UK citizens. Upon graduation, students receive GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) - a certificate of secondary education. There are also schools in the country that issue GNVQ (General National Vocational Qualification) - a certificate of professional qualification.
Immigrant children are also enrolled in secondary schools from the age of 11-13, but most often they are assigned to boarding schools.
After 2 years of high school, all students take the 13+ Common Entrance Examination or Common Entrance Examinations in subjects such as:

• English (British and international);
• mathematics (calculation in the mind, with and without a calculator);
• geography, history;
• Latin and Greek writing;
• chemistry, physics or biology;
• Irish and Welsh (for Northern Ireland and Wales respectively);
• foreign languages to choose from.

Based on the results of the exam, students receive a pass to further education in middle school. In the period of 14-17 years, students prepare for the General Certificate of Secondary Education exams - this is the final test for obtaining a certificate of secondary education. The list of examination subjects is repeated by analogy with "13+" with the addition of several more disciplines.
School education in the UK is characterized by strict discipline, for example, for absenteeism or poor academic performance, a student can be expelled from school.
If parents wish to homeschool their child, they must obtain official permission from the Board of Education.

Private schools

Private schools in the UK are called public schools - this is educational organizations full or partial board, which is less common. They are closed institutions of an educational type, where students are fully supported, that is, they study and live there. These schools have become traditional in the United Kingdom and are a prominent feature of British private education.
Private schools undoubtedly have advantages over state ones - they have more subjects to study, a strong material base, and the teaching staff is highly qualified. All this has led to the fact that graduates of private British schools are more likely to enter a higher educational institution.

Secondary special education

In addition to schools, there are institutions in the United Kingdom called Tertiary Colleges where students can receive professional education, i.e. a specific profession (the English equivalent of our vocational schools). Education in such institutions is an alternative to the A-Levels programs, which will be discussed later, but unlike them, Tertiary Colleges involve subsequent professional activities, that is, a less flexible approach to further possible training.
For institutions of this type, a private change in educational programs is typical.

Post-secondary education

After graduating from high school, every Briton has two paths to choose from: either go to work or continue their studies at a college or university. If a person chooses the second, then he must receive additional preparatory education, that is, take two-year A-Levels courses. They represent the study of profile 4-5 disciplines in the first year and another 3-4 disciplines in the second year. The student himself chooses which disciplines to study, since they determine his future specialization.
Every year, students must take exams, but they are not clearly regulated, the student himself can choose those subjects that he wants from total proposed disciplines.
If a foreigner comes to the UK to receive higher education, then his path begins precisely with A-Levels courses. For foreigners, a more simplified, but more intensive option (only for 1 year) is possible under the Foundation program. Its peculiarity is that the student pays his attention only to 1-2 specialized subjects and in-depth study language in order to understand academic English university vocabulary in the future.

Higher education

General information

The last stage of students is higher education, which students become at the age of 18. It starts at the bachelor's level, which lasts 3-4 years (in the field of medicine - 6 years). If a bachelor's degree takes 4 years of a student's time, then in the 4th year they offer knowledge for the first level of a master's degree.
Anyone who has received a bachelor's degree can continue their education at the following educational levels:

• Master (1-2 years of study).
• Postgraduate (3 years of study).

Colleges in the United Kingdom are of three types:

• Classical (they are accredited and can issue a bachelor's degree).
• Technical (have a narrowly focused training program and provide practical basic training in a specific working specialty).
• Further education (gives special professional education, for example, in the field of mechanical engineering, design).

There are two types of universities in the UK:

• Unitary (they include faculties and departments).
• Collegiate (several dozen colleges are united in them), for example, Cambridge and Oxford universities.

Higher education for all residents of the UK, including foreigners, is paid. However, citizens of the country have some privileges in payment, while foreign students must pay the full cost of study. There is support for students in the country in the form of scholarships and grants, which can be received by especially gifted students.
The start time of classes in higher educational institutions is the month of October. The academic year is divided into trimesters, which in turn last for 8-10 weeks. The main forms of work in colleges are lectures, seminars and laboratory work. In addition, there are also tutorials for groups of students of 2-10 people, for which the teacher (tutor) conducts his own classes. Holidays for students last from June 1 to September 30.

