EDUCATION IN GREAT BRITAIN

stages of education:
PRIMARY (5-11)
SECONDARY (11-16)
FURTHER (16-18)

ENGLISH SCHOOLS

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for the children from rich families at the country’s best public schools. But it is not always true. In fact, uniforms first came to schools for the poor because they were cheaper. Today a lot of British schools have uniforms. SCHOOL TIE “To be true to your school tie” – «Быть верным своему школьному галстуку». Это означает, что и через много лет после окончания школы выпускники сохраняют верность своим школьным друзьям. Для выпускников престижных частных школ такой галстук является не только символом дружбы и взаимопомощи, но и пропуском в общество самых известных и влиятельных людей страны.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

– Poor
E – Very poor
F – Awful

ENGLISH MARKS

orchestra, music ensembles, sports, and etc. )

EXTRACURRICULAR

ACTIVITIES

pay for these schools. The most famous schools are called public schools and they have long history and traditions. Children of wealthy or aristocratic families often go to the same public schools as their parents and grandparents. The teachers of the private schools pay personal attention to each pupil. Boys and girls don’t study together at these schools.
Eton College –the most famous English all boys public school.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

further
education to study for
more practical diplomas.

6th FORM COLLEGES
They prepare pupils for a
national exam called
“A” level (advanced level)
at 18. Children need
“A” level to enter a university.