in britain it is compulsory for everyone between the ages of 5 and 16 years to receive some officially recognized form of schooling, though most secondary schools continue to provide education until the age of 18.
the vast majority of pupils attend state schools, which are absolutely free (including all text books and exercise books), but there are also about 500 private schools providing secondary education. the most famous of these schools are eton and harrow.
there is no statutory age at which students change from primary to secondary school, nor are schools "specialized" — pupils choose from the numerous subjects taught in their particular school.
the recently introduced national curriculum has made it compulsory, however, for three core subjects — english, mathematics, and science — and seven other foundation subjects — technology (including design), history, geography, music, art, physical education, and a modern foreign language — to be included in the curricula of all pupils.
passage from one academic year to the next is automatic. after a two-year course, usually from 14 to 16 years of age, most pupils take their general certificate of secondary education (gcse), assessed on the basis of a mixture of course work and a written examination, in individual subjects.
pupils obtaining at least five passes at gcse can then specialize for two years (usually from16 to 18 years of age) in two or three subjects, in which they take the general certificate of education advanced level (a-level) examination. this is used as an entrance qualification for university (minimum two passes) and other types of higher education, as well as for many forms of professional training.
сергей1246
27.03.2020
People say that there is no bad weather. at any time of year the weather makes us happy with her gifts. i would like to tell you about the fall, because there's nothing better, than the autumn weather. there is something sad in the fall, but at the same time romantic. the weather becomes cooler and you need to dress warmer. but that does not stop you from walking outdoors to breath the fresh air. forests and parks have already dressed in their autumn attire. leaves get all hues of yellow and red, and some are still green. so, perhaps, there is no such colorful time of the year, as autumn. on flowerbeds autumn chrysanthemums, asters, lubellias appear. they are like the bright flashes on the yellowing flowerbeds. even the autumn air gets its own special flavor and becomes more transparent. weather turns wet and rainy. but autumn gives us her last gifts of this year - mushrooms and berries, fruits and vegetables. autumn - is the perfect time to stroll and relax. говорят, что не бывает плохой погоды. в любую пору года погода радует нас своими подарками. я бы хотел рассказать про осень, ведь нет ничего лучше осенней погоды. есть в осени что-то печальное, но одновременно и романтическое. погода становится прохладнее и нужно одевается теплее. но это не мешает прогулкам на свежем воздухе. леса и парки уже нарядились в свой осенний наряд. листья приобретают все оттенки желтого и красного, а некоторые ещё остаются зелёными. поэтому, наверное, нет более красочного времени в году. на клумбах появляются осенние цветы – хризантемы, астры, любелии. все они словно яркие вспышки на желтеющих клумбах. даже осенний воздух приобретает свой особенный аромат и становится более прозрачным. погода становится влажной и дождливой. но осень дарит нам последний в этом году подарок - грибы и ягоды, фрукты и овощи. осень - это прекрасное время для прогулок и отдыха. может так подойдет, может что-нибудь добавите или уберете. удачи.
maximovpavel9114
27.03.2020
My name is ekaterina. i’m twelve years old. i want to tell you about my mother. her name is elena. her second name is mihaylovna. she was born in moscow. my mother graduated from moscow state university. she works as a lawyer but now she looks after my younger sister. she is only one year old. in spite of all the troubles with my sister she always manages to do everything: to tidy our flat, cook delicious dinner and she always has time for talking to me. my mother is kind, loving, affectionate and caring. she can give me a piece of advice and help at any time. it feels cosy and cordial next to her. my mother is a good housewife. she teaches me how to sew, knit and bake pies. i missed her when i was staying with my grandfather and grandmother. i can’t live without her. she is the dearest person in my life. when i grow up i want to be like her. меня зовут екатерина. мне 12 лет. хочу рассказать о своей маме. её зовут елена михайловна. она родилась в городе москва. моя мама окончила московский государственный университет. она работает адвокатом, но сейчас она занимается моей младшей сестрой, которой всего один год. и хотя с сестрой много хлопот, она всегда всё успевает: наведёт в квартире чистоту и порядок, приготовит вкусный обед и всегда находит время просто поговорить со мной. моя мама добрая, нежная, ласковая и заботливая. в любой момент даст хороший совет и во всём . рядом с ней тепло и уютно. мама хорошая хозяйка. она многому меня учит: шить, вязать и печь пироги. когда я одна ездила в гости к бабушке с дедушкой, то по ней скучала. я просто не могу без неё жить. она самый родной и дорогой мне в жизни человек! когда я вырасту, хочу быть похожей на неё. что-то может уберете а что-то оставите. удачи.
education in great britain: schools
in britain it is compulsory for everyone between the ages of 5 and 16 years to receive some officially recognized form of schooling, though most secondary schools continue to provide education until the age of 18.
the vast majority of pupils attend state schools, which are absolutely free (including all text books and exercise books), but there are also about 500 private schools providing secondary education. the most famous of these schools are eton and harrow.
there is no statutory age at which students change from primary to secondary school, nor are schools "specialized" — pupils choose from the numerous subjects taught in their particular school.
the recently introduced national curriculum has made it compulsory, however, for three core subjects — english, mathematics, and science — and seven other foundation subjects — technology (including design), history, geography, music, art, physical education, and a modern foreign language — to be included in the curricula of all pupils.
passage from one academic year to the next is automatic. after a two-year course, usually from 14 to 16 years of age, most pupils take their general certificate of secondary education (gcse), assessed on the basis of a mixture of course work and a written examination, in individual subjects.
pupils obtaining at least five passes at gcse can then specialize for two years (usually from16 to 18 years of age) in two or three subjects, in which they take the general certificate of education advanced level (a-level) examination. this is used as an entrance qualification for university (minimum two passes) and other types of higher education, as well as for many forms of professional training.