Features of higher education in the UK

Over 600 UK colleges (both public and private) offer young people professional specialties in different areas. Prospective students can choose between studying at an institute, a university or a polytechnic college (here it is supposed to receive an academic or doctoral degree). Doctoral degrees are awarded to students for an invaluable and outstanding contribution to science or for special inventions, research for practical applications.
University students are offered a choice of a large number of electives, they have access to scientific laboratories and modern libraries. And the educational program is so flexible that it allows you to get 2 academic degrees at once as a result of successfully completed training. different directions.
In the United Kingdom, it is welcome and extramural education in higher educational institutions. In this case, the student learns on his own, focusing on specially designed educational packages. At the same time, he has the opportunity to communicate with teachers and consult with them by e-mail or online.
Education in the UK can be called elite, so many high-ranking parents from different countries of the world are trying to help their children enter British universities. Despite the high cost of education, students gain in-depth knowledge, master secular manners, and, most importantly, acquire valuable contacts in business and politics. UK university diplomas are the most prestigious in the world; every year up to 3.5 million students study here, of which more than 400 thousand are foreigners.
The success of the developed educational system in Great Britain is also evidenced by the fact that its principles were adopted in Canada and Australia.

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Education system in Great Britain

In the UK, schooling is compulsory from the age of 5 to 16. Some will immediately be able to object that, they say, since 2015, education in the UK has become compulsory up to the age of 18. This is true! But for the last 3 years (15-18 years) young people have the right to study in other educational institutions, for example, in private Sixth Form colleges, further education colleges, analogues of our vocational schools, or work as an apprentice under the supervision of an experienced master who has the right for training young professionals.

But back to the students. Before the start of training, namely from the age of 2, children attend Nursery or Pre-preparatory School(similar to our kindergartens). It can be either an independent educational institution or part of an elementary school. It is worth noting that precisely because Kindergarten may be part of a school, and a legend has arisen that children in the UK go to school from the age of 2.

With difficulty understanding education systems in the UK we face from the start. Despite the fact that the compulsory starting age of education is 5 years old, children have the opportunity at 4 years old to enter a preparatory class called the Reception Year. Parents can use this opportunity at their discretion. This is the first difference from our system. English parents who believe that their child is not mature enough can send him to school from the age of 5. In this case, he will begin his studies no longer from the Reception Year, but from the first grade (Year 1). In other words, such a child does not lag behind and is not ahead of peers. With us, if parents think that a child is mature enough at 6 years old, then he goes to school with 7-year-olds, and thus is a year ahead of his peers, but more on that later.

In the preparatory class, children are prepared in a playful and entertaining way for the beginning of schooling. against the total curriculum this year is not coming. But not everything is so simple. In fairness, it should be said that there are "difficulties" in the English system. Not all children have the opportunity to get to the Reception Year. In England, there is such a thing as "summer children", that is, children born in the period from April 1 to August 31. They are considered "less ready" in relation to their peers born at the beginning of the year. That is why they are recommended to start training at the age of 5. By law, the parents of such children have the opportunity to apply for admission to kindergarten, but the last word remains with the school management, which in most cases refuses to do so, motivating such a decision by the unwillingness to have a “knowingly lagging behind” child in the class. On this basis, scandals often arise. Every now and then there are articles in the newspapers about how some parents file a complaint against the school authorities for refusing to accept their "summer child" in the kindergarten class. Despite this, the issue still remains unresolved, since both sides are right in their own way. The school does not want to accept a child who is less mature than other students, as perhaps he will distract other children. It is difficult to doubt the logic of this decision. But you can also understand the parents. They are concerned that their child's peers, who were "fortunate" to be born a few weeks, or even days earlier, will already start their studies, and next year, when their child goes to school, he will really lag behind those who By this time, the preparatory year will have already ended.

However, the law is the law. And it states that a child must start school on September 1 following their fifth birthday. A child born between January 1 and April 1 has the opportunity to start school on September 1 following his fourth birthday.

School education in England is inextricably linked with the biological age of the child. Upon admission to school, or when changing educational institutions, the grade in which a child is admitted is determined by his age on September 1 of the year in which he begins his education. Sometimes it comes to an incident when a child born on September 2 must go to school a year later or, in the case of a school change, a class lower. The law exists, but far from being applied in all schools, no matter how certain "unfortunate agents" convince you of this. Yes, indeed, the more prestigious and older the school, the more reverently they follow this rule. In my practice, there was a child born on September 2, who was refused to be accepted into one of the schools from our list for this very reason, despite all the parents' attempts to "negotiate". At the same time, there are many schools, sometimes no worse, that are more flexible in their approach to this issue. Here we should return to the previously mentioned feature of "our" education, to the possibility of sending a 6-year-old child to school along with 7-year-old children.

