1. Major Differences between Czech and British Educational System

2. Compulsory School Attendance GB 1880 Up to the age of 13 CZ 1774 Up to the age of 12

3. The School – leaving Age These Days GB 16 CZ 15

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

5. The School Day Starts GB At 9 a.m. CZ At 8 a.m.

6. Subjects Taught GB - national curriculum - Foreign language (at least one, 14 – 16) - No repeating (exception GCSE´s and A levels) CZ - the national syllabus - Foreign language (one, from their 4 th year) - Repeating is possible

7. Marking GB Marked by letters A - F CZ Marked by numbers 1 to 5

8. Teaching Style Much debate

9. Private Schools : Fees GB 5000 – 15 000 £ CZ 5000 – 120 000 CZK

10. School Year GB 3 terms September-July CZ 2 terms September-June

11. 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)

12. Primary Education GB - 90% at state schools - Independent schools – uniform, single-sex - Infant + juniors CZ - private or church schools rare - No uniforms

13. Secondary Education GB - Comprehensive schools - Grammar schools - Age of 16 - GCSE CZ - Grammar schools - Special schools - Vocational schools - School leaving examination

14. Higher (Tertiary) Education GB - Universities - Teacher training colleges - Other colleges CZ - Universities or colleges last from 3-6 years - Entrance examination