Student Exchange Program England

Secondary education covers schooling from the age of eleven to the minimum school leaving age of sixteen. Pupils follow a common curriculum leading to the GCSE which has replaced the General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level. At some schools, pupils may stay on at a school sixth form for a further two years when they sit for the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A Levels) or the General Certificate of Education Advanced Supplementary examinations (GCE AS examinations). Further education colleges also offer these courses. Students going to England have the option of attending a public or a private school. Private schools are considerably more expensive than public schools, but they are renowned for their excellence in education.

Grades are based on a final exam covering the entire school year, semester. Students will not receive a formal transcript until the final test. However, students will be assessed in each class according to their homework and participation.

Students can choose among courses equivalent to those of a US high school schedule. Most exchange students will attend school at a grade level where they choose three main subjects of study and focus on these for the duration of their program.

Some typical classes are: English Language and Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, History, Physics, French, Mathematics, Psychology, Geography , Philosophy, & Physical Education.  Student Exchange Program England

Academic year:

Classes from: Oct to: Jul

Long vacation from: 1 Jul to: 30 Sep

Languages of instruction: English

Higher Education: England