It is because of this that one of the main problems arises when transferring a child to a British school. As we have already said, most English schools make a decision on enrolling in a particular class based on the biological age of the child. But in this case it turns out that the child, despite the difference of 1 year, has already completed this year in his native school, and if we consider the situation in terms of the number school years, such a child is actually "left for the second year."

I am sure that the vast majority of parents do not even notice this, no one tells them about it, they were accepted to school and well. I happened to learn this lesson the hard way when, after signing all the documents and transferring money, dad decided to count the number of school years, and was, to put it mildly, bewildered, realizing that his child was being left for the second year. Fortunately, the situation was resolved, and everyone was satisfied. By this I try to warn other parents who find themselves in a similar situation. Yes, indeed, most schools will not make exceptions for you and will insist on enrollment based on the biological age of the child. But there are schools that agree to "get into position" and accept such a child in a higher class. Here everyone must decide for himself what is best. Insist on the sequence of classes, sometimes sacrificing the level of the school, or, taking advantage of the moment, give the child the opportunity to unlearn a year one grade lower, tighten up the language, join the team and continue learning with their peers. My task is to convey to you that such an opportunity exists, no matter how your agent beats his chest.

The academic year runs from September to July. It is divided into three parts, trimesters: autumn trimester from September to Christmas (Christmas in the UK in December), spring trimester from January to Easter, and summer trimester from April to July. Each trimester lasts approximately 12 weeks, the holidays dividing each trimester in half (Half term holidays) last about a week each and are held in October, February and May respectively. The holidays between trimesters, Christmas and Easter, last about 2 weeks each and summer about 6-8 weeks.

Mandatory schooling consists of two stages: initial or preparatory ( Preparatory Education) and secondary (Secondary Education ) education. Accordingly, Preparatory (abbreviated as Prep School) and Senior School. Primary School ends in Year 8 (in most public schools Year 6). During this period, children take exams twice: at the end of the second (7 years) and sixth (11 years) years of study, respectively, the Key Stage (Key Stage) one and two ( Key Stage 1 ) (Key Stage 2 ). Children enrolled in a parallel American program graduate from Elementary School, while those enrolled in IB , complete the course IBPYP . Test results are entered into a single national database of student performance.

Exams are taken in compulsory disciplines: English (English), Mathematics (Mathematics) and Natural Sciences (Science), a block of chemistry, physics and biology. Other subjects such as History (History), Geography (Geography), Technology (Technology), Music (Music), Arts (Art) and Physical Education (Physical Education or abbreviated PE) are also included in the program, but exams for them on these stages are not given up.

There is also the concept of "Primary Education", what does it mean? There are two sectors of education in the UK, public (state-funded) and private (independent or private). So "Primary Education" means the same First stage training in public education as "Preparatory Education" in private. Accordingly, "Pre-preparatory School" in private education means the same as "Pre-school" in public education. By the way, it should be noted that private schools in England are called Public Schools, which literally translates as Public Schools, which often confuse foreigners. You can read more about this issue in our separate article (Public school).

After graduating from Primary School, at the age of 13, students move on to Senior School. In the public sector, this school is sometimes called the Secondary School. Here the confusion arises precisely because of the inaccurate translation. Literally Secondary means "Second". In the Russian translation, it is called the Middle. Therefore, it turns out that the middle and second schools are one and the same. During the training, students also take exams at Key Stage 3 (Year 9, 14 years old) and Key Stage 4 (Year 11, 16 years old).

The fourth stage, according to the traditional British program, is also called GCSE. By parallel programs it is called IGCSE, IBMYP or High School Diploma. This stage is the final one in school curriculum children graduate at the age of 16.

Having reached the age of 16, most students, subject to successful passing of the GCSE exams, enter the Sixth Form, that is, a two-year university preparation program. It can be traditional A-level or alternative IB Diploma, IBCC, Pre-U, or American Advanced Placement. At the end of the 2nd year of study, they take exams, according to the results of which they are enrolled in a university. Already at this stage, the student must decide on his future profession and choose exactly those subjects that are necessary for entry into the relevant faculty of the university.

It is at this stage, at the age of 16, that the largest number of foreign students come to study in England. As for those who continued to receive education in their country and arrived a little later, at the age of 18, they are offered a choice of two paths. First: enroll in a one-year, compressed A-level course, which is mandatory for English students(some colleges accept children under 19 years old), or for a one-year Foundation Program (Foundation UK), created specifically for foreign students who want to study at one of the British universities.

