Major Differences between Czech and British Educational System

Compulsory School Attendance

GB
1880
Up to the age of 13

CZ
1774
Up to the age of 12

The School leaving Age These Days

GB 16

CZ 15

Schooling Is Compulsory
GB From the age of 5 CZ From the age of 6

The School Day Starts

GB
At 9 a.m.

CZ
At 8 a.m.

Subjects Taught
GB
national curriculum - Foreign language (at least one, 14 16) - No repeating (exception GCSEs and A levels)
-

CZ
the national syllabus - Foreign language (one, from their 4th year) - Repeating is possible

Marking GB CZ

Marked by letters Marked by numbers A-F 1 to 5

Teaching Style

Much debate

Private Schools : Fees

GB
5000 15 000

CZ
5000 120 000 CZK

School Year

GB
3 terms September-July

CZ
2 terms September-June

Pre-school Education
GB
- nursery schools or kindergarten (since they are 3 years old)
-

CZ
nursery schools or kindergarten (3-6) Creches (from 6 month to 3 years)

Primary Education
GB
-

CZ
-

90% at state schools

private or church schools rare No uniforms

Independent schools uniform, single-sex Infant + juniors

Secondary Education
GB
-

CZ
-

Comprehensive schools Grammar schools Age of 16 - GCSE

Grammar schools Special schools Vocational schools School leaving examination

Higher (Tertiary) Education

-

GB Universities Teacher training colleges Other colleges

CZ Universities or colleges last from 3-6 years Entrance examination