How do you count the grade in school/college/university in the UK?
How do you count? Do you stop counting the grade at 12th like in the US? And how do you call 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year in college/university? Can anyone help? Thank you!
Other - United Kingdom - 3 Answers
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You can't really compare the two systems, but:- Schools go from year R (age 4) the year 1 to 11 (age 5 to 16) - changing schools after years 2 and 6. Some schools go on to "A levels" (ages 17 - 18) Otherwise there is college for 1st year; 2nd year and possible 3rd year depending on how long the course is (ages 17 and 18 + possibly 19). University is freshers; 2nd year; 3rd year; post grad year 1, year 2 etc, but exact expressions vary from university to univesity.
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PRIMARY SCHOOL Reception - aged 4/5 Year 1 - aged 5/6 Year 2 - aged 6/7 Year 3 - aged 7/8 Year 4 - aged 8/9 Year 5 - aged 9/10 Year 6 - aged 10/11 SECONDARY SCHOOL Year 7 - aged 11/12 Year 8 - aged 12/13 Year 9 - aged 13/14 Year 10 - aged 14/15 Year 11 aged 15/16 ******END OF COMPULSARY EDUCATION***** SIXTH FORM COLLEGE Year 12 - aged 16/17 Year 13 - aged 17/18 Then it is University, there are no specific age to start (though it is usually 18 or 19 years old) and there are no universal names for each year as obviously depending on what you are reading to what level, you are there for different lengths of time *Edit* Lisa is correct, the system above is the English one, the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish systems differ slightly, I am afraid I can't shed any light on those ones as I have not been educated in any other country in the UK besides England
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The UK* doesn't have one educational system, you need to be more specific. The answers above are referring to the English educational system. *The UK is made up from four countries; England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland which have different systems.
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Friday, July 24, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
School equivalences in UK and US
School equivalences in UK and US?
Hi there; I'm teaching English basics to 2 kids of 11 and 9 years old. What school grade would they attend in England or UK? Do u know any good web with resources for teachers? Thanx and happy Valentine ;-)
Other - Education - 2 Answers
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_England I have studied in England all my life!
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yes check out pen island.com Its a website that sells pens and it also reviews schools in the US and UK and even gives side to side comparisons
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Hi there; I'm teaching English basics to 2 kids of 11 and 9 years old. What school grade would they attend in England or UK? Do u know any good web with resources for teachers? Thanx and happy Valentine ;-)
Other - Education - 2 Answers
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_England I have studied in England all my life!
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yes check out pen island.com Its a website that sells pens and it also reviews schools in the US and UK and even gives side to side comparisons
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Can I get a scholarship in a UK boarding school for A-levels
Can I get a scholarship in a UK boarding school for A-levels?
I am a UK citizen studying at a British international school in Malaysia. I'm currently starting year 11 and am thinking about doing my A-levels back in the UK as firstly, although the A-level standard in my school is decent, it isn't as broad or as well taught as it probably is in the UK. Secondly, a most of my friends are leaving for boarding schools in the UK after GCSEs. I would love to study in the UK, but as a have 3 siblings and my Dad's company doesn't pay for schooling my parents can't afford to pay the school fees of boarding schools in the UK. They already struggle to pay for the school I am currently in. I have always been a bright student with good grades in the top set for subjects, but I just wonder what I could do to get a scholarship if possible. I am undertaking 11 GCSEs and I think if I really try I could get an A or A* for all of them. Tanks for any positive replies in advance!
Financial Aid - 2 Answers
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British education has gone down in the last ten years. I´d stay where you are, the Brits are NOT respected on their education with the exception of a few universities. Stay where you are, keep making good grades and apply for a scholarship to a Brit university.
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You didn't make it clear whether you looked at private schools or state schools. If private ones, yes, they're very expensive. But there are some good state boarding schools, i.e. they are not private and therefore you don't pay tuition fees, you only have to pay for boarding fees (which is mostly something like £6000 a year). My sister went to one for her A-levels. I believe there may be help for boarding fees if you earn less than a certain amount also. This is the website for the state boarding school association. http://http:www.sbsa.org.uk They have contact information for all of the schools and the places they have for next year. Some only have a very small number of boarding places, other have larger ones. But you would need to have someone who can act as a guardian for you in the UK, and possibly somewhere to stay for the shorter holidays (but then, you'd need that for other schools). You could also contact private schools individually and ask if they have any scholarships available for sixth form students-that's the only way you'll find out if there are any.
