unit 6 Educational.pptVIP

Contents Education 1. the purpose of the British education system “the three R’s” reading ’riting ‘rithmetic Education in the UK is compulsory. Children are legally obliged to attend school from the ages of 5 (4 in Northern Ireland) to 16. Parents can choose between sending their children to state schools or to private schools. State schools are funded by local and central government. About 93% of pupils receive free education from the public sector. The government also sometimes assists schools established by religious groups. In the private sector there are independent schools ，called public schools. (Eton and Winchester) Independent schools receive their funding through the private sector and through tuition rates, with some government assistance. Independent schools are not part of the national education system, but the quality of instruction and standards are maintained through visits from Her Majestys Inspectors of Schools. Parents choose pay fees send their children to these schools because （1） the quality of education is good. （2） their children have a better chance of getting into good universities （3） their children can getting better jobs when they leave school. Pre-primary school (Up to age 5) Children may have some pre-primary schooling in nursery schools, daycare, or play groups.  Pre-school education is not compulsory in Great Britain. The fee for kindergarten education is high, which is paid by parents and government both. Primary school ---Age: 5-11 Compulsory schooling lasts 6 years at this stage In Scotland the age range is from 5-12 Education is free for primary pupil About 94% of pupils in England , and the rest of the UK, receive free education from public funds, while 6 per-cent attend independent fee paying schools or homeschooling. These schools are called co-educational or mixed schools because they admit both boys and girls. Secondary Schools From