• most schools are federally funded (public school)

• still some fees like lunch

• private schools are being focused on something extra like religion

• every school has 4 mandatory subjects (math, history, science, english)

• diploma

COLLEGE

• tests needed to take for acceptance to a college   

1. SAT = scholastic aptitude test

2. ACT = american college testing

• 2-year, 4-year or doctorate degree

1. Kids must go to school from age 5 to 16.

   - After 16, they can choose to:

     a)Continue studying (for 2 more years).

     b) Start an apprenticeship (learning + working).

     c) Work or volunteer (but they must still do some learning)

2. Types of Schools:

   - State schools → Free, paid by the government (most kids go here).

   - Private schools → Parents pay (often expensive).

   - Home education → Parents teach at home but must inform the authorities.

3. Main Stages of School:

   - Primary school (ages 5–11): Years 1–6.

   - Secondary school (ages 11–16): Years 7–11.

At age 16, students take GCSE exams, which decide what they can study

4. What Happens After 16? (Not mandatory, but most continue)

   - Sixth Form (ages 16–18): Students take A-level exams, needed for university.

   - Vocational courses: Instead of A-levels, students can do practical courses (BTEC, NVQ) that prepare them for jobs.

5. University (Not required, but many go):

   - Bachelor’s degree (3 years) – The most common degree.

   - Master’s degree (1–2 years) – If they want to study more.

   - Ph.D. (3–5 years) – If they want to be researchers or professors.

Summary:

- School is required until age 16.

- After 16, students choose between continuing school, training, or working.

- After 18, they can go to university, but it’s optional.

Slovníček

Mandatory = povinné

apprenticeship = učení , učňák

researchers = výzkumníci

required = požadované