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I am a UK citizen studying at a British international school in Malaysia. I'm currently starting year 11 and am thinking about doing my A-levels back in the UK as firstly, although the A-level standard in my school is decent, it isn't as broad or as well taught as it probably is in the UK. Secondly, a most of my friends are leaving for boarding schools in the UK after GCSEs. I would love to study in the UK, but as a have 3 siblings and my Dad's company doesn't pay for schooling my parents can't afford to pay the school fees of boarding schools in the UK. They already struggle to pay for the school I am currently in. I have always been a bright student with good grades in the top set for subjects, but I just wonder what I could do to get a scholarship if possible. I am undertaking 11 GCSEs and I think if I really try I could get an A or A* for all of them. Tanks for any positive replies in advance!
Financial Aid - 2 Answers
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British education has gone down in the last ten years. I´d stay where you are, the Brits are NOT respected on their education with the exception of a few universities. Stay where you are, keep making good grades and apply for a scholarship to a Brit university.
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You didn't make it clear whether you looked at private schools or state schools. If private ones, yes, they're very expensive. But there are some good state boarding schools, i.e. they are not private and therefore you don't pay tuition fees, you only have to pay for boarding fees (which is mostly something like £6000 a year). My sister went to one for her A-levels. I believe there may be help for boarding fees if you earn less than a certain amount also. This is the website for the state boarding school association. http://http:www.sbsa.org.uk They have contact information for all of the schools and the places they have for next year. Some only have a very small number of boarding places, other have larger ones. But you would need to have someone who can act as a guardian for you in the UK, and possibly somewhere to stay for the shorter holidays (but then, you'd need that for other schools). You could also contact private schools individually and ask if they have any scholarships available for sixth form students-that's the only way you'll find out if there are any.
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Wednesday, July 1, 2009
going to school in the UK? IELTS.
going to school in the UK? IELTS?
does anyone know anything about the application process for an american student wishing to go to school in the uk? (university of birmingham) I know i must take the IELTS but i dont know much about them-are they hard? i want to be a surgeon so i need to score atleast a 7.0 in all bands. does anyone know what i need to do to be able to get accepted there and study to become a surgeon?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Why cant You visit www.britishschool.com
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IELTS/TOEFL requirements given in the following link http://www.postgraduate.bham.ac.uk/entry/international.shtml
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does anyone know anything about the application process for an american student wishing to go to school in the uk? (university of birmingham) I know i must take the IELTS but i dont know much about them-are they hard? i want to be a surgeon so i need to score atleast a 7.0 in all bands. does anyone know what i need to do to be able to get accepted there and study to become a surgeon?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Why cant You visit www.britishschool.com
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IELTS/TOEFL requirements given in the following link http://www.postgraduate.bham.ac.uk/entry/international.shtml
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
What are the current laws on cloning in the UK
What are the current laws on cloning in the UK?
I need to make a list of all the different laws on cloning in the UK for school because the 'researchers' in my group haven't provided any info as it is quite hard to find out about. i am the script writer and i have to present what we have found out to the class as well as write up what is going to be said. Please help, Thanks!
Biology - 1 Answers
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here are some links i found from google: http://www.murdoch.edu.au/elaw/issues/v9n2/gogarty92.html http://www.out-law.com/page-4796
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I need to make a list of all the different laws on cloning in the UK for school because the 'researchers' in my group haven't provided any info as it is quite hard to find out about. i am the script writer and i have to present what we have found out to the class as well as write up what is going to be said. Please help, Thanks!
Biology - 1 Answers
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here are some links i found from google: http://www.murdoch.edu.au/elaw/issues/v9n2/gogarty92.html http://www.out-law.com/page-4796
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Law school and Practicing Law in the UK
Law school and Practicing Law in the UK?
