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The two main types of schools in Britain are...
independent and private schools
state and private schools
private and public schools
state and public schools
2
What is the system to grade students in secondary school?
Stickers
9-1
A*-F
1-6
3
How many subjects do most students take for A-levels?
10 like in GCSEs
about 3 to 4
at least 6
just 1
4
The “A” in A-level stands for…
Amazing
Achieved
Advanced
Arranged
5
A student studying to get his first degree in university is called ________.
a graduate
a postgraduate
an undergraduate
a sophomore
6
UK students sit national exams at the age of 16 (Year 11). These are called _________.
GCSEs
GECs
GCSs
GCE’s
7
How long are the summer holidays in UK?
4 weeks
12 weeks
9 weeks
6 weeks
8
In the UK, the school year is divided into…
four semesters
two terms
three semesters
three terms
9
What subjects are compulsory exam subjects during GCSEs?
There are no compulsory exam subjects
English, Maths, Foreign Language
Science, English, Maths
Maths, English, P.E.
10
Traditionally, the school year starts in _______ in the UK.
July
September
October
August
11
There are NO fees in _________ schools.
state
public
independent
private
12
What is the average length of a school day in England?
07:30 - 14:00
09:00 - 16:00
08:00 - 14:00
8:30 - 15:30
13
‘Sixth Form’ refers to…
A private college
Years 12 and 13
Years 10 and 11
Year 6 of primary school
14
Where do children go from the age of 11?
secondary school
primary school
grammar school
college
15
The first level of qualification from a UK university is called 'Master's Degree'.
True
False
16
What is the first year of a child’s education called in the UK? (4-5 years old)
Year 0
Year 1
Prep
Reception
17
What percentage (%) of pupils in the UK attend private schools?
37%
6%
11%
20%
18
The annual fee for tuition at a UK university for HOME STUDENTS is…
£7,500
£12,000
£9,250
£1,000
19
For which school do you have to complete an exam to get in?
Private school
State school
Public school
Grammar school
20
A school where both girls and boys can study together is called _______ school. (CHOOSE TWO)
boarding
mixed
coeducational
private
21
In the UK, education is compulsory between the ages of…
6 to 21
5 to 18
6 to 18
5 to 16
22
At 18, at the end of Year 13, students sit exams called ________ to enter University?
GCSE’s
A-levels
No exam is required
SATs
23
GCSE stands for…
General Certificate of Secondary Education
Genius Certificate of School Education
Great Certificate of Secondary Education
General Certificate of School Education
24
School uniforms are only required in private schools
True
False
25
Education is free for students between the ages of 4-18
False
True
26
The UK has a lot of single-sex schools (boys schools and girls schools)
False
True
27
There are five stages of education in the UK: early years, primary, secondary, further and _______ education.
Greater
Superior
Higher
Advanced
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The annual fee for tuition at a UK university for INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS is…
between £10,000 and £20,000
International students pay less - £8,250
£9,250 - the same as for ‘home students’
between £18,000 to £38,000