The greatest advantage of the British education system is its consistency, interaction and interchangeability of different directions. Regardless of which path the student continues after the age of 16, he will still be able to get a higher education. Let me explain what I mean. At the age of 16, young people have a wide range of opportunities. Despite the fact that they are required to continue their studies for another 2 years, they can either continue to move along the academic path (A-level or alternative programs), combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills (BTEC) or get a working specialty (NVQ or Apprenticeship ). What is meant by the fact that all roads lead to higher education. The education system is built in such a way that for each of the areas there is a clear algorithm of what needs to be done if the student changes his mind and decides to get a higher education. Let's leave the obvious, academic path for now, and consider others, such as BTEC and NVQ. In order not to go into details, BTEC and NVQ are analogues of the diplomas of "our" specialized schools (where children simultaneously receive a specialty) and vocational schools. If the example of specialized schools is not very eloquent, since there are still some differences, then the example of vocational schools speaks for itself. The guys who got bored or did not like to study, who ended up in vocational schools, in the vast majority "shine" the road to "working days", since it is unlikely that they will be able to enter a university with such a diploma. In the UK, the opposite is true. The system is designed in such a way that a young person who has had time to try "working life" during his studies, having received an NVQ certificate, can enter the university on its basis. Yes, you may have to start with a special preparatory course and choose not from the best universities, but it's better than nothing. Moreover, those who retained the desire to start working as soon as possible during further education, worked for several years and only then realized that it was better to get a higher education after all, have the opportunity to find their old NVQ diploma and enter a university a few years later . Many people studied with me at the university, who managed to work for several years after school, realized that they needed to learn more, and entered the university.

After successfully completing one of the university preparation programs or after obtaining a working specialty, students of their choice apply to the university. There is even an opportunity to “send” documents to several universities you like to increase the chances of success. Each faculty has its own requirements for applicants. A mandatory need is a list of major subjects and academic performance in them, so the right choice and diligence during the Sixth Form are simply necessary.

After 3 years of study at the university, students receive a Bachelor's degree (Bachelor Degree). Further education is called Postgraduate Study, the first stage of which is a master's degree. At this stage, a lot of foreigners come to the UK. The best path for them would be the Preparatory Master's program ( ).

For a better understanding, I suggest you look at the diagram options training attached to this article.

We sincerely hope that our article will help you deal with the incomprehensibleeducation system in the UK. Some private schools, following centuries-old traditions, offer their own education system and age limits for each stage of education. It is better to find out more about this before you submit the documents.

Our advice! The education of the child should be planned in advance, starting from the "reverse". That is, first decide in which country and at which university you "see" your child. Then determine the list of Sixth Form schools / colleges from which this university is accepted, or take a closer look at the Further Education college option. For many, this has become an excellent alternative in terms of financial costs and help with the definition of a future profession. Next, you need to find secondary schools that prepare for admission to a specific Sixth Form or Further Education. Complete the plan with the selection of Primary Schools, and we will help you with this!

English education system consists of several steps. An ordinary Englishman devotes at least 11 years of his life to learning (statutory secondary education), and those who want to get a specialty or degree from 16 to 20 years. Therefore, the attitude to education in England is very serious and thorough! So:

1 step

Elementary education ( preschool education and Primary School) . Education is provided in both public and private schools. Children start learning at the age of 4-5 and continue until the age of 11-13. In the private sector, paid schools immediately prepare their students for further education in private schools and colleges.

Foreign children usually go directly to the primary school of private boarding schools. And although, at such a young age, not every parent decides to send their child to study in another country, there is such an opportunity! Moreover, the requirements for entering primary school are the most minimal. And one of the parents gets the right to live and work in England while the child is studying.

2 step

Secondary education (compulsory for the British). It begins at age 11 and ends at age 16 with examinations in a number of subjects and a GCSE certificate of secondary education. Britons can study in public or more prestigious paid, private schools. After 16, young people can continue their studies at school or college (to prepare for university) or go straight to work.

For foreign guys In principle, you can join the study process in England at this stage at any time. It all depends on the degree of overall performance of a particular child, his level of English proficiency, the results of entrance tests, as well as the availability free places at school. We are talking about private (paid) British boarding schools and colleges.

