Secondary education in the United Kingdom usually begins at the age of 11 and ends at the age

of 16.

This course is divided into 2 "Key stages" which are "Key stage 3" and "Key stage 4".

Key stage 3
It lasts 3 years (from 11 to 14 years old) and students follow a curriculum that includes the
following: Mathematics, English, Science, Foreign Languages, Geography, History, Art, Physical
Education, Music and Computer Science.

Officially, there are no national exams at the end of key stage 3. Students are assessed via a
continuous evaluation.

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It lasts two years (from 14 to 16 years old). The aim of this is to prepare pupils for the General
Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) which is a national examination.

They can choose spe(è)cific options and materials based on their fu(ui)t(tch)ure pla(è)ns.

They are therefore evaluated at the end of the internship on the subjects they have chosen.

Secondary education in the UK provides students with a solid foundation and prepa(è)res them
to make the best choic(ss)es about their academic and professional future. GCSEs are key
qualifications for higher(hire) education and for progression to po(auw)st-compulsory study.
Students are usually given the opport(tch)unity to choose their subjects to study at GCSE level,
allowing them to tailor their education to sui(ou :)t their interests.

Financing(faillenancing) of schools
As Maeva stated, public school is funded by the state and, therefore, by the government.

Funding for primary and secondary schools in the UK comes mainly from central government,
but some re(i)ssource(i)s also come from l(o :)cal authorities. Funding is allocated based on a
variety(veraillieti) of factors, such as the number of students, the specific needs of the schools,
and other criteria (crytiria). Funding for universities is also largely dependent on the state.

Funding formula: The government(ne pas rajouter de « e ») uses a funding formu(iou)la(e) to

distribu(iu)te money among schools. This formula can take into account things like student
need, local la(aiii comme dans lazy)bor costs, and other facto(e)rs to ensu(cher comme dans
sure)re equitable distribution of funds.

Political reforms: The government in the UK can introduce reforms and policies that affect
funding. These reforms may be aimed at improving the qua(o)lity of education, promoting equity,
or responding to the changing needs of society(sossailleti).

First of all, ed(dj)ucation in the United Kingdom is divided into stages called "key stages". In 98%
of primary and secondary schools in the UK, whether public or private, uniforms are
mandatory

Education préscolaire (Early Years Foundation Stage)

Before the age of 5, children can a(e)ttend preschools that follow the Early Years Foundation
Stage pro(au :)gram. This prepares children to enter the forma(e)l school system.
Primary Education
It is followed by Primary education which begins at the age of 5 and lasts up to the age of 11.
Students study core subjects such as math, English, science, and the arts.
Secondary Education
Students then move on to secondary education at the age of 11. And begin their journey with
what they call Key Stage 3 that lasts 3 years. At the age of fourteen, they enter the fourth Key
Stage for 2 more years. These cover a wide range of subjects, including those leading to the
General Certificate of Secondary Education (or GCSE which is the equivalent of our CESS)

Post-compulsory education
After the age of 16, students can choose to pursue post-compu(e)lsory training. This may
include A-level studies, BTECs, apprentice|ships or other professional qualifications. BTCE
courses are vocational training courses and "A-level" studies often lead to university.

Higher Education
After ALLLLLLL this, Students can choose to pursue higher education at UK universities.
Undergra(a)duate degrees typically take three years to complete, and there are also
postgraduate programs for those who want to further their education.

Vocational and continuing education

A(e)pa(a)rt from formal education, there are opport(tch)unities for professional and continuing
edu(ju)cation for those who want to learn new skills or develop their careers (keriers).
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