In Britain, all children aged 5 to 16 must receive compulsory education. As far as courses and academic qualifications are concerned, Britain has two different systems, one is the education system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and the other is the education system in Scotland.
Private schools and public schools
In the private school system, parents generally have to pay tuition fees; Education in the public school system is free. Public schools usually don't accept foreign students under sixteen.
preschool education
Both private schools and public schools provide preschool education. Many children begin to receive education in kindergartens or primary schools when they are three or four years old.
Preparatory education
Private schools provide preparatory education (or primary education) for children aged 5 to 13. Many foreign students usually enter school as boarding students at the age of seven. He entered a private middle school at the age of eleven or thirteen.
primary education
This is part of the public education system, which provides education for the vast majority of British children. Children go to primary school at the age of five and usually enter middle school or university at the age of eleven.
secondary education
All secondary schools in Britain provide education for students under 16 years old. The school helps students prepare for the general certificate of secondary education examination or equivalent courses. A considerable number of foreign students came to Britain to attend secondary schools when they were eleven or three years old, and many of them attended private boarding secondary schools.
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After completing compulsory education at the age of 16, middle school students can legally leave school and start working. However, most students will enter the Preparatory College or the College of Continuing Education as preparatory students, where they will study the Advanced Level Examination courses in middle schools or equivalent courses. International students generally come to the UK to receive education at this stage, such as taking the Advanced Level Examination courses in middle schools to prepare for further study or university in the UK.
Education after the age of eighteen
Preparatory students usually finish their secondary education at the age of 18. Then, most students continue to pursue continuing education courses or higher education courses.
continuing education
(including vocational courses and some undergraduate courses)
Continuing education refers to continuing education and training for middle school graduates who have reached the age of 16. More than 600 public and private universities in Britain offer continuing education courses. These colleges offer a wide range of courses, including English language courses, some general secondary education certificate courses, middle school advanced level examination courses and their equivalents, vocational courses, bridging courses and some undergraduate courses.
higher education
(including undergraduate courses, postgraduate courses and MBA)
Higher education refers to undergraduate education and training provided by universities, colleges and other institutions. There are more than 90 universities and more than 50 colleges of higher education in Britain. They offer a variety of courses, and most of them can get a degree or equivalent, a postgraduate degree or an MBA degree at the end of their studies.
Second, British culture.
Britain is a colorful, international and multicultural society. Welcome students from all over the world to study here and cherish their contributions.
British society
Britain is a tolerant and democratic society, and different beliefs and political views are respected. You will find that many people have the same clothes and eating habits as your country. Major cities have food stores selling snacks from all over the world, from Islamic butcher shops to Islamic butcher shops. You can find shops selling Asian fruits and rice in Jewish food stores.
In different towns and cities, there are various celebrations and major religious festivals in the world all year round. For example, the Divari Festival in Leicester is the most spectacular Lantern Festival outside the Indian subcontinent.
Britain itself consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and each region has different characteristics and personalities.
Britain has a long history of accepting immigrants and refugees from all over the world, and many people have settled here permanently. London is probably the city with the largest concentration of ethnic minorities in Britain, and other major cities also have many ethnic minorities.
All the major religions in the world are in Britain. Mosques, Sikh temples, synagogues, Buddhist churches and Indian churches coexist with various Christian churches (from Anglican and Roman Catholicism to Protestantism and Orthodox Christianity).
This diversity means that when you come to Britain, you will easily integrate into the multi-ethnic society in Britain. You will also meet people of different religions and nationalities and enhance your understanding of different cultures.
educational services
British universities are becoming more and more international, with students from all over the world. At present, foreign students studying in Britain come from more than 90 countries, and each student has made a unique contribution to British university life academically and culturally.
This diversity is also manifested in various groups under the sample student union in colleges and universities, which are composed of students from different religious beliefs or countries. Many colleges and universities have active Islamic student associations to organize lectures, discussions and debates.
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Colleges and universities strive to meet the dietary and religious needs of international students, and the university cafeteria serves vegetarian food every day. Same-sex dormitories are often built on campus. British universities are proud of allowing students to have freedom of religious belief and activities, and prayer rooms and churches of major religions in the world are also convenient for students to use.
If you rent a private house, you should tell the landlord any customs you want them to respect.
In the community.
International bookstores sell books and newspapers from all over the world so that you can keep abreast of what is happening in your country. All the larger towns in Britain have churches, synagogues, temples and mosques. Foreign students can make friends in a larger community.
Primary and secondary schools in Britain welcome your children, regardless of their beliefs and nationalities. Multi-faith parties are common in primary and secondary schools, and schools also teach children to respect each other's beliefs.