UK Education system

At what age is education compulsory in the U.K.?

• From age 3 to 18

• From birth

• From age 6 to 17

• From age 5 to 16

What must a child do from the age of 16 to 18 in the U.K.?

• Attend university

• Choose one of: full-time education, apprenticeship, or part-time education with voluntary work

• Nothing, as education is no longer compulsory

• Start full-time employment

What is the term used for private schools in the U.K.?

• Community schools

• Grammar schools

• Public or independent schools

• State schools

What is the name of the exam taken at the beginning of year six for entrance into competitive schools?

• Eleven plus

• SATs

• A-levels

• GCSE

What are the two paths a student can choose after completing their GCSEs?

• Apprenticeship or employment

• Work or travel

• Academic or vocational path

• University or college

What is the national curriculum?

• Only for private schools

• A series of exams

• A framework to standardize content across all schools

• A set of subjects chosen by students

What is the purpose of the 'phonics screening check'?

• To evaluate a child's artistic skills

• To test a child's physical health

• To determine a child's IQ

• To assess a child's ability to read

What stages does the national curriculum divide into?

• Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary

• KS1, KS2, KS3, and KS4

• Foundation, Intermediate, and Advanced

• Year 1 to Year 13

What is the result of completing a bachelor's degree?

• You receive a diploma

• You can start a career or pursue further education

• You automatically enroll in a master's program

• You must take a gap year

How are bachelor degrees graded in the U.K.?

• Percentage out of 100

• A, B, C, D, or F

• First class, second class (2:1 and 2:2), third class

• Pass or Fail