How is the educational system in UK? (I am a HK people)
have A-level/O-level??
What subjects do you have to choose?
Do you have a subject to learn Putonghua or even Chinese?
2006-10-16 07:47:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
The education system in England and particularly in Wales is in decline. I do not know about Scotland. In England there are a few good schools left mostly grammar schools from 30 years ago. In Wales they have been abolished. There are fee-paying schools too but ordinary people cannot afford them at £2,000 a term, 3 terms each year.
O levels are now called GCSE and are approximately 60% of the quality of the old O level from 30 years ago, or roughly equivalent to an old CSE from that period. It is normal to take 8 GCSEs but many students fail to get 5. Pass mark is C.
You are expected to take Maths, English Language and at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics. Usually a European language; very few schools would offer Chinese. Possibly from abroad you could take 'English as a Foreign Language' but you would need to check this.
A levels have been wrecked by the new system brought in 5 years ago. Previously taken over 2 years with 3 exams at the end for each subject, now divided up so that the first exam is taken after only 3 months of the A level course. 4 subjects are required for medical courses at university, otherwise 3 subjects.
There is a move towards International Baccalaureate which - if more schools follow - is the only way a portion of our education system will be saved. However I foresee that more education will be taken online* maybe in the next decade if not immediately. The school environment no longer offers a guarantee of personal safety...
2006-10-16 08:56:59 · answer #1 · answered by Tertia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out this website for the national qualifications framework in the uk. it shows what level each qualifications are at
2006-10-17 08:35:04 · answer #2 · answered by just trying to make a difference 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at this website for your answer. People can't spell; poor grammar; total disregard for English. Maybe YOU could teach US a thing or two!!!
2006-10-16 07:58:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Education system in the UK" is an oxymoron
2006-10-16 07:57:09 · answer #4 · answered by The Lone Gunman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ARE YOU KIDDING..you are asking about our education..just look at the QUESTIONS asked doesn't that answer you ..man your dumber than we are...
2006-10-16 09:07:56 · answer #5 · answered by JJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its converged when compered to the us's . Not sure.
2006-10-16 07:51:45 · answer #6 · answered by JAMES 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
poopy, in my school (i'm 14) we don't even have to keep a language...
2006-10-16 08:01:04 · answer #7 · answered by charli 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