THE
ENGLISH
TUTORIAL CENTRE
OXFORD
Overview of the British Educational System
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Age
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Establishment
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Qualifications
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| 6-12 years |
Primary School: There are both
"state" (i.e. funded directly by the government) and "independent"
schools (i.e. fee paying schools) |
Regular testing of the student’s progress
in reading writing and mathematical skills.
Pupils wishing to progress to Secondary Schools, particularly in the
independent sector are require to pass an Entrance Examination (known
as "The Common Entrance") aimed at 12, 13 and 14 year olds. Some independent
schools have their own entry examination either in addition to, or
instead of, the Common Entrance examination. |
| 12 - 18 years |
Secondary School:
Again, there are both state and independent schools |
Age 16: General Certificate of Secondary
Education (GCSE):
(See below for further explanation). GCSEs enable the student to go
on to study A Levels.
Age 18: Advanced Level (A Level):
See below for further explanation.
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| 18-21 years |
University / Higher Education |
Degree / Professional Qualification |
Qualifications
GCSEs and A Levels are the two main public examinations
(i.e. successful candidates gain qualifications which are universally
recognised as valid by employers and by Higher education).
General Certificate of Secondary Education
(GCSE):
Taken at age 16, students select approximately 8 subjects from the following:
Obligatory:
English, and
Mathematics
Options:
Modern Languages (e.g. French, German, Italian);
Classical Languages (e.g. Latin & Greek);
The Sciences (Biology, Physics & Chemistry);
History;
Geography;
Technology & Design
Advanced Level (A Levels):
Taken at age 18, these are designed as a university qualification. Students
specialise in 3 subjects of their choice, usually grouped together in
Humanities, Languages, Sciences. These qualifications are aimed at preparing
the student for their chosen profession / career, and provide a comprehensive
foundation for their University work.
The English Tutorial Centre Oxford is able to
provide tuition of the highest standard to foreign students to gain the
above qualifications in preparation for University entrance. We have a
pool of experienced tutors in the core subjects, bilingual in Russian,
German and French.
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