I have two questions (answers or links to info are both greatly appreciated). I know it varies by college, but generally, is it possible to apply to UK Law Schools out of a U.S. undergraduate university? What I'm really asking, is how much more will I have to do in order to go to law school in the UK than I would do when applying in the US? Do I have to take any tests or what? Second, if I go to law school here in the US, what would I need to do to practice law in the UK? So, in the US, if you go to law school, you then take the bar for whatever state you want to practice then and (for most states) you have to take it in whatever state you want to set up shop in if you decide to move. I'm sure it's not as easy as that but is it possible or do you have to go to law school in the UK in order to practice there? Thanks for your help.
Law & Ethics - 1 Answers
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1. Law is an undergraduate degree in the UK. I see no reason why would could not do a law degree here, as a second undergraduate degree. The only test you might have to take is the LNAT (very similar to LSAT) but only a handful of universities use it. 2. If your interest is in practice law in the UK ( and you don't want to go through another 3 years of university), you can do the GDL/CPE (conversion course from non-law undergrad degree to law). This counts as a law degree for the purposes of qualifying as a lawyer. 3. After obtaining a law degree or GDL/CPE, the path to qualification divides - the UK has a split legal profession. You can take their the Bar Vocational Course (to become a barrister) or the Legal Practice Course (to become a solicitor). Both courses are 1 year long. After them you need to get a form of legal apprenticeship - pupillage for barristers and training contract for solicitors. When you have done that you will be qualified to practice in the UK. 4. If you do the JD in the US, you would have to practice for a number of years there before taking the QLTT (which also requires experience of legal work in the UK which may be hard to find). Otherwise you would have to take the conversion course etc. 5. Note that the Scottish legal system is different from the legal system of England and Wales. Further conversion would be needed to practice law in Scotland.
I have two questions (answers or links to info are both greatly appreciated). I know it varies by college, but generally, is it possible to apply to UK Law Schools out of a U.S. undergraduate university? What I'm really asking, is how much more will I have to do in order to go to law school in the UK than I would do when applying in the US? Do I have to take any tests or what? Second, if I go to law school here in the US, what would I need to do to practice law in the UK? So, in the US, if you go to law school, you then take the bar for whatever state you want to practice then and (for most states) you have to take it in whatever state you want to set up shop in if you decide to move. I'm sure it's not as easy as that but is it possible or do you have to go to law school in the UK in order to practice there? Thanks for your help.
Law & Ethics - 1 Answers
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1. Law is an undergraduate degree in the UK. I see no reason why would could not do a law degree here, as a second undergraduate degree. The only test you might have to take is the LNAT (very similar to LSAT) but only a handful of universities use it. 2. If your interest is in practice law in the UK ( and you don't want to go through another 3 years of university), you can do the GDL/CPE (conversion course from non-law undergrad degree to law). This counts as a law degree for the purposes of qualifying as a lawyer. 3. After obtaining a law degree or GDL/CPE, the path to qualification divides - the UK has a split legal profession. You can take their the Bar Vocational Course (to become a barrister) or the Legal Practice Course (to become a solicitor). Both courses are 1 year long. After them you need to get a form of legal apprenticeship - pupillage for barristers and training contract for solicitors. When you have done that you will be qualified to practice in the UK. 4. If you do the JD in the US, you would have to practice for a number of years there before taking the QLTT (which also requires experience of legal work in the UK which may be hard to find). Otherwise you would have to take the conversion course etc. 5. Note that the Scottish legal system is different from the legal system of England and Wales. Further conversion would be needed to practice law in Scotland.
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Monday, June 8, 2009
how to place foreign students in schools in the UK
how to place foreign students in schools in the UK?
I have indefinite leave to remain in the UK and I wish to bring my niece who is 8 years old, over here to study. How do I do that? Could I send her to a state school or it has to be a private fees paying school? Please advise. Thanks, Lucy.
Teaching - 1 Answers
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Placing students requires the transcripts to be reviewed from previous schools, determining how they place with UK standards, and likely, give them an English exam for proper placement as well. At the age of 8, you should have a choice of state or private, you decide. Good luck Lucy.
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I have indefinite leave to remain in the UK and I wish to bring my niece who is 8 years old, over here to study. How do I do that? Could I send her to a state school or it has to be a private fees paying school? Please advise. Thanks, Lucy.
Teaching - 1 Answers
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Placing students requires the transcripts to be reviewed from previous schools, determining how they place with UK standards, and likely, give them an English exam for proper placement as well. At the age of 8, you should have a choice of state or private, you decide. Good luck Lucy.
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