Лингвострановедение. Лекция 1

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Educational system in Britain has strict quality standards. It is compulsory

Educational system in Britain has strict quality standards. It is compulsory

for all children aged 5 to 16 to study. British education is divided into two segments: state schools, which are free of charge, and private schools, which are paid for. Over 90% of children attend state public schools. Also Great Britain has two different systems of education: one is used in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and the other is used in Scotland.
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The most popular schools in Britain are Boarding Schools. These are

The most popular schools in Britain are Boarding Schools. These are

institutions where kids not only study, but live.
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In Britain, as in many other countries, there is a pre-school

In Britain, as in many other countries, there is a pre-school

education, i.e. there are nursery schools for children from 2 to 7. After the nursery school, kids attend Junior Schools till they are 13.
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During these years children have to pass an obligatory exam, called

During these years children have to pass an obligatory exam, called

SAT (Standard Assessment Tests) twice. In case, they pass it successfully, they can easily transfer to the next step, which is called Senior School.
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This school is for children aged 13 to 18, and it

This school is for children aged 13 to 18, and it

prepares its pupils for the special exam called GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education). It is also the time for future profession choice.
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The main subjects at British schools are English, Mathematics, Geography, Art,

The main subjects at British schools are English, Mathematics, Geography, Art,

Science, History, Physical Education, Information Technology, Music, Religious education and others.
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According to the classification of schools by gender, education in Britain

According to the classification of schools by gender, education in Britain

can be divided into three types of institutions: mixed schools, schools for girls and schools for boys.