The British Education System

Question 1

The GCSE's are similar to the Danish "folkeskolernes afgangsprøve"

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Sixth Form College comes after Secondary School

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Education is compulsory in the UK until the age of...

Accepted Answer

18

Question 4

Nursery education in the UK is exactly the same as kindergarten in Denmark.

Accepted Answer

No, there are differences between the two

Question 5

A 'public school' in the UK is an expensive private school

Accepted Answer

Yes, public schools are actually private schools

Question 6

Which of the following are examples of further education? (2 correct answers)

Accepted Answer

Nurse, Accountant

Question 7

What is a 'prep' school?

Accepted Answer

A school that prepares you for private secondary schools

Question 8

What is "social mobility"?

Accepted Answer

The ability to move up the ladder in society

Question 9

What is the National Curriculum?

Accepted Answer

A set of guidelines and texts that UK schools have to follow

Question 10

How many Prime Ministers of the UK were educated at the public school Eton?

Accepted Answer

19

Question 11

School uniforms should be mandatory in all Danish schools

Accepted Answer

Yes! I look good in everything, No, I like to choose my own outfit (even purple sweatpants)

Question 12

The education system is the same in all of the United Kingdom

Accepted Answer

No, there are different systems in different UK countries

Question 13

Mikkel has both an undergraduate and graduate degree from university?

Accepted Answer

Yes, he's extremely well-educated

Questions 13