2. Multiple-choice options. Which one is correct?

I I lie National Curriculum does not apply .

1. in Wales

2. in Ireland

3. in Scotland

4. in England

2. At 16 students take .

1. the 15 + Examination

2. the 11 + Examination

3. exams for GCSE

4. exams GCE

Class in Britain 25

The classes 26

Education in Britain 30

I At 11... 32

Universities and colleges Going to university in Britain 33

Religion in Britain 36

1. when students study at home and post their work to their tutors

2. when education is available for all

3. when tutors go to teach students at home

4. when the University is not closed

3. Answer the questions.

1. Pre-school education varies from area to area, doesn’t it?

2. What types of schools do there exist for children between 5 and 16?

3. What do state and independent schools differ in?

4. What are the aims of the British education system?

5. What are educational standards?

4. Speak about education in Britain.

Universities and colleges Going to university in Britain

After school many British students go to university. They apply to several universities through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admission Service and receive offers of a place on condition that they achieve certain grades in their A levels.

Most universities receive some money from the state. The oldest and most famous are Oxford and Cambridge. Other much respected universities include London, Durham and St Andrew's. Some universities such Birmingham and Manchester are called redbrick universities because they wi built in the 19th century with brick rather than stone. The newer universiti have their buildings grouped together on a campus.

A first degree, which is usually an honours degree, generally takes three years. Most courses end with exams called finals. Results are given as classes (= grades): a first is the highest class, seconds are often split between upper second and lower second, and below that is a third. Graduates may add tl letters BA (Bachelor of Arts) or BSc (Bachelor of Science) after their name Some graduates go on to study for a further degree, often a master's degree, a doctorate.

Students in Britain formerly had their tuition fees paid by the state and received a government grant to help pay their living expenses. Now, they receive only a loan towards their expenses, and from 1999 most will also have to pay £ 1 000 a year towards tuition fees. The new arrangements have caused a great deal of concern both among students and among members of the public who believe that education should be free.

At most British universities the academic year is divided into three terms. Students study a main subject throughout their degree course, which is usually a mix of compulsory courses and electives. Teaching methods vary IИ wren universities. Most students have lectures and seminars (= discussion (jumps) and there are practicals for those doing a science subject. At some universities in sides students have individual tutorials or supervisions.

In Britain a professor is the person in charge of a department or a senior member of staff. Other teaching and research staff are called lecturers. Junior academic staff may be called research associates. In the US most people who teach at colleges or universities and have a doctorate are addressed as professor. Full professors are senior to associate professors, assistant professors and instructors. Graduate students working towards a higher degree may teach undergraduate courses at larger universities. These grad student are called TAs (teaching assistants). In return, TAs do not have to pay for their own tuition and get a small amount of money to live on.

/ 111inscribe, pronounce and translate the words. Use them in your own filiations.

Apply, achieve, tuition, expenses, arrangement, cause, reference, llllilrrgraduate, curriculum, sophomore, compulsory, senior, supervision.

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