1. Education system in the
United Kingdom

2. Education system
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There are four different education systems in
the United Kingdom.
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Education in Scotland
Education in England
Education in Wales
Education in Northern Ireland
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3. School years in Scotland
Nursery - this is not compulsory for
children, but it is a good way for them
to integrate into education before they
start primary school.
PRIMARY SCHOOL - Children have to be
four years old to begin Primary
school.
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Primary 1
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Primary 2
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Primary 3
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Primary 4
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Primary 5
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Primary 6
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Primary 7
SECONDARY SCHOOL – most children
begin secondary school at around
eleven / twelve years old.
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S1 – First Year
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S2 – Second Year
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S3 – Third Year
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S4 – Fourth Year
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S5 – Fifth Year
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S6 – Sixth Year

4. Typical school day
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A typical school day could begin at 9am.
Usually there is an interval, and a lunch break during the
day.
Every school is different, but in my school, there were 10
periods a day.
In my school, each period lasted 35 minutes.
School day ends at 4pm.

5. Exams in Scotland
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There are various types of exams in Scotland for young people.
The three main types of exams are:
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Standard Grades
Highers
Advanced Highers
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If a pupils passes these exams, then he/she will receive a
certificate from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) by
post.
In recent years, pupils can check their results online, a day
before the results arrive by post.

6. After school
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When school finishes, pupils can continue with further
studies, or start to look for a job.
College or university are two places that many young
people choose to attend.
A pupil is allowed to leave school at the age of 16.
However, many continue to study instead of leaving
school, as studying can bring more opportunities in
future.

7. After school
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When school finishes, pupils can continue with further
studies, or start to look for a job.
College or university are two places that many young
people choose to attend.
A pupil is allowed to leave school at the age of 16.
However, many continue to study instead of leaving
school, as studying can bring more opportunities in
future.