Educational system in the UK

2 terms

3 terms

4 terms

6 terms

A typical school year starts in September and ends in May.

Students have a week long half term holiday, 2-3 week winter holidays, 2-3 week Easter holidays and 6 week summer holidays.

Students have only autumn, winter, spring and summer holidays.

In England, the compulsory education age has been extended to 18.

The UK students don't wear uniforms.

Parents are not especially involved in their children's education.

Primary school education begins in the UK at age 5.

Years 7 and 8 are the first two years of secondary school education in the UK. In some independent schools they are included both in the Junior School are part of the Senior School.

Under the UK school system, all students study English, Maths, Sciences, a Humanity and a Modern Language.

Optional subjects in the Secondary school include Art, Music, Drama, Latin, Sport Science, Design Technology, Computer Science.

Year 10 is a very important year in the British school system.

GCSE means General Certificate of Secondary Education.

English, Math, Sciences, History/Geography, a Modern Language are compulsory subjects.