-In UK, Education is COMPULSARY for children ages 5-16. -Most children attend primary schools until they are eleven and then transfer to secondary schools. -It is mandatory for all state schools to provide a balanced broadly based curriculum which promotes spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development which prepares them for opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life. -Almost all schools whether private or public choose to follow the national curriculum.

National curriculum core subjects are English Mathematics Science• Their curriculum includes key level for each

and has definite emphasis that gradually advanced as the level progresses.

Foundation Stage Key Stage One Key Stage two Key Stage Three Key Stage Four Post 16 Education

Students studying for first degree are called undergradutes.

Ordinary degrees are usually 3-year courses

Honours degree programmes are usually four-year courses. The degree title is extended to B.A and B.Sc.

Masters Degree is usually achieved after two more years.

Includes Open University

There are public and private colleges. Similar with other countries. Public schools are funded in part by

city, and or state and or federal government.

Students living on the city or state pay less tuition.

Non US residents pay more.

Pre-primary education- kindergarten, nursery schools, pre-school programmes, child/day care centers.

Level/Grade Typical age (at end of the school year) Preschool Various optional programs, such as Head Start Under 6 Pre-Kindergarten 4–5 Elementary school

Kindergarten 5–6 1st Grade 6–7 2nd Grade 7–8 3rd Grade 8–9 4th Grade 9–10 5th Grade 10–11

Middle school 6th Grade 11–12 7th Grade 12–13 8th Grade 13–14 High school 9th Grade (Freshman) 14–15 10th Grade (Sophomore) 15–16 11th Grade (Junior) 16–17 12th Grade (Senior) 17–18

Duration of Compulsary Education is from entry of 6 years old until exit of 18 years old.

Research Universities Doctorate Granting Universities Masters Universities and Colleges Baccalaureate Colleges Associate of arts Colleges Professional School and other specialized

institutions Post Secondary vocational and Technical

schools

A college usually has bachelor(4 years program)

Vocational and Technical schools operate at either high school or junior college levels. They teach skills such as secretarial, auto mechanics, photography and nursing.

Classes begins in September and ends in June.

Language of instruction is English