Some difficulties may arise only when British students prepare and pass examinations for a certificate GCSE(somewhere from 14-15 years old). The requirements are the same for everyone, so the child simply needs time to prepare and join the learning process.

However, there is a way out, you can enter special international training centers, where preparation for the English school is carried out in all directions: language, academic, psychological. Go through the program here GCSE in order to continue their studies together with everyone in the future.

3rd step

University preparation. From 16 to 18 years old. From this stage, training is purely voluntary: students can choose to stay in high school or go on to college to begin university preparation in the classic English A-level program or choose the IB (International Baccalaureate) program. Successful completion of one of these courses makes it possible to enter universities in the UK and other countries. The results of the A-level and IB exams are qualifying for admission. No other additional entrance exams not at UK universities. Except for a few top universities like Oxford and Cambridge.

There is another option - Foundation programs. Their main feature is that they are usually held at colleges and universities and prepare students for the same universities or for partner universities. Good exam results for this program are almost a 100% guarantee of admission.

For foreign students who started their studies in England at an earlier stage, preparation for the university is the same natural process as for their peers. For those who completed their secondary education in another country and want to study in the UK, there is also the opportunity to take pre-university training. A-level and IB courses - in traditional colleges for high school students at private schools or independent Six Form colleges, as well as special international colleges. Foundation program - in colleges and universities.

*At the same level, colleges have the opportunity to obtain a qualification that is somewhere between secondary education and the first years of study at the university. This is the Higher State Certificate (HNC), obtained after a year of study; Higher State Diploma (HND), obtained after two years of study; and Certificate of Vocational Qualification (NVQ)

4 step

Higher education(bachelor degree). Education in universities lasts an average of 3-4 years, for some specialties more. The cost is different: for the British, citizens of the European Union and citizens of other countries (for the latter, the cost is the highest).

For foreign applicants The fastest and easiest way to enter a UK university is the Foundation programs, of course, if they exist. But you can go the traditional way through the A-level or IB programs.

5 step

Obtaining a master's and doctoral degree. Master's degree programs take 1 year, based on the results of exams and the defense of the thesis, a master's degree is awarded depending on the specialization (master of arts or natural sciences, master of law, etc.). -3 years. And only after the successful defense of the dissertation a degree is awarded.

Foreigners can also study at English universities and receivedegree. Specific requirements depend on the university and specialty.

Separately, one can distinguish Pprofessional education. England gives its citizens and foreigners the opportunity to receive good knowledge and skills in a variety of areas. First of all, these are marketing, management, law, IT technologies, acting, natural sciences, etc. The duration of training is very different, ranging from several weeks. At the end of the programs, students receive a diploma (certificate) of international standard.

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Modern system Education in England is based on its own traditions of teaching the younger generation, accumulated over the centuries. Not just because she deserved the status of a reference. As has been said more than once, many educational institutions in the UK are known for their centuries-old history and are famous for their amazing quality of education.

At the moment, the English education system includes four main stages:

• Primary education - from 5 to 11 years;
• Secondary - from 11 to 16 years;
• After school - from 16 to 18 years;
• Higher - from the age of 18.

The main stages of education in England (based on public schools):

• children aged 5-11 attend primary school;
• children aged 11-16 study in secondary school;
• at 16 - 18 years old - receive a complete secondary education;
• at 18 - 22 students receive a bachelor's degree.

Before going to school, the child takes a pre-school training course (from the age of 3), during which the emphasis is on educational issues and developmental activities, the material is presented in a playful way. Knowledge on this stage do not overload. The basic principle is that there is a time for everything.
At the age of 5, all children, without exception, in without fail they start their studies at, where they study until 11.

When moving to secondary school, the basic list of subjects is added exact sciences and additional lessons: geography, history, basics of religion, art, music, foreign languages.
At the age of 16, children graduate from high school. In order to receive a diploma of secondary education, you must pass final exam GCSE. However, this diploma does not give the right to enter higher educational institutions.

In order to try your hand at entering, you need to become the owner of an A-Level certificate (with a fairly high average score), which is issued upon completion of the course at university preparation schools - the so-called Six Form. Education here lasts two years, during this period there is a deep immersion in the study of 4-6 selected subjects. At the end, an exam is taken, according to the results of which an A-Level certificate is issued.

The academic year in English schools is divided into trimesters. Holidays among school year twice, lasting for two weeks, timed to coincide with the Catholic holidays - Easter and Christmas, summer vacation- six weeks. There is a short seven-day break during each trimester.

