What is the structure of the British education system?
The education system in the UK is divided into four main parts, primary education, secondary education, further education and higher education. Children in the UK have to legally attend primary and secondary education which runs from about 5 years old until the student is 16 years old.
What age range does each key stage cover in the UK education system?
The National Curriculum in England and Wales is constructed in five Key Stages: Key Stage 1 - Foundation year and Years 1 to 2 - for pupils aged between 5 and 7 years old Key Stage 2 - Years 3 to 6 - for pupils aged between 8 and 11 years old Key Stage 3 - Years 7 to 9 - for pupils aged between 12 and 14 years old,
Are there any legal requirements for children in the UK to attend school?
Children in the UK have to legally attend primary and secondary education which runs from about 5 years old until the student is 16 years old. The education system in the UK is also split into "key stages" which breaks down as follows:
What are the differences between comprehensive and grammar schools in the UK?
Comprehensive schools admit all students, usually from a given area, without selection on the basis of ability. In some areas of the UK, this is the main form of secondary school, but other counties have a parallel grammar school system. Grammar schools select students on the basis of ability following testing, but are still state funded.