Education in Britain

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In nursery schools the children learn such things as colours, numbers,

In nursery schools the children learn such things as colours, numbers,

letters, and may begin to read and write.
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Infant schools Primary education takes place in infant schools (pupils aged from 4/5 to 7 years.

Infant schools

Primary education takes place in infant schools (pupils aged from

4/5 to 7 years.
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Junior schools

Junior schools

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Comprehensive schools Nowadays most British children (over 80 per cent) go

Comprehensive schools

Nowadays most British children (over 80 per cent) go to

comprehensive schools which take pupils of all abilities without any exams. Comprehensive schools offer a wide choice of subjects from art and craft to the sciences and computer studies.
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«Eleven-plus» Before comprehensive schools were introduced in 1965 by the British

«Eleven-plus»

Before comprehensive schools were introduced in 1965 by the British government

all children took an exam at the age of 11 called “eleven-plus”.
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Grammar school Those who got the best results at this exam

Grammar school

Those who got the best results at this exam (about

20 per cent) were chosen to go to the best state schools called “grammar schools” which gave secondary education of a rather high standard.
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Modern schools Those who failed the 11+ (about 80 per cent)

Modern schools

Those who failed the 11+ (about 80 per cent) went

to secondary modern schools. Secondary modern schools gave secondary education only in name and did not prepare schoolchildren for universities.
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GCSE At the end of the fifth form pupils take their

GCSE

At the end of the fifth form pupils take their first

public exam for the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE).
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Private schools Since 1944 free secondary education has been available to

Private schools

Since 1944 free secondary education has been available to all

children in Britain. Nevertheless some parents choose to pay for private education.
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Independent schools Private or independent schools are called by different names:

Independent schools

Private or independent schools are called by different names: preparatory

(prep) schools are for pupils aged up to 13, and public schools are for 13-to 19-years-olds.
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The most famous universities in England University of Oxford University of

The most famous universities in England

University of Oxford

University of Cambridge

Imperial College

London

Durham University

University of York

University of Bristol

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Top Universities in UK

Top Universities in UK

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History of the first University of Oxford

History of the first University of Oxford



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Colleges of Oxford Carfax Tower College Church of Christ Magdalene College

Colleges of Oxford
Carfax Tower

College Church of Christ

Magdalene College

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Admission to the College The necessary examinations at admission: certifications (IELTS

Admission to the College

The necessary examinations at admission:
certifications (IELTS - max

6.5,, TOEFL – max 230);
interview with the Commission;
grades in school;
reference from teachers;
good results at A Level.
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Libraries In library student can look for information using computer or


Libraries

In library student can look for information using computer or

books, make photocopying, printer documents or just relax.
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Graduations Queens College, here are presented in a festive atmosphere diplomas to graduates of Oxford.

Graduations

Queens College, here are presented in a festive atmosphere diplomas to

graduates of Oxford.
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Students comments "Most of all, I liked the collegiate structure, which

Students comments


"Most of all, I liked the collegiate structure,

which appealed to me as it is less of an imposing 'body' to get involved with. This allows you to play sport and do other things similarly at any level that you like. I play football and cricket for my college and also play recreational rugby and tennis where I can fit it in.

"I chose to study at Oxford firstly because I wanted to study at the highest level and stretch my mind; I felt that the Oxford tutorial system was the best environment to achieve this. Secondly because the collegiate system seemed to offer a friendlier atmosphere than a large campus..."