Education in Britain is compulsory for all children between the ages of 5 and 16(17 from 2013). It is divided into four stages: primary education(at the age 5), secondary education(at the age of 11--16), further education and higher edcation(around age 18).
the National Curriculum(introduced in 1988) students must study the subjects: mathematics, English, science, geography, history, technology, music, arts, physical education and a foreign language.
Educational System
Primary and Secondary Education
There are two systems
The state system(free of charge): the National Curriculum is compulsory
The independent system(fees are required):the National Curriculum is optional
When children finish their schooling at l6, they are required to take a national examination,the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE),
In the private sector, a number of independent schools are called public schools. Most state schools and are likely to recruit the best teachers and provide superior facilities.
Higher Education
Some specialize in certain field of study like art or design.
some specialize in teacher training.
All British universities are potencially founded by central government grants.The rest funds come from tuition fees, donations or coroporate contributions.
They are legally independent and enjoy complete academic freedom.
The open university offers a non-traditional route for people to take university level courses and receive university degree
Famous Education
Oxford university
It located in Oxford university, England which is the oldes universitiy in the Englis-speaking countries.The first residence halls were founded which later became colleges
Cambridge universey
It's the oldes universitiy in the world.Its reputation for outstanding academic achievement is known worldwide and reflects the intellectual achievement of its students
the University of London( UCL and KCL)
KCL: has a multicultural student body and an academic reputation that goes from strength to strength.