Schools in England

England has got a very interesting system of education England has got a very interesting system of education. Education is class-divided. There are some state school in England. They are primary schools and secondary schools.

British boys and girls begin to go to school at the age of 5 British boys and girls begin to go to school at the age of 5. They draw pictures, sing songs, play games and listen to the stories and tales. British children begin to read and write when they enter infant school.

Children leave infant school when they are 7 years old Children leave infant school when they are 7 years old. They begin to study at junior school where they learn to write, to read and to do mathematics. Boys and girls have many interesting school subjects. They are History, English, Geography, Mathematics, Art, Music, Sport, Computing and Cooking.

Boys and girls study at junior schools for four years.

Then they take their examinations and enter secondary school. There are two types of secondary schools in England. They are: grammar schools and comprehensive schools. English boys and girls go to a secondary school from 11 till 16 year old. They don’t go to school on Saturdays and Sundays.

If pupils go to a grammar school they’ll have a good theoretical secondary education. The other secondary school is a comprehensive school. Almost all secondary school pupils ( 90 per cent) go there. There are many private schools in England. Boys and girls don’t often study together at these schools. The sons of the aristocracy go to public schools and their parents pay a lot of money for their education.

Independent and preparatory schools are private schools too Independent and preparatory schools are private schools too. They often prepare pupils for money. Teachers at private schools pay personal attention to each pupil. It is possible to enter the best English Universities after leaving public schools. After finishing grammar schools pupils have a good education and may continue to study in colleges or universities.

Pupils have schools uniform in England Pupils have schools uniform in England. It is an old tradition in the country. A boy’s uniform consists of a special suit, a school cap, a tie and a blazer. A girl’s uniform consists of a hat, a coat, a skirt and a blouse. Usually their uniform is dark.

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