Secondary (school) education in the UK is expected to:

• Transfer of cultural experience. Schools and other educational institutions should be passed on to the new generation cultural heritage, the wisdom of previous generations, which from time immemorial have been recognized as valuable and diligently guarded by the British.
• Socialization of the younger generation. Schools are conduits for accepted patterns of behavior and the values ​​behind it. Children realize social roles, which they have to play in society, in the professional field of activity, personal, family.
• Preparation for the profession. This refers to the knowledge and skills necessary for the subsequent professional activity. This includes both academic knowledge and practical skills necessary for mastering a particular profession.

In England there are a lot of schools for children requiring a special approach. They are attended by children with mental or physical disabilities. The program in them is simpler and focused on the characteristics of the students. Here in progress learning be sure to connect psychologists and physiotherapists.

Many parents have a cherished dream - to send their child to study at. Pupils here, in addition to the prestigious and high level receive education and full content. The range of subjects studied in private school much wider than in the state, and the teaching staff is different highly qualified and an impressive material base.

Do not forget that the school system in the UK is famous for the strictest discipline, so even in a private school, where education is paid and costs a lot of money, do not expect concessions. Students may be expelled for poor academic performance and inappropriate behavior.

The modern system of higher education in England is distinguished by its democratic nature. Universities have a rich selection of different courses, from which you can choose the one that suits you, and if necessary, change the list of selected subjects for study.

UK universities are divided into two types:

• Collegiate (consisting of colleges. For example, the universities of Cambridge and Oxford);
• Unitary (with faculties and departments in the form of subdivisions).

The British government has completely entrusted the formation of educational policy to the highest educational institutions The state only controls the quality of teaching.

Without exception, all students of English universities have access to libraries and scientific laboratories equipped to modern standards. Students have the opportunity to attend various electives. Educational programs allow in the learning process to get not one, but two degrees different directions.

Quite popular in the UK and. This format of training, as usual, takes place independently, but based on educational materials, designed specifically for such students, as well as for periodic consultations with teachers online and by e-mail.

Historically, it has been British education resembles a pyramid early stages training is carried out in a wide range of disciplines, in the future, their circle is narrowed based on the choice of the students themselves, who at the age of 14 determine which exams they will take in the future.

Education abroad has always been considered a prestigious matter, especially for the younger generation, so today I will share with you my observations on how education is conducted in British schools.

First of all, it is worth saying that our schools are very different from British ones. If it is customary for us to send children to study at about six or seven years old, then children are sent to study at about five years old.

In general, all training there is divided into three stages. The first is an elementary school, like ours. There, children study until the age of twelve or thirteen, and study the required number of subjects, there are about 12 of them. After that, the child goes to secondary school, where he studies until he is sixteen years old. There, schoolchildren eventually pass the exam and receive a semblance of our certificate, with which it is quite possible to go to college. And finally, the third stage is graduate School where they study until adulthood. There, the emphasis is only on the subjects necessary for admission to the university, and at the end of the school, graduates take a special exam. An important plus is that the result of this exam is already the basis for enrolling in a university, that is, you will not have to take exams even upon admission.

With discipline in English schools everything is strict, so it will be useful to send unlucky and restless children here to study. It is customary to wear school uniform. Schoolchildren live in boarding houses near the school. Moreover, boys separately, girls separately. Several people are accommodated in one room, privileges are given only to students from the age of 16 - they are accommodated one or two people per room.

The learning process has its own characteristics. For example, if we give marks only for the final answer, then in England the student receives marks even for trying to answer, if it was in the right direction. This greatly encourages children to study.

Teachers pay the main attention to the fact that the child is comprehensively developed and can speak out on any problem. Therefore, students are constantly asked to say what they think about this or that matter, and this is also appreciated.

In the UK, it is also considered polite to thank the teacher if he made a remark or gave you an instruction. At first, Russian children and their parents who live in England cannot accept this fact for a long time, because Russians do not really like criticism.

To prepare your child for admission to English school First of all, he must know at least the basic basics of the English language. It would be helpful to send him to a summer school for an English language program. Also, together with the child, you need to learn some important points about culture and so that the child feels comfortable and confident in a new country. For admission, the child must pass a special test, which is sent to his school directly from England, and based on the results of this test, talented students are selected who are already being interviewed by representatives of English schools.

In principle, it is not so difficult. But the result will make itself felt: the child will confidently know English, acquire the skill of communicating with foreigners and get a lot of impressions about the culture and customs of another country!