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Primary school education begins in the UK at age 5 and continues until age 11

It comprises the key stages one and two

Key stage 1 (5 to 7 yo): Year R, Year 1 and Year 2 (SAT exam)

Key stage 2 (7 to 11 yo): Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 (SAT exam)

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Years 7 and 8 are the first two years of secondary school education in the UK

All students study English, Maths, Sciences, a Humanity and a Modern Language

Besides these subjects, each school has a list with optional subjects (Art, Music, Drama, Latin, Sport Science, Design Technology, Computer Science)

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It is an entry point to the GCSE programme

It is very important because you choose 9-12 subjects to study during your GCSE programme

English, Maths, Sciences, History/Geography and Languages are compulsory

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SECONDARY SCHOOL - YEARS 10 and 11 (GCSE programme)

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SECONDARY SCHOOL - YEARS 10 and 11 (GCSE programme)

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In the last two years of secondary education, which are called Year 10 and Year 11, students prepare for GCSE exams (General Certificate of Secondary Education)

At the end of the 2 year GCSE programme students receive their GCSE Certificates

The IGCSE programme (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) prepare international students for A-Level and/or IB (for example the Cambridge Liceo in Italian School System)

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UNIVERSITY PREPARATION - YEARS 12 and 13

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UNIVERSITY PREPARATION - YEARS 12 and 13

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Students start a 2 year programme which leads to A (Advanced) level examinations.

Students specialise in 3 or 4 subjects, that are usually relevant to the degree subject they wish to follow at university

International Baccalaureate (IB): those who would like to study more than 3-4 subjects, may continue their studies in a broader number of subjects with the International Baccaularete Diploma Programme, offered by some independent schools.

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The British school system also extends to BTEC courses which are designed for students who would like to develop practical knowledge and skills in a specific subject (Business, Psychology, Engineering, Sport, Art & Design)

They are carreer-focused

Focusing on practical, skills-based learning, the BTEC students are assessed during the course and learn how to do a job