Education
In England and Wales most school were established by private benefactors and operated as
educational carities.
Compulsory education was introduced in 1888.
Maintained schools follow National Curriculum. National Curriculum core subjects are
English, matematics and science. Foundation subjects are design and technology, history,
music, art.
Children in Englan begin with primary education and it may be divided into Infant and
Junior school. After primary school they move secondary school. Nearly 88 pre cent of
secondary school pupils in England go to comperhensive schools.
After five years of secondary education students take examination in a range of subjects at
the level of GCSI (general certificate of secondary edcation) and that marked by independent
examination board.
Following two years of study, students may take A-level examinationa, which are required
for university entrance in the UK.
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