Schools in Britain. Школы в Британии
учебно-методический материал по английскому языку (9 класс) на тему

                                                       Schools   in  Britain

Children in Britain start school when they are 5 and stay at school until they are 16 or elder. Many children in Britain attend nursery school from the age of about three, but these schools are not compulsory. Compulsory education begins at the age of 5, when children go to primary school. Primary   education lasts for 6 years. They attend the infant school from 5 to 7 and junior school until they are 11. Then pupils go to secondary   school. Children study 10 subjects: English, mathematics, science, geography, history, art, music, physical education and foreign language. Most secondary schools teach French and German, Italian and Russian.   The    first   three   are called «core2 subjects. Pupils   take   examinations   in the core subjects at the age   7, 11 and 14.      

After 5 years of secondary education, pupils take the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) examination. Most pupil take exams in all subjects.  

Compulsory   education  ends  at   16. Some people choose   to   stay   at secondary school for further  two years. Other people leave secondary school at 16 and go to colleges of futher education.

Higher education begins at 18 and usually lasts for 3 or 4 years. Students go to universities, polytechnics or colleges of higher education.

          Some parents choose to send their children to private schools where they pay for their education.

State education is free. More than 90% of Britain`s children attend state school.

2. Complete  the chart.         

        AGE        Type of Schools

3-5 years

5 years

5-7 years

7-11 years

11-16 years

16-18 years

3. Answer the questions:

1. When does compulsory education start   in England ?

2. How long does   primary   education  last?

3. How long does secondary   education   last?

4. Which subjects do British study at    school ?

5. Which foreign languages are   taught   in British schools ?

6. Is education in Britain?