The British School System by Alessandra Montebugnoli https://padlet.com/montebugnolialessandra/a8u9vmwwuageb972 en-us 2023-02-07 10:33:05 UTC 2025-10-21 20:25:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f587.png PRIMARY EDUCATION - YEARS 1 to 6 montebugnolialessandra https://padlet.com/montebugnolialessandra/a8u9vmwwuageb972/wish/2471531832
  • 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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  • 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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  • 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
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