ENGLAND vs. AMERICAWhat are some of the differences between their

educational systems?

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IntroductionHaving an education is important, without one it is hard

to get good paying jobs, and also be knowledgeable active

citizens. So for my project I looked at the differences between

the education in England and our education here in America.

Throughout the next couple of slides you will be reading

short facts that tell you a little bit about each educational

system. My slides are nothing fancy but the information on

them is important to know and think about. When reading

you will find that there are some similarities in each

educational system and there are some differences as well.

Knowing that, I have only put the most helpful information on

my slides or else you would be reading for the rest of your life!

Education in EnglandMandatory school

attendance between ages 5 to 16 and is FREE!

Every year England schools are put under

review to make sure that the curriculum is being

taught in the mort efficient ways. They are monitored

by a group of people known as the Higher

Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE)

(Source from Smith, K)

After 5 years of secondary education students take

tests at the level of General Certificate of Secondary

Education (GCSE), which are subject based test and

usually students take 10 different subject tests. They test the basic knowledge of

the student in each subject.

After taking the GCSEs students can take AS-Level classes after an

additional year in order to prepare them for A-level classes which is

another two years of education. (AS-Level and A-Level classes are similar

to AP classes)All the other sources from UK Education system

Education in England

They do not rank students yearly,

they base education level on the

completion of each set of tests.

Undergraduate degrees take 3 years

to complete, a Masters takes an extra year,

and a Doctoral is completed in 3 years.

To become a vet, work in medicine,

work in law or become a teacher

it is a 5 year undergrad program

High School normally begins at age 11.

Students work in stages instead of

being considered a certain grade

level

Colleges were being built in England following the French lycee school in

1802(Source from Green, A)

All the other sources from UK Education system

Education in AmericaHigh school begins at the 9th grade. Years go as followed: Freshman Sophomore, Junior, and

Senior

Children may start school at age 4 but they have to stay in school till 18 , but they do

have the option to test out

early.

A student is weighted by a Grade Point Average (GPA) to determine their rank in their class.

Classes go from Kindergarten to 12th.

All students, to graduate high school

must take an exit exam

which consists of a

Math and English test.

Different types of colleges to attend including private,

community or a state college.

After high school a

student can go to

college, trade school or straight to work.

Wrap UpFrom this project I have learned that England’s educational

system is not that much different from ours. We both have the same

principles it is just the way we execute them that is different.

People say that receiving an education in Europe in better,

but I think that the only reason why it would be better than America

is because they care more about education then we do. If we took

more time and put more effort and money into our educational

system we could have the best education available.

I hope you learned something from these facts, and if you did

not I hope they made you think because education is important no

matter where you get it from.

Works CitedGreen, A. (1990). Education and state formation- the rise of education systems in

England, France, and the USA. New York, N.Y.: St. Martin’s press Inc.

Smith K. (2007). ‘Who do you think you’re talking to?’—the discourse of learning and

teaching strategies. Higher Education, 56, 395-406. February 10, 2009, Academic Search Premier Database.

The United Kingdom’s international organization for cultural relations and educational

opportunities. (n.d.) UK education systems. Retrieved February 26, 2009,

from http://www.britishcouncil.org

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